Mechanical Maintenance Technician

We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join our team at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in West Yorkshire. This role is integral to ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of critical equipment and utilities in a highly regulated environment. As part of our maintenance team, you will play a key role in supporting production continuity, site safety, and the delivery of life-saving medicines.

Responsibilities

• Performing planned preventative maintenance and managing work orders using SAP CMMS.
• Responding to breakdowns and troubleshooting mechanical faults efficiently.
• Maintaining and updating engineering drawings, SOPs, manuals, and equipment records.
• Working safely under permit-to-work systems, including hot work, confined space, critical lifts, and excavation.
• Operating, maintaining, and testing site utilities such as steam boilers, purified water systems, cooling towers, fire pumps, and deluge equipment.
• Supporting cleanroom performance checks, calibrations, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Participating in equipment qualification and contributing to small-scale engineering projects.
• Ensuring all maintenance activities comply with GMP standards and are fully documented.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• CompEx EX11 - Mechanical ATEX Qualification.
• Training in safe mechanical jointing (Making and Breaking Joints).
• Confined Space Entry and Standby Person certification.
• IPAF - MEWP operation and FLT license.
• Experience working in a COMAH environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in interpreting and updating engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with SAP CMMS or similar maintenance management systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills.
• Root cause analysis and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Confidence in supporting audits and inspections.

Day-to-Day

• Conducting routine maintenance and addressing mechanical issues to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain compliance with GMP, COMAH, and ATEX standards.
• Participating in an on‑call rota to provide out‑of‑hours breakdown support, with availability required one week in every six.
• Adhering to site safety protocols and using appropriate PPE at all times.

Benefits

• The opportunity to work in a highly regulated pharmaceutical facility where safety and quality are paramount.
• Hands‑on experience with critical utilities and equipment in a COMAH and ATEX environment.
• The chance to contribute directly to the production of life‑saving medicines.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional training and development to advance your career.

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