Maintenance Technician

Location: Waterford, Ireland

About the job Our Team For more than 20 years, Sanofi Waterford has grown and diversified to serve patients around the world. Today, nearly 800 people work together across a state-of-the-art biopharmaceutical and medical device campus — recognised through multiple local and national awards. You will join the Pre-Filled Syringe Maintenance team, a highly integrated and collaborative group supporting the manufacture of commercial biologic medicines (monoclonal antibodies) delivered in pre-filled syringes.

The team plays a hands‑on role in keeping cutting‑edge sterile manufacturing equipment running at its best, while also supporting the introduction of new products and technologies. It's a team where your technical expertise directly contributes to medicines reaching patients who need them. Team members also benefit from access to an onsite gym and medical centre, reflecting Sanofi Waterford's strong commitment to health and wellbeing.

Main responsibilities

• Perform repair and maintenance tasks on process and facilities equipment to ensure reliable production output, in line with quality, safety, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards
• Record and manage data in the computerised maintenance management system, including scheduling and tracking of planned maintenance activities
• Register new equipment assets and compile the data needed to build preventative maintenance programmes for new equipment
• Coordinate with equipment suppliers to define maintenance schedules, and manage the ordering and receipt of spare parts
• Support equipment acceptance testing (both at the supplier's site and on-site) and all qualification activities required before equipment is used in production
• Carry out all tasks in accordance with relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs), GMP requirements, and personal protective equipment (PPE) guidelines
• Identify and report safety concerns promptly, and conduct all maintenance work in a safe and compliant manner
• Communicate clearly and accurately on equipment status, planned maintenance, repairs, and any significant downtime events
• Provide cross-team support to facilities and manufacturing maintenance teams when needed
• Support the training of colleagues on equipment operation, maintenance tasks, setup procedures, and safety awareness

About you

About you We want to hear from people who bring the right mix of technical ability, curiosity, and collaborative spirit. We've kept this list focused — if you meet most of these criteria.

• Experience: Previous experience working as a maintenance technician in a manufacturing environment, ideally within pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or a similarly regulated industry
• Soft skills:
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to doing things right first time
• Clear and proactive communicator — comfortable escalating issues and sharing updates across teams
• Collaborative team player who is also able to work independently on shift
• Adaptable and calm under pressure, particularly when responding to unplanned equipment issues
• Technical skills:
• Practical knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical maintenance of industrial equipment
• Familiarity with computerised maintenance management systems
• Understanding of GMP, safety, and compliance requirements in a regulated manufacturing setting
• Education: A trade qualification (Junior and/or Senior Trades Certificate) or equivalent technical qualification is desirable; equivalent hands‑on experience will equally be considered
• Languages: Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen.

So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com! #LI-EUR

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen.

So, let’s be those people. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity. Watch our ALL IN video and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com!

The salary range for this position is :€41 600,00 - €55 467 Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors.

• Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world.

Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies.

Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug‑discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

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