Senior Maintenance Lead - GMP & Equipment Reliability

MSD; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

MSD in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise and coordinate day-to-day maintenance across the site and logistics operations. You will provide hands-on fault finding, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure GMP, EHS, and site procedures are followed to maximise equipment reliability.

You will mentor technicians, manage workload, and coordinate external contractors while collaborating with Production, Quality and Engineering Management to meet manufacturing needs.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate day-to-day maintenance activities.
• Prioritise PPM and breakdowns to minimise disruption.
• Provide hands-on fault finding and repairs.
• Ensure GMP, EHS and site procedures are followed.
• Support RCA, CAPAs and engineering investigations.
• Oversee maintenance documentation and timely work orders.
• Coordinate external contractors and specialist maintenance.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering Management.

Skills

CAPA Management

CMMS

Electrical Maintenance

Engineering Principle

Equipment Inspection

HVAC Systems

Interpret Electrical Drawings

Maintenance Management

Manufacturing

Mechanical Maintenance

Organizational Effectiveness

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Preventive Maintenance

PLC Engineering

Safety Compliance

Technical Support

Education

Engineering apprenticeship/qualification or equivalent experience

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in engineering

Tools

SAP

CMMS

PLC Engineering

Job description

MSD in Milton Keynes is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician to supervise and coordinate day-to-day maintenance across the site and logistics operations. You will provide hands-on fault finding, drive preventative maintenance, and ensure GMP, EHS, and site procedures are followed to maximise equipment reliability.

You will mentor technicians, manage workload, and coordinate external contractors while collaborating with Production, Quality and Engineering Management to meet manufacturing needs.