Associate Maintenance Engineer Lead

AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.

Associate Maintenance Engineer Lead

Macclesfield ,UK


We are thrilled to announce an opening for an Associate Maintenance Lead at our Macclesfield campus. This role is a key part of AstraZeneca’s UK Operation and the 2nd largest operational site within the company’s global network. As part of our Major Assets Programme, you will be instrumental in delivering innovative sterile production facilities. Ready to build a long-term career with global knowledge and opportunities? This is your chance!


As an Associate Maintenance Lead, you will work closely with the aligned Reliability Engineer, providing effective coaching and holding team members accountable for completion of set deliverables. Your role will ensure that the maintenance strategy is delivered on time and to a high standard. You will identify, negotiate, and deliver supplier contract agreements and contribute to the effective planning of maintenance periods. Championing sustainability within the team, you will demonstrate our commitment to AstraZeneca’s global targets. You will also become a key stakeholder within the major assets program, ensuring all elements of compliance are embedded into the new assets from the outset.

Essential Skills/Experience:
•    Recognised Training Route such as Apprenticeship to HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent in an engineering related field.
•    Experience in delivery of initiatives, maintenance best practice and local improvement practices
•    Understanding of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (SAP)
•    Experience in structured problem-solving techniques.

Desirable Skills/Experience:
•    Basic statistical understanding and the ability to produce technical reports and documents.
•    Experience in Management Systems, Reliability Centred Maintenance and problem-solving tools
•    Experience in delivering change and investigation management.
•    Experience of working with automated packaging lines in a clean room environment.
•    Experience with VHP systems would be advantageous but not essential.

Why AstraZeneca?
At AstraZeneca, we are driven by our commitment to deliver accelerated growth and to make people's lives better. We thrive in our often intense and ambiguous environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. We are part of an inclusive and giving community, supporting each other on our journeys. We are intellectually stimulated by constant learning. There's potential for multiple, global careers and great rewards, for those who embrace the diverse opportunities. If you have the passion and the drive to accelerate growth and make people's lives better, then this is the place for you.

Ready to make a positive impact in a team where it means more? Apply now to join our Operations team as an Associate Maintenance Lead!

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.

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