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Description
Reporting to the Head of Engineering & Facilities this is an operational role undertaking the day-to-day mechanical, electrical engineering, and facilities management activities within the CGT Catapult Manufacturing Innovation Centre (MIC). The Engineering department operates a 365, 4-on/4-off shift pattern consisting of a “day shift” (7:00am‑7:00pm) and a “night shift” (7:00pm‑7:00am) to ensure all operational demands are met. During periods of increased operational activity, the engineering department will incorporate an ‘on-call’ rota allowing staff to attend the facility outside of main working hours.
Application Deadline: 23 November 2025
Department: S-MIC Operations
Location: Stevenage (SMIC)
Key Responsibilities
* Participate in facilities and engineering quality compliance systems and ongoing improvement in quality performance and right-first-time culture, in accordance with statutory, regulatory and company standards, procedures and systems regarding relevant cGMP and Quality Systems.
* Deliver the Engineering Maintenance Strategy safely, quality‑focused and cost‑effective, undertaking preventive and predictive maintenance of all facility assets.
* Undertake monitoring of plant and equipment using various BMS and EMS Platforms.
* Generate trend reports from the BMS/EMS when required for activities that require investigation as part of a Non‑Conformance / Deviation report.
* Utilize the CMMS Platform to ensure effective planning and scheduling of in‑house and third‑party activities.
* Generate assets and associated maintenance task plans for new items of equipment.
* Participate in the effective management and control of third‑party contractor activities.
* Take a leading role in maintaining the facility as a profitable and reliable company asset.
* Maintain facility asset databases, maintenance schedules and technical SOPs.
* Provide knowledge and technical support in the event of equipment and plant failure.
* Ensure preventive maintenance tasks are completed in accordance with the preventive maintenance plan and report and repair any identified faults.
* Ensure plant/equipment breakdowns are repaired efficiently, timely and cost‑effectively, reducing down time, safer working environment with fewer accidents, and improved efficiencies.
* Work to Good Engineering Practices (GEP) within the Facilities and Engineering department, including regularly reviewing engineering standards, housekeeping, adherence to business processes and both GMP and Safety risks.
* Follow the Work Order Management process, to drive efficient execution of maintenance tasks through detailed planning and scheduling.
* Undertake high levels of Planned Maintenance and Calibration Schedule Compliance.
* Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation, including Statutory Regulations, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Contractor Control, Fire Regulations, and all other applicable legislation. Partake in the Fire Safety regime including fire evacuation and training for all facility employees.
* Maintain excellent relationships with all CGT Catapult and collaborator personnel and service providers to ensure effective feedback and communication is maintained at all times.
* Work within the CGT Catapult MIC’s multi‑disciplinary team and matrix environment to ensure successful delivery of CGT Catapult/Collaborator projects. Liaise with Collaborators and other CGT Catapult teams to ensure resources are used efficiently and effectively.
* Personal development – pursue a programme of continuous personnel development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements.
* Any other duty as required commensurate with the role.
Experience
Full awareness of and demonstrable compliance with Health, Safety at work act (Including Management of HASWA), and Environmental legislation, including Statutory Regulations, Risk Assessments and Method Statements, Contractor Control, Fire Regulations, and all other applicable legislation. Partake in the Fire Safety regime including fire evacuation and training for all facility employees.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
* Highly motivated, pragmatic and practical to support the mission of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult to accelerate the development of a commercial cell and gene‑based therapy industry in the UK.
* Knowledge of and demonstrable awareness of HSE requirements for COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, L8, EAW, Confined Space and WAH.
* Maintain excellent relationships with all CGT Catapult and collaborator personnel and service providers to ensure effective feedback and communication.
* High‑level interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills and emotional intelligence.
* Hands‑on attitude with a “roll your sleeves up” approach towards varying work assignments.
* Resilient, able to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workload in a fast‑paced professional environment with a strong attention to detail.
* Flexible and pragmatic, able to learn quickly and respond flexibly to project needs and priorities.
* A good team player with a hands‑on approach, adaptable to new challenges.
* Proficiency of standard Microsoft packages.
* Flexibility towards work assignments and new learning.
* Ambitious, collaborative, driven.
* Ability to work well under pressure, independently and to take initiative when completing tasks.
* Comfortable operating autonomously once goals and objectives are set.
* Positive attitude towards learning, personal and professional development.
* Keeps up to date with professional knowledge, expertise and best practice.
* Willingness to travel.
Education / Qualifications
* Technically trained in a Mechanical, Electrical, Calibration or Multiskilled discipline to a technician level (B/Tec ONC or EAL/C&G level 3).
* Member of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CMI, CIBSE, BIFM, CIOB) and evidence of continued professional development (CPD).
CGT Catapult is committed to providing an equal, diverse, and inclusive work environment where everyone’s contributions are valued. We celebrate differences, empower, and inspire everyone, because when everyone is included, everyone wins. In 2024, we received bronze accreditation from Inclusive Employers.
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
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