Facilities Technician

Facilities Technician

Our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, are currently seeking a Facilities Technician to join their team.

This is a full time, permanent position, working Monday to Thursday 8:00am to 4:30pm and Friday 8:00am to 3:30pm

The Facilities Technician position is a hands-on role based in Great Yarmouth.

The role holder will also deputise for the Facilities Engineering Manager when required.

Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Proven experience as a handyman or in a similar maintenance role, preferably within a pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general building systems and maintenance (plumbing, electrical, carpentry, HVAC, etc.).
• Understanding of pharmaceutical industry regulations, including GMP, health and safety, and environmental standards.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a relevant field (e.g., electrical, plumbing, mechanical maintenance) or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in facilities maintenance in a regulated environment (pharmaceutical, food, or manufacturing) is preferred.
• A valid driving licence (if travel between sites is required).
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain machinery and equipment efficiently.
• A proactive approach to work with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Health and safety awareness, with a commitment to maintaining a safe working environment.
• Basic IT skills (for record-keeping and reporting).

Key Responsibilities:

General:

• Perform general maintenance and repairs across the facility, including plumbing, decorating, HVAC, doors, windows, flooring, and basic carpentry work.
• Support emergency repairs and maintenance, responding to issues promptly to minimize downtime and maintain a safe working environment.
• Conduct routine inspections of the facility, identifying any issues.
• Ensure that all facilities, equipment, and infrastructure comply with health and safety regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards.
• Operation of the Facilities Helpdesk software.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers for specialized repairs or services, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Maintain records of repairs, maintenance schedules, and compliance-related tasks, including keeping accurate logs of work completed.
• Coordinate facilities/services maintenance/refurbishments and the organisation/monitoring of 3rd party contractors where necessary.
• Support the Facilities Manager in ensuring the facility is fully compliant with regulatory standards.
• Maintain and update maintenance equipment and supplies, ensuring proper inventory control.
• Assist with general housekeeping duties
• The role holder will also deputise for the Facilities Engineering Manager when required.
• Work as a productive and helpful member of the Engineering Team,
• Follow direct instructions and take part in discussions for the benefit of the team and site.
• To facilitate the skills development of team members within the Engineering team.

Health & Safety Duties:

• Support the F&S Manager in ensuring the Site(s) are compliant with legal requirements.
• Emergency lighting/Fire Extinguishers
• Legionella control.
• Root Cause analysis of damage and breakdown incidents - implementation of preventative actions
• Domestic water management - water regs compliance.
• Manage control and inspections of site ladders/steps/crawling boards.
• Standardising and maintenance of fire and emergency signage.
• Reviewing, maintaining and improving pedestrian walkways around all property’s external areas.

Quality/GMP:

• Ensure that both they and the rest of the engineering team understand Quality and GMP requirements and comply with Quality and GMP standards with regard to record keeping
• Be trained and adhere to all procedures associated with GMP, hygiene and cleanliness of manufacturing and production equipment.
• Identify and implement improvements in GMP wherever possible.

Continuous Improvement Duties:

Actively seek and identify wastes, and deliver ways to:

• raise efficiencies
• lower costs
• improve quality standards
• improve Health and Safety standards
• improve flexibility of the facility
• Actively seek ways to improve one’s own abilities to deliver on the above
• Participate willingly in Continuous Improvement discussions

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
• Free onsite parking

For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!

Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.

If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.

Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Todd Hayes Ltd