About this role
Job Description
This Site Facilities Intern role in Cork, Ireland, supports a multinational pharmaceutical site's daily operations. You will help manage and gain hands-on experience in IFM (Integrated Facilities Management) and continuous improvement projects in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Role Overview
• Location: Cork, Ireland • Duration: 6 - 9 Months (Full-Time) • Department: Facilities & Site Services / Engineering • Reporting to: Site Facilities Manager
Key Responsibilities
• Facility Audits & Inspections: Conduct routine site walk-throughs to identify maintenance needs, safety hazards, and compliance issues across laboratories and manufacturing suites. • Project Support: Assist the facilities and engineering teams with space planning, equipment upgrades, and vendor management. • EHS & Compliance: Ensure all facility operations adhere strictly to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, environmental sustainability goals, and safety protocols. • Data Management: Prepare and update facility metrics, KPI dashboards, and technical documentation using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). • Continuous Improvement: Participate projects to improve building efficiency and reduce operational downtime.
Requirements
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 8) in Facilities Management, Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Chemical), Supply Chain, or a related discipline. • Strong organizational and analytical skills. • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality, EHS, Manufacturing). • High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen interest in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
What You Will Learn
• Direct, hands-on insight into how a highly regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing campus operates. • Experience working with global teams and industry-standard maintenance software. • Mentorship from seasoned engineering and facility management professionals.
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Required Skills: Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data Entry, Data Management, Document Management, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Office Applications, Teamwork, Technical Training, Vendor Management Preferred Skills:
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Employee Status: Intern/Co-op (Fixed Term) Relocation: No relocation VISA Sponsorship: No Travel Requirements: No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements: Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License: No Hazardous Material(s): N/A Job Posting End Date: 09/16/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R408679