Multi

**Job Specification**:
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

**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.

The role is based in Northamptonshire, in the town of Rushden. The 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.

The position we are currently seeking is for a Multi Skilled Technician to carry out engineering and maintenance operations across the Site, enabling the Facilities Engineering staff to deliver an efficient and effective service to the business.
- We offer a competitive salary and a progressive and comprehensive suite of employee benefits
- We offer state of the art working environment in our modern Hoddesdon site
- We offer the opportunity for growth and development and will support funding for relevant training and development programmes

**Responsibilities**
- Efficiently conduct corrective and preventative maintenance activities originating from Work Orders generated by (but not exclusive to) the Computer Maintenance Management System
- Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns.
- Ensure that preventative maintenance schedules are completed on time.
- Ensure all documentation of maintenance activities is to GxP standards both in paper-based records and the Computer Maintenance Management System 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. Identify low stocks so restocking can be undertaken.
- 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.
- Liaise with all people that might be impacted by the work, affording them the opportunity where possible to minimize disruptions and keeping them informed of progress and expected completion targets.

**Qualification**:
**Essential Requirements**:

- GCSEs in mathematics and English
- City and Guilds or equivalent recognised formal qualification in core and secondary engineering discipline
- Formal Business Service Engineering apprenticeship
- Post apprenticeship experiences as a multi skilled maintenance technician
- Broad based knowledge and interest in mechanical, systems and maintenance
- Safety conscious and aware of key HSE legislation
- Reasonable computer skills

**Desirable Requirements**:

- Maintenance and operational experience in the Pharmaceutical or food industry and with manufacturing and processing equipment
- Understanding of GxP principals

**Why Should You Apply?**
- This is an opportunity for you as an Engineering professional to demonstrate your ability to make a real impact in a highly scientific and regulated environment
- Build and shape your career in an environment that sets and commits to high standards
- 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
- Founded in 2004, Pharmaron is a cutting-edge, fully integrated pharmaceutical R&D service platform supporting the life science industry. The company has invested in its people and facilities and established its comprehensive service offerings throughout the pharmaceutical R&D lifecycle. With operations in Chi