Overview / Purpose of the Role


Reporting to the Facilities Engineering Manager, the role will support the preventative maintenance program by carrying out effective maintenance routines and repairs to prolong the useful life of the facility and its equipment. The role is primarily located at Magna Park, City West and may require assistance at our other facility in Baldonnell.


Key Responsibilities

• Ensure troubleshooting, repair and preventative maintenance functions are prioritized and responded to in a timely manner and performed as required.
• Liaise daily with Facilities Helpdesk ensuring works are completed in a timely manner and that all tasks are carried out to a high standard.
• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance, completing all associated paperwork and records.
• Work with sub-contractors to ensure tasks are performed successfully and closed out in line with statutory and internal procedures and in a cost-effective manner.
• Comply with the Permit to Work system.
• Work within regulated environment for Building Regulations, Fire Regulations, Health, and Safety Regulations.
• Ensure Risk Assessments are conducted and maintained valid.
• Approving Contractor RAMS, Insurances, and signed safety statements for project works
• Work closely with H&S to maintain & approve contractor safety & general site safety.
• Provide emergency response standby and callout.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns promptly to reduce downtime.
• Follow systematic root cause problem solving and troubleshooting to resolve issues.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock of spare parts.
• Undertake as required mechanical repairs/maintenance i.e. plumbing, drainage, pumps.
• Complete as required repairs and upgrades to racking systems (subject to training)
• Be comfortable with minor electrical works such as re-lamping and PAT testing (subject to training)
• Undertake ad-hoc repairs to flooring, ceilings, tiling, painting, and general maintenance duties.
• Complete weekly & monthly compliance checks & testing duties on sprinklers, water hygiene, generator tests etc
• Energy Management - Maintaining and reporting of energy management system for gas and electricity.
• Quality - Change control & Deviations
• Maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Providing electrical support to the facilities team where required.

Key Experience / Skills / Education

• Must hold minimum of minimum QQI level 6 mechanical, refrigeration training qualification.
• QQI Level 6 Advanced Certificate Craft - Mechanical Automation and Maintenance Fitting, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning. Preferred but not essential.
• 2-3 Years Post training experience

About United Drug


United Drug is Ireland's largest pharmaceutical distribution company and was originally founded by a group of pharmacists in Ballina, Mayo in 1948. In 2022 United Drug became part of the PHOENIX group and is now part of Europe's leading healthcare provider in the sector. Employing more than 650 staff across operations in Dublin, Limerick and Mayo, we partner with more than 1,900 pharmacies, hospitals, clinics and primary care centres across Ireland. Our business spans across three business units; United Drug Wholesale, United Drug Distribution and United Drug Consumer - all leaders in their respective categories.


About PHX Ireland & PHOENIX Group


PHX Ireland Group is Ireland's leading fully integrated healthcare provider. We deliver health.
We are comprised of United Drug, Ireland's leading pharmaceutical wholesaler and distributor; Lloyds Pharmacy Ireland and Mc Cabes Pharmacy, two of Ireland's leading community pharmacy chains; and TCP Homecare, innovators in clinical home nursing services and direct to patient delivery solutions.


PHX Ireland Group employs over 1,800 people, operate 5 distribution centres and over 75 pharmacies, delivers over 85 million packs to Irish pharmacies and hospitals and serves 500,000 patients each year. By working together to provide these solutions, PHX Ireland can enable a sustainable healthcare system and support Irish Healthcare.


PHX Ireland is part of the PHOENIX group, Europe's leading healthcare provider. Headquartered in Mannhein, Germany, the PHOENIX group brings together more than 48,000 employees from 29 countries, includes 223 pharmaceutical distribution sites, and more than 3200 owned pharmacies and 17000 partner pharmacies. Every day, the PHOENIX group makes an important contribution to comprehensive and safe healthcare in Europe.


The PHOENIX group acquired the Mc Kesson Ireland (now PHX Ireland Group) businesses in November 2022 when it concluded a deal to acquire parts of Mc Kesson Europe.


We strive to foster an open and inclusive environment, embracing applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Our commitment lies in ensuring an accessible interview process for all.