Mechanical Shift Technician - Pharmaceutical

Job Type
Permanent
Location
Dublin
Salary
£55,000 - £60,000 per annum + + Shift Allowance and Benefits
Job Ref
BBBH189117_1791973877
Date Added
October 14th, 2026
Consultant
conor mcnulty


Mechanical Shift Technician - Pharmaceutical
Permanent | 4-Cycle Shift Role (Days & Nights) | Dublin

About the Company
Our client, a leading provider of utilities and engineering services, is looking to add an experienced Mechanical Shift Technician to their utilities team on a pharmaceutical site in Dublin.
They offer a benefits package as standard, including private health cover, pension and education assistance, and they are proud of an inclusive culture that supports the communities they work in.

The Role
You will work in a pharmaceutical environment as part of the utilities team, delivering mechanical maintenance and support across the site on a rotating shift pattern.

Hours
4-cycle rotating shift pattern covering days and nights: [insert pattern and shift length, e.g. 4 on / 4 off]

Key Responsibilities

  • Work as part of the utilities team, planning work activities in line with maintenance and process schedules
  • Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance on all operational equipment
  • Operate and maintain utility systems
  • Respond to requests from operations for utility-related issues
  • Proactively solve problems so that operational issues are resolved permanently, taking corrective action to drive continuous improvement in the plant
  • Work with the Utilities and Engineering departments to plan and schedule maintenance activities
  • Assist with commissioning activities, project support and equipment vendor maintenance
  • Manage and support service and equipment vendors during maintenance, ensuring applicable standards are followed
  • Liaise with discipline leads to coordinate maintenance activities for efficient execution
  • Ensure all permits to work and mechanical isolations are in place before carrying out maintenance on mechanical utilities
  • Develop cost saving and energy reduction initiatives on utilities systems
  • Plan and develop maintenance plans where required
  • Update GMP maintenance documents and drawings to reflect changes and improve how maintenance activities are carried out


About You

  • Apprenticeship or third-level qualification with mechanical experience
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in mechanical utilities or process maintenance
  • Experience working in the pharmaceutical or biologics industry
  • Strong practical mechanical knowledge
  • Experience carrying out mechanical preventative and corrective maintenance on production systems and equipment (such as pumps, autoclaves and inspection machines) within the production area
  • Experience supporting electrical and calibration teams within the production area
  • Acute awareness of GMP practices
  • Ability to read mechanical drawings and system P&IDs
  • Record all completed work on the relevant CMMS and follow all relevant SOPs and procedures
  • Maintain documentation in an organised and controlled manner, in line with client procedures
  • Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with safety to people and systems as the first priority
  • Willingness to work a rotating day and night shift pattern


To Apply
Please submit your CV for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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