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 days based position, annualised hours.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on manufacturing equipment to maximise uptime and performance
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Diagnose faults and deliver effective troubleshooting solutions to minimise production downtime
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Support and execute equipment reliability improvements and root cause investigations
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Accurately complete maintenance records and CMMS updates, ensuring “right first time” documentation
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support contractors onsite, ensuring safe and compliant delivery of work
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Maintain strict adherence to cGMP, EHS, and quality standards, contributing to site KPIs and audit readiness
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in a multi skilled maintenance technician role within a manufacturing environment ideally FMCG or pharmacutical sectors.
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Strong mechanical and/or electrical troubleshooting skills with good hands-on working knowledge of equipment like aseptic filling lines, autoclaves, lyophilizer’s , High Containment Equipment and Process Control Instrumentation is beneficial.
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Understanding of any of the following utility equipment including HVAC Systems , Air Compressors, Boilers/ Steam systems , Water Systems or refrigeration / chiller systems.
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Time-served apprenticeship in Electrical, Mechanical, or a related discipline
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Understanding of GMP-regulated environments and health & safety practices
Apply Now
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.