Job Description
We’re seeking an Operations Engineering and Facilities Manager to lead and support the Maintenance Management and facilities team, including a multi skilled team of Mechanical, Electrical and Instrument Technicians. The role will require you to maintain, operate safely, and continuously improve the site infrastructure and equipment in accordance with COMAH regulations, and appropriate engineering site standards as well as ensuring that we remain compliant with all the industry regulations such as ATEX, PSSR, COSHH LOLER, PUWER etc.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Lead and embrace safe systems of work and ensure safe working practices are followed by the Maintenance and Facilities Department.
- Recruit, plan and develop resources to meet site maintenance demands from all departments on site and where necessary initiate improved skill sets through training.
- Review all maintenance documentation and standards to ensure they remain compliant, relevant and current.
- Ensure that we hold all critical spares in stock, liaise with the project team and stores when new equipment is introduced.
- Ensure that the department targets and objectives are met. Liaise with the Engineering Planner to produce and make public to the team, Metrics which include, Safety, Quality, MAH and SMI’s.
- Monitor and refresh where appropriate planned preventative maintenance schedules.
- Support other site departments during internal/external Audits from recognised bodies.
- Continue to review expenditure against budget.
- Encourage use of best available techniques to improve maintenance activities
- Implement and enforce good working practices across the engineering teams
- Support the Site Procurement and Maintenance Officer, for contract renewals. Services and costings.
- Lead the implementation of the Maximo CMMS system on the Cramlington site whilst leasing with cross site personnel.
- Drive change to ensure the department is proactive, agile and responsive to the needs of the business.
Skills & Qualification
- Served a nationally recognised engineering apprenticeship with a formal qualification of NVQ4 ONC/HNC/City of Guilds level 4 or equivalent
- Professional engineering certifications would be an advantage
Experience
- 5 year’s working in maintenance within a chemical/pharmaceutical environment.
- Full understanding of working on a COMAH site in a maintenance environment.
- Competent to lead a team of mechanical, electrical and instrument Technicians.
- Knowledge of industry standards and regulations ATEX, PSSR, COSHH, PUWER etc.
- Familiar with HAZOP, Risk assessments, LOPA.
- Working within a continuous improvement maintenance environment and sound knowledge and understanding of working within a cGMP site or facility would be desirable
We offer:
- Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting
- Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!
- A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!
Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving some of the most difficult scientific challenges”.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
The Cramlington Site in Newcastle, United Kingdom, has an established history of cGMP manufacturing services for an array of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API), ranging from pilot scale to commercial metric ton scale. The Cramlington Site has more than 100 cubic meter reactor commercial capacity and has been inspected and approved by the MHRA, FDA and other regulatory authorities. The site operates from small scale in the laboratory through to very large manufacturing scale. It also offers chemistry and analytical development services.
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for you as a Operations Engineering and Facilities Manager to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a fast-growing and highly respected CRO striving to become the world leader in contract research services.
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of scientific research.
- To be part of a team who support each other, embrace, and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.
Founded in 2004, Pharmaron is a cutting-edge, fully integrated pharmaceutical R&D service platform supporting the life science industry. The company has invested in its people and facilities and established its comprehensive service offerings throughout the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. With operations in China, the US and the UK staffed by more than 15,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in delivering end-to-end R&D solutions to its partners globally and enabling them to accelerate their novel drug discovery and development process.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location