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Job Description

The Company Our client is a global biopharmaceutical company committed to advancing innovative medicines that improve patients' lives worldwide. Through cutting-edge research, advanced biologics manufacturing, and a strong focus on quality and innovation, the company delivers life-changing therapies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. Job Description As a Maintenance & Utilities Manager, you will be responsible for leading the Maintenance & Utilities department within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role focuses on overseeing daily maintenance operations, critical utilities, equipment reliability, breakdown management and maintenance projects. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage external contractors and drive continuous improvements in maintenance processes and operational performance. Responsibilities Lead and manage the Maintenance & Utilities department, overseeing daily operations and team performance. Ensure effective preventive and corrective maintenance of critical utilities, including HVAC, WFI, clean steam and other site infrastructure. Manage equipment reliability, breakdowns and maintenance activities to ensure smooth manufacturing operations. Lead maintenance projects, manage external contractors and oversee project budgets. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, optimise maintenance processes and improve departmental performance. Develop and guide multidisciplinary teams while supporting long-term maintenance strategies and asset management. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of maintenance experience, including at least 3 years in a comparable management position. Minimum 3 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment. Strong experience in utilities maintenance, particularly HVAC, WFI, clean steam and related systems. Proven experience in people management, asset management, maintenance projects and contractor management. Experience with SAP PM Other Information Apply to our vacancy for more information. We look forward to hearing from you!

Core Responsibilities

Lead the Maintenance & Utilities department, overseeing daily operations, team performance, critical utilities, equipment reliability, breakdowns, and maintenance activities in a regulated manufacturing environment. Manage maintenance projects, contractors, and budgets while improving maintenance processes, developing multidisciplinary teams, and supporting long-term asset management strategies.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Chemical Engineering, or equivalent experience, is required, along with at least five years of maintenance experience and three years in a comparable management role. Candidates must also have at least three years in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or manufacturing environment, strong utilities maintenance experience, people and asset management skills, project and contractor management experience, and experience with SAP PM.