Employment Type: Full-time, Shift Role (Two-Cycle Shift Pattern)
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Qualified Maintenance Technician to join our pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging team. This is a shift-based role supporting production operations through equipment reliability, maintenance excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives. You will play a key role in ensuring optimal equipment performance, minimizing downtime, whilst maintaining the highest standards of safety, Quality and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform preventative and reactive maintenance on production and process equipment
- Support and execute line changeovers efficiently to meet production demands
- Diagnose and resolve equipment faults and breakdowns in a timely manner
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects with a focus on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Assist with equipment upgrades, installations, and commissioning
- Work with PLC systems, HMI interfaces, and vision systems for troubleshooting and optimisation
- Interpret and utilise 3D technical drawings and schematics
- Ensure strict adherence to health & safety and quality standards within a regulated environment
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production, and quality teams
Requirements
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A desired Level 8 degree in Engineering or a Related technical discipline
- At least 3 years' post-qualification experience in a pharmaceutical or highly regulated manufacturing environment
- Strong multi-skilled maintenance background (mechanical & electrical)
- Proven experience in equipment reliability and performance optimisation
- Working knowledge of PLC programming and fault-finding
- Experience with HMI systems and vision systems
- Ability to read and interpret technical and 3D drawings
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong quality and compliance mindset
- Willingness and availability to work a two-cycle shift pattern
What We Offer
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Opportunity to work in a high-performing pharmaceutical environment
- Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and systems
- Involvement in impactful continuous improvement and upgrade projects
- Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
