Maintenance Engineer - Multi-Skilled

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus schemes

Pension

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a proactive Maintenance Engineer for a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the UK. This site-based role covers electrical and mechanical maintenance across the production cycle to ensure safe, compliant and efficient operation.

You will perform installation, commissioning and preventative maintenance, troubleshoot breakdowns, and implement continuous improvement initiatives. A degree in engineering and GMP/ATEX awareness are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Proven experience in a regulated environment (clean room preferred).
• Knowledge of GMP, safety standards and pharmaceutical regulations; COMPEX certification advantageous.
• ATEX experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide multi-skilled maintenance support to the manufacturing department, ensuring machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, and modification of electrical and mechanical equipment, aligned with business needs.
• Troubleshoot reactive repairs and develop preventative maintenance plans, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement cost-effective solutions to improve machinery performance, minimize downtime, and enhance safety standards.
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant maintenance operations.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical & mechanical systems

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

COMPEX certification

ATEX experience

Job description

ROLE OVERVIEW

An exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing company based in the UK. Our client is seeking a proactive and skilled Electro-Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support their operations on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a site based position working on a double day shift basis. In this role, you will be instrumental in maintaining, repairing, and optimizing electrical and mechanical equipment throughout the production cycle. Your work will ensure that machinery runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently, contributing significantly to ongoing operational excellence.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive multi-skilled maintenance support to the manufacturing department, ensuring machinery reliability and operational efficiency.
• Carry out installation, commissioning, maintenance, and modification of electrical and mechanical equipment, aligned with business needs.
• Troubleshoot reactive repairs and develop preventative maintenance plans, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement cost-effective solutions to improve machinery performance, minimize downtime, and enhance safety standards.
• As the Maintenance Engineer, you will liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth and compliant maintenance operations.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• A Degree or higher level in an engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical or Electrical Engineering).
• Proven experience in a similar engineering maintenance role, ideally within a highly regulated 'clean room' environment.
• Good knowledge of current regulations, safety standards, and GMP compliance in a pharmaceutical or similarly regulated setting.
• Competent in working with electrical and mechanical systems, with COMPEX certification and experience working in ATEX areas being advantageous.
• As the Maintenance Engineer, you will demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Join our client and benefit from a competitive salary (circa £46,000 pa including shift premium), bonus schemes, a generous pension, and comprehensive benefits. This is an excellent chance to develop your career within a global, fast-growing pharmaceutical company committed to ongoing training and professional progression. Be part of a forward-thinking team that values safety, quality, and innovation.

Key Words: Maintenance Engineer / Electrical / Mechanical / GMP / ATEX / Continuous Improvement / Preventative Maintenance / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing / Troubleshooting / Compliance / UK

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements.