Utilities Technician - Elec Bias

Overview

As a Multiskilled Shift Engineer with an electrical bias, you will be responsible for proactive and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and repair of a wide range of building services and critical plant equipment on a highly regulated pharmaceutical site. Working as part of a dedicated shift team, you will ensure the continuous and efficient operation of the site, adhering to strict GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and safety standards.

• Electrical Maintenance & Fault Finding:
  Performing planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, and fault diagnosis on electrical systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, system panels, and Building Management Systems.
• Mechanical Maintenance:
  Carrying out maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems such as HVAC, pumps, motors, compressed air systems, and water treatment plant.
• Building Services:
  Maintaining and troubleshooting general building services including plumbing, drainage, and building systems.
• Compliance & Documentation:
  Ensuring all work is carried out in accordance with relevant regulations, site procedures, and safety standards. Maintaining accurate maintenance records and completing necessary documentation.
• Shift Operations:
  Working as part of a shift team, responding to breakdowns and ensuring continuity of operations across the site.
• Communication:
  Effectively communicating with the site team, client representatives, and other stakeholders regarding maintenance activities and site issues.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identifying opportunities for improving efficiency and reliability of plant and equipment.
• Health & Safety:
  Adhering to all health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Escalation:
  Identifying and escalating complex issues to specialist teams or management as required.

• Recognised electrical apprenticeship or relevant electrical qualifications (e.g., City & Guilds 2365, NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation).
• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Shift Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer within a commercial or industrial environment.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good understanding of mechanical systems and building services.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive and can-do attitude with a strong focus on quality and attention to detail.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern (days and nights).

• Experience working within a pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environment (e.g., food, healthcare).
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).
• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations.
• First Aid qualification.

Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. Salary Finance offers financial wellbeing assistance, including access to earned pay before payday for a small fee. Choices is a flexible lifestyle benefits platform offering options such as extra holiday, insurance, and other products. MiDeals provides high street discounts, there is a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, and share plans.

We award employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for hard work, with cash prizes and a chance to win a £10,000 top prize at year end. We support career progression through training and development across learning resources.

We are committed to inclusive recruitment. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email Smriti Jasoria at