HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician within the Utilities Department will be responsible for delivering a broad range of planned and reactive maintenance activities that support both departmental and site objectives. Following completion of the required training, the successful candidate will operate with a high degree of autonomy while providing specialist HVAC support across the Speke site.

A key focus of the role is the testing, validation, operation, and maintenance of HVAC systems to ensure all controlled environments remain compliant, in control, and fit for purpose to meet current and future business requirements. The role will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, cost-saving projects, and other departmental objectives while supporting the day-to-day operation and maintenance of utility systems across the site.

• Provide engineering support for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities across site HVAC and utility systems.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute routine maintenance and inspection activities.
• Perform HVAC testing, monitoring, and validation activities in accordance with site procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all maintenance, testing, and compliance documentation is completed accurately, in a timely manner, and approved by the relevant personnel.
• Maintain compliance with GMP requirements and Annex 1 regulations.
• Understand, follow, and promote all site operating procedures and quality standards.
• Support the maintenance of cleanroom environments and critical utility systems in a validated state.
• Promote and maintain a strong cGMP culture, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and housekeeping are consistently achieved.
• Actively contribute to a positive safety culture by identifying, reporting, and addressing hazards, Near Misses, Accidents, and Incident Reports as required.
• Support continuous improvement, reliability, and cost-saving initiatives within the Utilities Department.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of SAP maintenance systems and provide guidance to colleagues on basic SAP functions where required.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, contractors, and external service providers to ensure site objectives are achieved.

• Completed Engineering or HVAC Apprenticeship.
• Strong standards of numeracy and literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• HNC/HND qualification in an Engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
• Previous cleanroom maintenance and testing experience.
• Knowledge of HVAC testing and validation requirements.
• Experience with clean utility systems, including:
• Purified Water (PW)
• Water for Injection (WFI)
• Clean Steam
• Compressed Gases
• HVAC Systems

Different qualifications or responsibilities may apply based on local legal and/or educational requirements. Refer to local job documentation where applicable.