Engineering Technician –Early & Late Shift

AstraZeneca plc; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global pharmaceutical company in Macclesfield is looking for an Engineering Technician to provide support in aseptic manufacturing. This full-time role requires a recognized engineering apprenticeship and experience in electrical and mechanical systems. You'll work with production teams, lead improvement projects, and have opportunities for professional development. A competitive salary and great benefits are offered in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Generous holiday allowance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent required.
• Experience in Electrical, Mechanical, and Instrumentation maintenance.
• Experience with automated machinery is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide breakdown support for aseptic manufacturing.
• Investigate root causes using structured methodologies.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Electrical knowledge

Mechanical knowledge

Instrumentation knowledge

Problem-solving abilities

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent

ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field

Tools

CMMS (SAP PM)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Technician – Early & Late Shift

Location: Macclesfield, UK

Competitive Salary And Benefits

Do you have a passion and expertise in Engineering? Would you like to apply this in a company that follows science and turns ideas into life‑changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place!

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. We are ambitious, think big and work together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person!

Macclesfield campus supplies products for most AstraZeneca therapy areas to global markets, offering great development opportunities. This position offers excellent challenges and rewards for the successful candidate who will gain training and experience in a fast‑paced, lean‑focused aseptic manufacture environment.

We are excited to announce permanent Engineering Technician opportunities at our Macclesfield campus as we bring new production lines into commercial manufacture and grow our engineering team.

What You’ll Do

Based across multiple manufacturing facilities, you will join our highly skilled and knowledgeable team to provide both reactive engineering support and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide swift breakdown support for various pharmaceutical assets and processes within the aseptic manufacture facilities.
• Investigate and identify root causes using structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Actively lead and deliver continuous improvement activities and projects using lean and manufacturing methodologies such as RCM, TPM and CBM.
• Work closely with production operators to provide equipment training and coaching.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience in Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation subject areas (Maintenance and Fault Finding).

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with automated machinery.
• Experience of working compliantly with GMP & SHE procedures.
• Familiar with CMMS (SAP PM).
• Knowledge of IT systems such as Drawing/Document Management Systems, Microsoft Office, Building Management Systems, PCs, PLCs.
• Knowledge of TPM, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement.
• Knowledge of Project / Change management.

Please Note

This role is internally aligned to SA91 Grade 10

When we bring unexpected teams together, we unleash bold thinking that inspires life‑changing medicines. In‑person working gives us the platform to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work five days per week from the office. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

There are many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offers, including a competitive salary, private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance, phenomenal training and development opportunities, and much more.

AstraZeneca is dedicated to being a Great Place to Work, empowering you to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. We champion an inclusive culture that thrives on diversity and collaboration and are committed to lifelong learning, growth and development.

Interested? Join our journey.

Application Details

Date Posted: 28-Nov-2025

Closing Date: 12-Dec-2025

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments and accommodations to help all candidates perform at their best. If you need any adjustments or accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

We kindly ask that all applicants with integrity and professional experience are invited to apply. We believe that every candidate contributes to our collective success.