Pharma Mechanical Maintenance Tech – GMP/ATEX

Nexus Life Sciences; Bradford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexus Life Sciences in West Yorkshire is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will maintain critical utilities and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support GMP, COMAH, and ATEX compliance to ensure production continuity.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and CompEx EX11, with experience in SAP CMMS, safe permit-to-work practices, and the ability to work across engineering, operations

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• CompEx EX11 - ATEX qualification.
• Training in safe mechanical jointing and confined space entry.
• IPAF MEWP operation and FLT license, COMAH experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and manage work orders in SAP CMMS.
• Respond to breakdowns and troubleshoot mechanical faults.
• Maintain and update engineering drawings, SOPs and records.
• Operate and test site utilities including boilers and water systems.
• Contribute to equipment qualification and GMP/compliance documentation.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Drawing interpretation

SAP CMMS usage

Attention to detail

Auditing & compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

CompEx EX11 - Mechanical ATEX Qualification

Confined Space Entry and Standby Person

IPAF - MEWP operation and FLT license

COMAH environment experience

Tools

SAP CMMS

Job description

Nexus Life Sciences in West Yorkshire is seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing site. You will maintain critical utilities and equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and support GMP, COMAH, and ATEX compliance to ensure production continuity.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering and CompEx EX11, with experience in SAP CMMS, safe permit-to-work practices, and the ability to work across engineering, operations