Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Fixed-Term)

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

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