At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead maintenance efforts and optimise production equipment in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join a GMP manufacturing leader in Skipton with a focus on reliability and improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy healthcare plans, gym discounts, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with every 5th Friday off and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by driving continuous improvement and ensuring smooth operations.
- Qualifications: Electrical bias with troubleshooting skills and experience in regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
- Position
- Maintenance Engineer - Electrical Bias
Full‑time role with a rotating weekly shift pattern – Earliest/lates (0600‑1400 / 1400‑2200), every 5th Friday off. GMP Manufacturing, Skipton.
Overview
As Senior Engineer, you blend hands‑on expertise with technical leadership, helping drive reliability, compliance and continuous improvement across a fast‑paced, GMP‑regulated environment.
Responsibilities
Day‑to‑day you will
- Optimize PPM schedules for production assets.
- Lead root‑cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
- Respond to breakdowns and validate line performance post‑repair.
- Oversee calibration activities and close out QMS actions.
- Collaborate with Production and QA to maintain smooth operations.
- Champion continuous improvement by spotting opportunities and driving change.
- Support the Maintenance Manager and deputise as required.
Qualifications
- Electrical bias with strong troubleshooting capability.
- Familiarity with production equipment: filling lines, conveyors, packaging lines, autoclaves, tablet presses, granulators, WFI systems, heat sterilisers.
- Strong planning and organising skills.
- Time‑served engineer (Electrical 60%, Mechanical 40%).
- PLC experience and good understanding of electrical systems and standards.
- 18th Edition Electrical City & Guilds.
- Experience leading RCA and implementing long‑term corrective actions.
- Background in GMP or other regulated environments.
Benefits
- Healthcare Cash plan (covers dental, prescriptions, therapies)
- Headspace App (positive mental wellbeing app, up to 5 users per account)
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discount on pet food
- Free on‑site parking (including free electric charging)
- 22.5 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Option to buy a week’s holiday each year
- 8% Employer pension contribution
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Maintenance Engineer in Skipton employer: DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS LIMITED
As a Maintenance Engineer at our GMP Manufacturing facility in Skipton, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and professional growth. With benefits like a healthcare cash plan, discounted gym memberships, and a generous pension contribution, we are committed to supporting your health and career development while fostering a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and innovation.
Contact Details:
DECHRA VETERINARY PRODUCTS LIMITED Recruitment Team
