About this opportunity
Title:
Maintenance Technician
Company:
Ipsen Biopharm Ltd
About Ipsen:
Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation.
Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavor every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!
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Job Description:
At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us. If you are passionate about making an impact and want to be part of a team that values growth, innovation, and excellence, then Ipsen could be where you thrive!
We’re seeking a hands-on and driven Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance & Reliability team in Wrexham. This role is primarily focused on manufacturing equipment maintenance, where you’ll ensure machinery is operating safely, efficiently, and reliably to support production.
You’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality maintenance activities in a regulated environment, driving equipment performance while upholding the highest standards of cGMP, quality, and safety compliance. This is a 4 on/4 off shift pattern – 2 days and 2 nights, 6am-6pm and 6pm to 6am.
Key Responsibilities:
Carry out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to maximise uptime and performance
Diagnose faults and deliver effective troubleshooting solutions to minimise production downtime
Support and execute equipment reliability improvements and root cause investigations
Accurately complete maintenance records and CMMS updates, ensuring “right first time” documentation
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support contractors onsite, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of work
Maintain strict adherence to cGMP, EHS, and quality standards, contributing to site KPIs and audit readiness
Knowledge, skills & experience:
Proven experience in a maintenance technician role within a manufacturing environment
Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills on production equipment
Multi-skilled in both electrical and mechanical is preferred. Experience of HVAC, aseptic filling lines, autoclaves and freeze dryers is beneficial
Understanding of GMP-regulated environments and health & safety practices
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If you’re a practical problem-solver who thrives on keeping production equipment running at its best, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.
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