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Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship, we do not hold a sponsorship licence.
About Custom Pharma Services (CPS)
Custom Pharma Services is an established contract development and manufacturing organisation with a broad portfolio of commercial and development products and has a proven track record of designing and developing new oral solid dose formulations to support clinical studies, followed by process development and scale up to successfully launch these new products. Our full-service “Clinical to Commercial” CDMO and holds various licences to operate a range of services which includes MIA, Specials, IMP, WDL, and Vet D. CPS is an independent OSD specialist pharma contract services provider and produces a range of formulation technologies including modified release and potent products such as hormones at low dose, which is achieved through an integrated new product development and introduction system that ensures we have a Flexible, Agile and Streamlined approach to deliver on Time and meet our customers’ expectations.
Custom is an Investors in People Silver accredited workplace where teamwork and support is encouraged, and where every individual is valued and supported to achieve their full potential because if you can, then Custom Can!
Custom Pharma is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to support the Head of Engineering in delivering engineering functions across our Hove and Moulsecoomb sites. You’ll lead root cause investigations for engineering-related nonconformances, CAPAs, and change controls, and drive a culture of continuous improvement using DMAIC techniques. You’ll also manage capital projects to upgrade and replace our asset base, deputise for the Head of Engineering when required, and work closely with production and maintenance teams to maximise efficiency and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support the Head of Engineering to ensure all premises, equipment, and systems comply with current Health & Safety regulations, maintaining documentary evidence as needed.
2. Collaborate with production departments to achieve shared goals for output, productivity, and machine efficiency.
3. Lead and support maintenance engineers in analysing equipment failures and implementing effective CAPAs.
4. Report weekly KPIs and communicate goal achievement to motivate staff within a continuous improvement culture.
5. Manage equipment and plant calibration and maintenance programmes.
6. Oversee contractors and service providers, ensuring value and safety in all works.
7. Manage spares, including ordering and delivery processes.
8. Lead and deliver capital projects to upgrade and replace company assets.
9. Comply with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
10. Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.
Working Relationships
11. Head of Engineering, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Maintenance Engineers
12. Senior management team, operations staff, supervisors, team leaders
13. Key managers throughout the business
14. Suppliers, service providers, and regulatory authorities
Experience
15. Strong engineering background in a pharmaceutical or similar environment
16. Proven ability to develop teams
17. Understanding of current GMP and HSE requirements
18. Experience delivering regulatory risk assessments (PUWER, LOLER, DSEAR, GSIUR, etc.)
19. Maintenance management of manufacturing equipment, plant, and facilities
Skills & Aptitude
20. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
21. Strong organisational and coordinating abilities
22. Passion for “right-first-time” processes and root cause analysis
23. Ability to negotiate and present ideas to a wide audience
24. Adaptable, flexible, and hands-on approach
25. Ability to identify and implement process and operational improvements
26. Able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks and projects
Working hours are Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm
Contract type Permanent Salary 55,000 Benefits Rising holiday allowance to 26 days holiday plus UK bank holidays; pension; life assurance; bike to work scheme; health plan; free hot drinks vending; discount shopping portal; enhanced maternity / paternity; subsidised gym and values based awards. We offer free parking on site, easy access to the A27 and Hove Railway Station is within walking distance. Local buses also stop close byShare this job LinkedinXFacebookEmail