Multi-Skilled Technician

The Multi-Skilled Technician is responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and minor repair works across a range of mechanical, electrical, and building services systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Working as part of the Facilities Management team, the Multi-Skilled Technician will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical site infrastructure, utilities, and facilities. The role requires a flexible approach to maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, health and safety legislation, and contractual obligations.

Main Duties

-Maintenance and Engineering Services

-Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with maintenance schedules.

-Respond to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns.

-Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building services equipment.

-Complete maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures and service level agreements.

-Escalate complex issues requiring specialist support.

Mechanical Systems

-Maintain and repair mechanical building services equipment, including:

-Pumps

-Motors

-Valves

-Pipework systems

-Compressed air systems

-Water systems

-HVAC plant

-Steam and condensate systems

-Perform routine inspections and condition monitoring activities.

Electrical Systems

-Support the maintenance of:

-Lighting systems

-Power distribution systems

-Emergency lighting

-Small power installations

-Electrical plant and equipment

-Control panels and associated equipment

-Carry out basic electrical fault-finding and repairs within competency levels.

-Assist specialist electrical engineers when required.

Building Services and Fabric

-Carry out minor building fabric repairs and maintenance.

-Support the upkeep of site infrastructure and facilities.

-Assist with office moves, minor refurbishment works, and facility improvement projects.

-Ensure work areas remain clean, safe, and compliant.

HVAC and Utilities Support

-Assist with the operation and maintenance of:

-Air Handling Units (AHUs)

-Ventilation systems

-Chilled water systems

-Heating systems

-Cleanroom environmental systems

-Building Management Systems (BMS)

-Monitor plant performance and report abnormalities.

GMP and Compliance

-Operate in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

-Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or manufacturing operations.

-Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

-Support internal, client, and regulatory audits.

-Participate in quality investigations, CAPAs, and corrective actions as required.

Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities

-Comply with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and procedures.

-Follow permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.

-Conduct dynamic risk assessments where required.

-Report hazards, incidents, and near misses.

-Promote a positive safety culture across the site.

-Ensure compliance with site PPE requirements.

Continuous Improvement

-Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.

-Support asset improvement projects and maintenance initiatives.

-Contribute to reducing downtime and improving service delivery.

-Participate in root cause analysis investigations.

-Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.

Documentation and Reporting

-Complete work orders, maintenance records, and inspection reports.

-Update CAFM and maintenance management systems accurately.

-Record equipment faults, repairs, and parts used.

-Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.

-Maintain accurate technical documentation.

Stakeholder Management

-Liaise effectively with:

-Production teams

-Engineering teams

-Quality Assurance personnel

-Facilities Management colleagues

-Contractors and suppliers

-Provide a professional and customer-focused service.

Communicate maintenance issues and progress clearly

NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.

-Full UK Driving Licence.

-Electrical or Mechanical qualification relevant to the discipline.

-Experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.

-Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities.

-Experience fault-finding and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment.

-Experience working with building services systems.

-Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems.

-Experience working safely in operational environments.

-Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.

-Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

-Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.

-Good communication and customer service skills.

-Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.

-Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

-Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.

Desirable

-18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

-IOSH Working Safely.

-IPAF qualification.

-PASMA qualification.

-F-Gas certification.

-First Aid at Work qualification.

-Authorised Person (AP) or Responsible Person training.

-Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated environment.

-Experience supporting cleanrooms and controlled environments.

-Experience maintaining HVAC, utilities, and critical building services systems.

-Experience supporting shift operations and on-call arrangements.

-Experience participating in audits and compliance inspections.

-Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

-Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).

-Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.

-Understanding of reliability-centred maintenance principles.