Maintenance Technician

Role overview

Elis Textile Services is hiring a Maintenance Technician for its Glanmire site in County Cork, Ireland. The position is based at Sallybrook Industrial Estate, Glanmire, Co. Cork, T45 PK74, and reports to the Engineering / Maintenance Manager.

Elis is an international provider of textile, hygiene, and cleanroom services operating in 30 countries. The business supports highly regulated sectors with contamination-control solutions, working with customers in pharmaceutical, medical device, and high-tech manufacturing settings.

In this role, you will help keep plant, production, and cleanroom-critical equipment running safely, reliably, and in line with compliance requirements. The work is practical and hands-on, with a mix of routine maintenance, urgent repairs, and continuous improvement support in a regulated environment.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns on production, ICS, and cleanroom equipment.
• Identify faults and complete repairs on mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems.
• Help maintain cleanroom compliance by keeping equipment aligned with required control standards.
• Support the setup, commissioning, and alteration of equipment.
• Work with production, quality, and operations teams to reduce downtime.
• Keep maintenance logs and related records accurate and up to date.
• Follow Health & Safety rules, site procedures, and regulatory obligations; carry out fire walks at the end of shift and ensure shutdown procedures are completed correctly.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and service providers when needed.

Skills and experience

• A recognised trade qualification, or equivalent hands-on experience, in mechanical or electrical maintenance.
• Background in an industrial or manufacturing setting; experience with cleanroom or regulated environments is an advantage.
• Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting ability.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Careful attention to detail and a strong commitment to safety.
• A flexible, proactive, and self-starting approach.

Benefits

• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to training and development opportunities.
• A stable, long-term position in a growing cleanroom business.
• A professional workplace with a strong focus on safety.

Additional information

The role is full-time, with a working week of 39 hours. Salary is €36,605.40 per year.