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Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Almac Group (Uk) Ltd
Leicester
3 days ago
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Multi-skilled engineer

Location: Charnwood, Loughborough

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: Competitive

Business Unit: Pharma

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB10521/1

About the role

Are you a multi-skilled engineer or similar professional looking to join a leading global biopharma company at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in R&D, diagnostic services, API manufacturing, formulation development, clinical trial supply services, and technologies?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

In this autonomous role, you will receive technical training and engage in preventative maintenance (PPMs) on specialised pharmaceutical machinery and site critical plant. Your responsibilities will include supervising and coordinating contractors, carrying out reactive maintenance, involvement with site engineering projects, coordinating with management, and ensuring all maintenance activities are properly documented to site and regulatory standards.

This dynamic position is perfect for a multi-skilled engineer ready to embark on a new career path offering potential for career progression and specialised training programs. Youll be working within a supportive team of 6, Monday to Friday on day shift, 37.5 hour per week.

Essential Criteria

Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK

  • City & Guilds Level 2 in an Electrical or Mechanical related Discipline (or equivalent)
  • 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) Grades A-C to include Mathematics and English Language
  • Post apprenticeship experience in a maintenance environment

Desirable Criteria

  • HNC in Engineering (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience within a regulated industry and working to Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Experience using document control/maintenance systems

Please review the job description attached for further information on job specific duties and desirable candidate criteria.

To Apply: Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date: Sunday 10 Aug 2025 at 17:00

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.


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