24-6 Production Support Engineer

Perrigo; Braunton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

Perrigo in the United Kingdom is recruiting two Patrol Engineer roles to support our production lines on a 24-6 shift pattern. You will rectify breakdowns, perform preventive maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement to meet business objectives.

You will modify machines, take on equipment-based projects and work with suppliers to optimise performance while maintaining high safety standards across the site in Braunton.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship with production experience.
• Ability to fault find and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems sufficient for fault finding and repair.
• Strong communication with production teams.
• Expert knowledge of machinery within the factory area.
• Up-to-date training on safe operation of lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Rectify breakdowns and undertake planned preventive maintenance (PPM).
• Contribute to continuous improvement and expand capacity.
• Modify machines and run equipment-based projects.
• Identify improvement opportunities and cost-saving measures.
• Assist to optimise machine and line performance.
• Interface with suppliers and support Perrigo business.
• Maintain high safety standards and safe working practices.
• Support the Perrigo site and team with extra duties as required.

Skills

Fault finding

Repair complex mechanical systems

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Good communication

Machinery knowledge

Lifting equipment training

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Job description

At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All. We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone, we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill(R), Compeed(R), Solpadeine(R), NiQuitin(R), and many more. We Are Perrigo. We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging.

Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care.

Description Overview

We are currently recruiting for two 24 - 6 day shift roles.

In this role you will provide an effective level of service to the production process by rectifying breakdowns, undertake planned preventative maintenance and contributing to the continual improvement, and process to enable the company to meet its business objectives and goals.

You will also undertake machine modifications/improvements and equipment-based project work to improve performance and expand capacity.

Scope of the Role

• Communicate effectively and accurately at all levels.
• Carry out all work requests expediently and to laid standards.
• Complete all tasks to current legislation (HSE etc.) and complete all necessary administration expediently to laid standards.
• Complete and document all PPM as laid out in the PPM schedule and procedure.
• Identify improvement opportunities, solutions, and costs where appropriate.
• Assist to optimise machine and line performance.
• Interface with suppliers.
• Assist to reduce departmental and Company costs.
• Contribute to the reduction of response times and completion times without reducing quality standards.
• Actively and positively undertake the role of Patrol Engineer.
• Encourage a positive attitude from team members and contribute to the line team performance.
• Share knowledge and increase skills base.
• Conduct basic instruction to line trainers on machine systems where the knowledge is not available from other sources.
• High safety awareness for self and others in ensuring that safe systems of working are followed, and the risk of an accident is minimised.
• Undertake such other reasonable duties as may be required from time to time in order to support the Perrigo business.

Experience Required

• A recognised engineering apprenticeship, plus engineering experience within a production environment.
• The ability to fault find and repair complex mechanical systems.
• Knowledge of pneumatic systems to a sufficient level to fault find and repair.
• Good communication skills to effectively communicate with the production teams over machine / running issues.
• Expert knowledge of machinery within designated and trained area of the factory.
• Up to date training on safe operation of lifting equipment.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

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