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Henderson Brown Recruitment
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 22 days
Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 1NU, England
£32,000 - £37,500 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a leading pharmaceutical business, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician with a mechanical focus to join their team.
- The role involves performing preventive and reactive maintenance on manufacturing equipment and utilities to ensure mechanical reliability and compliance with GMP standards.
- Candidates should have proven experience as a Maintenance Technician, preferably in a regulated environment, with hands-on mechanical system knowledge.
- The position offers a Monday-to-Friday shift and a competitive salary of $60,000 to $70,000 per year.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply if they have the required experience and are looking for excellent progression opportunities.
Role Overview:
The Maintenance Technician will focus on ensuring the mechanical reliability and performance of manufacturing equipment and site utilities. This position is critical to maintaining GMP standards, reducing mechanical downtime, and supporting production efficiency within a highly regulated environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance on pharmaceutical manufacturing equipment, packaging machinery, and site utilities.
* Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults, including gearboxes, pumps, bearings, conveyors, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems to minimise production downtime.
* Conduct mechanical installations, overhauls, repairs, and modifications as needed to ensure reliable operation.
* Perform routine mechanical inspections, lubrication, and adjustments to maximise equipment lifespan and efficiency.
* Collaborate with other departments to identify mechanical root causes of breakdowns and implement corrective actions.
* Read and interpret mechanical technical drawings, schematics, and manuals to support maintenance tasks.
* Maintain accurate mechanical maintenance records using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management System).
* Ensure all mechanical maintenance activities comply with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and health & safety standards.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability and reduce mechanical failures.
Key Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical focus, preferably within a pharmaceutical, food, FMCG, or similarly regulated environment.
* Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, and conveyors.
* Ability to diagnose, repair, and maintain mechanical systems independently.
* Proficiency in reading and understanding mechanical drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
* Familiarity with CMMS systems for recording and reporting maintenance work.
* Experience working within GMP environments and adhering to validation processes (desirable).
* Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive and methodical approach.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
You will receive excellent progression and development opportunities within a growing company.
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