Maintenance Planner

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Planner based in the Limerick region to enhance maintenance operations within a regulated biotechnology manufacturing facility. This full-time role is focused on planning and coordinating electrical, mechanical, and calibration/instrumentation maintenance efforts, ensuring all activities are safely scheduled, accurately documented, and aligned with site procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee preventative, corrective, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Provide support to electrical, mechanical, and calibration maintenance teams.
• Manage maintenance work orders utilizing the facility's Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Coordinate resources including labor, materials, spare parts, and equipment.
• Raise and administer relevant Permits to Work and manage equipment isolation requirements.
• Assist with maintenance-related deviations, conduct investigations, and implement follow-up actions.
• Collaborate across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) departments.
• Track maintenance schedules, backlogs, and overdue tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Ensure all maintenance documentation complies with GMP and data integrity standards.
• Contribute to shutdowns, outages, and continuous improvement projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Possess a technical qualification or relevant practical experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Maintenance Engineering.
• Prior experience in maintenance planning or coordination within an industrial setting.
• Proficiency with CMMS software applications.
• Strong organizational capabilities paired with effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated manufacturing environments is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with GMP standards, Permit-to-Work protocols, Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO)/Controlled Operations Hazardous Energy (COHE) procedures, and deviation management is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience and qualifications.
• Work within a dynamic and supportive environment alongside industry experts.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth through training programs.
• Commitment to work-life balance and a respectful, inclusive work culture valuing diversity.