At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep critical systems running and solve mechanical and electrical issues.
- Company: Join a fast-growing, innovative pharmaceutical facility in Sunderland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hands-on experience, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a proactive engineering culture with excellent career advancement opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working in a dynamic and varied environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and experience in manufacturing or regulated environments.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Location: Sunderland, England, United Kingdom
Company: Bitrecruit
Overview
Do you enjoy fault-finding mechanical and electrical issues and keeping critical systems running? Are you the kind of engineer who takes pride in turning problems into reliable, smooth-running solutions? If this sounds like you, join us and keep a busy GMP-regulated site operating at its best. You'll combine hands‑on maintenance with proactive project work to keep our production areas, cleanrooms, warehouse, and offices safe and compliant. If you enjoy variety, making an impact on site, and being part of a fast-growing, innovative company, this is the role for you!
Responsibilities
- Performing planned and reactive maintenance tasks on site equipment.
- Supporting the installation, commissioning and qualification of new equipment.
- Conducting mechanical and electrical fault-finding, repairs, and improvements.
- Supervising contractors to ensure safety and GMP standards.
- Maintaining accurate, audit-ready documentation.
- Assisting with cleanroom, HVAC, and utility upkeep.
- Participating in planned shutdowns, audits and checks.
- Driving continuous improvement and a proactive engineering culture.
- Providing on-call support outside normal working hours and at weekends.
Qualifications
- Experience in manufacturing, GMP, or regulated environments.
- Engineering qualification (Level 3 NVQ, ONC, or City & Guilds).
- Hands‑on mechanical and electrical fault-finding and problem-solving.
- Knowledge of building services, facilities systems, and preventative maintenance techniques.
- Experience using CMMS systems and digital reporting.
- Strong communication, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
- Flexible attitude, including willingness to support planned weekend engineering work.
- Understanding of safe systems of work, permits, and contractor management.
Nice‑to-haves
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.
- Experience in GMP, pharmaceutical or cleanroom environments.
- Knowledge of HVAC, utilities, or building management systems (BMS).
- Experience with root cause analysis (RCA) and reliability improvements.
Mechanical / Multi-discipline Engineer - Pharmaceutical Facility employer: Occupop
At Bitrecruit, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Sunderland that fosters innovation and growth. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our hands-on approach to engineering, where you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful projects while ensuring compliance in a GMP-regulated setting. With a culture that values teamwork and continuous improvement, we provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages professional advancement and the chance to make a real impact in the pharmaceutical industry.
