We are looking for a Refrigeration Engineer to join our 24/7 Swindon Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Site. As part of a small team, operating in a fast paced and highly regulated environment, you will need to be self-motivated and have the ability and confidence to work autonomously.
The primary purpose of the role is to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance to ensure the reliable supply of services to production, whilst always striving for opportunities to deliver enhanced plant improvements through innovative ideas and modifications.
The Role
1. Perform scheduled Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) on utility equipment including industrial/commercial refrigeration equipment.
2. Diagnose faults and undertake utilities equipment repairs at the facility.
3. Record equipment history on engineering computer system and complete quality system documentation as required.
4. Provide detailed handovers to Engineering colleagues.
5. Ensure procedures, Health and Safety requirements, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) are followed at all times to maintain compliance.
6. Manage contractors to strict health and safety policies and site procedures.
7. Carry out process improvements on own initiative, or as part of a Team, support efforts to improve equipment reliability.
8. Keep abreast of the current regulatory requirements within your area of expertise.
The Person
9. Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or Equivalent
10. F-GAS 2079 CAT 1
11. Proven background within the Refrigeration service industry
12. IT literate with good Microsoft office skills (Word / Excel / Outlook)
13. Qualifications in either Electro or Mechanical engineering – advantageous
14. Utilities specific experience (Boilers, chillers, HVAC, Water systems, Compressors, BMS, Refrigeration equipment). – advantageous
15. Prior pharmaceutical engineering experience – advantageous
16. Freeze Dryer experience – advantageous
17. History of Shift working – advantageous
18. A positive attitude, open to change, with a proactive approach and a passionate attitude to success, being results orientated and focused on continuous improvement.
19. Able to influence / collaborate at differing levels within the organization.
20. Analytical thinker able to critically assess requirements and select “best fit” approach.
21. Always act in a professional and competent manner, adhering to the highest standards.
Positions Benefits
22. Salary
23. Pension
24. Holiday Entitlement
25. Monday to Friday role
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
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