Engineering Technician

Our client, an established pharmaceutical manufacturing organisation in Malta, is seeking an Engineering Technician to join its Engineering team.

Reporting to the Engineering Supervisor , the successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out preventive and corrective maintenance, calibration activities, equipment qualification and general technical support across production equipment and utilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform and document preventive maintenance according to scheduled maintenance programmes.
• Carry out and document corrective maintenance interventions on production equipment and utilities.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in maintaining the effectiveness and functionality of equipment and utilities.
• Perform in-house calibration of production and utilities equipment according to established calibration programmes.
• Support subcontracted technicians during external calibration activities.
• Execute equipment qualification protocols as required.
• Provide technical support to the Production Department during equipment setup for production runs.
• Ensure spare parts used during maintenance interventions are correctly documented in the appropriate system.
• Ensure all mechanical and electrical safety features remain effective and fully functional.
• Carry out cutting and welding operations (hot works) when required.
• Maintain production machinery, utilities and surrounding areas to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Support ongoing Engineering departmental projects.
• Assist with routine pest-control activities within the plant when required.

Requirements

• Relevant technical qualification from MCAST or equivalent , and/or possession of an Electrical Licence A or B .
• Minimum 2 years' experience working as a Technician or in a similar technical role.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Experience working within a GMP environment would be considered an advantage but is not essential.
• Good computer literacy and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Willingness to work on a shift basis is essential. The current shifts are:
• Morning: 06:00 – 14:00
• Afternoon: 14:00 – 22:00
• Applicants who require a work permit will also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be

• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail.
• Results-oriented with a professional and responsible approach to work.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organised and able to manage responsibilities effectively.

What's on Offer

Our client offers

• Private health insurance.
• Regular medical check-ups.
• Employee benefits through the Cloudigo App.
• Gym and spa discounts.
• Mental health programme.
• Continuous opportunities for professional development and training.