Multi Skilled Technician

Kedrion Biopharma GmbH; Elstree; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kedrion BioPharma UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician to join our Engineering team at Elstree. You will maintain, calibrate, repair and improve pharmaceutical production and utility equipment to support safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing operations.

Working with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, you will apply your technical expertise to planned and reactive maintenance, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering or a completed engineering apprenticeship
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceutical/manufacturing environments
• Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance on production equipment
• Fault finding on motors, drives, conveyors, sensors and control systems
• Knowledge of LOTO, isolation procedures and safe systems of work
• Experience supporting utilities (HVAC, purified water, compressed air)
• Understanding of electrical controls, automation and PLC-controlled equipment
• Experience using CMMS for maintenance documentation
• Strong problem-solving and fault-diagnosis skills
• Willingness to work a double-day shift pattern

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repair, calibration and set-up of pharmaceutical production and utility equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting to restore equipment safely and efficiently.
• Apply engineering safety procedures including LOTO, isolation processes, permits and safe systems of work.
• Complete maintenance documentation, including work orders, calibration records, logbooks and CMMS entries.
• Provide technical engineering support to Production, QA and Capital Projects teams.
• Participate in root cause investigations and continuous improvement programmes.
• Coordinate engineering activities during planned maintenance and breakdowns, maintaining a calm approach under pressure.
• Ensure all activities comply with health & safety legislation, GMP standards and site procedures.
• Maintain training records and support regulatory compliance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Safety procedures

CMMS

Electrical controls

Diagnostics

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent)

Tools

CMMS

PLC controls

Job description

Kedrion BioPharma UK is seeking a Multi Skilled Technician to join our Engineering team at our Elstree site. Reporting to the Engineering Shift Manager, this role is responsible for maintaining, calibrating, repairing and improving pharmaceutical production and utility equipment to support safe, compliant and efficient manufacturing operations. Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, you will use your technical expertise to support both planned and reactive maintenance activities, minimise downtime and drive continuous improvement.

Hours - double-day shift pattern (Monday to Friday 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)

What you'll do

Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, repair, calibration and set‑up of pharmaceutical production and utility equipment in line with GMP requirements and site standards.

Support and maintain critical utilities and process systems, including HVAC, purified water systems, cleanroom equipment, filling lines, compressed air systems and associated production equipment. Diagnose faults and perform mechanical and electrical troubleshooting activities to restore equipment safely and efficiently.

Apply engineering safety procedures including LOTO, isolation processes, permits and safe systems of work.

Complete maintenance documentation accurately, including work orders, calibration records, logbooks and CMMS entries.

Provide technical engineering support to Production, QA and Capital Projects teams as required.

Participate in root cause investigations, continuous improvement initiatives and reliability programmes to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.

Coordinate engineering activities during planned maintenance and unplanned breakdowns, maintaining a calm and methodical approach under pressure.

Ensure all engineering activities comply with health & safety legislation, GMP standards and site procedures.

Maintain training records and support regulatory and operational compliance requirements.

Qualifications and need-to-know

HNC or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline, or a completed engineering apprenticeship with relevant industry experience

Experience working within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical, biotech, life sciences or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Demonstrable hands‑on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience on production equipment and site utilities.

Experience fault finding on equipment incorporating motors, drives, conveyors, sensors and associated control systems.

Working knowledge of engineering safety practices, including LOTO, isolation procedures and safe systems of work.

Experience supporting utilities and site services such as HVAC, steam generation, purified water systems and compressed air systems.

Understanding of electrical controls, automation and PLC‑controlled equipment.

Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS).

Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose faults and identify practical engineering solutions.

Ability to clearly explain previous engineering responsibilities, equipment maintained and fault‑finding activities undertaken.

Willingness to work a double‑day shift pattern with flexibility when required.

Please apply today for immediate consideration!