Technical Expert - Facilities & Utilities

At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Pharma Company of the Year 2025 and 2026, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.

With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive! We're looking for a Technical Expert – Facilities & Utilities to provide technical leadership for critical site utility and facility systems, ensuring reliable, compliant, and efficient operations while driving continuous improvement across the site.

This is a days based position.

• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and System Owner for designated facilities and utilities systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operation. (i.e Plant Steam, Water for Injection, Pure Steam, Compressed Air, Refrigeration/Ventilation)
• Develop and implement maintenance, reliability, and asset lifecycle strategies to maximise equipment performance and availability.
• Lead technical troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Support CAPEX projects, including commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and infrastructure.
• Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, and specialist service providers while mentoring and developing engineering colleagues.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, engineering, statutory, and EHS requirements, maintaining audit readiness across assigned systems.

• Experience from a similar facilities and utilities focussed role in a manufacturing environment. (i.e Plant Steam, Water for Injection, Pure Steam, Compressed Air, Refrigeration/Ventilation)
• We would also consider more junior candidates who have some experience in a similar role alongside a relevant degree.
• Curious, able to problem solve, and willing to learn and develop.