Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Job Description

Job Purpose: Manufacturing and Calibrations Engineer

Maintain and repair production and site services equipment to drive efficiencies through continuous improvement and TPM/Lean tools.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply a range of mechanical skills including installation, condition-based monitoring, fault finding, and servicing.
• Deliver planned maintenance on time while ensuring flawless execution.
• Drive capital expenditure projects through to completion, maintaining world-class standards.
• Develop and roll out One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) to improve equipment usage.
• Train operating teams in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) to foster inclusion and collaboration.
• Use TPM/Lean tools to successfully implement continuous improvement and process change initiatives, such as Kaizen activity, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), 5S, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Actively participate in the company’s Practical Process Improvement (PPI) program.
• Apply Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to breakdowns, ensuring all corrective and preventative actions are completed.
• Liaise and supervise external contractors and service engineers, ensuring adherence to safety procedures.
• Perform to measures within specific goals aligned with departmental plans and the company goal tree.
• Align with all health, safety, and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard.
• City & Guilds/BTEC ONC in Mechanical/Process Engineering. HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Operations and Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• Electrical proficiency is desirable.
• Proven experience in FMCG Pharma/Food industry in a process or packing environment.
• IT literacy required with a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven track record of improvement project involvement and delivery is preferred.
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Flexible and conscientious outlook essential, demonstrating role model behavior.
• Ability to participate in an On-call Rota, living within 1-hour commuting distance of the facility.
• A full 5-year employment check will be conducted prior to commencement.