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