Engineering Shift Manager

Blackfield Associates
St Albans
10 months ago
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Are you an experienced engineering professional looking to take on a leadership role in a highly regulated and innovative environment? We are seeking anEngineering Shift Managerto oversee the maintenance and performance of specialist pharmaceutical equipment and facility installations.


Why Join Join Our Client?

  • Lead amulti-skilled engineering teamin a fast-paced, GMP-regulated environment.
  • Work oncritical equipment and facility maintenanceto support life-changing therapies.
  • Drivecontinuous improvementand root-cause analysis to enhance efficiency.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry-leading equipment suppliers.
  • Gain exposure tocutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing technologies.


Your Role:

  • Plan and execute reactive & preventive maintenance within GMP facilities.
  • Manage critical spares and oversee major maintenance activities.
  • Ensure compliance withGDP, GMP, and ALCOAstandards.
  • Leadproblem-solving initiativesto diagnose and repair complex equipment breakdowns.
  • Mentor and develop the engineering shift team.


What You Need:

  • Experience leading an engineering team in a regulated environment.
  • Strong knowledge ofpharmaceutical utilities, control systems (PLC), and CMMS.
  • Hands-on expertise in cleanroom operations, BMS/EMS, and small-scale manufacturing equipment.
  • A relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience.

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