Job Introduction
We are looking for:
A Mechanical Facilities Engineer to perform a wide range of activities associated with the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance of equipment, systems and facilities at Pharmaron Cardiff, UK. Delivering a high quality, efficient service for internal customers which includes supervision and oversight of external vendors or contractors.
This role will require the Engineer to be fully conversant with mechanical maintenance techniques, installation, and fault finding. Ideally, the engineer will also have an understanding of building management and process control systems.
At Pharmaron, 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!
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Use Maximo to schedule, complete and record the completion of scheduled maintenance, installations and repairs
- Use the BMS system to ensure that the services and monitored equipment within the building are functioning correctly and optimized for efficiency
- Manage routine and planned maintenance and testing of the infrastructure of assets, emergency systems and equipment on the site. With a particular focus on electrical systems.
- Use the work permit system to ensure safe systems of work are followed
- Manage routine and planned maintenance and testing of the infrastructure of assets, emergency systems and equipment on the site.
- Ensure maintenance and repairs on the site facilities are efficiently and effectively performed.
- Ensure that all maintenance and service contract services are compliant with all regulations, company policies and ISO9001:2015 and are documented as such.
- Support all aspects of the building management controls and data.
- Lead mechanical and engineering projects and provide advice and guidance to colleagues on matters of a mechanical, engineering and general construction nature.
- Ensure a sufficient stock of materials, equipment and parts are maintained to carry out requisite work.
- Ensure all work is properly planned, documented and entered correctly, and in a timely fashion into the appropriate system and that accurate reports are generated.
- Ensure that all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and be proactive in addressing potential issues of hazard and risk and reporting such issues to management for prompt action.
- Liaise with all people that might be impacted by the work, affording them the opportunity where possible, to minimize disruptions.
- Comply with the requirements of the site ISO Standards.
- Model the Pharmaron behaviours applicable to this role.
Requirements:
- Facilities related NVQ2/3 or equivalent training programme
- Full UK driving license
- Proven track record of successful performance in the role of Maintenance Technician or similar role
- Working with a large range of contractors and customers.
- Operational and maintenance knowledge of Mechanical and Electrical plant.
- Troubleshooting and Problem Solving skills
- Decision making
- Planning and Project Management
- Good stakeholder and relationship management
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Time management
- Multitasking and prioritization of workload
- IT skills with a good working knowledge of MS Office
- Collaborative ability
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 what were believed to be unsolvable 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 Cardiff site is Pharmaron's global centre of excellence for the custom chemical synthesis of drug and complex chemical substances radiolabelled with tritium or carbon-14, offering radiolabelled custom synthesis service to clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and industrial sectors. We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
- We offer state of the art equipment, facilities and training at our Cardiff site
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development
Why Should You Apply?
- This is an opportunity for to demonstrate your Mechanical and Facilities skills within a highly scientific and regulated environment
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry
- 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 19,000 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.