At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety and compliance in a high-stakes pharmaceutical environment.
- Company: Join Mitie, a leader in high-performing places with a focus on safety.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive culture, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with exposure to complex engineering and risk management.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a critical role within a regulated industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior management and knowledge of compliance frameworks required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Join Mitie – the future of high performing places.
We're recruiting for an experienced and proactive Technical Manager to take accountability for the safe, compliant, and effective operation of assets, systems, and activities within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. This role is critical in ensuring all risks are identified, assessed, and controlled, maintaining legal compliance and alignment with AstraZeneca standards. You will provide governance, oversight, and assurance across operations, ensuring assets remain fit for purpose while embedding a strong safety-first culture.
Role Responsibilities
- Take full accountability for the safe operation of assets, systems, and activities, ensuring they remain fit for purpose.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, permits, and AstraZeneca standards.
- Identify major hazards and ensure effective risk assessments and control measures are in place and actively managed.
- Provide governance and assurance through inspections, audits, and monitoring activities.
- Allocate appropriate resources, ensuring sufficient competent personnel, time, and tools are available.
- Ensure individuals carrying out safety-critical work are trained, competent, and authorised.
- Oversee maintenance and asset integrity, ensuring systems and protective measures are regularly inspected, tested, and maintained.
- Manage change processes to ensure all operational or technical changes are reviewed and implemented safely.
- Ensure effective emergency preparedness, including response plans, training, and drills.
- Lead incident reporting, investigation, and implementation of corrective actions, embedding learning across teams.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date documentation, procedures, and compliance records.
- Intervene, stop work, or escalate issues where risks are not adequately controlled.
What we are looking for
- Experience in a Duty Holder or Senior management role.
- Experience working within a high-risk / major hazard environment.
- Knowledge of legal, statutory, and corporate compliance frameworks.
- Experience managing risk assessments, audits, and inspection programmes.
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership for safety and operational outcomes.
- Ability to define responsibilities clearly and hold others accountable.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to operate confidently within high-risk, highly regulated environments.
What's in it for you?
- Opportunity to take on a critical accountability role within a highly regulated environment.
- Exposure to complex engineering and operational risk management.
- A supportive culture focused on safety, compliance, and continuous improvement.
There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!
Technical Manager employer: Mitie
At Mitie, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and safety-focused work culture that empowers our employees to excel in their roles. As a Technical Manager in Stockport, you will benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, while being part of a team that values compliance, continuous improvement, and the well-being of its workforce. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a role that prioritises safety and operational excellence.
