Operational Support Multi Skilled Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Paisley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Paisley, Scotland seeks a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer to maintain reliability of manufacturing equipment within a GMP-regulated setting. You will perform preventative and breakdown maintenance across electrical, mechanical and automated systems.

You will support operations by diagnosing faults, implementing corrective actions and driving continuous improvement with Production, Quality and Validation teams. Strong IPC/PLC and CMMS skills are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience in pharmaceutical/regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience with automated production systems and PLCs.
• GMP, health and safety knowledge and regulatory understanding.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and reliability improvement.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Support continuous improvement to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure activities comply with GMP, EHS and site procedures.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Assist with equipment installations, commissioning and change control.
• Participate in root cause investigations and CAPA actions.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

PLC systems

Schematic interpretation

Root cause analysis

Preventive maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Lean/Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Electrical drawings

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Work Schedule

Rotational shift nights/weekends

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Working at heights

Job Description

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you'll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every day, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions to some of the world's toughest challenges, including protecting the environment, ensuring food safety, and helping to find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, the Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer plays a critical role in maintaining the reliability, performance and compliance of manufacturing equipment and facility systems within a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will perform planned preventative maintenance, fault finding, repairs and continuous improvement activities across electrical, mechanical and automated production systems.

You will support manufacturing operations by ensuring equipment uptime, responding to breakdowns, identifying root causes of failures, and implementing sustainable corrective actions. The role requires close collaboration with Production, Quality, Validation and Engineering teams to maintain safe, efficient and compliant operations that enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.

REQUIREMENTS

• Time-served Multi Skilled Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND in Engineering, or equivalent qualification.
• Proven experience in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, FMCG, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong electrical and mechanical maintenance knowledge, including fault diagnosis and repair of production equipment.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing systems, PLC-controlled equipment and industrial control systems.
• Knowledge of GMP, health and safety requirements, and regulatory standards applicable to pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), predictive maintenance and reliability improvement techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, technical manuals and operating procedures.
• Experience of root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Knowledge of CMMS systems for maintenance planning, asset management and documentation control.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and reliability engineering principles.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and maintenance reporting systems.
• Experience of utilities and site services equipment, including HVAC, compressed air, purified water systems, boilers or cleanroom infrastructure would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of instrumentation, sensors, drives and process control systems is desirable.
• Flexible approach to support shift operations, planned shutdowns and emergency breakdown response as required.
• Self-motivated professional capable of working independently while contributing positively within a team environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on manufacturing and facility equipment.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve equipment reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure maintenance activities are completed in compliance with GMP, EHS and site quality procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders and documentation.
• Support equipment installations, commissioning, validation and change control activities.
• Participate in root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventative actions (CAPA).
• Work collaboratively with Production and Quality teams to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.