Deputy Technical Manager & Reliability Planner | Baden-Württemberg | Contract Position

Location: Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Contract: Contract

Our client is a global facilities and workplace services organisation supporting a major technical and highly regulated environment.

They are currently looking for a Deputy Technical Manager & Reliability Planner to support the reliable and compliant operation of technical systems, buildings and utilities.

The role combines technical facilities management, reliability planning, maintenance optimisation and project coordination, with a strong focus on quality, safety and regulatory compliance.

The role

As Deputy Technical Manager & Reliability Planner, you will support the Technical Manager with the day-to-day operation of the site and act as their deputy during periods of absence.

You will help ensure technical systems, facilities and utilities operate reliably and efficiently, while maintaining the documentation and compliance standards required within a regulated environment.

You will also coordinate maintenance, modernisation and capital projects, analyse equipment performance and failures, and work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and resolve operational risks.

Key responsibilities

Act as Deputy Technical Manager during periods of absence and support daily technical operations
Ensure the reliable operation and maintenance of technical systems, buildings and utilities
Maintain accurate and GMP-compliant documentation
Plan, coordinate and monitor maintenance, modernisation and capital projects
Maintain quality assurance of the Maximo CAFM system and site documentation
Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, health and safety and other relevant requirements
Support audits, inspections and regulatory interactions
Identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency, sustainability, reliability and maintenance performance
Analyse equipment failures and performance data
Conduct and support Root Cause Analyses (RCA)
Identify operational, technical and safety risks and support appropriate mitigation measures
Act as a key interface between internal teams, customers, contractors and external service providers
Monitor maintenance activities and support optimisation of maintenance strategies
Provide technical input into ongoing projects and improvement initiatives
Maintain a structured approach to technical documentation, reporting and compliance

Requirements

Technical qualification with further education as a Meister, Technician or equivalent
Several years of experience in Facility Management / Technical Facility Management
Experience within the pharmaceutical industry is preferred
Strong understanding of technical building systems, maintenance and utilities
Experience with GMP/GxP environments would be advantageous
Experience using CAFM or maintenance management systems, particularly Maximo or Speedikon
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Experience with maintenance planning, reliability improvement or technical project coordination
Strong analytical and organisational skills
Hands-on and practical approach to problem solving
Strong German language skills are required
English language skills are advantageous
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Customer-focused approach with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Structured, solution-oriented and self-driven approach to work

What's on offer

Technical leadership and reliability-focused role within a major international facilities environment
Opportunity to work within a highly regulated technical setting
Responsibility across maintenance, reliability, compliance and technical projects
Collaborative role working with a range of internal and external stakeholders

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Vivid Resourcing Ltd