Senior Process Engineer - Calibration & Maintenance - London

Our client is seeking a Senior Process Engineer for a pivotal, hands-on role at the heart of their pilot manufacturing operation, taking full ownership of equipment reliability, facility readiness, and the systems that underpin safe, controlled production.<br><br>Apply (by clicking the relevant button) after checking through all the related job information below.<br>Senior Process Engineer - Calibration & Maintenance - London<br>This isn't a role where the systems are already in place - it's a role where you'll build them. You'll have genuine ownership, direct operational impact, and the opportunity to lay the foundations for a manufacturing capability that will scale. Initially, you'll work directly on the production line - giving you firsthand insight into how equipment and facility conditions interact with real operational demands.<br>As the operation matures, you'll transition into a leadership role across maintenance strategy, calibration programmes, and cross-functional equipment support - building robust, scalable systems alongside our Process Engineering and Operations teams.<br>Key responsibilities:<br>Equipment ownership<br>Drive performance, availability, and uptime for all manufacturing equipment.<br>Calibration programmes<br>Establish and manage calibration schedules and status visibility across relevant equipment.<br>Preventive maintenance<br>Define and implement maintenance strategies; lead rapid response to breakdowns.<br>Facility readiness<br>Support site layout, infrastructure, and EHS compliance in partnership with external consultants.<br>Spare parts management<br>Maintain critical spare parts inventory to minimise production disruption. xwzovoh <br>Cross-functional collaboration<br>Work closely with Process Engineering and Operations to resolve equipment-related challenges.<br>Essential requirements:<br>Proven experience with manufacturing equipment in a technical environment<br>Strong grounding in maintenance, calibration, and equipment reliability principles<br>A practical, hands-on approach to diagnosing and solving problems<br>Comfortable working cross-functionally in structured or regulated settings<br>Highly desirable experience:<br>Background in regulated industries such as medical devices, biotech, or pharmaceuticals<br>Experience building maintenance or calibration systems from scratch<br>Exposure to pilot or early-stage manufacturing environments<br>Track record of managing external contractors or service providers<br>Familiarity with health and safety requirements in technical settings<br>Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency