Senior Maintenance Engineer. Job in Manchester Education & Training Jobs

Walker Cole International; 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, developing proactive maintenance strategies, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical, electrical, or refrigeration engineering and proven experience in a regulated manufacturing environment. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to reliability and excellence in engineering practices.

Qualifications

• Time-served qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Refrigeration engineering.
• Proven maintenance experience in a pharmaceutical environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and implement corrective actions for equipment performance.
• Develop proactive maintenance strategies using predictive tools.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Refrigeration Engineering

Technical Problem-Solving

GMP Knowledge

Education

HNC in Engineering

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

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:

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

Requirements:

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

Mechanical | Electrical | Refrigeration | Maintenance | GMP | Good Manufacturing Practice | SAP | CMMS | CAPEX |