Job Description

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented, enthusiastic and experienced Mechanical Engineer to join our client's pharmaceutical manufacturing team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting mechanical side of manufacturing within a GMP regulated environment, usually clean rooms but also warehouse and other on-site facilities. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to expand experience within highly advanced pharmaceutical operation, someone who is looking for higher purpose in the job and is prepared to work in a cleanroom environment and ensure compliance with GMP regulations at all times.

The ideal candidate will therefore have a mechanical engineering background within pharmaceutical industry and have ideally gained experience within a cGMP, FDA and MHRA regulated environment.

The usual working hours are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and we are looking for someone who can be flexible and able to work extended hours when required. You will be expected to be on call (with standby bonus of 165 per seven days) and there will be an additional payment of 100 per call out.

Initially this will be a fixed term contract for 12 months with opportunity to become permanent for the right candidate.

Required

HNC/HND in Engineering or equivalent Have a broad knowledge and experience working within a cGMP environment (cGMP training can be provided) Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills Pro-active approach to prevent any lost time in production Good interpersonal communication skills and team worker Strong understanding of H&S policies and safe working practices Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator. Good levels of physical fitness

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

Experience with Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Perform production equipment maintenance, calibration and safety checks Setting up of production machines for optimum efficiency Assist production in running machines for maximum yield Troubleshooting, analysing, installing, modifying and repairing machines Responsible for keeping accurate up-to-date records on all equipment Identify critical spare parts, manage & maintain spares stocks Manage continuous improvements and apply route cause analysis Responsible for keeping accurate up-to-date records on all equipment Review machine downtime to incorporate improvements and upgrades Tendering maintenance contracts and assessing quotations Managing and approving risk assessments and method statements Writing PTW and ensuring contractors are compliant at all times

Desired Skills:

Multi-skilled induvial with a mechanical or mechatronics bias Experience in computer maintenance management system Experience and knowledge on HMI, PLC's, AC & Servo Drives and control systems Experience in AutoCAD

Computer skills:

Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Literacy and Numeracy:

Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths. Must be competent in writing reports and Standard Operating Procedures for maintaining production equipment

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan with Bupa Group Personal Pension Plan Life Assurance Generous leave entitlement of 33 days per annum A friendly and focused working environment Career development opportunities Potential job share Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Discretionary annual bonus
This role provides an engaging environment for individuals committed to scientific excellence and quality assurance. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and the ability to follow detailed procedures meticulously.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

Please email your CV to lukasz.fit@mackenziefit.co.uk or apply through this website.

Job Types: Fixed term contract, Full-time

Pay: 38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person