Maintenance Engineer

SRG; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SRG in Wrexham, Wales, is seeking an Engineering Maintenance Technician to join a sterile manufacturing operation. The role involves providing mechanical maintenance support on production equipment within a GMP environment on a 4 on / 4 off day shift pattern (no nights).

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, support continuous improvement initiatives, and ensure equipment reliability and compliance in a regulated facility.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience in cleanroom/controlled production environments.
• Understanding of GMP and engineering compliance.
• Proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work independently and in a shift team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Support operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Promote best practice maintenance standards across the area.
• Coordinate maintenance activities with Production and Quality teams.
• Assist with improvement projects to reduce future maintenance needs.
• Deliver preventative maintenance and routine inspections.
• Support equipment changeovers and production set-ups.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Education

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Maintenance Technician

Job Type: Permanent

Job Location: Wrexham, Wales

Are you an experienced Engineering Technician with a strong mechanical background and a passion for equipment reliability, maintenance excellence and continuous improvement? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, is looking to appoint an Engineering Technician to join their sterile manufacturing operation. Working on a 4 on /4 off day shift pattern (no nights), you will provide critical engineering and maintenance support to production equipment within a highly regulated GMP environment.

The Role

This position sits at the heart of the manufacturing operation, ensuring equipment remains available, reliable and compliant through effective maintenance practices. You will be responsible for carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities while supporting operational performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibiliti es

• Delivering preventative maintenance activities across a range of manufacturing equipment.
• Carrying out reactive maintenance and fault-finding to minimise downtime.
• Supporting equipment changeovers and production set-ups.
• Performing routine maintenance inspections to ensure optimum equipment performance.
• Executing scheduled maintenance tasks in line with site requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability through proactive maintenance strategies.
• Working closely with Production and Quality teams to coordinate maintenance activities effectively.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Assisting with improvement projects aimed at reducing future maintenance requirements.
• Promoting best practice maintenance standards across the manufacturing area.

About You We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Previous experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills.
• Experience working within cleanroom or controlled production environments.
• A solid understanding of GMP and engineering compliance requirements.
• A proactive approach to equipment reliability and continuous improvement.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a shift team.