Maintenance Technician

NorbrookNewry, DownFull-timePermanent
Job Overview

Working within our Maintenance Department, the Maintenance Technician will be responsible for carrying out day to day electrical and mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing facility comprising of both preventive and reactive duties.
You will be a critical member of Central Services Maintenance team, taking the lead role in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery forming part of our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. You must also be willing to perform maintenance tasks for production output support as part of a team.

You will work a continental shift pattern (12 hour shifts) designed to give you more control over your time outside work. 

​​​​​​​Main Activities/Tasks
  • Rectify and support electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently and effectively
  • Communicate, record any changes, relevant information fully to other personnel and complete maintenance documentation.
  • Work as an integral part of an engineering team.
  • Take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
  • To carry out routine/preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical components of the plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
  • Ensure that all works are carried out to a high standard as expected on a Pharmaceutical plant.
  • Ensure all H&S (Health and Safety) procedures are adhered to including Permit to Work, Comply with Norbrook’s LOTO system at all times.
  • Comply with Health & Safety requirements: as per training, policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work etc.
  • Report any H&S issues/accidents/near misses to your line manager immediately.
  • Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence.
  • Comply with the Company Equal Opportunities Policy and promote equality.
  • Any other duties as required by line management, commensurate with the post holder’s level of training and competence.
  • Create maintain & enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders.

Essential Criteria:
  • Completed apprenticeship in Electrical or mechanical discipline within a manufacturing industry;
  • BTEC ONC qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline;
  • A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment;
  • Experience in carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding and planned maintenance;
  • Logical and well organised approach to problem solving;
  • Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment, to operate under time pressure;
  • Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised;
  • Ability work a range of continental day and night shifts

Desirable Criteria:
  • BTEC HNC/HND qualification in an engineering discipline;
  • Previous Pharmaceutical Experience or working within regulate environments
  • Knowledge of control systems within automated equipment;

Duration: Full time, Permanent
Location: Newry

Additional Information:
  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for this role. Norbrook does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Where an applicant's current right to work is time-limited, they must be able to maintain their right to work without employer sponsorship.

Benefits:
  • Free Life Assurance
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Healthcare cash plan
  • 32 days annual leave
  • Wedding Leave
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Employee well-being initiatives
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • On-site free parking
  • Canteen Facilities
  • Employee Perks scheme
  • Discounted Car Insurance
  • Annual Employee raffle
  • Employee Recognition scheme
  • Career development opportunities

The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 7th of October 2026

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