Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Boehringer Ingelheim; Pirbright; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boehringer Ingelheim is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for our UK manufacturing site. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical process, utility and facility equipment, ensuring safe and reliable operation in line with EHS, Biosecurity and GMP requirements.

The role is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027. You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, update CMMS records and support multidisciplinary engineers to improve equipment reliability and

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and fault finding within a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven ability to diagnose faults safely and effectively in mechanical systems.
• Experience with steam plant and water systems is advantageous.
• Proficient interpretation of P&IDs to support fault finding and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on mechanical process, utility and facility equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and perform repairs to minimise disruption to operations.
• Complete planned maintenance activities and maintain accurate CMMS records.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with site EHS, Biosecurity and GMP requirements.
• Support contractors and engineers on-site for mechanical, electrical and utility work.
• Identify practical improvements to maintenance standards and equipment reliability.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Preventive maintenance

Reactive maintenance

CMMS

P&IDs interpretation

Electrical safety isolation

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

City & Guilds mechanical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Steam plant knowledge

Job description

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical process, utility and facility equipment, helping to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will diagnose faults, complete repairs and contribute to equipment reliability while working in accordance with site EHS, Biosecurity and GMP requirements.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027.

THE POSITION

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical process, utility and facility equipment, helping to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the manufacturing site. You will diagnose faults, complete repairs and contribute to equipment reliability while working in accordance with site EHS, Biosecurity and GMP requirements.

This is a fixed-term contract until 31 December 2027.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance of mechanical process, utility and facility equipment, including routine equipment checks, fault finding and repairs
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete remedial work efficiently to minimise disruption to manufacturing operations
• Complete planned maintenance activities in line with the maintenance schedule and maintain accurate equipment and work records in the CMMS
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with site EHS, Biosecurity and GMP procedures, including preparing and following appropriate risk assessments and method statements
• Support specialist contractors and engineering colleagues undertaking mechanical, electrical and utility work on site, ensuring activities are completed safely and compliantly
• Identify and implement practical improvements to mechanical maintenance standards and equipment reliability, while supporting the upkeep of plant areas and effective spare parts management

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in mechanical installation, maintenance and fault finding, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Good technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults safely and effectively
• Experience working with steam plant would be advantageous
• Knowledge of chiller plant, centrifugal pumps and water systems would be advantageous
• Ability to interpret P&IDs and use them to support fault finding would be beneficial
• Knowledge of electrical safe isolation would be advantageous
• Adequate IT skills, including the ability to use maintenance management systems and complete accurate maintenance records
• Recognised mechanical technical training or qualification to City & Guilds standard, or an equivalent relevant qualification
• Proactive approach to resolving technical issues, with the ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team

WHY THIS IS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK

Boehringer Ingelheim is recognised as a Top Employer in the UK, reflecting our commitment to exceptional workplace standards, career development and a purpose-driven culture. Our employees contribute to meaningful work, creating long-term value for people, animals and the environment.

Learn more about why BI is a great place to work: https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.co.uk/careers/uk-careers/why-great-place-work

Candidates may be asked to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Security check. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory DBS certificate.

Our Company

Boehringer Ingelheim is a biopharmaceutical company active in both human and animal health. As one of the industry's top investors in research and development, the company focuses on developing innovative therapies that can improve and extend lives in areas of high unmet medical need. Independent since its foundation in 1885, Boehringer takes a long-term perspective, embedding sustainability along the entire value chain. Our approximately 54,300 employees serve over 130 markets to build a healthier and more sustainable tomorrow. Learn more at www.boehringer-ingelheim.com.

Why Boehringer Ingelheim?

With us, you can develop your own path in a company with a culture that knows our differences are our strengths - and break new ground in the drive to make millions of lives better.

Here, your development is our priority. Supporting you to build a career as part of a workplace that is independent, authentic and bold, while tackling challenging work in a respectful and friendly environment where everyone is valued and welcomed.

Alongside, you have access to programs and groups that ensure your health and wellbeing are looked after - as we make major investments to drive global accessibility to healthcare. By being part of a team that is constantly innovating, you'll be helping to transform lives for generations.

Want to learn more? Visit https://www.boehringer-ingelheim.com