Job Title: 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 activities
Essential 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 effectively
Desirable 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 IOSH
Package 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 parking
Working 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.