At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform maintenance and repairs on critical mechanical systems in a pharmaceutical environment.
- Company: Leading UK Facilities Management provider with a focus on excellence.
- Benefits: £50,000 salary, comprehensive benefits, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Great career progression and exposure to challenging technical work.
- Why this job: Join a high-profile project and make a real impact in a regulated industry.
- Qualifications: Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience in regulated environments.
We’re looking for an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join a leading UK Facilities Management provider, supporting a prestigious Pharmaceutical contract in Cambridge. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a highly regulated, critical environment where reliability, compliance, and operational excellence are essential to site performance.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across mechanical and building services systems
- Maintaining and repairing HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, pressurised systems, and associated mechanical plant
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective root cause analysis to minimise downtime
- Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of critical mechanical infrastructure
- Completing maintenance records, compliance documentation, and reports accurately
- Working in line with GMP standards, health & safety regulations, and site procedures
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance system reliability and energy efficiency
- Working closely with clients, stakeholders, and the wider engineering team to maintain service excellence
What we’re looking for:
- Mechanical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
- Experience within Facilities Management, Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or other regulated environments
- Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, pumps, pipework, and mechanical building services
- Proven experience delivering both planned and reactive maintenance
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Strong understanding of health & safety and statutory compliance requirements
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, critical environment
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable:
- Experience working within GMP-controlled environments
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance requirements
- Experience using CAFM systems
- IOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification
- Experience supporting energy efficiency and continuous improvement projects
What’s on offer:
- £50,000 salary
- Opportunity to work on a high-profile Pharmaceutical contract
- Permanent position with a leading UK Facilities Management provider
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Exposure to a highly regulated, technically challenging environment
- Stable, long-term contract
- Comprehensive benefits package
If you’re a skilled Mechanical Engineer looking to develop your career within a critical pharmaceutical environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Mechanical Engineer - Cambridge employer: RG Setsquare
Join a leading UK Facilities Management provider in Cambridge, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises reliability and operational excellence. With excellent career progression opportunities, ongoing training, and a comprehensive benefits package, this role offers a unique chance to contribute to a prestigious Pharmaceutical contract while working in a highly regulated environment. Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills and make a meaningful impact in a critical sector.
