Company overview

Founded in 1999, Asymchem has grown into a leading global integrated Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. Our mission is to drive smarter, greener, and more cost-effective manufacturing to support pharmaceutical and biotech research and commercialization. Our research laboratories and small molecule API pilot plant at Discovery Park, Sandwich, UK, is our flagship site for European R&D and we are looking to recruit into key roles. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative, collaborative, dynamic team of scientists and help shape our operations and the future growth of our organisation.

Job overview

An opportunity has arisen to apply for the position of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer within the Engineering Maintenance team. The successful candidate will support Electrical and Instrumentation & Control Engineers within Engineering to maintain compliance, productivity and production capability.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance in accordance with work order instructions and associated procedures.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns, provide first line diagnosis and arrange for scheduling, components and (if necessary) resource for repair.
• Utilise multi-skilled training by working with both Controls & Instrumentation and Electrical Engineers.
• Providing Mechanical Engineering Maintenance, installation, and project support to ensure that pharmaceutical equipment and supply services operate safely, reliably and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Perform testing in accordance with scheduled, documented tasks and in accordance with mechanical engineering standards
• Report equipment services or events which are out of regulatory compliance using relevant procedures
• Support Third Party resources to complete contracted tasks.
• Document completion of tasks through CMMS, electronic notifications and/or paper documents to confirm completion of tasks.
• Adhere to Work Management including planning, coordinating, work scheduling, spares, and resources for repairs
• Document equipment/system modifications using relevant change management procedures
• Draft RAMS as required
• Make provision for and follow SSoW including isolations.
• Communicating equipment status to Operational Personnel and Facilities

Qualifications, skills and experience

The ideal candidate will have completed a minimum of a 4-year recognised Engineering Apprenticeship to minimum HNC level plus a minimum of 5 years post apprenticeship relevant industry work experience plus:

• • Experience of working within the Pharmaceutical Environment (desirable)
  • Mechanical (Ex11) – CompEx trained
  • Knowledge of GxP, GEP, DSEAR in Engineering Applications and other statutory regulations as it relates to manufacturing operations
  • Holding a nationally recognized cross-skilling qualification i.e. Electrical would be advantageous
  • Experience of working within a regulated maintenance environment.
  • Strong diagnostic skills to respond to equipment breakdowns.
  • Strong Safety ethic and awareness of EHS
  • User level computer knowledge for completing documentation and email
  • User level knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems