At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance on cutting-edge pharmaceutical machinery and oversee engineering projects.
- Company: Join a leading global biopharma company focused on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, technical training, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive culture with excellent learning and development prospects.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team making a real impact in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Must have mechanical skills and experience in a maintenance environment.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Charnwood, Loughborough
Hours: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday with 10:00-16:00 core hours.
Salary: Competitive
Business Unit: Pharma Services
Open To: Internal and External Applicants
Ref No.: HRJOB11632
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
- 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. You will be working within a supportive team of 6.
Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast-paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long-term career progression across the Almac Group. Our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health.
Essential Criteria
- 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 a 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
- Bias on critical plant, steam, water systems, compressed air, chillers and HVAC within a GMP environment
- Mechanical bias
Desirable Criteria
- HNC in Engineering (or equivalent)
- Previous experience within a regulated industry and working to GMP Compliance
- Experience using document control/maintenance systems
- Experience in associated electrical work
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 02 Aug 2026.
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.
Maintenance Engineer in Leicester employer: Almac Group (Uk) Ltd
Almac is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Charnwood, Loughborough, where Maintenance Engineers can thrive. With a strong focus on employee development, competitive salaries, and opportunities for career progression within the biopharma sector, Almac fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation that empowers its team members to advance human health while enjoying a fulfilling career.
