Maintenance Technician

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and collaborative team at an innovative biopharmaceutical company focused on neuroscience therapies. As a Maintenance Technician in Wrexham, you will ensure the optimal functioning of manufacturing equipment, contributing to the success of cutting-edge solutions. This role offers the chance to be part of a company committed to excellence and continuous improvement. With significant investments in the site and a culture that values growth, innovation, and impact, this is an exciting opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Completed apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in a similar role with a focus on mechanical engineering.
• Preferred experience with electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute maintenance work orders for optimal equipment utilization.
• Provide technical support for utilities and manufacturing equipment.
• Organize and oversee engineering service providers on-site.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Maintenance Planning

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team in Wrexham. Reporting directly to the Facilities and Utilities Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning and upkeep of all site-wide manufacturing equipment and utilities systems. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the smooth operation and overall success of our facility, adhering strictly to cGMP and Health & Safety standards. This is a Mon-Fri, day shift position.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance work orders to ensure optimal equipment utilisation.
• Provide technical support for various equipment systems, including utilities/facilities and manufacturing equipment.
• Organise, oversee, and assist engineering service providers and suppliers on-site, ensuring compliance with method statement and risk assessment approvals.
• Complete and maintain all relevant documentation following good documentation practices (i.e. ALCOA principles), following cGMP and engineering best practice standards.
• Actively support major equipment breakdown issues, implementing corrective actions in a structured and compliant manner.
• Participate in CAPEX projects and execute equipment upgrades and modification projects to meet evolving business requirements.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Completed apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Experience in a similar role with a focus on mechanical engineering
• Experience with electrical engineering is preferred

If you are passionate about maintenance and reliability, and meet the qualifications outlined above, we’d love to hear from you.

#LI-Onsite

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Title:

Maintenance Technician

Company:

Ipsen Biopharm Ltd

About Ipsen:

Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.

Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

For more information, visit us at https://www.ipsen.com/ and follow our latest news on LinkedIn and Instagram .

Job Description:

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!

We are seeking a dedicated Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering team in Wrexham. Reporting directly to the Facilities and Utilities Manager, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the optimal functioning and upkeep of all site-wide manufacturing equipment and utilities systems. Your expertise will contribute significantly to the smooth operation and overall success of our facility, adhering strictly to cGMP and Health & Safety standards. This is a Mon-Fri, day shift position.

Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute corrective, predictive, and preventative maintenance work orders to ensure optimal equipment utilisation.
• Provide technical support for various equipment systems, including utilities/facilities and manufacturing equipment.
• Organise, oversee, and assist engineering service providers and suppliers on-site, ensuring compliance with method statement and risk assessment approvals.
• Complete and maintain all relevant documentation following good documentation practices (i.e. ALCOA principles), following cGMP and engineering best practice standards.
• Actively support major equipment breakdown issues, implementing corrective actions in a structured and compliant manner.
• Participate in CAPEX projects and execute equipment upgrades and modification projects to meet evolving business requirements.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Completed apprenticeship in an engineering discipline
• Experience in a similar role with a focus on mechanical engineering
• Experience with electrical engineering is preferred

If you are passionate about maintenance and reliability, and meet the qualifications outlined above, we’d love to hear from you.

#LI-Onsite

IPSEN is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications, individuals are encouraged to apply regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Why work here?

At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.

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