Technical Support Engineer

Bespak; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical CDMO in the United Kingdom is seeking a Technical Support Engineer for their Holmes Chapel site. This permanent role involves ensuring efficient operation of site infrastructure and managing facilities projects. The successful candidate will have a degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, strong knowledge of HSE legislation, and project management skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 to £70,000, 25 days of leave, and numerous benefits including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance

Generous pension contribution

Free parking

Discretionary annual bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities, building services, maintenance, or project engineering.
• Experience delivering engineering or facilities projects.
• Knowledge of contractor management and risk control.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of site infrastructure and utilities.
• Manage facilities projects from concept to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
• Provide technical problem-solving support and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Electrical Engineering knowledge

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Knowledge of HSE legislation

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Office

CAD

CAFM

Job description

About The Role

Bespak is looking for an onsite, permanent, Technical Support Engineer on the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this role is £60,000 to £70,000 per annum. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern

Days 37.5 hours Monday to Thursday 8:30am to 5.00pm; Friday 8:30am to 3:45pm

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As a Technical Support Engineer you will ensure the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of site infrastructure, building services, and utilities. Combining day-to-day facilities engineering support with capital project delivery, the role is responsible for maintaining operational performance while delivering improvements on time, within budget, and in line with UK regulatory, HSE, and GMP standards.

Working cross-functionally with Facilities, Manufacturing, HSE, and contractors, the role supports business growth and drives continuous improvement across cleanrooms and HVAC, water and process systems, CHP and site utilities, and energy management initiatives. As the function grows, the role will develop into dedicated positions focused on either BAU operations or major project delivery.

Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.

As a Technical Support Engineer your duties will include:

• Ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operation of site infrastructure, utilities, and building services.
• Champion health, safety, environmental, and GMP standards across all activities.
• Manage facilities projects from concept to completion — delivering on time and within budget.
• Lead contractor management, including permits, RAMS, and performance monitoring.
• Provide technical problem-solving support and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, QA, HSE, and Procurement.
• Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the site.

Technical Support Engineer beneficial key skills and experience:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Proven experience in facilities, building services, maintenance, or project engineering.
• Strong knowledge of UK HSE legislation, contractor management, and risk control.
• Experience delivering engineering or facilities projects.
• Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient in MS Office and engineering systems (e.g. CAD, CAFM, asset management tools).

Desirable:

• Project management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP).
• NEBOSH, IOSH, CDM, CSCS, or similar.
• Experience in GMP or cleanroom environments.
• Understanding of RIBA stages and building lifecycle management.

Benefits

25 days annual holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well‑being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking.

Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe‑Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.

Our core values are customer-focused, respectful, collaborative, and agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.

We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

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