Lead Engineering Technician

Job Description The Lead Engineering Technician will be responsible for supervising and coordinating day-to-day engineering maintenance activities across the Milton Keynes manufacturing site and Logistics operations. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership skills and a proactive approach to maintaining equipment reliability, GMP compliance and operational efficiency.

• Supervise and support engineering technicians, providing technical guidance and coordinating daily workloads.
• Prioritise planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance and breakdown activities to minimise operational disruption.
• Provide hands‑on technical support with fault finding, troubleshooting and equipment repairs.
• Ensure engineering activities are completed safely and in accordance with GMP, EHS and site procedures.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis (RCA), deviations and corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Oversee maintenance documentation and ensure work orders are completed accurately and within required timescales.
• Coordinate external contractors and specialist maintenance activities.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering Management to support manufacturing requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance efficiency and team performance.
• Mentor and develop engineering technicians, promoting technical competency and continuous improvement.

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, qualification or equivalent experience.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance background within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing technical leadership or supervising maintenance activities.
• Excellent fault‑finding, problem‑solving and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to prioritise competing demands.

• Experience with in a pharmaceutical or GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of HVAC, BMS, utilities, refrigeration and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Experience using SAP or similar maintenance management systems.
• Familiarity with GMP deviations, CAPAs and engineering investigations.

• CAPA Management
• Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Electrical Maintenance
• Engineering Principle
• Equipment Inspection
• HVAC Systems
• Interpret Electrical Drawings
• Maintenance Management
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical Maintenance
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Preventive Maintenance
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Engineering
• Safety Compliance
• Technical Support

Employee Status:
Project Temps (Fixed Term) Relocation:
No relocation VISA Sponsorship:
No Travel Requirements:
No Travel Required Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not Applicable Shift: Not Indicated Valid Driving License:
No Hazardous Material(s): N/A

Job Posting End Date: 11/7/2026
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