Validation & Maintenance Technician

FRS Recruitment ·www.frsrecruitment.com

Location Kerry, Kerry, Ireland
Salary EUR 50,000 - 55,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
Pharmaceutical & Medical Device
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Validation & Manintenance Technician| Location: County Kerry (Onsite)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

Seeking an experienced Validation & Maintenance Technician to join a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in County Kerry. This role is responsible for ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production operations, and maintaining full compliance with GMP, quality systems, and health & safety standards in a highly regulated pharma environment.

The successful candidate will play a central role in driving continuous improvement, and always ensuring inspection readiness.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for equipment breakdowns and lead root cause investigations.
  • Ensure full GMP compliance across all maintenance and engineering activities.
  • Support development, review, and control of SOPs and maintenance procedures.
  • Participate in deviations, change controls, and technical investigations.
  • Assist in selection, installation, and qualification of new pharmaceutical equipment.
  • Work closely with QA/QC teams on investigations and quality improvements.

Requirements

  • Qualification in an Engineering/technical discipline.
  • 2-3+ years’ experience in a technician role within a GMP-regulated or pharmaceutical environment.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, validation, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.
  • Experience with preventive maintenance systems and reliability engineering.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

What’s on Offer

  • Market leading salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
  • Strong SME culture with a supportive, collaborative, and low-pressure working environment.
  • Excellent location with strong work-life balance.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Validation & Maintenance Technician role?
FRS Recruitment is hiring for the Validation & Maintenance Technician position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Validation & Maintenance Technician job located?
The Validation & Maintenance Technician role with FRS Recruitment is based in Kerry, IE.
What does the Validation & Maintenance Technician role pay?
FRS Recruitment lists the Validation & Maintenance Technician role at EUR 50,000–55,000 per year.
Is the Validation & Maintenance Technician role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at FRS Recruitment.
What experience level is the Validation & Maintenance Technician role?
The Validation & Maintenance Technician position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Validation & Maintenance Technician role at FRS Recruitment?
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