Engineering Coordinator

PEGlobal; Swindon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting for an Engineering Contractor / Maintenance Coordinator at a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturer in Swindon. The role supports the Engineering function by coordinating contractors, maintenance activities and essential site services to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

You will plan, authorise and complete work in line with GMP standards, review RAMS, manage Permits to Work and maintain documentation.

Qualifications

• Engineering qualification or working towards one.
• Experience managing contractors in engineering/facilities/manufacturing.
• Experience reviewing RAMS and issuing Permits to Work.
• Experience using CMMS/ERP for maintenance; JDE familiarity is a plus.
• HSE knowledge; IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee engineering contractors with inductions, safety requirements and GMP compliance.
• Review RAMS and prepare/issue Permits to Work with proper safety controls.
• Coordinate engineering isolations, notifications and safe reinstatement.
• Manage contractor onboarding, tendering, quotations, POs and SLAs.
• Coordinate planned/reactive maintenance and manage work orders in CMMS/ERP.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation and QMS records.
• Support audits and ensure engineering documentation accessibility.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, EH&S and Procurement.
• Monitor contractor spend, identify cost efficiencies and support site improvements.

Skills

Contractor coordination

RAMS review

Permits to Work

CMMS/ERP systems

JDE knowledge

Health & safety

Documentation control

Budget & cost tracking

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

JDE (JD Edwards)

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Engineering Contractor / Maintenance Coordinator on behalf of a leading global pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation based in Swindon.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regulated manufacturing environment, supporting the Engineering function in coordinating contractors, maintenance activities and essential site services to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operations.

Pay Rate: £23 per hour

Location: Swindon

Contract: 12 months

The Role

The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating engineering contractors and maintenance activities across the site, ensuring all work is appropriately planned, authorised and completed in line with health and safety requirements, company procedures and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee engineering contractors, including site inductions, safety requirements, GMP compliance and operational arrangements.
• Review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and prepare, review and issue Permits to Work, ensuring appropriate safety controls are in place.
• Coordinate engineering isolations, including fire alarms, notifications and safe reinstatement.
• Manage contractor onboarding, tendering, quotations, purchase orders and performance against agreed Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities, managing engineering work orders through CMMS/ERP systems.
• Maintain accurate engineering documentation, including permits, RAMS, job plans, SOPs, service agreements and contractor records.
• Raise and manage Quality Management System (QMS) records, including deviations, change controls and corrective actions.
• Coordinate the site’s pest control programme, managing contractor activities, incidents, investigations and follow-up actions.
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits by ensuring engineering documentation and compliance records are accurate and accessible.
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Production, Quality, EH&S and Procurement to support site performance and continuous improvement.
• Monitor contractor expenditure, identify cost efficiencies and support engineering improvement, shutdown and CAPEX projects.

Skills & Experience Required:

• An engineering qualification, relevant engineering experience or currently working towards a recognised engineering qualification.
• Previous experience managing contractors within an engineering, facilities, manufacturing or similar operational environment.
• Practical experience reviewing RAMS and issuing Permits to Work.
• Experience using CMMS or ERP systems for maintenance management; knowledge of JDE would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements. IOSH or NEBOSH qualifications would be beneficial.
• Experience maintaining accurate engineering records and technical documentation.
• The ability to coordinate multiple contractors and competing priorities within a fast-paced operational environment.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience working within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems, ideally TrackWise.
• Experience supporting audits, investigations, deviations, change controls and corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).