Maintenance Engineer (pharma)

Job description

Job Overview

At Piramal Pharma Solutions, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated Engineering professional to help maintain and improve our HPS plant and equipment. You’ll play a key role in ensuring assets operate safely, efficiently, and in line with qualified status, business needs, and design intent.

You’ll report directly to the Engineering Manager and work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve engineering systems and documentation to ensure compliance with Business, Company, ESH, cGMP, and Engineering standards

Maximise plant and equipment availability by effectively planning, organising, and prioritising your workload, and coordinating contractor maintenance when required

Procure and manage spare parts to optimise equipment uptime while controlling maintenance costs

Lead and support plant improvement initiatives and minor/major projects, acting as the project plant representative where required

Assist with equipment definition, specification, installation, and operational qualification

Create, update, and gain approval for controlled maintenance documentation linked to projects

Apply strong technical expertise within your core trade, with a solid understanding of other engineering disciplines

Develop specialist knowledge in plant and equipment maintenance and provide practical solutions to technical challenges on the shop floor

Work collaboratively as part of a team, while taking ownership and accountability for individual, team, and business targets

✅ Key Competencies & Skills

✔ Strong knowledge of safe working practices (Permit to Work, RA/MS, LOTO)

✔ A proactive self-starter who can also thrive in a team environment

✔ Excellent time management and communication skills, with the ability to work to schedules and meet deadlines ⏱

✔ Confident in interpreting P&IDs, engineering drawings, and technical specifications

✔ Ability to mentor and support junior team members

✔ Sound understanding of engineering standards and best practices

Why Join Piramal Pharma Solutions

✨ Be part of a global pharmaceutical organisation

✨ Work in a safety-focused, quality-driven environment

✨ Contribute to meaningful projects that make a real impact

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Falkirk

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English