Apprentice Maintenance Technician

We are searching for the best talent for the 4 years Apprentice Maintenance Technician role to be based in Cork, Ireland.

Purpose: This role will join the Cork engineering group as part of the site Maintenance Team that supports the Knees, Hips and Shoulder markets. Collaborating with the maintenance team leader and working with a dedicated mentor, you’ll complete assigned maintenance activities while progressing through the apprenticeship program helping keep equipment reliable, production on schedule, and quality standards met!

As an Apprentice Maintenance Technician, you will:

• Perform routine and non-routine electrical and mechanical maintenance and repairs to support continuous manufacturing operations and minimize downtime.

• Carry out the preventative maintenance programme to improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned interruptions.

• Support engineering development activities and work with multi-functional teams to complete projects and equipment changes.

• Identify and contribute cost and technical improvements through the department’s continuous improvement efforts to increase efficiency.

• Follow GMP and SOP requirements and provide timely, accurate reporting on maintenance and project activities.

• Liaise with suppliers and help source spare parts and materials to ensure maintenance tasks proceed without delay.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Leaving Certificate with a pass in Math and English.

• Proven eagerness to learn and a clear dedication to completing the apprenticeship program.

• Interest in electrical and mechanical activities and basic hands-on or practical proficiency.

• Flexible, collaborative team player who communicates clearly and works well with mentors and colleagues.

• Methodical, performance- and results-focused with strong attention to detail and the ability to follow GMP and SOP processes.

• Commitment to safe, environmentally responsible work practices and accurate documentation of your activities.

At Johnson & Johnson, we want every candidate to feel supported throughout the hiring process. Our goal is to make the experience clear, fair, and respectful of your time.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Application review: We’ll carefully review your CV to see how your skills and experience align with the role.

• Getting to know you: If there’s a good match, you’ll be invited to a short call with one of our recruitment team to understand more about you and answer any questions that you might have.

• Staying informed: We know waiting can be hard and processes can evolve; our recruitment team will keep you updated and make sure you know what to expect at each step.

• Final steps: For successful candidates, you will need to complete country-specific checks before starting your new role. We will help guide you through these.

Finally, at the end of the process, we’ll invite you to share feedback in a short survey — your input helps us continue improving the experience for future candidates. Thank you for considering a career with Johnson & Johnson. We’re excited to learn more about you and wish you the best of luck in the process! #RPOEMEA

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The anticipated pay range and benefits for this position is:

€24,700

In addition to base pay, we offer the following benefits*: an annual bonus with set target (% of pay) depending on pay grade / location, where the actual amount is based on the employees’ and companies’ performance of the previous calendar year, or sales commissions.Moreover, we offer vacation days, parental leave for a minimum of 12 weeks, bereavement leave, caregiver leave, volunteer leave, well-being reimbursement, programs for financial, physical and mental health. We also offer service anniversary and recognition awards, and subject to the terms of their respective plans, employees - and in some location’s eligible dependents - can participate in several insurance plans.