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Pharmaceutical Maintenance Technician

Guildford
1 month ago
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Do you have experience maintaining equipment in a pharmaceutical Manufacturing environment? Are you looking for a new challenge with a highly successful and expanding company?

A manufacturer of specialist Pharmaceuticals are currently seeking a Technician to join the team at their site in Guildford. You will be part of a small team reporting directly to the Engineering Manager and assisting with maintenance of manufacturing equipment and machinery on site.

Role Overview

  • Permanent, Full Time.

  • Standard hours Mon-Fri 7AM-3PM. On call required on a rota (plant operational 7 days per week) OT rate for additional hours.

  • Predominantly Mechanical (some minor Electrical) Maintenance of manufacturing equipment including : Dispensing Systems, Decontamination/Sterilisation Systems, Autoclaves and Cyclotron. Additional responsibility for other site equipment such as HVAC.

    Requirements

  • Educated to Degree level or equivalent in relevant discipline Or Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. (Or equivalent practical working experience).

  • Prior experience of completing maintenance of manufacturing equipment in a GMP compliant Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility.

  • Experience of working with Cyclotrons is Highly Advantageous but not essential.

    In return

    This is a fantastic opportunity to further your career with great opportunities for training and professional development. You will receive a starting salary of between £38-45k dependent on experience level and will have great opportunities to progress.

    For more information, please contact Louis Williams.

    Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.

    Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.

    If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.

    Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency
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