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Experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician Required by a Birmingham Based, Major Supplier of Pharmaceutical Products and Services. Applicants will be Responsible for Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance, System Breakdowns, Defect Repair and General Upkeep of the Facilities, Ensuring System Cleanliness and Conditions are Maintained to the Highest Standards This is a Permanent Night Shift Role

ROLE

• Support the Operations Team by Ensuring Automation is Available and Maintained to High Standards Minimising Downtime and Technical Issues
• Conduct System Analysis and Reports to Identify Problems and with Support, Implement Change and Best Practices
• Maintaining High Volume Picking Machinery and Ancillary Equipment via Planned Maintenance Schedules
• Diagnose/Repair of Electrical/Mechanical and Pneumatics Components
• Immediate Response to Any Breakdowns to Production Equipment
• Maintain Current Records of All Maintenance Work
• Assist in Supervision and Control of All Site Based Mechanical and/or Electrical Operations
• Implement Continuous Improvement by Identifying Re-Occurring Issues through Data Analysis
• Generate Appropriate Documentation in Accordance with Company Procedures and Work Instructions
• Engage with Contractors, Including Obtaining/Providing Permits to Work, Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Adherence to Strict Health and Safety Policies
• Technical Support and Training to Colleagues

REQUIRED

• Experience of Working in the Pharmaceutical Industry
• Electrical Qualification to a Minimum NVQ Level 3
• Electrical/Mechanical/Pneumatic/PLC Qualifications
• Good Technical Knowledge of Automated Mechanical/Electrical/Pneumatic Equipment
• Good Understanding of Health and Safety Policies
• Ability to Read Schematic Diagrams
• Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis
• Experience of Continuous improvement Working Environment

REMUNERATION

• 50K p/a + Benefits

RESPOND

Call Terry Blaney on +44 (0)(phone number removed) to Learn More about this Career Opportunity or e-Mail Your Application, Including Your Current CV

Cleaner role 

• Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 14:00
• £13 per hour, weekly pay 
• Starts immediately

Benefits

• Communal area 
• Car Park
• On-going work providing consistency
• Accrue holiday as you work

Cleaner responsibilities:

• Cleaning within the shop - customer areas (in and around the shop), café area, toilets and staff areas
• Using the cleaning equipment and floor machines to keep the floor clean and free of debris
• Maintaining a high quality standard of cleaning
• Wiping down surfaces, hoovering, mopping, emptying the bins
• Aspects of moving and lifting furniture around so can complete the cleaning tasks

Cleaner role 

• Thursday, Friday and Saturday 12:00 - 14:00
• £13 per hour, weekly pay 
• Starts immediately

Benefits

• Communal area 
• Car Park
• On-going work providing consistency
• Accrue holiday as you work

Cleaner responsibilities:

• Cleaning within the shop - customer areas (in and around the shop), café area, toilets and staff areas
• Using the cleaning equipment and floor machines to keep the floor clean and free of debris
• Maintaining a high quality standard of cleaning
• Wiping down surfaces, hoovering, mopping, emptying the bins
• Aspects of moving and lifting furniture around so can complete the cleaning tasks

Who are we?

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems,Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

About the role: You will be responsible for the research and development of

• New products

• Product iterations

• Process improvements

All to deliver business strategy while maximising value of our portfolios to timescale and cost, either as a project lead or part of a wider multi-functional project team. Identifying new opportunities, validating into tangible opportunities managing them through the NPD process.

Your day to day:

• Responsible for design, prototyping and material selection for the product portfolio

• Working to a brief to deliver key projects and initiatives, ensuring that you are on budget and on time

• Measuring project progress, and reporting by exception on constraints and challenges

• Bringing innovative concepts together into tangible solutions and products

• Working alongside the Marketing team to support campaigns

• Working with engineering & manufacturing innovations to monitor technological advances and explore new development strands as well as process improvements

• Participate in continuous improvement of R&D by identifying efficiencies

• Build a working knowledge of all our products and systems, whether manufactured, fabricated or bought in

• Delivery of added value on products

• Support occasional external conferences and site meetings

• Keep abreast of market and competitor changes

Skills & Experience we require:

The essentials:

Strong track record in product design, generally equivalent to around two years experience.

