Title: Instrumentation Maintenance Technician Location: Suffolk Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to work with a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. Responsibilities: Carrying out instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance across the site Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns to keep downtime to a minimum Perform electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting. Performing routine and reactive maintenance while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and validation standards Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and documentation Supporting continuous improvement and sharing knowledge within the team Requirements: An engineering apprenticeship and ideally a HNC or equivalent Strong experience in instrumentation and electrical maintenance ideally in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment CompEx certification (desirable)
Oct 17, 2025
Full time
Title: Instrumentation Maintenance Technician Location: Suffolk Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for an Instrumentation Maintenance Technician to work with a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environment. Responsibilities: Carrying out instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance across the site Diagnosing faults and responding to breakdowns to keep downtime to a minimum Perform electrical and Instrumentation troubleshooting. Performing routine and reactive maintenance while ensuring compliance with GMP, safety, and validation standards Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blueprints, and documentation Supporting continuous improvement and sharing knowledge within the team Requirements: An engineering apprenticeship and ideally a HNC or equivalent Strong experience in instrumentation and electrical maintenance ideally in a GMP or regulated manufacturing environment CompEx certification (desirable)
Title: EC&I Technician Location: Hampshire Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for an EC&I Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant by delivering high-quality maintenance and technical support across all EC&I systems. Responsibilities: Provide expert EC&I maintenance support to maximise plant availability and operational efficiency. Advise management on safety issues and support continuous improvement of safety performance. Conduct risk assessments and prepare method statements for both routine and defect-based maintenance tasks. Perform planned maintenance (PM) inspections on all safety instrumented systems. Respond to breakdowns and carry out routine maintenance tasks as required. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline in all work areas. Assist with planning and execution of plant maintenance shutdowns. Recommend system modifications or maintenance enhancements to improve performance and reliability. Requirements: Strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation maintenance . CompEx certified with proven experience in hazardous area working practices. Hands-on experience with DCS, ESD, and PLC-based control systems .
Oct 09, 2025
Full time
Title: EC&I Technician Location: Hampshire Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for an EC&I Technician to support the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the plant by delivering high-quality maintenance and technical support across all EC&I systems. Responsibilities: Provide expert EC&I maintenance support to maximise plant availability and operational efficiency. Advise management on safety issues and support continuous improvement of safety performance. Conduct risk assessments and prepare method statements for both routine and defect-based maintenance tasks. Perform planned maintenance (PM) inspections on all safety instrumented systems. Respond to breakdowns and carry out routine maintenance tasks as required. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and operational discipline in all work areas. Assist with planning and execution of plant maintenance shutdowns. Recommend system modifications or maintenance enhancements to improve performance and reliability. Requirements: Strong background in Electrical, Control & Instrumentation maintenance . CompEx certified with proven experience in hazardous area working practices. Hands-on experience with DCS, ESD, and PLC-based control systems .
Process Development Chemist - Renewables / Biofuels - Scotland - Permanent Our client is a leading force in renewable energy across the UK. At present, they are seeking a Process Development Chemist on a permanent basis at their site in Ayrshire, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Development Chemist to support the scale up and delivery of major projects. Responsibilities: To use expert knowledge to chemistry and related fields to devise, plan and execute research programmes with the overall aim of making operations more efficient and/or reduce operational impacts. The Process Development Chemist will conduct and report on laboratory, Midi Plant and Full-Scale Plant trials. Key Duties Laboratory Experiments - Develop and document experimental plans for improving performance in anaerobic digestion and associated activities. - Operate lab scale anaerobic digestion test facilities (AMPTS and Continuous Reactors) for the measurement of biogas potential, digestate quality for various feedstocks under different operating conditions. Midi and Plant Trials - Assist in Midi and Plant Trials as required. - Implementation of process improvement trials across the operational sites. - Prepare Management of Change, Risk and COSHH assessments for Midi and Plant Trials as required - Contribute to safe working environment by complying with written procedures e.g. risk and COSHH assessments. - Development methods and procedures for trials at Midi and across operational sites, which will include trials of new technologies. - Optimisation of existing site processes following successful trials. Documentation: - Write reports of laboratory, Midi and Plant Trials, including descriptions of test method and results, including cross-refencing to plant data or previous tests and analysing and interpreting data. Safety - Complete training on analytical techniques, company procedures, and HSE as tasked. - Work in accordance with SOP s, COSHH and risk assessments and keep working areas clean Other: - Fully participate in innovation process by presenting improvements/innovations at scheduled meetings. - Carry out experimental work at other company locations from time-to-time where on site investigations are required. - Where required; collect, prepare and perform chemical analysis of effluent, process liquors, feedstock, sea water, carbon dioxide and biogas samples according to standard operating procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessment - Analyse samples using advanced instrumental techniques including GC - MS, ICP, and Elemental Analyser. - Perform analysis using basic techniques including colourimetric techniques, gravimetric, titrations etc. - Complete training as tasked on analytical techniques, company procedures, HSE etc. Experience & Qualifications: Strong Laboratory work background. Ability to collate data and produce meaningful & concise reports from data Strong IT skills particularly Excel & use of ERP system or databases. