Jobs in Long Whatton

An established pharmaceutical business has a new requirement for a Mechanical bias Maintenance Facilities Engineer to join the business. This position has been created due to someone retiring from the business. The company is an award-winning company who has been established for over 50 years and employs circa to 5000 people worldwide. They have an impressive new facility in Leicestershire where now it employs circa to 75 people, but they are looking to seriously expand on this into 2026/27. The position is working regular days 37.7-hour contract, core hours are 10am to 4pm with flexible working. Salary range to £43k with some impressive company benefits which include, Bonus Scheme, Healthcare - this includes family and covers dental, healthcare, and eyes, Pension Contribution, 26 days holiday + bank holidays, Additional holidays for moving house, Occupational sick pay scheme, Life Cover

As part of a busy team within a rapidly growing organisation, you will also benefit from the numerous personal and professional developmental opportunities available throughout the company

This is a rare opportunity for a Maintenance Facilities Engineer to join the business on regular days. Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will be joining a team of 5 Engineers.

Responsibilities of the Maintenance Facilities Engineer:

To comply with Health, Safety and Environmental requirements within the business in line with the Health & Safety Policy and Procedures, e.g. Work Instructions, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems. To provide reactive engineering support and other functions within the business providing you with a variety of day-to-day task.
The management and completion of routine maintenance schedules.
To supervise, co-ordinate and work alongside external contractors.
Exposure to change control activities and processes.
To manage efficiently mechanical & some electrical breakdowns to optimise plant efficiency and productivity.
Promote continuous improvement processes to develop and improve plant performance.
To maintain accurate and detailed records of all work carried out.
Participate in your development as an engineer by attending all training requirements.Requirements of the Maintenance Facilities Engineer:

Apprentice trained - City & Guilds level 3 or HNC in Mechanical Engineering
Post-apprenticeship experience in a facilities or maintenance environment.
Background in a highly regulated industry is essential (Pharm, Healthcare, FMCG)
Experienced Mechanical bias with electrical competencies
Experience using document control/maintenance management systems
Some facilities experience is highly advantageous but not essential
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office packages (including Word, Excel, and Outlook)In return, you will receive an excellent salary and benefits package:

Salary is circa to £43k
37.7 hourly contracted week, with core hours between 10am to 4pm Monday to Friday
Regular Days
Bonus Scheme
Healthcare - this includes family and covers dental, healthcare, and eyes
Pension Contribution
Long Service Awards
26 days holiday + bank holidays
Free Car Parking
Working in incredible facilities
Additional holidays for moving house
Enhanced maternity pay scheme
Occupation sick pay scheme
Life Cover
Ongoing training and development