Refrigeration Engineer

Join Our Zydis® Team as a Refrigeration Maintenance Engineer

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives. Catalent is dedicated to delivering unparalleled service to pharma, biotech, and consumer health customers, supporting product development, launch, and full life-cycle supply. With time-tested experience in development sciences, delivery technologies, and multi-modality manufacturing, Catalent supports the acceleration of development programs and the launch of more than a hundred new products every year. Powered by thousands of scientists and technicians and the latest technology platforms at more than 40 global sites, Catalent supplies billions of doses of life-enhancing and life-saving treatments for patients annually.

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is the home of Zydis® Technology. Our Zydis® ODT (orally dissolving tablet) formulation is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage form that disperses almost instantly in the mouth—no water required. With over 20 products launched in 60 countries, Zydis® continues to be the world’s best-in-class ODT technology.

Catalent is seeking a skilled and proactive Refrigeration Maintenance Engineer to join our Engineering team. The primary purpose of this role is to carry out both planned and reactive maintenance on refrigeration systems, ensuring the continuous and reliable supply of services to production. You will also play a key role in identifying and implementing plant improvements through innovative ideas and modifications. This is a Monday to Friday role.

The Role:

• Conduct planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on utility refrigeration equipment.

• Diagnose and repair faults on facility refrigeration systems.

• Maintain accurate equipment history and complete quality documentation using engineering systems.

• Provide clear and detailed handovers to fellow engineers.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, GMP, and internal procedures at all times.

• Support contractor management in line with site safety policies and procedures.

• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives to enhance equipment reliability.

• Stay informed on current regulatory requirements relevant to your field.

• Uphold Catalent’s values by maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

The Candidate:

• Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Servicing and Maintaining Refrigeration Systems or equivalent.

• F-GAS 2079 CAT 1 certification.

• Proven experience in the industrial refrigeration

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical engineering environment.

• Experience working with freeze dryers.

Why You Should Join Catalent:

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.

• Working Hours - Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week

• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.

• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.

• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.

• Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.

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Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career!  Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.

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