Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Technician KENT

A Mechanical Repair and Maintenance Technician is required for an initial 12 month contract, working for a leading Pharmaceutical company in Kent.

The Engineer will be part of a team that is responsible for the maintenance & repair of all pharmaceutical equipment required to produce API and clinical drugs together with building services. You may also have the opportunity to get involved with project work and will also work closely with Reliability & Compliance Engineers.

The ideal candidate will have a multi-skilled background, preferably with a mechanical bias complimented with electrical skills and qualifications. Mechanical fitters will also be considered for the role.
Work for this team is planned in advance using established planning techniques and all work is documented through a computerised maintenance management system. Work is conducted to current Good Manufacturing Practices.

Responsibilities:
Complete electronic notification and/or paper documents to confirm completion of tasks
Respond to equipment/system breakdowns, provide first line diagnostic analysis and arrange for scheduling, components and (if necessary) resource for repair
Perform planned maintenance in accordance with work order instructions and associated procedures.
Perform installation works in accordance with regulated standards
Perform equipment and installation testing in accordance with scheduled, documented tasks and relevant standards
Make provision for safe system of work including isolations.
Arrange and work to Permit To Work where relevant
Support Third Party resources to complete contracted tasks
Document equipment/system modifications using relevant procedure
Complete regulatory documentation
Report equipment services or events which are out of regulatory compliance using relevant procedure
Communicate equipment status to Operational Personnel
Work to current EHS standards

The ideal candidate will have completed a recognised mechanical or electrical engineering apprenticeship & hold a nationally recognised cross-skilling qualification
Experience of working within Pharmaceutical Environment
Knowledge of GxP in Engineering Applications
COMPEX trained
Experience of working within a regulated maintenance environment, ideally within Pharmaceuticals.

Capital International Staffing Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.