Facilities And Utilities Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Facilities and Utilities Maintenance Engineer (FUME) role reporting to the FUME Manager.

Responsible for the maintenance (Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Equipment) for Facilities and Utilities across the company (APC VLE Therapeutics).

The position requires excellent stakeholder management and ability to balance competing priorities in line with the business strategy.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and execute the day-to-day maintenance of facilities, utilities, and equipment across GMP and non-GMP areas.

Report incidents, deviations, or abnormal conditions to the FUME Manager promptly.

Liaise with staff across labs, offices, and plant areas to ensure facility needs are met in a compliant and timely manner.

Support the FUME Manager with staff requests, external service providers, vendor management, and supplier coordination.

Manage contractor activities including administration, review of RAMS, and issuance / closure of Permits to Work.

Schedule, oversee, and document preventative maintenance activities with subcontractors.

Log and track all maintenance visits, interventions, and completed work orders in PEMAC / Asset Tiger.

Perform routine inspections of buildings, utilities, and plant equipment; escalate maintenance issues for timely resolution.

Conduct daily / weekly walkdowns of plant and critical utilities (e.g., HVAC, chilled water, boilers, gases) to identify risks and prevent unplanned downtime.

Support equipment reliability by raising work orders, tracking corrective actions, and ensuring spare parts availability.

Assist in drafting and reviewing quality documents such as Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls related to facilities / utilities.

Ensure all activities comply with GMP, safety, and regulatory requirements; support HPRA / EMA audit readiness.

Maintain a safe and healthy work environment in line with site EHS procedures and GMP standards.

Participate in vendor reviews, KPI tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives for maintenance operations.

Provide input into site shutdown planning, equipment calibrations, and system upgrades as required.

Undertake ad-hoc responsibilities as required in line with business needs.

Experience Qualifications

More than 3 years' experience in the maintenance of cGMP Pharmaceutical Operations; essential.

More than 3 years' experience in the maintenance of GMP manufacturing; essential.

Aseptic operations experience is preferable.

Demonstrated experience in supporting maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of complex equipment.

Demonstrated ability to use problem solving tools within a team environment (e.g., 5 Whys, DMAIC) is desirable.

Experience writing quality documents such as Deviations, CAPAs, and Change Controls.

Excellent interpersonal skills, positive influence, team orientation, attention to detail, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a self-managed shift team in a dynamic, fast-paced environment requiring flexibility and initiative.

Education

Degree in a related engineering discipline or equivalent experience along with a Technical Qualification (CG or equivalent).

How To Apply

Suitable candidates should submit a CV and a Cover Letter by close of business 27 September 2025.

APC / VLE is committed to equal opportunity for all employees.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to gender, ethnicity, age, religious belief, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by Irish law.

About VLE Therapeutics

Powered by transformation research in APC, VLE Therapeutics Ltd was formed to extend the value chain and deliver science- and digital-led manufacturing of vaccines and advanced therapeutics.

VLE Therapeutics will support GMP clinical manufacturing of advanced therapeutics and aims to transform the time and cost to produce medicines for our clients.

This will be the first Irish-owned facility expressly designed to provide Ireland and Europe with a local supply chain for these critical medicines.

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