Maintenance Technician in Kingston upon Hull

We are looking for an Engineering Shift Technician to support the safe and efficient running of our Chemical Plant, which manufactures the active ingredient for a key pharmaceutical product. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, support production uptime, and ensure compliance with safety and GMP standards.

Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Key Responsibilities
* Respond quickly to engineering breakdowns to minimise downtime.
* Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with statutory and GMP requirements.
* Ensure equipment, building services and infrastructure remain safe, compliant and operational.
* Work closely with production teams to plan maintenance around equipment availability.
* Support service contractors and ensure all work follows risk assessments and method statements.
* Identify root causes of equipment issues and deliver long-term solutions.
* Participate in safety leadership tours and promote high EHS standards.
* Support small capital projects and assist with major project delivery when required.
Key Requirements
* Qualified maintenance engineer (via qualifications or extensive experience).
* Experience in an engineering/maintenance role—pharmaceutical, chemical or similar industries preferred.
* Understanding of GMP, MHRA/FDA standards, and H&S systems (NEBOSH beneficial).
* Experience working with chemical manufacturing equipment is an advantage.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work with staff at all levels.
* Computer literacy (Word, Excel, planning tools). Experience with Maximo/Trackwise is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and a proactive approach.
* Strong teamwork and leadership qualities with a focus on service excellence.
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Qualified maintenance engineer – either through formal qualification or length / breadth of experience Line management experience in same / similar environment.
* Experience in an engineering discipline ideally within the pharmaceutical / healthcare / chemical industry Knowledge and application of relevant regulatory standards – MHRA / FDA, ISO14001, OHSAS18001 ISO9001 standards – NEBOSH qualification an advantage.
* Knowledge and understanding of chemical manufacturing operations advantageous.
What We’re Looking For
* A self-starter who can manage multiple tasks.
* Someone who works well under pressure and shows urgency when dealing with issues.
* A team player with good interpersonal skills and a commitment to safety and GMP compliance. xiskglj
* A confident decision-maker who drives performance and reliability.
Shifts
* 2 Shifts (6-2 / 2-10) Occassionally may be required to work 12pm – 8pm
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends are Overtime – x 1.5 Saturday / x 2 Sunday