Site Engineer - GMP Manufacturing

RBW Consulting; Woking; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing GMP healthcare manufacturing facility in Woking is seeking a Site Engineer to ensure the reliable operation of production equipment in a new cleanroom area. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing manufacturing equipment, a solid grasp of GMP regulations, and excellent problem-solving skills. This role offers competitive salary, overtime rates, and the opportunity to work in a supportive team culture that genuinely impacts patient-critical healthcare products.

Benefits

Competitive salary and overtime rates

Opportunity for growth

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and maintaining manufacturing equipment.
• Strong understanding of GMP regulations in a healthcare or regulated environment.
• Hands-on maintenance experience with strong mechanical engineering competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical engineering issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis on equipment faults.
• Support commissioning and performance of cleanroom equipment.
• Ensure compliance with GMP and site requirements.

Skills

GMP regulations understanding

Mechanical fault-finding

Asset management

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Site Engineer - GMP Manufacturing

Location: Surrey

Hours: 7:00am-3:00pm + On‑Call Rota (Paid Overtime)

We are recruiting for an expanding GMP healthcare manufacturing facility who are opening a brand‑new cleanroom area, and we're looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join the team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in manufacturing equipment, a solid understanding of GMP requirements, and a proactive approach to engineering problem-solving.

About the Role

As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment within a regulated GMP environment. You'll play a key role in supporting the whole site, as well as the launch and ongoing performance of the new cleanroom facility.

This is a day‑shift position (7am-3pm) with additional participation in an on‑call rota. On‑call duty is compensated with paid overtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical engineering issues promptly to minimise downtime.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment faults and implement corrective actions.
• Support the commissioning, qualification, and ongoing performance of cleanroom equipment.
• Manage equipment assets, ensuring accurate documentation, maintenance records, and lifecycle planning.
• Ensure all engineering activities meet GMP and site compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and validation teams to support efficient manufacturing operations.

About You

Essential Experience & Skills

• Proven experience managing and maintaining manufacturing equipment (asset management).
• Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated environment.
• Ability to carry out mechanical fault‑finding and resolve technical issues.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
• Hands‑on maintenance experience, with strong mechanical engineering competency.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced production setting.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and overtime rates.
• Opportunity to be part of a growing facility with a brand‑new cleanroom.
• Supportive team culture with room for development.
• A role where your engineering expertise genuinely makes an impact on patient‑critical healthcare products.