Job Description

Join a Market Leader

About Hovione

At Hovione, we help partners turn scientific innovation into medicines that reach patients around the world. For more than 65 years, we have connected science, technology, and manufacturing to scale complex ideas into high-quality and innovative solutions that truly make a difference.

As an international Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO), we support the development and manufacture of drug substances, intermediates, and drug products across the full life cycle. We are globally recognized for our leadership in specialized technologies such as Spray Drying and Continuous Tableting. But what truly sets us apart is not just what we do — it is how we do it: with purpose, care, collaboration, and a deep commitment to doing the right things right.

Our people are the reason for our success. We are a global and diverse team of more than 2,600 team members across Europe, the USA, and Asia, bringing together different experiences and perspectives to help our partners to overcome complex challenges. We believe that an inclusive environment — where everyone, regardless of background, identity or ability, is respected, heard and empowered to contribute — is essential to drive innovation, ensure quality, and secure long‑term sustainable success.

And as we grow, so do the opportunities for our people to develop, broaden their perspectives, and build meaningful careers. Because at Hovione, better starts with those who choose to make a difference every day. Will you be one of them?

You will be responsible to

• Carry out preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs and troubleshooting of mechanical equipment following Standard Operating Procedures, work instructions and engineering best practices;• Diagnose mechanical failures and restore equipment to service quickly and safely;• Supervise and verify the quality of maintenance work by contractors on site;• Record all work accurately in the CMMS (SAP PM) and in GMP documentation, in line with data integrity principles;• Take part in work-permit risk assessments and make sure work is carried out safely;• Support the investigation of deviations, failures and CAPAs related to the area;• Contribute to continuous improvement, Quality and HSE programmes;• Share know-how with and support the training of junior team members;• Keep equipment and work areas clean and organised to GMP standards;• Take on other tasks consistent with the role when required.

We are looking to recruit a Candidate

• Secondary education (12th grade) or equivalent; a vocational qualification in Mechanics, Electromechanics or Industrial Maintenance is highly desirable;
• Experience in industrial mechanical maintenance;
• Ability to read technical drawings, P&IDs, and maintenance and safety documentation;
• Ability to write clear maintenance reports and work records;
• Experience in pharma, chemical, oil & gas or food industries;
• Experience supervising contractors;
• Experience with SAP PM or another CMMS;
• Availability to work on shifts.

Hovione is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you require any reasonable accommodation or support during the application or interview process, please contact us, and we will be happy to assist.

Notice to Agencies and Search Firms Representatives

Hovione does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies or search firms for this job posting. Any resumes submitted to Hovione by a third-party agency or search firm without a valid written and signed search agreement will become the sole property of Hovione. No fees will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited referral.