Electrical and Facilities Engineer
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Occupation Type
Electricians and electrical fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Job Introduction
Position: Electrical and Facilities Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit
About The Role
We have a new opening for an Electrical and Facilities Engineer working as part of small facilities team supporting our Cardiff site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain further practical, hands-on engineering experience with training available for the right person.
No two days will ever be the same as you will be carrying out planned preventative maintenance, supporting breakdown repairs and general facilities maintenance as well. We are looking for a technician who is adaptable, a team player and eager to learn.
Key roles and responsibilities:
Position: Electrical and Facilities Engineer
Location: Cardiff
Pharmaron is a global CRO helping pharma and biotech companies bring new therapies to life. With over 25,000 employees worldwide across 23 locations in the US, UK and China, we support drug discovery through to manufacturing with fully integrated, high-quality services.
We’re proud of the impact we make and just last year, we supported over 780 discovery projects, 1,000+ CMC programmes, and 1,000+ clinical trials across all phases. Our teams are involved in everything from small molecules to biologics and gene therapies, and we work with more than 3,000 global customers. To learn more, visit
About The Role
We have a new opening for an Electrical and Facilities Engineer working as part of small facilities team supporting our Cardiff site. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain further practical, hands-on engineering experience with training available for the right person.
No two days will ever be the same as you will be carrying out planned preventative maintenance, supporting breakdown repairs and general facilities maintenance as well. We are looking for a technician who is adaptable, a team player and eager to learn.
Key roles and responsibilities:
- Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance activities generated from Work Orders.
- Use the site CMMS (Maximo) daily to schedule, record, and complete maintenance, installations, and repairs.
- Use the BMS to ensure building services and monitored equipment are operating correctly and optimised for efficiency.
- Support statutory compliance activities across the facility (e.g., legionella testing).
- Manage routine and planned maintenance and testing of infrastructure, emergency systems, and site equipment, with a focus on mechanical systems.
- Review RAMS and issue permits to work to ensure safe systems of work are fully adhered to.
- Ensure maintenance and repairs are completed effectively to minimise downtime.
- Ensure all maintenance and service contract activities comply with regulations, company policies, and ISO standards, with full documentation.
- Lead mechanical projects and provide technical guidance to colleagues on mechanical, engineering, and general construction matters.
- Maintain adequate stock levels of materials, parts, and equipment required for maintenance activities.
Requirements:
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and wit
- NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Time‑served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.
- Strong experience working with a wide range of contractors and internal customers.
- Proven track record as a Maintenance Technician or in a similar maintenance-focused role.
- Experience working in a regulated industry (highly advantageous).
- Broad knowledge of electrical systems, maintenance practices, and engineering principles.
- Excellent skills in electrical maintenance, installation, and fault finding.
- Strong awareness of Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) legislation and safe working practices.
- Flexible and adaptable approach to change.
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills.
- Proactive mindset with the ability to identify improvements and solve problems effectively.
- Full UK driving licence.
We believe in our ability to relentlessly push forward the boundaries of scientific excellence, delivering solutions for our clients, always operating ethically and wit
h integrity. We take pride in our professionalism and commitment to always deliver our very best work.
The Cardiff site is Pharmaron's global centre of excellence for the custom chemical synthesis of drug and complex chemical substances radiolabelled with tritium or carbon-14, offering radiolabelled custom synthesis service to clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and industrial sectors. We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 25,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.
The Cardiff site is Pharmaron's global centre of excellence for the custom chemical synthesis of drug and complex chemical substances radiolabelled with tritium or carbon-14, offering radiolabelled custom synthesis service to clients in the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and industrial sectors. We offer our employees a supportive teamwork environment, enabling them to develop and liberate their true potential.
Pharmaron is a premier R&D service company supporting the life sciences industry. Founded in 2004, Pharmaron has invested in its people and facilities having established diverse drug R&D service capabilities, ranging from synthetic, medicinal, and analytical chemistry, biology, DMPK, pharmacology, drug safety assessment, radiochemistry and isotopically labelled metabolism, chemical & pharmaceutical development to clinical development. With operations in China, US and UK staffed by over 25,000 employees, Pharmaron has an excellent track record in the delivery of R&D solutions to its partners in North America, Europe, Japan, and China.