Facilities Technician

Job Summary

Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance of facilities and building services at an operating pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. Support safe and reliable facility operation and minimise production disruption while complying with site safety procedures, applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and approved maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance under the direction of the Lead Technician or site supervisor.

• Inspect and maintain HVAC/ACMV equipment, including air handling units, ventilation fans, exhaust systems, filters, dampers, and associated components within the assigned scope.

• Carry out routine checks and minor repairs to plumbing, drainage, sanitary systems, doors, ceilings, flooring, and other building fixtures.

• Support inspections and servicing of fire protection and life safety systems by approved specialist contractors.

• Conduct routine facility inspections and promptly report defects, leaks, damage, and unsafe conditions.

• Monitor and record temperature, humidity, and room differential pressure where applicable, and report abnormal readings.

• Attend facilities breakdowns and repair requests, assist with fault diagnosis, and carry out repairs within competency and authorisation.

• Support planned maintenance, shutdowns, system isolations, and reinstatement under approved procedures and supervision.

• Follow Permit-to-Work (PTW), Lockout/Tagout(LOTO), work-at-height, and approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)requirements, as applicable.

• Protect cleanroom conditions and control dust, debris, and contamination during maintenance in controlled areas.

• Support contractors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) during servicing and repairs, including work preparation, access arrangements, and reporting concerns to the Lead Technician.

• Complete maintenance records and assigned SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM) work order updates accurately and promptly.

• Report recurring faults and potential safety or GMP concerns, and assist with investigations when required.

• Coordinate with utilities and E&I technicians when maintenance activities involve shared systems.

• Maintain tools, materials, spare parts, and work areas in good condition, ensuring proper housekeeping after each task.

• Participate in training, toolbox meetings, safety programmes, and shift handovers.

• Provide shift, standby, or emergency maintenance support as required by the agreed site arrangements.