Maintenance & Facilities Lead

ZipRecruiter; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company as an Engineering & Facilities Lead in Manchester. This exciting opportunity allows you to leverage your technical expertise in HVAC and clean utility systems within a state-of-the-art facility. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining compliance, driving operational improvements, and supporting the installation of new equipment. If you have a strong engineering background and a passion for the pharmaceutical industry, this role offers a chance to make a significant impact at a crucial time in the company's growth.

Qualifications

• Strong background in clean utility systems within a GMP-regulated environment.
• Experience with purified water, clean steam, and compressed gases.

Responsibilities

• Lead compliance activities and support installation of new equipment.
• Establish maintenance strategy for utilities and respond to breakdowns.

Skills

HVAC Systems

GMP Compliance

Technical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Process Equipment Maintenance

Education

Qualified Engineer

Tools

Calibration Equipment

Validation Tools

Job description

Job Description

Are you a Technical Engineer who has specialised in HVAC and other site utilities?

Or are you working in FMCG, food, or the chemical industry looking for a route into the pharmaceutical industry?

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering & Facilities Lead to join a team in Manchester – on a permanent basis.

About the organisation:

You will be joining a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company specialising in the development of solid dose products. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the engineering team at a pivotal time, as the organisation establishes operations in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

About the Job:

You will provide technical expertise to the facility, ensuring HVAC, valves, water systems, and other process equipment are maintained. You will be responsible for identifying gaps, implementing improvements, and driving strategy on site.

• You will lead and support activities to maintain compliance of the facility.
• You will support installation and validation of new equipment.
• You will establish the maintenance and calibration strategy for site utilities, equipment, and instruments.
• You will lead the first response to any breakdowns and troubleshooting activities.
• You will contribute to the creation and review of Plans, Work Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

About you:

You will be a qualified engineer with a strong background and experience with clean utility systems within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment. Strong technical engineering experience with purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed gases, and HVAC systems.

• Project experience within system upgrades, compliance initiatives, and operational improvements.
• Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and EU regulatory requirements.