About Torbay Pharmaceuticals

At TP we have our own special kind of chemistry. Our heritage spans over 50 years with a track record of manufacturing essential medicines across the UK and beyond. With backing from an investment partner we are now forging a new path in the private sector.

We are a growing and ambitious business and with this comes opportunities for our people. At TP, we are going places. A career with us means a career helping save lives. We bring skills of all levels and experiences together; not all of our people begin their working lives in pharma. Together we can make lives better.

Do you have experience within Maintenance or Engineering? Are you looking for a varied and hands on role? If yes then this could be the role for you.

Torbay Pharma are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join our Head Office based in Paignton. This is a varied role in which the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that production processes and equipment run reliably and effectively.

This is a great opportunity for someone with a mechanical mindset who enjoys working as part of a team and solving problems. Previous experience within a manufacturing environment would be ideal but other backgrounds will also be considered as training will be provided.

Hours – Monday to Friday on a rotational shift pattern between the hours of 6am and 10pm.

About the Role

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you will complete maintenance, inspection, in-depth fault finding and repair of specialist complex manufacturing machinery, control systems, electro-mechanical equipment, building services and plant.

You will receive training to support the wider responsibilities of the Engineering Team including the following site-critical systems: Water for Injection (WFI), steam production and distribution systems, sterilisation equipment and Air Handling Units (AHU). Training will also include the complete range of complex electro-mechanical, PC-controlled pharmaceutical manufacturing machines and supporting equipment.

What you can expect in a Maintenance Engineer role at TP:

· Organise and perform planned and reactive maintenance and complete maintenance records (manually and electronically).

· Follow Work Instructions (WI) and complete maintenance forms.

· Work collaboratively with all personnel within the Team.

· Maintain clear and timely communication with all departments.

· Assist operators to develop fault recognition and diagnosis.

· Liaise with contractors, equipment manufacturers and service providers.

· Monitor building management and process control systems.

· Take part in a 24/7/365 on-call rota, during non-production periods as part of a pattern with other Team members.

· Work flexibly, providing engineering cover during extended days, evenings and at weekends.

· Adhere to quality and continuing Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) policies, rules, and guidelines.

· Adopt safe working practices and adhere to Health and Safety (H&S) regulations.

What are we looking for:

· NVQ Level 3 or equivalent work experience in engineering, manufacturing, maintenance, or operations.

· C&G certification in one of the following systems: Boilers, Steam Generators, Decontamination, Heating & Ventilation, Medical Gases, Mechanical Pressure Systems and Electrical systems (High and Low Voltage).

· Able to work in uncomfortable areas wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for extended periods.

· Able to analyse and resolve problems.

· Preparedness to undertake specialist training.

· Effective communicator and able to work as part of a team

· Computer literate (standard MS Office).

What we offer in return

At the heart of Torbay, we offer roles and career opportunities on your doorstep that you won’t find elsewhere. With defined career pathways, and the chance to move between roles and different departments, we support your career journey at every stage. TP is going places. International expansion means growth and new opportunities.

Our benefits set us apart. With 27 days holiday as standard – and the chance to buy more, group life assurance, pension and more - we reward our people for getting the job done.