IT & Software

Technical Expert

Ipsen

Wrexham · Wrexham · United Kingdom

Overview

In this role, you will provide technical leadership for critical site utility and facility systems at the Wrexham site, ensuring safe, compliant, and reliable operations while driving continuous improvement. You will shape maintenance and asset lifecycle strategies to maximise performance and availability, and lead troubleshooting and improvements across utilities. The role supports CAPEX projects and oversees interactions with OEMs and service providers to maintain audit readiness. You will work in a collaborative environment that values growth, innovation, and patient impact.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as Subject Matter Expert and System Owner for designated facilities and utilities (e.g., Plant Steam, Water for Injection, Pure Steam, Compressed Air, Refrigeration/Ventilation)
  • Develop and implement maintenance, reliability, and asset lifecycle strategies to maximise equipment performance and availability
  • Lead technical troubleshooting, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime
  • Support CAPEX projects including commissioning, qualification, and handover of new equipment and infrastructure
  • Manage relationships with OEMs, contractors, and service providers while mentoring engineering colleagues
  • Ensure GMP, engineering, statutory, and EHS compliance, maintaining audit readiness across assigned systems
Key requirements
  • Experience in a facilities and utilities role within a manufacturing environment
  • Knowledge of plant steam, WFI, pure steam, compressed air, refrigeration/ventilation
  • Ability to problem solve, learn, and develop
  • Knowledge of GMP, CAPEX, commissioning/qualification (preferred)
  • Mentoring and stakeholder-management skills
  • Degree-related consideration: relevant degree considered for junior candidates
  • Curious
  • Problem-solving
  • Willing to learn
  • Facilities & utilities systems management
  • Maintenance and reliability engineering
  • Asset lifecycle management

Reference: WJ-747_30868479

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