Shift Maintenance Engineer

Reference: JN -072026-87131_1787906733

Shift Maintenance Engineer - Huddersfield

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a busy pharmaceutical manufacturing site, with either a mechanical or electrical bias.

Responsibilities:

  • Carry out mechanical and/or electrical maintenance and fault finding.
  • Complete planned, preventative and reactive/breakdown maintenance.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and minimise production downtime.
  • Complete engineering work orders and maintenance documentation.
  • Working in accordance with GMP regulations.

This list is not exhaustive and you will be expected to carry out additional duties where reasonable.

Requirements:

  • Electrical, Mechanical or Multi skilled NVQ level 3.
  • Experience working in a Pharmaceutical or similarly regulated environment.
  • Experience maintaining production/manufacturing equipment.
  • GMP experience advantageous.

NB - This is a shift role and requires flexibility according to business needs

£40,000.00 - £45,000.00
Per annum
GBP40000 - GBP45000 per annum
Added 28/08/2026
Reference: JN -072026-87131_1787906733

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