Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jun 1, 2026. Kindeva Drug Delivery scores A on the Alion truth index.
Role Overview:
We’re currently expanding our team of experienced Maintenance Engineers and looking for a skilled engineer to work on a variety of projects with opportunities to grow your technical skills with advanced equipment and systems.
In this role you will perform both planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on manufacturing, production and process equipment in accordance with GMP standards.
You will work flexibly to meet business demands, working in a safe manor to meet the agreed production schedules. Identify/work with the teams to actively improve equipment and processes within the value stream.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Provide and demonstrate expert level maintenance support to departmental manufacturing, process and packaging equipment, carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs.
Diagnose faults, ensuring minimal downtime of machinery and facilities.
Use predictive maintenance tools and techniques to reduce equipment downtime.
Resolve advanced level equipment breakdown and feedback to production and maintenance leadership teams.
Maintain and repair, packaging/process/manufacturing, and process service equipment to validated specification.
Demonstrate sound fault-finding diagnostic ability, using fault finding tools.
Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety regulations
Contributing to continuous improvement and efficiency projects
Identify root cause and provide solutions to issues, working with relevant resources to resolve.
Maintaining equipment and assets in a safe, compliant, and reliable order.
Provide technical advice and solutions for equipment issues.
Skills & Experience:
Minimum 3 years’ experience within manufacturing, with proven experience in a similar maintenance engineering role.
Educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
Good fault-finding skills with a proactive approach to solutions.
Good understanding of the pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory requirements is an advantage.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Key Capabilities:
Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills.
Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
Take a positive approach to own training and development.
Good decision making and problem-solving skills.
Good accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills.
Good communication skills.
Strong team player with the ability to work independently.
What we Offer:
Attractive compensation package including a 27% shift premium + bonus.
Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution).
17 shifts holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years. (Shift Working)
Private Medical Insurance.
Company sick pay.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family.
Life assurance of four times life cover salary.
Wellness programmes.
Employee recognition program.
Employee development.
Free on-site parking.
Discount and cashback at many retailers.
Cycle to work scheme.
Flu vaccinations.
Employee referral scheme.
Additional Information:
Shift Required: Onsite - 12-hour shifts which are 06:00 to 18:15 and 18:00 to 06:15 - average 40 hours per week
Location: Derby Road, Loughborough
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
We believe our people make the difference at Kindeva Drug Delivery, we look for skilled, passionate, and driven professionals to come and work with us to help us excel in manufacturing technologies and processes, which bring lifesaving products to patients worldwide.
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