Pharma Maintenance Technician – Multi-Skilled

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 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.