Utilities Maintenance Engineer

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Pension up to 8% matched

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts via Rewards Gateway

Job summary

Catalent is seeking a Utilities Maintenance Shift Engineer for our Swindon site. You will ensure safe operation of utility systems, perform planned maintenance, diagnose faults, and support improvements in a GMP environment. The role is 100% onsite with a 2 days/2 nights/4 days off shift pattern.

You will work with production teams and contractors to deliver reliable equipment, quality product output, and energy efficiency while complying with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a recognised apprenticeship or equivalent Mechanical or Electrical qualification.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• Experience with CMMS and Microsoft Office.
• Essential: HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, chilled water, purified water, cooling towers, vacuum systems and freeze dryers.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems and plant equipment.
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance and respond to faults/breakdowns.
• Drive continuous improvement to maximise equipment reliability and energy efficiency.
• Provide technical expertise in a GMP environment.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Planning & organisation

Education

Apprenticeship or equivalent mechanic/electrical qualification

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

HVAC systems

Job description

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Utlities Maintenance Shift Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will ensure the safe and efficient operation of utility systems and equipment. You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position is key to maintaining reliability, compliance, and operational excellence across the site.

Shift: 2 days 2 nights 4 days off

Location: Swindon, UK

100% Onsite

The Role

• Ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operation of utility systems and associated plant equipment across the site
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance, effective fault diagnosis, and breakdown response
• Drive continuous improvement activities to maximise equipment reliability, plant uptime, product quality, and energy efficiency
• Provide technical expertise within a regulated Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) environment
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with production teams, contractors, and project teams to deliver sustainable improvements and operational excellence

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Proven engineering experience in a maintenance or utilities environment
• Completed a recognised relevant apprenticeship or equivalent Mechanical or Electrical qualification
• Strong evidenced fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) systems and Microsoft Office
• Essential: experience of HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, chilled water, purified water, cooling towers, vacuum systems, and freeze dryers
• Desirable: experience of working in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment

Preferred Skills & Background

• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and GMP compliance
• Excellent communication skills
• Collaborative approach with ability to build relationships across all departments
• Calm and resilient under pressure during breakdown and recovery situations
• Strong accountability and attention to detail
• Effective planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills
• Proactive continuous improvement mindset and ability to challenge constructively
• Adaptable, flexible, and responsive to changing priorities
• Actively shares knowledge and supports team development
• Results-focused with a strong customer and operational awareness

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and "Patient First" culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

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