Facilities EngineerUK - RUSHDENWe have a new opening for a Maintenance Engineer working as part of small facilities team supporting our Rushden site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain further practical, hands-on engineering experience with training available for the right person. No two days will ever be the same as you will be carrying out planned preventative maintenance, supporting breakdown repairs and general facilities maintenance as well. We are looking for a technician who is adaptable, a team player and eager to learn.At Pharmaron we offer:Vibrant and dynamic employment – we are a highly specialised, growth company operating in a critical sector of the economy – our future is strong and exciting!Opportunities to develop your skills and yourself – our rapid growth brings greater opportunities for you to learn and grow faster!A great team where we all support each other – enjoy your work – after all you spend about a third of your time here!Key roles and responsibilities:Efficiently conduct corrective and preventative maintenance activities originating from Work Orders Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns.Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.Ensure all documentation of maintenance activities is to GxP standards (training will be given) and that accurate reports are generated.Proactively identify maintenance plan improvements or omissions, working with the Engineering Supervisor to ensure maintenance PM plans remain relevant, are technically correct and compliant.Work on small projects where required, including design / installation & commissioning or minor systems (new or alterations).Constantly seek new, innovative and cost advantageous methods of completing the work without compromising safety or quality.Ensure a sufficient stock of materials, equipment and parts are maintained to carry out requisite work. Ensure that all work is carried out to the highest standards of safety and be proactive in addressing potential issues of hazard and risk and reporting such issues to management for prompt action.Requirements:An NVQ level 3 or City & Guilds equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering or experience gained in a similar role (training available)Experience working in a regulated industry with an understanding of GxP standards would be advantageous although training will be given as required.Broad based knowledge and interest in mechanical, systems and maintenanceSafety conscious and aware of key HSE legislationAbility to adapt to change and be flexible when such situations arise.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.An ability to identify opportunities for improvement with a natural problem-solving mindset.Our Company: “We are a dynamic, fast-growing company, with an enviable reputation for leading edge science, offering contract research services to some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, solving what were believed to be unsolvable scientific challenges”.We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and with integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.Based in Northamptonshire, our Rushden site is a centre of excellence for Radiolabelled Sciences incorporating both Metabolism (which includes Clinical Metabolism, Pre-clinical ADME, In vitro and DDI services, Large Molecule Metabolism, Environmental Fate, Plant Metabolism and Metabolite Identification) in addition to Chemistry (which includes API and IMP manufacture). We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits.We offer state of the art working environment in our specialist Rushen site.We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes.Why Should You Apply?This is an opportunity for you as a engineering / facilities professional to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ambition and the desire to grow with the department.Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to the highest standards of Chemistry.To be part of a team who support each other, embrace and solve technical challenges and put excellence at the heart of all that we do.Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 19,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.