GMP Facilities & Maintenance Lead

Stockport
5 days ago
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Are you a Technical Engineer who has specialised in HVAC and other site utilities?

Or are you working in FMCG, food or chemical industry looking for a route into the pharmaceutical industry.

An opportunity has arisen for an Engineering & Facilities Lead to join a team in Manchester - on a permanent basis.

About the organisation:

You will be joining a dynamic and fast-growing pharmaceutical company specialising in the development of solid dose products. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the engineering team at a pivotal time, as the organisation establishes operations in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility.

About the Job:

You will provide technical expertise to the facility, ensuring HVAC, valves, water systems and other process equipment are maintained. You will be responsible for identifying gaps, implementing improvement and driving strategy on site.

You will lead and support activities to maintain compliance of the facility.
You will support installation and validation of new equipment.
You will establish the maintenance and calibration strategy for site utilities, equipment and instruments.
You will lead first response to any breakdowns and troubleshooting activities
You will contribute to the creation and review of Plans, Work Instructions, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).About you:

You will be a qualified engineer, with a strong background and experience with clean utility systems within a GMP regulated manufacturing environment. Strong technical engineering experience with purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed gases, and HVAC systems.

Strong understanding of GMP, FDA, and EU regulatory requirements
Project experience within system upgrades, compliance initiatives, and operational improvements

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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