Lead Facilities Technician

Job Summary

Lead and carry out facilities maintenance support activities at an operating pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, including coordination and supervision of contractors and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). Ensure reliable operation of building services, safe and well-maintained facilities, and minimal disruption to production while complying with site safety procedures, applicable Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and approved maintenance practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate facilities technicians, including daily work allocation, job preparation, and technical guidance.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC/ACMV systems, including air handling units, ventilation systems, exhaust systems, ductwork, dampers, and filters within the assigned scope.
• Inspect and maintain building services, including plumbing, drainage, sanitary systems, doors, ceilings, flooring, and other building fixtures.
• Coordinate inspection, servicing, and maintenance of fire protection and life safety systems through approved specialist contractors.
• Conduct routine facility inspections, identify defects, and arrange timely repairs to maintain safe and suitable working conditions.
• Monitor HVAC operating conditions, including temperature, humidity, and room differential pressure where applicable, and promptly escalate abnormalities.
• Respond to facilities breakdowns and urgent repair requests, coordinating corrective action to minimise disruption to operations.
• Coordinate maintenance, shutdowns, access arrangements, and system isolations with the site supervisor and the client’s engineering, operations, and quality teams.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors and OEM personnel carrying out inspections, servicing, repairs, and specialist maintenance.
• Confirm contractor and OEM work scopes, schedules, manpower, tools, and materials with the site supervisor before work begins.
• Ensure contractors and OEM personnel comply with site access, induction, risk assessment, Permit-to-Work (PTW), and applicable GMP requirements.
• Monitor contractor and OEM work quality, safety, progress, and housekeeping, and escalate deficiencies, delays, or scope changes.
• Verify work completion, review service reports, follow up on outstanding actions, and support testing and handover before facilities or systems return to service.
• Follow 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.
• Complete maintenance records accurately and promptly, including work order updates and contractor and OEM service documentation in SAP Plant Maintenance (SAP PM).
• Support deviation investigations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), change control, and qualification activities as required.
• Coordinate with utilities and E&I teams to resolve faults affecting facilities and building services.
• Check the availability and condition of tools, maintenance equipment, and critical spare parts.
• Guide junior technicians, support OEM knowledge transfer, and ensure proper shift and task handovers.
• Participate in toolbox meetings, safety programmes, and continuous improvement activities.
• Provide shift, standby, or emergency maintenance support as required by the agreed site arrangements.