Maintenance Technician – GMP Facility & Critical Systems

Evotec; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension after probation

Health insurance (BUPA)

Dental cover

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Refer a friend scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

Evotec in Abingdon is seeking a maintenance engineer to execute planned preventive maintenance across building, plant and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted day-to-day operations in a pharmaceutical/life-science environment.

You will liaise with external contractors, manage building services, and participate in routine testing and on-call duties. The role requires a hands-on, proactive, and reliable team player with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, manufacturing, chemical, utility or laboratory environments.
• Post mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent experience essential.
• H&S training and safe working practices expected.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned preventative maintenance on building, plant and equipment to support day-to-day operations.
• Liaise with external contractors for maintenance tasks and repairs; manage on-site services and systems.
• Support routine activities (fire alarm tests, daily checks) and participate in on-call rota (~1 week per month).

Skills

NVQ Level 2/3

Mechanical apprenticeship

Facilities maintenance

GMP/Life-science experience

Education

NVQ Level 2/3

Tools

PAT testing

BMS

HVAC controls

Job description

Evotec in Abingdon is seeking a maintenance engineer to execute planned preventive maintenance across building, plant and equipment, ensuring uninterrupted day-to-day operations in a pharmaceutical/life-science environment.

You will liaise with external contractors, manage building services, and participate in routine testing and on-call duties. The role requires a hands-on, proactive, and reliable team player with strong attention to detail.