Mechanical Plant Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global CDMO organization is seeking a Mechanical Plant Engineer to maintain mechanical systems and production equipment in line with GMP standards. The successful candidate will engage in preventative maintenance, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to capital investment projects, ensuring compliance and supporting process improvements within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in pharmaceutical or biotech environments.
• Proficient in interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Available for occasional weekend or after-hours support.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to root cause and implement solutions compliant with GMP.
• Collaborate on capital investment projects and provide mechanical engineering expertise.

Skills

Mechanical system diagnostics

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Knowledge of GMP standards

Reviewing engineering drawings

Understanding of automation systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Equivalent technical qualification

Job description

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Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for an Mechanical Plant Engineer on behalf of a global CDMO organization.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining mechanical systems and production equipment in accordance with GMP standards, while also contributing to capital investment projects and process improvements.

Key accountabilities:

• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on mechanical systems and pharmaceutical production equipment including chemical reactors, centrifuges, dryers and HVAC systems.
• Troubleshoot mechanical issues to root cause and implement effective, permanent solutions in compliance with safety and GMP regulations.
• Collaborate on capital and investment projects by providing mechanical engineering expertise, reviewing equipment specifications, layouts, and utility requirements.
• Participate in the review and verification of technical documentation including P&IDs, equipment drawings, datasheets, installation qualifications (IQ), and design documents to ensure compliance with cGMP and site standards.
• Maintain detailed maintenance logs and ensure all documentation is accurate, timely, and compliant with cGMP standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality Assurance, Validation, and Engineering) to support equipment qualification, validation activities, and process improvements.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline (or equivalent technical qualification).
• Minimum of 3–5 years of mechanical maintenance experience in a regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, or CMO manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with mechanical system diagnostics, troubleshooting, and equipment maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of GMP standards, chemical equipment, and facility systems (e.g., WFI, HVAC, clean steam, compressed air).
• Proficient in reviewing and interpreting engineering drawings, P&IDs, and technical documentation.
• Experience in GMP manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of automation systems and basic instrumentation
• Must be available for occasional weekend or after-hours support.