A leading engineering firm in Sligo is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer for a 12-month rolling contract. The candidate will oversee general facilities upgrades focusing on welfare areas compliant with GMP standards. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years’ experience in building services and previous pharmaceutical or medical device experience. A valid working visa or citizenship to work in Ireland is mandatory. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Title: Facilities Engineer Location: Sligo, Ireland Type: 12-Month Rolling Contract / Fixed-term Rate/Salary: €45/hour REF Code: DES-1135 Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Facilities Engineer to support general facilities upgrades at their growing Sligo site. This role will focus on welfare areas such as changing rooms, lockers, and general building finishes, ensuring that facilities meet the needs of a growing workforce. The role requires experience in a GMP- regulated environment , such as pharmaceutical or medical device facilities, as all work will need to align with change control and validation requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead upgrades and maintenance of general facilities and welfare areas, including changing rooms, lockers, and break areas . Carry out touch-ups and minor repairs on wall panelling, flooring, and general building finishes. Ensure all facilities work complies with GMP, health & safety, and company standards . Liaise with site teams and management to plan and execute works with minimal disruption. Support documentation and approvals related to change controls and validation processes. Coordinate with contractors and vendors where necessary to ensure timely completion of works. Required Experience & Qualifications Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in facilities, building services, or general maintenance . Previous experience working in pharmaceutical or medical device facilities . Knowledge of GMP requirements, change control processes, and validation procedures . Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently. Strong attention to detail and quality. Full, clean driving licence preferred. Key Competencies Hands-on, practical approach to facilities maintenance. Strong organisational and planning skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a collaborative team environment while maintaining compliance with GMP standards. NB: The ideal candidate MUST hold a valid working visa or citizenship to work in Ireland. Contact: jessica@dillones.ie | 094 931 6003 #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist Location: Sligo, Ireland - Hybrid (3 days onsite) Contract: 12 Months Rate: Up to €32 per hour REF Code: DES-1132 Overview We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment activities across key business functions. This role focuses on attracting high-quality talent, developing robust candidate pipelines, and partnering closely with hiring managers to ensure a seamless and effective recruitment process. Responsibilities Recruitment will be focused on a specific team/function, or other areas as assigned. Responsible for attracting top talent and building a strong, qualified candidate pipeline for current and future openings. Duties include pre-screening candidates, project management, partnering with team members to develop sourcing strategies, and providing talent for open positions. Proactively identify, source, and manage talent pools aligned with business priorities. Manage open job requisitions, update and oversee SmartRecruiters, achieve recruiting metrics, and report key accomplishments. Compile and communicate knowledge bases, industry overviews, market trends, data, and analytics to team members and business leaders. Prepare and approve offer packages, including equity and market competitiveness research. Ensure compliance with state/federal employment laws and internal company policies and practices for applicant tracking and reporting metrics. Establish strong business partnerships with hiring managers and leadership on all staffing-related activities and issues. Requirements Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum 3+ years of in-house recruitment experience in a competitive, fast-paced environment, specifically within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or medical device sectors. Must demonstrate strong business presence and the ability to instill confidence in clients while delivering results. Proactive recruiting and sourcing experience required. Experience managing requisitions within SmartRecruiters preferred. Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered. To discuss this role in more detail, contact Jessica at 0949316003 or jessica@dillones.ie for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
A leading engineering services company in Ireland is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage recruitment activities across key business functions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of in-house recruitment experience, preferably within the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. Candidates should possess strong business acumen and a proactive approach to sourcing talent. This is a 12-month hybrid contract role. