About the Role
We’re looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team in Liverpool. In your role will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and improving critical manufacturing and utility systems within a GMP environment. The role has a particular focus on pressurised systems (Black steam, clean steam, compressed air), refrigeration plant (Chilled water, ACU’s), HVAC systems, and associated cGMP utilities that support product quality, environmental control and operational reliability.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs on manufacturing equipment, mechanical systems and critical site utilities.
- Complete scheduled maintenance activities within required compliance timescales.
- Maintain and troubleshoot HVAC systems supporting cleanrooms, laboratories and production areas.
- Maintain steam systems and associated distribution networks.
- Support the maintenance of site utilities, including low-temperature hot water, compressed air, chilled water, pre-treated water and effluent treatment systems.
- Maintain critical GMP utility systems, including Cold Water for Injection (CWFI) and pure steam systems.
- Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs to minimise equipment downtime and operational disruption.
- Support HVAC qualification, validation and requalification activities.
- Raise, manage and complete maintenance work orders using the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
- Complete all maintenance records accurately and at the time the work is carried out, in line with GMP requirements.
- Manage specialist contractors and equipment vendors, including reviewing risk assessments and method statements and issuing permits to work.
- Ensure all engineering activities comply with GMP, GDP, health and safety requirements and company procedures.
- Support engineering investigations, deviations, corrective and preventive actions, change controls and audits.
- Interpret P&ID drawings and other engineering drawings and schematics.
- Monitor and operate Building Management Systems and PLC-controlled process utility systems.
- Participate in the 24-hour engineering and facilities on-call rota, acting as the first point of contact for site issues for one week in every five.
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Facilities, Manufacturing and Quality teams to maintain safe, reliable and compliant site operations.
Candidate Profile
Essential
- Experienced as a Time served maintenance engineer
- Familiar with Dangerous Goods Handling
- A Mechanical Engineering Qualification (i.e. national certificate)
- Extensive knowledge of HVAC, LEV, clean rooms and AC.
- Demonstrated experience within a cGMP biopharmaceutical or pharmaceutical environment
- Experience in GMP and clean room facilities, HVAC etc
- Experienced with Import & Export Customs Procedures
Desirable
- Experience working with MHRA/FDA guidelines
Why Pharmaron?
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment where teamwork, learning and innovation are at the core of what we do.
Impactful Work: What you do here contributes directly to the development of life‑changing medicines.
Career Growth: We invest in your development offering continuous learning, technical training and opportunities to grow within a fast‑expanding global organisation.
People-Centric Values: Our cultural values, Employees Number One and Clients Centered, guide everything we do and set us apart in the industry.
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer in Liverpool employer: Pharmaron
Pharmaron is an exceptional employer located in Hoddesdon, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment that fosters innovation in drug discovery. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to enhance their skills and advance their careers while contributing to impactful projects in bioanalysis and biotransformation. The company's commitment to high-quality data generation and a supportive culture makes it an ideal place for passionate scientists to thrive.
