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Technical Support Engineer (Facilities, Utilities)

Job Posted: 21 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheshire

Expire in: 7 days

Job Description

Technical Support Engineer - Facilities, Utilities & HVAC (Pharmaceutical) - Permanent

Become the Subject Matter Expert on an expanding pharmaceutical plant.

Location: Cheshire / Greater Manchester Area
 Salary: Very competitive salary & excellent benefits

About the Role
 We are looking for a highly experienced (Mechanical) Technical Support Engineer with a strong focus on facilities, utilities, and building management systems to support a pharmaceutical manufacturing site undergoing significant expansion. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability and performance of HVAC systems, process utilities, and site infrastructure in a GMP-regulated environment where downtime can have major operational and financial impact.

Key Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise across HVAC, building services, and critical utilities
Ensure reliability and performance of process water systems, heat exchangers, and pressure cascade environments
Troubleshoot and resolve high-impact issues affecting manufacturing operations
Support and optimise Building Management Systems (BMS) and site-wide infrastructure
Maintain compliance with pharmaceutical GMP standards, particularly where utilities directly impact product quality
Support facilities upgrades, expansion works, and new production lines
Work closely with engineering and operations teams to minimise downtime and improve system performance
Contribute to CAPEX projects, contractor management, and site development activitiesEssential Requirements

Strong background in facilities engineering within a GMP-regulated environment
Proven expertise in HVAC systems and building services
Experience managing critical utilities such as process water, heating/cooling systems, and pressure-controlled environments
Hands-on mechanical engineering apprenticeship
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
Strong understanding of how utilities impact pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom environments
Ability to diagnose and resolve complex system failures quickly and effectivelyDesirable Skills

Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS)
Knowledge of CAPEX projects, CDM regulations, and construction environments
Project management exposure (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, MS Project)
Health & Safety qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSHPackage on offer

Very competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Discretionary annual bonus
Generous 10% pension contribution
Private medical, dental, health, and life assurance
Free onsite parkingWorking Hours
 Monday to Thursday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
 Friday: 8:30am to 3:45pm (37.5 hours per week)

Why Join
 Join a growing pharmaceutical site investing heavily in facilities, utilities, and infrastructure expansion, including multiple new production lines over the coming years. This is a key role for an engineer who thrives on solving complex building services challenges in a highly regulated, high-impact environment.

Apply now or contact Simon Fowler at Smart4Sciences if you are a facilities-focused Mechanical engineer ready to take ownership of critical systems that keep pharmaceutical manufacturing running

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