Senior Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Maintenance Engineer to enhance equipment performance within a GMP-compliant facility. This permanent role involves leading troubleshooting efforts, implementing proactive maintenance strategies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a time-served qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration engineering, along with proven maintenance experience in a highly regulated environment. Join a dynamic team focused on reliability and excellence in engineering practices, where your expertise will drive significant improvements in equipment performance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills with a focus on reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and corrective actions for equipment performance.
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical Problem-Solving

Equipment Reliability Improvement

Mentoring

Education

Time-served qualification in Mechanical Engineering

HNC or Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP/CMMS systems

Predictive Maintenance Tools

Job description

Job Description

Walker Cole International is supporting a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in the recruitment of a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering & Maintenance team. This is a permanent role focused on improving equipment performance and supporting reliability across process and utility systems within a GMP-compliant facility.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Act as the Senior Maintenance Engineer for equipment performance, leading troubleshooting and long-term corrective actions.
2. Develop and implement proactive maintenance strategies using reliability-centred and predictive tools.
3. Support continuous improvement initiatives, CAPEX projects, and root cause investigations.
4. Mentor technicians, coordinate external service providers, and ensure documentation compliance.

Requirements:

1. Time-served qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration engineering; ideally with further education (e.g. HNC, Degree).
2. Proven maintenance experience within a pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environment.
3. Strong technical problem-solving skills and a track record of improving equipment reliability.
4. Working knowledge of GMP, SAP/CMMS systems, and maintenance best practices.