Electrical & Instrumentation Maintenance Technician.

Jones Engineering

The Role

Overview

Perform electrical & instrumentation maintenance in GMP pharma plant

Key Responsibilities

  • maintenance
  • fault troubleshooting
  • reliability improvement
  • documentation
  • calibration
  • capa

Tasks

- Perform routine and reactive maintenance on electrical and instrumentation systems. - Troubleshoot faults and carry out repairs to minimize downtime. - Identify opportunities for equipment reliability improvements and cost savings. - Support training and mentoring of junior technicians where applicable. - Participate in daily shift handovers and weekly team meetings. - Participate in audits and inspections, providing technical input and documentation as needed. - Maintain accurate records of work performed in line with GMP and ALCOA+ principles. - Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with site SOPs, GMP, and safety regulations. - Support implementation of site-wide capability frameworks and upskilling initiatives. - Work closely with cross-functional teams including mechanical technicians, operations, and quality. - Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs). - Support equipment calibrations, validations, and changeovers. - Complete documentation (e.g., CMMS, logbooks, work orders) to required standards.

Requirements

  • electrical
  • instrumentation
  • cmms
  • gmp
  • trade qual
  • 3+ years

What You Bring

- Knowledge of EHS standards and participation in safety audits. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, regulated environment. -Completion of calibrations and experience with Instrumentation - Familiarity with CMMS systems (e.g., SAP, Maximo) and GMP documentation practices. - Flexibility to work across shifts and respond to out-of-hours callouts if required. - Minimum 3 years’ experience in a maintenance role within a GMP/pharmaceutical environment. - Experience with cleanroom environments and aseptic processes. - Strong communication and problem-solving skills. - Strong understanding of electrical systems, instrumentation, and control systems. - Recognized Electrical or Instrumentation Trade Qualification (e.g., QQI Level 6 or equivalent). We are seeking a qualified Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) Maintenance Technician to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing team. The successful candidate will support the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of electrical and instrumentation systems across the site, ensuring adherence to GMP standards and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits

We offer a competitive salary package commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, collaborating with industry leaders and contributing to a sustainable future. Our Company values work-life balance and encourages professional growth through training and development programs. Agency assistance not required. We are a leading engineering services company with a proven track record of high quality, customer focused project delivery for over 130 years. Our core divisions include Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Sprinkler and Fire Protection. Some of the other services we provide include Waste to Energy (BioEnergy), Specialist Lift, Off Site Fabrication, Technical Support Services, Maintenance, Asset Management, BIM (Building Information Modelling) and Geo-Surveying. We offer competitive salaries, financial support for further training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) leading to chartered status, performance incentives and the ability to progress your career with a world class engineering contractor.

The Company

About Jones Engineering

-Delivers full‑scope engineering contracting—mechanical, electrical, fire protection, and building services—across diverse markets. -Operates flagship subsidiaries across Europe and the Middle East, including entities in UK, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Finland, and more. -Regularly works with world‑leading multinationals, delivering safe, on‑time, high‑standard installations within budget. -Maintains innovation via in‑house LEAN training programs and black/green/yellow‑belt certified staff. -Unusual fact: a 50/50 joint venture in bioenergy (Jones Celtic BioEnergy) extends its reach into renewable power. -Exports its expertise globally, underpinned by a century‑plus history and diversified engineering specialisms.

Sector Specialisms

Mechanical

Electrical

Fire Protection

Public Sector

Office

Life Science

Industrial HVAC

Process Pipework

Power & Energy

Building Services

Commercial HVAC

Pharmaceutical

Logistics Distribution Centre/Warehouse

Maintenance/Shutdowns