Site Engineer – GMP Manufacturing
Location: Surrey
Hours: 7:00am–3:00pm + On‑Call Rota (Paid Overtime)
We are recruiting for an expanding GMP healthcare manufacturing facility who are opening a brand‑new cleanroom area, and we’re looking for an experienced Site Engineer to join the team. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical expertise in manufacturing equipment, a solid understanding of GMP requirements, and a proactive approach to engineering problem-solving.
About the Role
As a Site Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment within a regulated GMP environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the whole site, as well as the launch and ongoing performance of the new cleanroom facility.
This is a day‑shift position (7am–3pm) with additional participation in an on‑call rota. On‑call duty is compensated with paid overtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of production equipment.
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical engineering issues promptly to minimise downtime.
* Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on equipment faults and implement corrective actions.
* Support the commissioning, qualification, and ongoing performance of cleanroom equipment.
* Manage equipment assets, ensuring accurate documentation, maintenance records, and lifecycle planning.
* Ensure all engineering activities meet GMP and site compliance requirements.
* Collaborate with production, quality, and validation teams to support efficient manufacturing operations.
About You
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven experience managing and maintaining manufacturing equipment (asset management).
* Strong understanding of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) regulations in a healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar regulated environment.
* Ability to carry out mechanical fault‑finding and resolve technical issues.
* Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective/preventive actions.
* Hands-on maintenance experience, with strong mechanical engineering competency.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary and overtime rates.
* Opportunity to be part of a growing facility with a brand-new cleanroom.
* Supportive team culture with room for development.
* A role where your engineering expertise genuinely makes an impact on patient‑critical healthcare products.