LEV Engineer

Mitie Group plc.; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in Macclesfield seeks an LEV Engineer for a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. You will inspect, test, maintain, and assure performance of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems to ensure compliance, safety, and audit readiness.

The role focuses on THorough Examination & Test (TExT) per COSHH and HSG258, supporting risk assessments and RAMS, and maintaining detailed records in CAFM/CMMS.

Essential: BOHS P601 and an engineering qualification; GMP/GxP exposure is desirable.

Qualifications

• BOHS P601 certificate is essential for the role.
• Engineering qualification in Mechanical/HVAC or equivalent is required.
• Desirable: GMP/GxP exposure and related containment knowledge.
• Ability to support RAMS and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out THOROUGH Examination & Test (TExT) of LEV systems per COSHH and HSG258.
• Maintain and test LEV systems including fume cupboards, laminar flow cabinets, and containment systems.
• Ensure COSHH, HSE and GMP/GxP compliance; keep audit-ready records in CAFM/CMMS.

Skills

LEV testing

COSHH regulations

RAMS

Strong communication

Data analysis

Education

Engineering qualification (Mechanical / HVAC or equivalent)

BOHS P601

Tools

CAF/Missing? CMMS

Job description

ROLE: LEV Engineer (Pharma)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
LOCATION: Macclesfield

At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for an LEV Engineer who is responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and performance assurance of Local Exhaust Ventilation (LEV) systems across a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment, ensuring compliance, safety, and audit-ready operations.

Role Responsibilities:

• Carry out Thorough Examination & Test (TExT) of LEV systems in accordance with COSHH regulations and HSG258 guidance, including airflow measurements, smoke tests, containment verification, system performance assessments, fault diagnosis, and remedial works to restore system performance.
• Maintain and test a range of LEV systems including fume cupboards (ducted and recirculating), laminar flow cabinets, Class I/II biological safety cabinets, powder handling and containment systems, supporting both complex and non-complex systems.
• Ensure full compliance with COSHH regulations, HSE guidance, UK statutory requirements, and pharmaceutical standards (GMP/GxP), maintaining detailed records, certification, and audit-ready documentation within CAFM/CMMS systems while escalating risks or non-compliance.

Required Qualifications:

• BOHS P601 (LEV Thorough Examination & Test) – essential, with strong knowledge of LEV testing, maintenance, fault diagnosis, COSHH regulations, and HSE guidance (e.g. HSG258).
• Engineering qualification (Mechanical / HVAC or equivalent) with a proactive, safety-first approach, strong communication skills, and ability to support risk assessments, RAMS, and safe systems of work.
• Desirable: experience in pharmaceutical or regulated environments (GMP/GxP), knowledge of containment and cleanroom systems, audit support, data analysis, additional BOHS modules (P602–P605), and IOSH/NEBOSH.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment supporting critical safety and compliance systems.
• Involvement in audit-ready operations, regulatory inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Development of specialist expertise in LEV systems, compliance, and engineering risk management.