Senior Engineering Technician

Teva Pharmaceuticals; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company in Castleford is seeking a Facilities Maintenance Lead to mentor technicians and oversee maintenance activities. This role includes planning contractor work, managing compliance tasks, and enhancing safety culture. Ideal candidates will have an engineering background and experience in contractor management. The position offers a flexible benefits package, private medical insurance, and a structured training program to support career growth.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Qualifications

• Strong electrical background is essential.
• Experience in managing contractors and suppliers.
• Working knowledge of PUWER / LOLER.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and lead technicians in daily tasks.
• Plan and organize contractor work on site.
• First point of escalation for equipment breakdowns.

Skills

Organisational and planning skills

Effective communication

Computer literacy

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship / Degree

Qualified engineer / technician

IOSH managing safely

Tools

CMMS

AutoCAD

Microsoft packages

Job description

The opportunity

This roleis responsible forleading activities supporting facilities and equipment maintenance by ensuring the technicians and contractors have the tools, resources and training needed to support the Ridings Point facility and utilities.

The successful candidate will be leading proactive and reactive maintenance within the Ridings point distribution centre.

How you’ll spend your day

• Mentor of 3 Technicians
• Key user for CMMS system and weekly planner
• First point of escalation for breakdowns across the Distribution centre
• Plans and organises contractor work on site following annual compliance and maintenance planner
• Point of contact for contractors and main Permit issuer for all activity on site
• Plans and executes follow up work from statutory inspection
• Ensure timely completion of critical calibration tasks
• Drive a positive safety and compliance culture
• Manages spare part ordering and stock level
• Key user on Ariba / SAP to raise facilities PO’s
• Hands on completion of own PPMs
• Liaise with commercial quality and support implementation of change controls
• Lead RCA and accident investigations
• Aids follow through on site CAPEX plans
• SOP author for facilities team across Ridings point and Harlow
• Conduct contractor inductions when they are either expired or new to site
• Conduct annual contractor / supplier review

Who We're Looking For

Do You Have?

• An Engineering Apprenticeship / Degree
• Qualified engineer / technician with a strong electrical background
• IOSH managing safely
• Working knowledge of PUWER / LOLER
• Experience in managing contractors and suppliers
• Computer literate – Microsoft packages / CMMS and CAFM
• AutoCad & IPAF (3a & 3b) would both be desireable

Are You?

• Strong organisational and planning skillset
• Confident in managing internal stakeholders
• An effective communicator

Enjoy a more rewarding choice

We support our people through every stage of their journey with us. Our flexible reward platform puts you in control, empowering you to tailor your benefits to fit your lifestyle, priorities, and what matters most to you. With 25 days of annual leave that grows with your service, the flexibility to purchase additional days, and two dedicated volunteering days each year, your time off is truly yours to enjoy, recharge, and give back. We prioritise your health with private medical insurance, life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection.

Whether you're growing your family or pursuing new adventures, our enhanced maternity and paternity leave, sabbaticals, and hybrid working policies are here to support you through life’s most meaningful moments. Financial wellbeing matters too, which is why we offer an enhanced pension scheme, access to a discount store, and free financial coaching through Bippit.

To help you grow with confidence, we offer a structured training and development programme tailored to your role and department, equipping you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to thrive.