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Sligo, Ireland Contract: 12 Months Rate: €65 - €75 per hour Overview We are seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering services to the plant , maximise availability of all site process equipment and utilities , and support capital engineering projects . The role will focus on operational improvements, process engineering support, project execution, and continuous improvement initiatives within a live manufacturing environment. Responsibilities Provide engineering services to the plant to maximise the availability of all site process equipment and utilities . Manage capital engineering projects within site following the Project Lifecycle approach (typical project value range: up to €5 million). Support engineering teams in controlling uptime of process equipment and optimising efficiencies in equipment and process performance. Support the Engineering team with continual operational improvements . Provide process engineering support and technical troubleshooting within the site. Improve operations and reliability of equipment and processes through identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives . Manage the execution of projects within the engineering group, including specific process safety projects . Support the provision of process safety initiatives to the site. Liaise with Production to ensure equipment performance is maximised . Liaise with internal/external engineering personnel and contract maintenance providers in maintaining, troubleshooting, and installing/commissioning equipment. Provide engineering support and technical troubleshooting to all site operations. Lead process equipment commissioning and validation activities . Identify and manage continuous improvement projects . Work closely with all site functions and other departments to deliver continuous improvement projects . Prepare feasibility studies and manage budgets for all assigned projects. Manage and negotiate external contracts and contractors . Support all major site initiatives and core site goals . Requirements Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline (Mechanical/Chemical/Process). 5+ years strong site experience in Pharma (OSD/API Manufacturing) or will consider Biotech or Sterile Fill Finish background . Proven track record of supporting capital project execution from cradle to handover with large national/multinational companies (equipment/process/manufacturing type projects) Proven track record in delivering capital projects – new equipment, utilities, facilities, etc. Good knowledge of change control and C&Q processes/execution . Relevant site experience in one or more of the following API process equipment trains (reactors, filter dryers, pumps, process pipework, milling, containment technology – gloveboxes, downflow booths, etc.) Drug Product equipment (tablet press, roller compaction, tablet coater, material handling – post hoists, blenders, milling – Quadro Comils, etc.) Cleanroom processing/utilities – HVAC, CIP systems, purified water generation and distribution systems, etc. Knowledgeable/competent with executing change control. Experience in process engineering , with relevant experience of batch processing, automation, project management, commissioning and validation, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement . Working knowledge of distributed control systems , such as DeltaV . Hands‑on role requiring a logical and structured approach to resolving day‑to‑day engineering issues typical of a live manufacturing environment . Knowledge of cGMP and regulatory requirements relating to the healthcare industry . Demonstrated project management skills , including the ability to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and meeting predefined quality requirements . DESIRABLE Trackwise change control system experience . Electrical background – competency with electrical system design & installation (process equipment and site electrical infrastructure), familiar with ATEX regulations and requirements . Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered. To discuss this role in more detail, contact Corné at 094 9316002 or corne@dillones.ie for a confidential discussion. #J-18808-Ljbffr
An engineering firm in Sligo is seeking a Project Engineer to provide engineering services and manage capital projects. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Pharma or Biotech, with a proven track record in supporting project execution from cradle to handover. This role will focus on maximizing equipment availability and implementing continuous improvement initiatives within a live manufacturing environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dillon Engineering Services provided pay range This range is provided by Dillon Engineering Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range Location: Remote Type: Contracting – view to perm We are seeking an experienced Automation Engineer (Ignition SCADA) with proven expertise in Ignition SCADA and hands‑on experience using Ignition SCADA across multiple pharmaceutical projects. The successful candidate will play a key role in deploying, configuring, and supporting Ignition SCADA systems across various global manufacturing sites, while working collaboratively to improve operational efficiency and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Lead and support the deployment of Ignition SCADA solutions across multiple sites within the organisation. Maintain, standardise, and optimise global use case templates for consistent SCADA deployment. Roll out global templates, ensuring uniformity and best practices across all deployments. Collaborate closely with IT and engineering teams to develop interfaces between Ignition and various enterprise‑level systems (ERP/MES/LIMS/etc.). Develop, update, and enforce engineering standards and procedures related to automation and SCADA implementations. Troubleshoot, maintain, and optimise Ignition SCADA systems for maximum uptime and performance. Train and support local engineering/operations personnel on Ignition system best practices. Qualifications: Must be Gold Certified in Ignition Software 8.0, Inductive automation Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 3‑5 years’ experience working on pharmaceutical automation projects, with expert hands‑on knowledge of Ignition SCADA. Understanding of regulatory requirements (GMP, FDA, etc.) within the pharmaceutical industry. Proven track record of deploying SCADA solutions globally and maintaining standard templates or design assets. Experience delivering interfaces between SCADA and enterprise platforms (such as ERP, MES, SQL databases). Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams. Knowledge of engineering documentation standards and ability to author procedures. Further Details: Initial 6‑month contract, with exceptional performers considered for a permanent role. Position may require occasional travel for site support and deployment. Only candidates with a valid work visa for Ireland or an EU passport will be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr
