Maintenance & Equipment Coordinator

Maintenance & Equipment Coordinator - Co. Clare About the Role

CREGG are seeking an experienced Maintenance Coordinator to support maintenance operations within a highly regulated manufacturing environment based in Shannon. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating preventive and corrective maintenance activities, ensuring equipment reliability, compliance, and operational efficiency across the site.

This position is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in chemical, pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing industries who thrives in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily maintenance activities across production and utility systems.
• Plan and schedule preventive maintenance tasks using CMMS systems.
• Liaise with production, engineering, quality, and external contractors to ensure maintenance work is completed safely and efficiently.
• Track maintenance KPIs, equipment downtime, and work order completion.
• Support troubleshooting and root cause investigations for equipment failures.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with GMP, EHS, and company standards.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, calibration documentation, and spare parts inventory.
• Assist in shutdown planning, project work, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support audits and inspections by ensuring maintenance documentation is audit-ready.
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to permit to work procedures.

Requirements

• Minimum 4+ years' experience in a maintenance coordination, maintenance planning, or engineering support role within a chemical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience working within GMP or highly regulated industries such as chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices.
• Strong understanding of preventive maintenance systems and CMMS platforms.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance practices.
• Excellent organisational and scheduling skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priorities in a fast paced manufacturing setting.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant technical qualification in Engineering, Maintenance, Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience with SAP PM, Maximo, or similar CMMS systems.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of compliance standards relating to regulated manufacturing environments.