Engineering Technician in Wrexham

Gap Technical Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing business in Wrexham is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to handle day-to-day maintenance and preventative tasks on washing, filling, and sealing machines. Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Applicants should demonstrate strong fault-finding skills and a continuous improvement mindset. This is a full-time role with a closing date on 07/12/2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Practical experience in reliability engineering.
• Intimate understanding of pharmaceutical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Operate in accordance with current engineering procedures.
• Day to day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines.
• Scheduled Preventative Maintenance on production equipment.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Continuous Improvement Mind-set

Education

Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Maintenance Engineer

49,000

Wrexham

Continental Days Only (4days/4off)

gap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Mechanical Engineering Technician to work at their facility based near Wrexham

Performance Objectives

• Operate in accordance with current engineering procedures and compliance with cGMP and all applicable UK laws
• Size and component changeovers on washing, filling and sealing machines for vial and ampoule parenteral product production
• Day to day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vial parenteral product production in compliance with cGMP
• Scheduled Preventative Maintenance and reliability on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vials for parenteral product
• Prevent engineering issues by pro-actively managing the lines to maximise line running and reduce line set up and changeover times
• Always look to provide ideas and offer suggestions on ways to improve the process, equipment, safety and efficiency of the area

Person Specification

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi‑Skilled would be an advantage)
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team and have excellent fault finding, rectification and communication skills
• Will require an intimate understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory expectations
• Has practical experience in reliability engineering and various reliability strategies
• Someone who will take ownership of the equipment and the areas to keep to the required standards and improve on these and challenge the status quo
• Has a Continuous Improvement Mind‑set and experience delivering lean/CI principles with demonstrated evidence of results

Apply

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Closing Date: 07/12/2025

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