Utilities Technical Operator
Macclesfield - UK
Job Summary
Utilities Technical Operator
Location: Macclesfield
Competitive salary and benefits
Working pattern: 36 hours per week 24-hour pattern over 7 days Monday - Sunday
The opportunity:
Are you interested in helping us keep our crucial utilities and engineering systems running safely and efficiently Were looking for Utilities Technical Operators to join our team in Macclesfield!
Every day we work together to maintain the systems on which our site depends for reliable and effective this role youll be a key part of our team helping us maintain our utilities respond to operational challenges and continuously improve the way we work. We seek people who enjoy working collaboratively solving problems and making a real contribution. If that sounds like you wed love to hear from you!
As Utilities Technical Operators we manage coordinate and support the maintenance of crucial infrastructure and distribution systems. You will work with associates and external partners to maintain equipment performance. They will respond to issues and ensure work is completed safely and meets quality and regulatory requirements.
This is a varied hands-on role where you can apply your technical knowledge contribute ideas and help improve the reliability of systems that support the wider site.
What youll do:
You will:
- Operate supervise and carry out basic maintenance on utilities equipment and systems.
- Complete planned maintenance compliance testing and safety checks.
- Respond to equipment breakdowns and help restore services promptly.
- Identify and communicate equipment performance or compliance concerns.
- Maintain accurate equipment documentation and handle SAP notifications.
- Raise Quality Notifications when required.
- Issue and follow Safe Systems of Work for colleagues and contractors.
- Collect and record engineering data to support equipment performance.
- Use continuous improvement tools to identify trends and reduce recurring issues.
- Contribute to engineering improvement projects and safety initiatives.
- Maintain information relating to Bills of Materials and critical spares.
- Support and mentor less-experienced colleagues and new starters.
- Complete required Safety Health and Environment and Good Manufacturing Practice training.
- Work collaboratively with Quality Assurance Engineering maintenance teams site customers and external contractors.
Systems you will could support with will include:
- Compressed air
- Steam and condensate
- Water systems
- Control and instrumentation
- High-voltage and low-voltage electrical distribution
- Emergency backup systems
- Fire-alarm and fire-protection systems
- Gas-alarm systems
- Regulatory inspections
Essential experience and skills:
Were looking for someone who has:
- Knowledge of engineering principles.
- Technical knowledge or experience within utilities plant or engineering operations.
- Knowledge of relevant safety environmental and GxP requirements.
- Proficiency in observing procedures and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to coordinate priorities and complete work to agreed timelines.
- The confidence to work independently and collaboratively.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving problems.
- Good English-language skills and secondary-level education.
Desirable experience:
It would be useful but not essential if you have:
- Experience within a manufacturing or pharmaceutical environment.
- Experience using systems such as SAP or Coupa.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement or maintenance tools such as TPM RCM RCA or CBM.
- Project-planning or coordination experience.
- An understanding of supply-chain processes.
- Experience with project or change-management approaches.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel as well as presentation software.
Please note:
This role is internally aligned to SA91 Grade 7
Your development:
You will have opportunities to expand your technical expertise contribute to initiatives focused on improvement and support the development of colleagues. We will encourage you to identify learning opportunities and we will take an active role in your personal development.
Ready to apply
We recognise that people bring different combinations of skills and experience. If the role interests you and you meet most of the essential requirements we encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin sex gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform essential job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Date Posted
28-Sept-2026Closing Date
12-Oct-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations please complete the section in the application form.Required Experience:
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