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Requisition ID: 71484

Date: Sep 9, 2025

Location:

Dublin, Leinster, IE

Department: Maintenance

Description:

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

Manages the maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities in operation. Liaises with external contractors for the maintenance and repair of same. The Facilities Maintenance Technician is also responsible for running and maintaining the preventative maintenance system to pre-determined guidelines. Reporting directly to the Facilities Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Responsible for the maintenance of plant and equipment in the facilities department, compiling standard specifications /procedures for each item and monitoring all existing plant to standard specifications.
- The above equipment will include AHU's, chillers, compressors, dryers and electrical systems.
- Responsible for specifying and purchasing the most suitable equipment spares and in conjunction with the procurement department negotiating the best deal.
- Establishes relationships with the customers and suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.
- Attends internal meetings to help establish priorities and assign tasks.
- Solves, in conjunction with the Quality department, customer related problems/issues as needed.
- Ensures works and related work-orders are processed in full via SAP.
- In conjunction with approved vendors, research new processes and/or systems for maintenance/manufacture of equipment and implement new processes and systems as developed under the direction of the Operations Manager.
- Coordinate the development of documentation in the facilities areas in line with ISO9001, ISO 13485, ISO 14001 requirements, and review the systems with appropriate personnel and the Quality department on a regular basis to ensure conformance to same.
- Compliance to all site Environmental, Health and Safety requirements, training and regulations.

Education

Time served Electrician - Advanced level 6 trade certificate qualification.

Work Experience

- A minimum of 3+ years post experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

- Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic schematic diagrams - Essential.
- Previous experience in CMMS with ability to navigate competently.
- Previous experience working on technically challenging applications would be an advantage (i.e.) medical, Pharma, tight tolerance work.
- Experience of working in a GMP environment - clean rooms, MALs, PALs, gown-ups, labs, plenums related to equipment servicing such.
- Ability to interact with suppliers, customers and external contractors.
- Previous experience in facilities maintenance would be a great advantage.

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

Additional Requirements

- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to organize and prioritize tasks; must be detail orientated and self-motivated.
- Must be able to deal with all levels of employees and work across various departments.
- Must be able to work independently on own projects while working concurrently with all departments.
- Establishes relationships with the customers and Equipment/ Raw Material suppliers in pursuit of continuous improvement and on-going business development.

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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