Site Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.