Job Description

Summary of the Maintenance Electrician role

As the Maintenance Electrician you will carry out electrical and instrument maintenance work onsite and provide first-hand technical diagnosis and correction of maintenance problems to maintain and assets and site in a safe and efficient operational condition.

Based at our site in Cramlington you will work a day shift pattern of Monday-Friday 37 hours per week.

Your responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and instrument repairs, modifications, plant upgrades, installation and commissioning.
• Carrying out SAP transactions in an accurate and timely manner.
• Conducting hazardous area inspections and repairs ensuring all hazardous area equipment complies with the statutory requirements and the appropriate standards are maintained.
• Carrying out maintenance and proof testing on Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Carrying out maintenance on Medium and Low voltage installations and general electrical systems across site.
• Carrying out calibrations and functional testing of instrumented systems.
• Carrying out problem solving and diagnostic checks on electrical and instrument systems.
• Carrying out work which is outside core skill and in line with agreement in force relating to multi-skilling.
• Accepting and handing back permit to works.
• Carrying out work in compliance with cGMP standards.
• Requisitioning and collecting stores materials as required.
• Conducting inspections and carrying out preventative maintenance activity.
• Completing small projects as defined by the Area Engineer.
• Developing maintenance procedures.
• Complying with all safety, health and environmental requirements.
• Embodying our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.

Requirements for the role

• Recognised craft apprenticeship in an electrical discipline.
• Ideally HNC/ONC level qualified or equivalent.
• COMPex certificate desirable but not essential.
• Ideally have experience within the chemical industry.
• Must have an awareness of maintenance requirements of Safety Instrumented Systems.
• Detailed knowledge of DSEAR and ATEX.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Engagement Hub, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.

Why consider Sterling?

Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.

We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.

Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.

How to apply

If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact

Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.

Be caring. Be transparent. Be willing. Be reliable.

Job Reference: VN701_1691491512

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