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload accordingly Ability to present complex scientific information to a non-scientific work group Some experience of training non-scientific colleagues to understand data and reason for treatment of same. Able to challenge established norms with a professional and fact driven approach Ability to work independently. First Degree in Biology, Chemistry; Biochemistry; Microbiology or similar. Desirable: Masters in similar subject area.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Process Development Chemist - Renewables / Biofuels - Scotland - Permanent Our client is a leading force in renewable energy across the UK. At present, they are seeking a Process Development Chemist on a permanent basis at their site in Ayrshire, Scotland. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Process Development Chemist to support the scale up and delivery of major projects. Responsibilities: To use expert knowledge to chemistry and related fields to devise, plan and execute research programmes with the overall aim of making operations more efficient and/or reduce operational impacts. The Process Development Chemist will conduct and report on laboratory, Midi Plant and Full-Scale Plant trials. Key Duties Laboratory Experiments - Develop and document experimental plans for improving performance in anaerobic digestion and associated activities. - Operate lab scale anaerobic digestion test facilities (AMPTS and Continuous Reactors) for the measurement of biogas potential, digestate quality for various feedstocks under different operating conditions. Midi and Plant Trials - Assist in Midi and Plant Trials as required. - Implementation of process improvement trials across the operational sites. - Prepare Management of Change, Risk and COSHH assessments for Midi and Plant Trials as required - Contribute to safe working environment by complying with written procedures e.g. risk and COSHH assessments. - Development methods and procedures for trials at Midi and across operational sites, which will include trials of new technologies. - Optimisation of existing site processes following successful trials. Documentation: - Write reports of laboratory, Midi and Plant Trials, including descriptions of test method and results, including cross-refencing to plant data or previous tests and analysing and interpreting data. Safety - Complete training on analytical techniques, company procedures, and HSE as tasked. - Work in accordance with SOP s, COSHH and risk assessments and keep working areas clean Other: - Fully participate in innovation process by presenting improvements/innovations at scheduled meetings. - Carry out experimental work at other company locations from time-to-time where on site investigations are required. - Where required; collect, prepare and perform chemical analysis of effluent, process liquors, feedstock, sea water, carbon dioxide and biogas samples according to standard operating procedures, COSHH and Risk Assessment - Analyse samples using advanced instrumental techniques including GC - MS, ICP, and Elemental Analyser. - Perform analysis using basic techniques including colourimetric techniques, gravimetric, titrations etc. - Complete training as tasked on analytical techniques, company procedures, HSE etc. Experience & Qualifications: Strong Laboratory work background. Ability to collate data and produce meaningful & concise reports from data Strong IT skills particularly Excel & use of ERP system or databases. Ability to manage own time and prioritise workload accordingly Ability to present complex scientific information to a non-scientific work group Some experience of training non-scientific colleagues to understand data and reason for treatment of same. Able to challenge established norms with a professional and fact driven approach Ability to work independently. First Degree in Biology, Chemistry; Biochemistry; Microbiology or similar. Desirable: Masters in similar subject area.
Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to provide support in a sterile products facility which will include the maintenance of washing, filling, and sealing machines. You will also support production with current engineering procedures and compliance with GMP. This is a clean room working environment which will require the successful candidate to wear gowns and protective clothing and equipment. Shift rota basis - 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour days 7am to 7pm (no nights) You will need to be a qualified engineer, with a strong background and maintenance experience working on clean utility systems within a GMP regulated manufacturing environment such as food, pharmaceutical or some other clean room environment. Engineering experience with purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed gases, and HVAC systems is required. Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage) Relevant experience working in a clean room, pharmaceutical, food, manufacturing or GMP environment is essential. Benefits Pension scheme 7% matched contribution Rewards platform discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more Generous holiday allowance Salary sacrifice schemes Sports and Social club Subsidised canteen Free parking If this role is initially of any interest, please apply and I will be able to provide a full job description and further information.
Oct 07, 2025
Full time
Our client, a pharmaceutical manufacturer is looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to provide support in a sterile products facility which will include the maintenance of washing, filling, and sealing machines. You will also support production with current engineering procedures and compliance with GMP. This is a clean room working environment which will require the successful candidate to wear gowns and protective clothing and equipment. Shift rota basis - 4 on, 4 off, 12 hour days 7am to 7pm (no nights) You will need to be a qualified engineer, with a strong background and maintenance experience working on clean utility systems within a GMP regulated manufacturing environment such as food, pharmaceutical or some other clean room environment. Engineering experience with purified water, water for injection, clean steam, compressed gases, and HVAC systems is required. Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage) Relevant experience working in a clean room, pharmaceutical, food, manufacturing or GMP environment is essential. Benefits Pension scheme 7% matched contribution Rewards platform discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more Generous holiday allowance Salary sacrifice schemes Sports and Social club Subsidised canteen Free parking If this role is initially of any interest, please apply and I will be able to provide a full job description and further information.
