EC&I Technician — Pharma Plant Reliability (4-on/4-off)

Ipsen Biopharmaceuticals Inc.

Wrexham

On-site

GBP 38,000 - 54,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd in Wrexham is seeking an EC&I Technician to join our Maintenance & Reliability team. You will provide calibration, automation, and fault-diagnosis expertise on a growing site, contributing to reliability and safe operation of advanced manufacturing equipment.

This 4 on/off shift pattern (2 days, 2 nights) supports our expansion with new technology and capital projects. You will work with PLC, SCADA, and instrumentation to minimise downtime and maximise plant performance.

Qualifications

Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Control, or Instrumentation Engineering.
Experience working as an EC&I Technician within a regulated manufacturing environment such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, or FMCG.
Strong PLC fault-finding and control system diagnostic skills.
Experience with instrumentation, calibration, and maintenance best practices.
A proactive problem solver with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver the site calibration programme, ensuring instrumentation remains accurate, compliant, and audit-ready.
Act as the EC&I technical expert on shift, supporting complex electrical, instrumentation, automation, and control system issues.
Diagnose and resolve faults using PLC, SCADA, and process control systems to minimise downtime and maximise equipment availability.
Troubleshoot, repair, and optimise electrical and control systems to support reliable plant performance.
Support the commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and capital projects.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to drive continuous improvement and share technical expertise across the maintenance function.