Maintenance Technician (Electrician)

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Role Description  

POSITION SUMMARY

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The Site Maintenance Technician (Electrician) is responsible for the safe, hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and installation of site electrical systems supporting manufacturing and facilities operations within a GMP pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on rapid fault diagnosis, restoration of equipment availability, and completion of planned preventive maintenance to site standards. The electrician supports electrical improvements by identifying recurring failures and implementing approved reliability and safety upgrades. The position works closely with Production, Maintenance, Quality, and Engineering to ensure electrical systems remain compliant, documented, and reliable. The role coordinates with vendors/contractors for specialist support and scheduled works. A strong emphasis is placed on electrical safety, isolations/LOTO, and disciplined documentation.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

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Electrical fault-finding & reactive maintenance - Diagnose and repair electrical faults on production and facility equipment; test and replace motors, drives, power supplies, protection devices, and control components to safely restore operation.

Safety, compliance & documentation - Maintain high standards for electrical safety (risk assessments, permits, LOTO, verify dead), maintain labelling and basic drawing mark-ups/as-builts, and support SOPs/standard work where required.

Planned preventive maintenance & inspections - Execute electrical PMs and statutory/ site inspections (as applicable), complete testing, record results, and ensure CMMS/work order documentation is accurate and GMP-appropriate.

Electrical installations & modifications - Install and modify electrical containment, wiring, terminations, distribution components, isolators, and panels in accordance with site standards and approved permits/method statements.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to Maintenance Manager
• Works closely with Automation Manager, Maintenance technicians , Quality Assurance, and external contractors/vendors

RESOURCES MANAGED  

Financial Accountability

Responsible for liaising with contractors over servicing and costs

Supervision

This position does not have any direct or indirect reports.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Trade Qualified Electrician
• Minimum of 3–5 years of  experience /trade qualification in engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Experience in the pharmaceutical or chemical industry is preferred but not required.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is advantageous.
• Strong technical skills and effective collaboration qualities.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical approach and strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with and influence colleagues.
• Attention to detail, strong appetite for learning, and a proactive, ambitious attitude.
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do approach and a desire to continually improve standards.

PHYSICAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS

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• Role is based at Tallaght, Dublin, Ireland.
• Standard office environment: no unusual travel or weekend work required.

Full time

Legal statement as below

This job advert indicates the general nature and level of work expected.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities or responsibilities required of the incumbent.  Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.  Additional position specific requirements/responsibilities are contained in approved training curricula. 

Visa status re must be eligible to work and live in Ireland as below

Colleague must be legally eligible to live and work in Ireland.

Summary of our Benefits

In addition, to being part the world leading animal health company focused on the needs of those who raise and care for animals we offer a range of benefits such as competitive salary, bonus, 25.5 days holiday per annum plus public holidays,  a defined contributory pension plan, private medical insurance for you and your family and empowered flexible working, to name a few. Please note that the benefits outlined are subject to change based on organization decision.