Maintenance Engineer
Location: Loughborough, UK
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (06:00-18:15 and 18:00-06:15), average 40 hours/week
Salary: Competitive + shift premium + Bonus + Benefits

iO Associates has partnered with a leading global pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturer renowned for its innovation and commitment to improving patient health worldwide. With a strong presence in regulated manufacturing and advanced production technologies, the company is now expanding its maintenance team with progression opportunities at their Loughborough site.

About the Role:

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across production, manufacturing, and packaging equipment in a GMP-compliant environment. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining operational reliability, minimizing downtime, and ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform expert-level maintenance on production, process, and packaging equipment.
Diagnose and resolve faults to minimize equipment downtime.
Use predictive maintenance tools to proactively manage machinery performance.
Carry out repairs in line with GMP, ensuring compliance with validation specifications.
Contribute to CI projects to improve equipment uptime and overall efficiency.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and implement long-term solutions.
Ensure all maintenance activities adhere to H&S standards and company policies.
Support the training and upskilling of junior team members when required.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Minimum 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a maintenance engineering role.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical/Electrical).
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
Knowledge of GMP standards-experience in the pharmaceutical or regulated industries is an advantage.
Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic CMMS tools.
Understanding of Lean, Six Sigma, or CI methodologies is desirable.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader in pharmaceutical manufacturing and advanced drug delivery. You'll be part of a team that directly contributes to life-saving healthcare solutions and benefit from shift premium, performance bonus, Company Pension, Holidays, life assurance (4x salary), Free on-site parking, referral program and many more.

Interested in a role where your work helps deliver life-saving treatments worldwide?
Submit your CV today to and take the next step in your engineering career.