Refrigeration Engineer

Overview

In this role, you will maintain and repair facility refrigeration systems to support compliant, safe, and efficient operations. You will contribute to process improvements and ensure equipment reliability in a hands-on setting onsite in Swindon. You will work within a GMP-focused environment, collaborating with colleagues and contractors to uphold high standards. This is a practical, impact-driven opportunity at a leading pharmaceutical development and manufacturing site.

Pay / Benefits

• site performance bonus
• pension scheme matching up to 8%
• life assurance
• generous holiday entitlement
• LinkedIn Learning access
• employee assistance programme

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled planned preventive maintenance on utility refrigeration equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on facility refrigeration systems
• Record equipment history and complete quality documentation
• Provide detailed handovers to engineering colleagues
• Ensure compliance with procedures, HSE requirements, and GMP at all times
• Assist in managing contractors regarding HSE policies and site procedures
• Implement process improvements to enhance equipment reliability
• Stay updated on current regulatory requirements in the area
• Work in line with Catalent values and perform other tasks as required by the Line Manager

Key requirements

• Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent
• F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification
• Proven background in refrigeration service or facilities maintenance
• IT literate with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Qualifications in electrical or mechanical engineering
• Experience with boilers, chillers, HVAC, water systems, compressors, BMS, and refrigeration equipment
• Previous pharmaceutical engineering experience
• Experience with freeze dryers

• strong attention to detail
• team collaboration
• effective communication
• refrigeration system maintenance and repair
• planned preventive maintenance
• fault diagnosis and repair

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