Maintenance Planner

Catalyx is seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our team and work on our customer site in Cork.

Who We Are

Catalyx is a machine vision and automation company that integrates technology and people to help global manufacturers and logistics companies achieve next-generation levels of quality and throughput. For over thirty years, the minds behind Catalyx have been at work maximizing operational processes across highly regulated industries by inventing new technology applications and supporting companies with technical experts. With 9 global offices, over 550 team members, and 3,000 projects under our belt (and counting), we have the capabilities and reach to solve unique process problems at scale – and the vision to keep doing what’s never been done before. For more information visit www.catalyx.ai.

The Role

This role sits within the Maintenance Operations function and coordinates all planned, preventative and corrective maintenance activities across the site. The successful candidate will work closely with Technicians, Engineers, Vendors and cross‑functional partners to ensure maintenance work is scheduled, resourced and executed efficiently and in compliance with GMP standards.

Responsibilities

- Plan and schedule all maintenance activities, including reactive, preventive and calibration tasks, using the site CMMS.

- Lead daily and weekly planning meetings to prioritise work orders and review maintenance plans for accuracy and effectiveness.

- Collaborate with the Maintenance Operations Manager and all site departments to prepare jobs for safe and efficient execution.

- Forecast maintenance workloads, identify resource needs and coordinate vendor activities for specialist work.

- Maintain and manage the maintenance notification backlog within the CMMS, ensuring data is accurate and audit‑ready.

- Review work requests, define scope, inspect equipment, and estimate labour, materials, tools and parts for planned work.

- Plan and support the execution of annual maintenance shutdowns.

- Support investigations into equipment failures and contribute to root cause analysis activities.

- Complete deviations, CAPAs and change controls as required.

- Develop and maintain standard job plans, maintenance procedures and scheduling processes.

- Build and report on maintenance KPIs to support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

- Work with Stores and Purchasing to ensure required parts, tools and materials are available before scheduling work.

- Gather technical documentation such as drawings, OEM manuals and spare parts lists to support work planning.

- Improve planning and scheduling effectiveness through data review, maintenance metrics and RCA triggers.

- Administer the site CMMS, including user training and system upkeep.

- Support site safety initiatives and ensure all planning activities align with safety and GMP requirements.

- Contribute to audit preparation and ongoing compliance of maintenance documentation and processes.

- Assist with the development and improvement of site maintenance and calibration programmes.

Qualifications

- Strong experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems is essential.

- Previous experience in maintenance planning or scheduling, or five years’ maintenance experience, or an equivalent technical qualification with relevant industry exposure.

- Experience in GMP, biologics or pharmaceutical manufacturing is an advantage.

- Ability to plan mechanical and electrical maintenance activities and support troubleshooting efforts.

- Strong communication, organisation and analytical skills.

- Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

- Proven ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.

- Strong attention to safety, compliance and documentation standards.

Why Join Catalyx?

At Catalyx we understand that our people are our greatest asset. For this reason and many others, we take care of them. The team in Catalyx benefits from a Total Rewards package. This includes great personal benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Catalyx is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued, respected, and supported. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background, and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone.

At Catalyx, we are committed to attracting the best global talent. We proudly support our international employees by offering assistance with Critical Skills Visa applications for eligible candidates.

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