Lead Engineering Technician (3 years Fixed term contract)

Job Description

The Lead Engineering Technician will be responsible for supervising and coordinating day-to-day engineering maintenance activities across the Milton Keynes manufacturing site and Logistics operations.

The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills and a proactive approach to maintaining equipment reliability, GMP compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support engineering technicians, providing technical guidance and coordinating daily workloads.
Prioritise planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and breakdown activities to minimise operational disruption.
Provide hands-on technical support with fault finding, troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
Ensure engineering activities are completed safely and in accordance with GMP, EHS and site procedures.
Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), deviations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
Oversee maintenance documentation and ensure work orders are completed accurately and within required timescales.
Coordinate external contractors and specialist maintenance activities.
Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering Management to support manufacturing requirements.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and team performance.
Mentor and develop engineering technicians, promoting technical competency and continuous improvement.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential:

Recognised engineering apprenticeship, qualification or equivalent experience.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.
Experience providing technical leadership or supervising maintenance activities.
Excellent fault-finding, problem-solving and organisational skills.
Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

Desirable:

Experience within a pharmaceutical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
Knowledge of HVAC, BMS, utilities, refrigeration and automated manufacturing equipment.
Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
Familiarity with GMP deviations, CAPAs and engineering investigations.

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