Job Description:

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

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, your primary responsibilities will include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and certifications:

• 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

We are looking for candidates with:

• 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

Your day-to-day activities will involve:

• 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

Joining our team comes with a range of benefits, including:

• 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.

Ready to Apply?

If you are a dedicated and skilled Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply today. Join us in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of our pharmaceutical facility and contribute to the production of medicines that make a difference.