Asset Performance & Maintenance Lead

ASTRAZENECA UK LIMITED; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca UK Limited in Macclesfield seeks a Maintenance Lead to join the Utilities team. You will lead asset maintenance strategies, mentor engineers and technicians, and drive improvements to reliability and performance of engineering systems.

The role emphasizes safe operations, adherence to GxP and regulatory protocols, and collaboration with internal teams and external providers to deliver high-quality maintenance outcomes.

Qualifications

• A relevant engineering degree or recognised engineering training route, such as an apprenticeship.
• Significant shown experience of assets and asset management practices within a highly regulated environment.
• Strong engineering and maintenance knowledge, capable of contributing technical expertise across asset performance and equipment upkeep.
• Experience coaching and supporting others in engineering or maintenance activities.
• An understanding of SHE, GxP and engineering compliance requirements.
• Using data and performance measures to support maintenance and asset care decisions.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to build effective relationships across different teams and fields.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of asset and energy performance across the Utilities department.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for asset maintenance and repair.
• Lead, mentor and develop engineers, technicians and engineering coordinators.
• Apply your engineering expertise to improve asset availability, performance and output quality.
• Ensure maintenance activities are effectively planned, resourced and delivered.
• Mentor teams in maintenance, equipment management, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify equipment risks, including obsolescence, and develop appropriate mitigation.
• Use asset performance data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead ongoing improvement efforts, including equipment upgrades, replacement and optimisation.
• Help embed Lean principles and standardised ways of working.
• Support audits and regulatory inspections within your area of responsibility.
• Lead engineering change controls associated with improvement activities.
• Work with internal teams, technical specialists and external service providers to drive performance.
• Maintain high standards concerning safety, GxP regulations, and engineering protocols.
• Handle relevant budgets, resources, suppliers and service agreements efficiently.

Job description

AstraZeneca UK Limited in Macclesfield seeks a Maintenance Lead to join the Utilities team. You will lead asset maintenance strategies, mentor engineers and technicians, and drive improvements to reliability and performance of engineering systems.

The role emphasizes safe operations, adherence to GxP and regulatory protocols, and collaboration with internal teams and external providers to deliver high-quality maintenance outcomes.