Life Sciences Equipment Maintenance Technician

Gonzalescomm; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Life Sciences company in Cardiff seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to support production operations. You will ensure equipment functionality through proactive maintenance strategies while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have completed an apprenticeship in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline, possess knowledge of PLC systems, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a collaborative team working on impactful scientific challenges.

Qualifications

• Time served Apprenticeship in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
• Proficient in PLC with experience in manufacturing.
• Ability to work successfully under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide Electrical and Mechanical support within production.
• Maintain maximum machine uptime through planned maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and installation qualifications.
• Monitor equipment performance for continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical and Mechanical support

PLC experience

Team collaboration

Safety focus

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical discipline

NVQ 3 / HNC / BTEC qualification

Tools

Vision systems (Keyence/Cognex)

Pharmaceutical production equipment

Job description

A leading Life Sciences company in Cardiff seeks an Electrical/Mechanical Technician to support production operations. You will ensure equipment functionality through proactive maintenance strategies while adhering to safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates should have completed an apprenticeship in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline, possess knowledge of PLC systems, and thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a collaborative team working on impactful scientific challenges.