In-depth knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD design software

In-depth knowledge of the MS suite of office software

Basic knowledge of polymer materials and their properties

Experience of design for additive manufacturing

The desirables:

Mechanical Engineering product design experience

Knowledge of BIM

Knowledge of FMEA and DfMA concepts and relevant software

Experience with CFD

Knowledge of project management software

Minimum of HND qualified within a relevant engineering discipline, Degree qualified in an engineering/design discipline is preferred

3D printing

Experience of protecting a product with IP

Benchwork practical skills

Plastics processing skills

Knowledge of toolmaking techniques

What we can offer you:

A great team whilst working alongside another R&D Engineer

Monday - Friday work only with flexible start/finish times including early finish Fridays at 3:00pm!

Competitive salary

25 days of annual leave plus the bank holidays (with a holiday purchase scheme that starts in January 2026!)

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Sharesave scheme

Team days and events

Life assurance

Want to know more? Apply now or call to speak to our Resourcing Business Partner on (phone number removed). We can't wait to hear from you!

Who are we?

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems,Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

About the role: You will be responsible for the research and development of

• New products

• Product iterations

• Process improvements

All to deliver business strategy while maximising value of our portfolios to timescale and cost, either as a project lead or part of a wider multi-functional project team. Identifying new opportunities, validating into tangible opportunities managing them through the NPD process.

Your day to day:

• Responsible for design, prototyping and material selection for the product portfolio

• Working to a brief to deliver key projects and initiatives, ensuring that you are on budget and on time

• Measuring project progress, and reporting by exception on constraints and challenges

• Bringing innovative concepts together into tangible solutions and products

• Working alongside the Marketing team to support campaigns

• Working with engineering & manufacturing innovations to monitor technological advances and explore new development strands as well as process improvements

• Participate in continuous improvement of R&D by identifying efficiencies

• Build a working knowledge of all our products and systems, whether manufactured, fabricated or bought in

• Delivery of added value on products

• Support occasional external conferences and site meetings

• Keep abreast of market and competitor changes

Skills & Experience we require:

The essentials:

Strong track record in product design, generally equivalent to around two years experience.

In-depth knowledge of 3D and 2D CAD design software

In-depth knowledge of the MS suite of office software

Basic knowledge of polymer materials and their properties

Experience of design for additive manufacturing

The desirables:

Mechanical Engineering product design experience

Knowledge of BIM

Knowledge of FMEA and DfMA concepts and relevant software

Experience with CFD

Knowledge of project management software

Minimum of HND qualified within a relevant engineering discipline, Degree qualified in an engineering/design discipline is preferred

3D printing

Experience of protecting a product with IP

Benchwork practical skills

Plastics processing skills

Knowledge of toolmaking techniques

What we can offer you:

A great team whilst working alongside another R&D Engineer

Monday - Friday work only with flexible start/finish times including early finish Fridays at 3:00pm!

Competitive salary

25 days of annual leave plus the bank holidays (with a holiday purchase scheme that starts in January 2026!)

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Sharesave scheme

Team days and events

Life assurance

Want to know more? Apply now or call to speak to our Resourcing Business Partner on (phone number removed). We can't wait to hear from you!

• Design, perform, and optimize complex experiments in pharmaceutical research and development.
• Analyze and interpret experimental data, drawing sound scientific conclusions.
• Contribute to the development of novel drug candidates and therapeutic strategies.
• Conduct thorough literature reviews to stay abreast of scientific advancements.
• Develop and validate new experimental assays and methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges encountered during research.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional R&D teams (chemists, biologists, toxicologists).
• Prepare scientific reports, presentations, and publications.
• Ensure adherence to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and other regulatory standards.
• Mentor junior research staff and contribute to team knowledge sharing.

• Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant research experience (post-doctoral or industry).
• Demonstrated expertise in drug discovery and development processes.
• Proven experience with specific techniques such as cell-based assays, molecular biology, medicinal chemistry, or analytical chemistry.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and experimental design.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Experience with relevant scientific software and data analysis tools.