Specialist, Reliability Technician – GMP Maintenance (Shift)

• Execute preventative, predictive, corrective and condition-based maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose equipment faults across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, automation and utility systems within individual competency levels.
• Respond to equipment failures and support the safe and timely return of equipment to service.
• Perform or support calibration and other maintenance interventions as required.
• Support planned shutdowns, outages, major maintenance activities and equipment overhauls.

• Perform all maintenance activities in accordance with applicable EHS, GMP and site requirements.
• Follow relevant safe systems of work, including LOTO and permit-to-work requirements.
• Complete maintenance activities and documentation in accordance with approved procedures and Good Documentation Practices.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, training compliance and audit readiness.
• Support audits, inspections, deviation investigations, CAPAs and change controls where required.

• Complete assigned work orders safely, compliantly and to the required quality and schedule.
• Record maintenance interventions, failure information and asset history accurately within the CMMS.
• Identify and escalate recurring equipment issues and emerging reliability risks.
• Support root cause investigations and implementation of appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide practical input into maintenance strategies, job plans, PM optimisation and spare-parts strategies.
• Work closely with Maintenance Planning, Reliability Engineering and Manufacturing to coordinate and prioritise maintenance activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, maintenance effectiveness and ways of working.
• Participate in Operational Excellence and cross-functional improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of SOPs, maintenance procedures and job plans.
• Support the introduction and effective use of maintenance tools, technologies and best practices.
• Provide clear written and verbal handovers when required.
• Share technical knowledge and support the training and development of colleagues.
• Collaborate effectively with Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering and external service providers.

• Minimum Level 6 qualification in Electrical, Instrumentation, relevant related technical/engineering discipline, or equivalent technical competence demonstrated through substantial relevant maintenance/engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• 2-4 years' experience in a maintenance or relevant engineering role within a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capability.
• Ability to work safely and effectively both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to procedural compliance and high-quality maintenance documentation.

• Trade qualification or additional relevant technical certification.
• Experience within biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical device or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience using a CMMS such as Maximo.
• Experience with preventative or predictive maintenance, calibration or condition-based maintenance techniques.
• Experience supporting equipment investigations, root cause analysis or reliability improvement activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• A strong Safety and Quality First mindset.
• Strong practical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and procedural compliance.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Personal accountability and ownership.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and develop.
• The ability to prioritise work and manage competing demands within a dynamic manufacturing environment.

We hire for skills and capabilities, not just credentials - if this role excites you, but doesn't perfectly match your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway.

How We Work

Where you work matters - because collaboration, innovation and patient impact happen in many settings. Our roles are structured across four work models: site-essential, site-by-design, field-based and remote-by-design. The model assigned to this role is based on its core responsibilities. Learn more at https://careers.bms.com/ways-of-working.