Project Technician – 2 year FTC

Cpl Life Sciences; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Project Technician to provide technical and facilities support at their Hertfordshire site. The successful candidate will ensure engineering and production systems comply with GMP standards while addressing complex technical challenges. Ideal applicants will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. This full-time role involves coordinating maintenance and improving equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of time-served apprenticeship in a relevant field.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of GMP and Good Engineering Practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical engineering support across manufacturing and packaging.
• Deliver improvements to engineering systems and reliability.
• Lead small-scale engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and contractor management.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, EHS, and corporate quality standards.

Skills

Technical engineering support

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds and/or NVQ Level 3-4 in engineering or building services

Job description

Overview

Cpl Life Sciences are looking for a Project Technician (initial 2 year FTC) to provide technical and facilities support within a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging site in Hertfordshire.

The Opportunity

You’ll play a key role in ensuring that site engineering, facilities, and production systems operate safely, reliably, and in compliance with GMP and industry standards. This position offers the chance to get hands‑on with complex technical challenges while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance quality, efficiency, and equipment reliability.

What You’ll Do

• Provide technical engineering support across manufacturing, packaging, and facilities areas.
• Deliver improvements to engineering systems and equipment reliability.
• Lead and support small‑scale engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Coordinate maintenance activities, contractor management, and site shutdowns.
• Ensure all activities are completed in line with GMP, GDP, EHS, and corporate quality standards.
• Support commissioning, qualification, and validation activities.
• Conduct and review risk assessments, method statements, and permits to work.

The ideal candidate will have :

• Time‑served apprenticeship with City & Guilds and / or NVQ Level 3–4 in an engineering or building services discipline.
• Experience supporting facilities or engineering operations within a pharmaceutical, life sciences, or other regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of GMP and Good Engineering Practice (GEP).
• Excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills, with the ability to work independently or as part of a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• EHS or project management qualifications (desirable but not essential).

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