Job Description

Are you currently working as an electrical maintenance technician with 3 years or more experience gained within a manufacturing, pharmaceutical utility or chemical industry? Do you want to be part of an outstanding support team to ensure business operations continue with the amazing research work carried out by our scientists? If so, then this could be an opportunity for you!

Role: Electrical Maintenance Technician, Permanent.

Direct Report: to Maintenance Supervisor.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday to Fridays, days, on-call team rota, 1 in 4 weeks.

Salary: starting from \xc2\xa333,000 pa, dependant on skills and experience, excellent benefits package plus annual bonuses

Location:

Our Company

Evotec, Aptuit\xe2\x80\x99 s parent company, is a leader in the discovery and development of novel therapeutics of all modalities with operational sites in the UK, Europe (Germany, Italy and France) as well as the US. Aptuit Oxford provides integrated Chemistry and Manufacturing capabilities to fully support drug substance development and GMP manufacturing on both laboratory and commercial scales for Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients.

For our GMP Pilot Plant, laboratories, warehouse & offices in Abingdon, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. This position will be part of the Engineering and Facilities team who are primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of Production, Utilities, Laboratory and Office Assets.

Role and Responsibilities as our Electrical Maintenance Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Engineering and Facilities Maintenance team. As our electrical maintenance technician, you will report directly to the Maintenance Supervisor. You will be working with a high-performing and friendly multi-skilled team who are primarily responsible for maintenance and repair of Production, Utilities, Laboratory and Office Assets. This role is based at the Abingdon site.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute Planned Preventative Maintenance to ensure that the building, plant, and equipment continues to support day to day operations.
• Maintain site services; AHU\xe2\x80\x99s, extract fans/motors, water systems (process /domestic) inclusive of pumps, calorifiers, boilers, pressurisation units, and vacuum systems.
• Maintain all electrical systems and perform fault finding where failures occur.
• Undertake routine emergency light testing, external lighting checks and associated remedial works.
• Liaise with and support external contractors in maintaining; Gas Boilers, Compressed Air, UPS, AC/Chillers, Water System dosing, BMS, PAT and Fixed Wire testing.
• As a Team member, support routine activities such as Weekly Fire Alarm Testing, and daily checks to verify correct operation of plant.
• Action maintenance/engineering requests, either internally or by use of external contractors for specialist work.
• Occasional weekend or out of hours work and participation in on-call rota (approx. 1 week in 4)
• Undertake the duties outlined above and other duties as directed by Engineering Management and from time to time carry out any additional tasks as may be required to support the Company.

Skills & Competencies

• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, co-operative and reliable with the desire and motivation to grow and take on increased responsibility and/or supervisory responsibility.
• Able to learn new techniques, processes and procedures.
• Customer focused, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Able to work methodically with attention to detail, even when under pressure.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge is expected.
• Enthusiastic and flexible, positive \xe2\x80\x98go the extra mile\xe2\x80\x99 approach.

Education and Experience

• +3 years Electrical Maintenance experience gained in a manufacturing/facilities/chemical environment is essential.
• Indentured Electrical Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical or equivalent
• 17th/18th Edition Qualified
• Experience in a regulated, GMP or ATEX environment (CompEx qualified) would be advantageous.

What we offer you in return

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

• Company pension scheme with matched contributions from the company up to 7.5%.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Payments for any call-outs.
• Private health insurance with BUPA for the employee and their partner/family under the company scheme.
• Group life assurance \xe2\x80\x93 four times the employee\xe2\x80\x99s annual salary and is valid for the whole of their employment with the company. The costs are borne by the company.
• Dental insurance with UNUM for the employee, cover can also be provided for their partner/family at the cost to the employee.
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period.
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit.
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!
• Career progression within the company - we have excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

Onsite Facilities

• Gym and workout studio, running, walking, and cycling routes.
• Workplace nursery.
• Restaurant, caf\xc3\xa9 on-site and on the main campus.
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service to Didcot Train Station.
• Free parking.

Interested?

Apply NOW \xe2\x80\x93 please upload your up-to-date CV and cover letter to Workday.

If you have any questions, please contact Sarah Lomas, Global Talent Acquisition Senior Specialist Consultant

To view our current vacancies and more information about the company visit our website at .

Evotec is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, welcoming individuals regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religious denomination, or disability. We match our role based on your suitability and experience.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. All roles will be subject to a security screening check.

Due to the high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy at any time once we find our perfect match.

** Direct applications only, no agencies please.

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FR : Dans le cadre de sa politique Diversit\xc3\xa9, Evotec \xc3\xa9tudie, \xc3\xa0 comp\xc3\xa9tences \xc3\xa9gales, toutes les candidatures dont celles des personnes en situation de handicap.

ENG : In the frame of our Diversity policy, Evotec considers, with equal competences, all applications including people with disabilities.

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