Multi Skilled Technician in Stockport

On-site in Stockport·Full-time·Added today (last checked 12 Nov)

Mitie

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Work mode: On-site, Stockport
Contract: Full-time
Closing date: Apply by Saturday 12 December

Skills

Mitie is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Stockport.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Essential
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, Maintenance Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Electrical or Mechanical qualification relevant to the discipline.
- Experience within facilities management, manufacturing, industrial, or engineering environments.
- Experience delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities.
- Experience fault-finding and repairing mechanical and/or electrical equipment.
- Experience working with building services systems.
- Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems.
- Experience working safely in operational environments.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
- Good understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
Desirable
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- IOSH Working Safely.
- IPAF qualification.
- PASMA qualification.
- F-Gas certification.
- First Aid at Work qualification.
- Authorised Person (AP) or Responsible Person training.
- Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, life sciences, or GMP-regulated environment.
- Experience supporting cleanrooms and controlled environments.
- Experience maintaining HVAC, utilities, and critical building services systems.
- Experience supporting shift operations and on-call arrangements.
- Experience participating in audits and compliance inspections.
- Knowledge of GMP and Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
- Familiarity with Building Management Systems (BMS).
- Knowledge of energy management and sustainability initiatives.
- Understanding of reliability-centred maintenance principles.
- Experience supporting continuous improvement activities.

The role

The Multi-Skilled Technician is responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, and minor repair works across a range of mechanical, electrical, and building services systems within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

Working as part of the Facilities Management team, the Multi-Skilled Technician will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of critical site infrastructure, utilities, and facilities. The role requires a flexible approach to maintenance activities while ensuring compliance with GMP requirements, health and safety legislation, and contractual obligations.

What you'll do

Maintenance and Engineering Services
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with maintenance schedules.
- Respond to reactive maintenance requests and breakdowns.
- Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical, electrical, and building services equipment.
- Complete maintenance activities in accordance with site procedures and service level agreements.
- Escalate complex issues requiring specialist support.
Mechanical Systems
- Maintain and repair mechanical building services equipment, including:
  - Pumps
  - Motors
  - Valves
  - Pipework systems
  - Compressed air systems
  - Water systems
  - HVAC plant
  - Steam and condensate systems
- Perform routine inspections and condition monitoring activities.
Electrical Systems
- Support the maintenance of:
  - Lighting systems
  - Power distribution systems
  - Emergency lighting
  - Small power installations
  - Electrical plant and equipment
  - Control panels and associated equipment
- Carry out basic electrical fault-finding and repairs within competency levels.
- Assist specialist electrical engineers when required.
Building Services and Fabric
- Carry out minor building fabric repairs and maintenance.
- Support the upkeep of site infrastructure and facilities.
- Assist with office moves, minor refurbishment works, and facility improvement projects.
- Ensure work areas remain clean, safe, and compliant.
HVAC and Utilities Support
- Assist with the operation and maintenance of:
  - Air Handling Units (AHUs)
  - Ventilation systems
  - Chilled water systems
  - Heating systems
  - Cleanroom environmental systems
  - Building Management Systems (BMS)
- Monitor plant performance and report abnormalities.
GMP and Compliance
- Operate in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.
- Ensure maintenance activities do not compromise product quality or manufacturing operations.
- Complete all maintenance documentation in compliance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).
- Support internal, client, and regulatory audits.
- Participate in quality investigations, CAPAs, and corrective actions as required.
Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibilities
- Comply with all health, safety, and environmental legislation and procedures.
- Follow permit-to-work systems and safe systems of work.
- Conduct dynamic risk assessments where required.
- Report hazards, incidents, and near misses.
- Promote a positive safety culture across the site.
- Ensure compliance with site PPE requirements.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
- Support asset improvement projects and maintenance initiatives.
- Contribute to reducing downtime and improving service delivery.
- Participate in root cause analysis investigations.
- Support energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
Documentation and Reporting
- Complete work orders, maintenance records, and inspection reports.
- Update CAFM and maintenance management systems accurately.
- Record equipment faults, repairs, and parts used.
- Support KPI reporting and performance monitoring.
- Maintain accurate technical documentation.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise effectively with:
  - Production teams
  - Engineering teams
  - Quality Assurance personnel
  - Facilities Management colleagues
  - Contractors and suppliers
- Provide a professional and customer-focused service.
Communicate maintenance issues and progress clearly

About Mitie

Mitie serves more than 3,000 customers across the public and private sectors, from banks and retailers to hospitals, schools and critical government strategic assets, and reported £5.6bn revenue in FY26 with 77,500 people.

The company takes care of its customers' people and buildings by delivering core services and deploying advanced technology, and it also publishes insights such as its Net Zero Navigator and ESG reporting, having operated at net zero for Scope 1 and 2 emissions by the end of FY25 under its Plan Zero programme.

Industry: Facilities management
Employees: 77,500
In the UK: Glasgow

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