Maintenance Technician - Manufacturing

Agilent Technologies, Inc.; Church Stretton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company is looking for an Engineering Specialist to join their Church Stretton manufacturing facility. In this role, you'll support the installation and maintenance of key manufacturing equipment while optimizing production processes. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of relevant experience, effective communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. The company offers flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits, including a pension scheme and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Yearly company bonus

Private health care

Stock purchase plan

Medical & life insurance

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering support.
• Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.
• Passion for learning and strong sense of ownership required.

Responsibilities

• Support installation, qualification, and maintenance of equipment.
• Optimize and maintain processes and equipment.
• Coordinate contractor activities for lab installations.

Skills

Proactive solution-oriented thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Troubleshooting and optimization

Education

Specialist education

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Engineering Specialist – Manufacturing – Church Stretton

Agilent inspires and supports discoveries that advance the quality of life. We provide life science, diagnostic and applied market laboratories worldwide with instruments, services, consumables, applications, and expertise. Agilent enables customers to gain the answers and insights they seek - so they can do what they do best: improve the world around us. Join us as an Engineering Specialist in our rapidly expanding Church Stretton manufacturing facility, where your hands‑on engineering expertise will help directly shape the future of our chemical production operations.

Responsibilities

• Support the installation, qualification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment from lab to plant scale.
• Install, test, and maintain laboratory‑to‑process scale equipment while sustaining current output and enhancing chemical manufacturing capabilities.
• Work closely with fellow engineers to troubleshoot, optimize, and maintain equipment and processes.
• Coordinate with contractors and vendors for lab installations and maintenance, including obtaining quotes, scheduling work, overseeing on‑site activities, conducting risk assessments, issuing permits to work, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Assist in supporting production processes, including testing, problem‑solving, and process optimization (e.g., improving cycle time, yield, cost, quality, safety).
• Collaborate with engineers to develop and test new components, products, or systems.
• Document procedures, tests, and maintenance activities.
• Possibly design or build tools to support manufacturing (CAD).

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering support, preferably in chemical, pharma or food industry.
• Specialist education would be a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software would be a plus.
• Proactive, solution‑oriented, able to take initiative and solve complex technical problems with precision.
• Effective communication, confident collaboration with peers, management and cross‑functional teams, and strong relationship building with internal and external partners.
• Passion for learning, strong sense of ownership, and drive to optimize processes essential to success in this role.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Company pension scheme, yearly company bonus, private health care, stock purchase plan, medical & life insurance.
• Career development opportunities in an international company.
• Commitment to work / life balance.

Additional Details

This role has a full‑time weekly schedule. Pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at https://careers.agilent.com/locations.

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.