Maintenance Engineering Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Facilities Maintenance Engineer to oversee the maintenance management of facilities and utilities across our organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and executing day-to-day maintenance activities, ensuring compliance with GMP standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities include reporting incidents, liaising with staff, supporting the FUME Manager, and managing contractor activities. Additionally, the engineer will schedule and oversee preventative maintenance activities, log and track maintenance visits, and perform routine inspections of buildings and equipment.

This is a dynamic role that requires flexibility, initiative, and excellent interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience, along with technical qualifications such as C&G certification.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and execute day-to-day maintenance activities
• Report incidents and deviations to the FUME Manager
• Liaise with staff to ensure facility needs are met in a compliant and timely manner
• Support the FUME Manager with staff requests, external service providers, vendor management, and supplier coordination
• Manage contractor activities, including administration, review of risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), and issuance/closure of Permits to Work
• Schedule, oversee, and document preventative maintenance activities with subcontractors
• Log and track all maintenance visits, interventions, and completed work orders in PEMAC/Asset Tiger
• Perform routine inspections of buildings, utilities, and plant equipment, escalating maintenance issues for timely resolution
• Conduct daily/weekly walkdowns of plant and critical utilities to identify risks and prevent unplanned downtime
• Support equipment reliability by raising work orders, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring spare parts availability
• Assist in drafting and reviewing quality documents such as Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls related to facilities/utilities
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements; support HPRA/EMA audit readiness
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment in line with site EHS procedures and GMP standards
• Participate in vendor reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance operations
• Provide input into site shutdown planning, equipment calibrations, and system upgrades as required
• Undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as required in line with business needs

The ideal candidate will possess:

• More than 3 years' experience in the maintenance of cGMP Pharmaceutical Operations
• More than 3 years' experience in the maintenance of GMP manufacturing
• Aseptic operations experience is preferable
• Demonstrated experience in supporting the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of complex equipment
• Demonstrated ability to use problem-solving tools within a team environment such as 5 Whys, DMAIC
• Experience writing quality documents such as Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls
• Excellent interpersonal skills, positive influence, team orientation, attention to detail, documentation skills, problem identification, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently, and as a member of a self-managed shift team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment that requires flexibility and initiative

Our organization is committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment, promoting equality, and supporting employee development. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for growth and professional advancement.

We welcome applications from candidates who share our values and are passionate about delivering high-quality results in a collaborative and dynamic environment.