Job Description

• Lead and manage the Primary and Secondary Manufacturing maintenance teams.
• Own and maintain the maintenance master plan, aligning activities with the production schedule.
• Ensure strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) and good documentation practice.
• Schedule and supervise external vendors and on‑site engineering contractors.
• Maintain and improve Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) systems, actively participating to ensure compliance.
• Plan, coordinate and manage maintenance and validation shutdowns.
• Identify, lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives with cross‑functional teams.
• Provide on‑the‑floor technical support to Production during root‑cause investigations and improvement projects.
• Support the delivery of maintenance group projects locally.
• Represent the maintenance function during internal and external quality and SHE audits.

• Higher National Certificate or Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).

• Engineering experience within the pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
• Practical experience maintaining equipment and systems common to pharmaceutical production, including but not limited to: HVAC, purified water and pure steam systems, autoclaves, refrigeration, pressure and process vessels, pipework and sterile components, utilities (steam, compressed air, nitrogen), electrical switchgear and controls, PLCs, SCADA and building management systems.
• Understanding of cGMP and strong documentation practices.
• Experience managing external contractors and using computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
• Confident user of standard PC applications, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Project.

• Highly organised, with excellent planning and prioritisation skills.
• Strong collaborative team player who can build relationships across functions.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication.
• High integrity, credibility and energy.
• Sound decision‑making and analytical skills; able to evaluate issues from multiple perspectives and deliver timely, well‑reasoned conclusions.
• Coachable and able to influence change through mentoring and motivation.
• Proactive problem solver with a track record of driving improvements through to closure.

• Meaningful work that supports animal health and welfare.
• A collaborative, safety‑first culture with opportunities to lead and develop.
• Exposure to a variety of technical systems and projects in a regulated environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

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Requisition ID:R368557