Engineering Technical Expert

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

Pension scheme matching up to 8%

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Job summary

Catalent Pharma Solutions in Swindon is seeking an Engineering Technical Expert to lead root cause analyses, deliver technical training, and drive preventative maintenance efforts to enhance equipment reliability in a regulated environment.

You will support new equipment introductions, ensure regulatory and quality standards, and promote a strong health and safety culture on site. This role is 100% onsite at Swindon, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship in engineering completed.
• Engineering degree obtained.
• 3+ years in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause analysis of equipment downtime to improve OEE, MTBF and MTTR.
• Deliver and coordinate technical training programmes for Production Engineering teams.
• Implement preventative maintenance strategies and drive first-time fix on breakdowns.
• Act as SME in continuous improvement and TPM.
• Manage change control processes and capital expenditure documentation.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Technical training

Preventative maintenance

Change control

Regulatory compliance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Engineering degree

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for an Engineering Technical Expert to join our team. In this role, you will lead root cause analysis of equipment downtime and implement preventative maintenance strategies. You will deliver technical training, support new equipment introduction, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This is a chance to make a real impact on equipment performance and reliability in a regulated environment.

Shift: Monday to Friday Location: Swindon, UK 100% Onsite

The Role

• Lead root cause analysis of equipment downtime to improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Mean Time Between Failure, and Mean Time To Repair
• Deliver and coordinate technical training programmes for Production Engineering teams
• Implement preventative maintenance strategies and drive a first-time fix approach to breakdowns
• Act as a subject matter expert in continuous improvement and total productive maintenance
• Manage change control processes and capital expenditure documentation
• Support the introduction of new and existing equipment through training and maintenance planning
• Monitor equipment performance and drive improvements through computerised maintenance management systems
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and quality standards and promote a strong health and safety culture, including lockout/tagout procedures

The Candidate Minimum Requirements

• Previous apprenticeship in engineering
• Engineering degree
• 3 years or more experience in a similar role
• Physical requirement: walking around and sitting
• Preferred Skills & Background
• Experience in the pharmaceutical industry preferred
• Background in large-scale manufacturing process organisation

Why You Should Join Catalent

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance.
• Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network.
• Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture.
• Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world.

Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market.

Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us.

Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.