Mechanical Engineer - GMP Maintenance & Reliability

Accord Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday

Bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Accord Healthcare Europe is seeking a Site Facilities Engineer to help operate the site by confirming all facilities equipment is mechanically safe and fully maintained, ensuring compliance with GMP, SOPs, FDA, MHRA, and safety standards.

You will own 100% PMI completion targets, manage follow-ups, respond to emergencies, participate in on-call duties, identify improvements across the site, and perform regular plant walks to spot issues while ensuring a clean, well-organized engineering area.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance knowledge and hands-on capability.
• Awareness of GMP/GDP principles is beneficial.
• Understanding of regulatory, legal and HSE requirements related to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Confirm all facilities equipment is mechanically safe and properly maintained.
• Ensure 100% PMI completion targets are met and escalate/close outstanding items.
• Respond to emergency breakdowns on site and participate in on-call rotations.
• Identify site improvement projects and participate in problem-solving (5 Whys).
• Conduct regular plant walks to spot issues and maintain clean, organized areas.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

GMP awareness

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Accord Healthcare Europe is seeking a Site Facilities Engineer to help operate the site by confirming all facilities equipment is mechanically safe and fully maintained, ensuring compliance with GMP, SOPs, FDA, MHRA, and safety standards.

You will own 100% PMI completion targets, manage follow-ups, respond to emergencies, participate in on-call duties, identify improvements across the site, and perform regular plant walks to spot issues while ensuring a clean, well-organized engineering area.