Engineering Facilities Manager

Engineering Facilities Manager

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits

Role:

Reporting directly to the Fawdon site Associate Director of Engineering, you will lead the site facilities engineering team, supporting all aspects of facilities engineering and compliance to world‑class pharmaceutical standards.

Responsibilities:

• Management and coordination of the site facilities engineering team and budget to support site pharmaceutical production.
• Ensure all site legislative compliance requirements are met, including DSEAR, PSSR, PUWER, the Electricity at Work Act, etc.
• Ensure all facilities‑related GMP compliance is adhered to.
• Manage and control the site planned maintenance systems and metrics.
• Collaborate with the Site Project Manager for facilities Capex requirements.
• Provide expert advice for new facilities‑related Capex installations such as WFI systems, HVAC, chillers, boilers and CHP plant.
• Respond to facilities breakdown situations in a timely manner to minimise production downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Oversee the site facilities engineering team comprising an engineering team leader, site electrical engineer, compliance engineer, validation engineer and engineering administrator.
• Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all site grounds, buildings, utilities (including WFI systems, CIP systems, chillers, boilers, CHP plant, HVAC, etc.) and infrastructure.

Qualifications:

• HND in a suitable engineering discipline.
• Preferably experience of site facilities in a pharmaceutical, food or cosmetic environment.
• Strong manager with a flexible and open communication style, able to direct and train others.
• Familiarity with computer maintenance management systems.
• Proactive approach to engineering maintenance management.
• Experience working in a facilities engineering environment.
• Understanding of health and safety legislation regarding safe working practices.
• Experience investigating performance and quality issues with exposure to continuous improvement and lean techniques.
• Proactive mindset, effective teamwork and a can‑do flexible approach.

The Rewards:

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package, including holiday, bonus and pension scheme. You will also have the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business at an exciting time of growing international reach.

How to Apply:

If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success, please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply. The closing date is 4/1/26. For more information, you can contact us at

About Accord Healthcare:

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe, with a large market footprint in over 80 countries. We deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems and support healthcare professionals in transforming patient lives worldwide.