Work Schedule
Rotational shift days
Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards
Job Description
Thermo Fisher Scientific recently announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell its microbiology business to Astorg, a leading pan-European private equity firm with deep expertise in healthcare, focused on a select set of subsectors, including pharmaceutical services and technology, medtech and related services, life science tools and diagnostics.
This decision follows a thoughtful evaluation as part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing business strategy to actively manage and strengthen our portfolio.
We expect the transaction will be completed in the second half of 2026, subject to customary closing conditions and applicable regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, Thermo Fisher will continue to operate the business.
If you join the microbiology business prior to the close of the transaction, your employment is expected to transition to Astorg.
For more information, please review:
Thermo Fisher’s press release
Astorg press release
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Position Summary
Thermo Fisher Scientific are currently looking for a motivated and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team based in Perth.
The role is responsible for maintaining and improving manufacturing equipment performance through planned preventative maintenance, breakdown response, fault finding, repair activities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Production, Quality, and other site functions, you will help ensure equipment reliability, maximise uptime, and support the delivery of manufacturing targets within a fast-paced regulated manufacturing environment.
In addition to manufacturing equipment support, the role will also provide practical mechanical support across the wider site infrastructure. This includes minor mechanical repairs, fabrication activities, welding support, and general mechanical maintenance tasks within manufacturing and facility areas. The role will also support maintenance activities on site facilities and utility systems including compressed air, steam, and RO water systems. Larger scale installation or specialist mechanical works will be managed through approved external contractors where required, with this role providing key site support and coordination activities.
The successful candidate will have strong practical maintenance experience, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a wider engineering team. The maintenance group also supports site-wide improvement projects focused on safety, quality, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
Shift Pattern
The shift pattern will average 40 hours per week, with core business operating hours from Monday 6:00am to Friday 10:00pm.
This role operates on a rotating 2-week shift pattern:
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (6:00am – 6:00pm)
Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (6:00am – 6:00pm)
The role also includes a 4-day backshift week – every 6 weeks:
Backshift Week: Monday to Thursday – (1:30pm – 10pm)
Responsibilities
Ensure manufacturing equipment is maintained in a safe, reliable, and operational condition to support production requirements.
Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, and routine servicing activities on manufacturing and facility equipment.
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on manufacturing equipment in a timely manner to minimise downtime.
Carry out minor mechanical installation and repair work across manufacturing and facility areas, including pipework, valves, steam systems, barriers, guarding, and ancillary mechanical equipment.
Support maintenance and repair activities on site utilities and infrastructure including site services and utilities, such as steam or RO water, plus associated mechanical systems.
Carry out basic fabrication and welding activities to support manufacturing and facility maintenance requirements where appropriate.
Support small-scale mechanical improvement projects and site modifications to improve safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Diagnose and resolve general site mechanical issues in a safe and compliant manner.
Coordinate with approved external contractors for larger scale installation or specialist mechanical works where required, such as insurance inspectors.
Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving equipment reliability, performance, safety, and efficiency.
Participate in cross-functional projects and engineering improvement activities, delivering assigned tasks and actions to agreed timelines.
Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Validation, and other departments to support operational goals and process improvements.
Support site standards through participation in initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen events, and engineering best practice activities.
Promote a strong Health & Safety culture by following safe systems of work, issuing Permits to Work where required, and actively participating in safety improvement initiatives.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation, in line with site procedures and GMP requirements.
Experience, Skills & Abilities Required
Time-served Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or equivalent engineering qualification.
Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment.
Strong mechanical fault-finding, repair, and practical installation skills within an industrial or commercial environment.
Experience carrying out maintenance activities within a fast-paced operational environment.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, pipework, valves, steam systems, bearings, and power transmission equipment.
Experience supporting minor fabrication, welding, or mechanical repair activities.
Ability to work effectively within a team and communicate across multiple departments.
Flexible, proactive approach with strong attention to detail and safety standards.
Desirable Experience
Experience working within medical device, pharmaceutical, cGMP, FMCG, food processing, or distillery environments.
Experience supporting continuous improvement or reliability improvement initiatives.
Experience maintaining utilities or facility mechanical systems.
Familiarity with CMMS systems and maintenance planning tools.
Welding or fabrication experience would be advantageous.
Experience supporting small-scale mechanical installation or facility maintenance activities.
About Thermo Fisher:
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