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Maintenance Technician


Company : Planet Pharma


Location : Caerphilly, Wales


Created : 2025-04-25


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance TechnicianLocation: South WalesContract Type: 12 months ContractFTE: Full timeCompany SummaryWe're supporting a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturer in South Wales who is looking for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join their engineering team on a 12-month contract.This role is critical in maintaining production continuity by delivering both planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of equipment. If youre hands-on, electrically biased, and thrive in a fast-paced, regulated manufacturing environment this could be a great fit.Responsibilities;Perform maintenance on process equipment, HVAC systems, boilers, compressors, and moreElectrical and mechanical fault finding and repairSupport integration of new machinery and continuous improvement projectsMaintain GMP and safety standards during interventionsUse CMMS tools (e.g., Maximo) to log activities and drive efficiencyRequired ExperienceHNC/ONC in Electrical Engineering or equivalentCompleted engineering apprenticeship in a regulated industryExperience with cleanroom controls, HVAC, SCADA systems, and electrical systems (18th Edition knowledge preferred)Familiarity with CMMS platforms and safety protocolsAble to work in varied environments (plant rooms, cleanrooms, shop floor, etc.)If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Femi Olubodun via telephone on +44 (0) 2039288387 or email on: folubodun@planet-pharma.co.ukIf this role isnt suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!About Planet PharmaPlanet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.