Facilities Engineer

Role Overview

EFOR Group is seeking a skilled Facilities Engineer to join their team onsite at a global biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Sligo, Ireland. This role is critical to maintaining a compliant, GMP-regulated site that operates smoothly and stays audit-ready. You’ll report directly to the Site Services Lead and serve as the primary liaison for all key facilities service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of facilities service requests and relationships with providers handling cleaning (both GMP and non-GMP zones), pest control, canteen services, grounds upkeep, and other facility maintenance tasks.
• Serve as the principal contact for all internal, global, and regulatory audits related to facility upkeep, cleaning, and pest control, including presenting findings in quality management reviews.
• Select, coordinate, and supervise external contractors, managing budgets and negotiating costs to ensure high-quality service delivery and performance standards.
• Lead investigations into incidents, ensuring corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs), non-conformance reports (NCRs), and effectiveness checks are completed on schedule.
• Maintain compliance and completeness of engineering documentation, track aging work orders and service requests through Maximo (CMMS tool).
• Develop KPIs and monthly performance dashboards, handle budgeting, and generate management reports to support operational oversight.
• Act as the site security contact, managing minor security projects and investigations in collaboration with Global Security.
• Support periodic validation reviews, manage GMP permits, oversee EPA licence infrastructure, energy planning activities, and implement 6S methodologies.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a Level 8 Engineering degree.
• Minimum five years of professional experience with at least three years spent in a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in managing facilities service providers, contractor coordination, and facilitating audits within a regulated manufacturing setting.
• Strong understanding of GMP standards, environmental, health and safety (EHS) regulations, and quality system processes including CAPA, deviations, and change control.
• Proficiency using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) like Maximo and experience in KPI development and reporting.
• Exceptional communication abilities and aptitude for collaborative work across multiple departments.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, practical hands-on approach, and dedication to continuous process improvement.

About EFOR Group

EFOR Group comprises over 3,200 specialists across 18 countries delivering high-caliber technical, quality, and engineering services throughout the Life Sciences sector. Partnering with EFOR means contributing to the sustained safety, compliance, and reliability of critical pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Location and Work Environment

This is an onsite position based in Sligo, County Sligo, Ireland. Candidates must be willing and able to work full time at this location.