Electrical Bias Maintenance Technician/Engineer, GMP

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Skipton; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking an Electrical Bias Maintenance Technician in Colne. The role involves maintaining medical device manufacturing equipment and ensuring compliance with GMP standards. The ideal candidate holds an HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, with experience in pharmaceutical or chemical settings. Strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in IT applications are essential. Competitive salary of £44,000 offered, with permanent employment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in Pharmaceutical, Chemical or FMCG.
• Additional electrical qualifications preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Medical Device Manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Lead maintenance activities and improve processes.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

IT skills

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical Bias Maintenance Technician/Engineer, GMP

Location: Colne, North Yorkshire

Type: Permanent

Salary: £44,000

Hours: Days - Rotational weeks

The Role

Maintenance of Medical Device Manufacturing equipment and processes located within controlled manufacturing areas. Carry out planned maintenance, calibration, machine changeover/set-up, and breakdown repair of mechanical, electrical and instrumentation, associated with process equipment. Provide support to site Facilities as required, ensure recording of all work activities within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure compliance within a regulated industry.

• Respond quickly to maintenance support on manufacturing equipment to achieve production output standards. Support environmental and utilities systems at the manufacturing facility.
• Delivery of excellent customer service resulting in asset uptime, first-time fix and quality workmanship.
• Actively involved in the development of departmental processes and procedures.
• Lead maintenance activities in areas of responsibility, including breakdown support and improvement work.
• Proactive support of a continuous improvement culture that develops factory assets, procedures, processes and systems.
• Comply with planned maintenance/calibration regimes, ensuring work is completed and recorded in a timely manner within the CMMS.
• Ensure effective communications with stakeholders regarding equipment status during breakdown support and any engineering requirements within operational areas.
• Comply with site Health, Safety and Environmental procedures and standards; ensure safe working conditions are maintained.

The Person

• Will hold a HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, NVQ 3, ONC/HNC equivalent or have sufficient experience working as a Main Technician/Engineer in a similar setting.
• Experience working as a Maintenance Technician and/or Engineer in a Pharmaceutical, Chemical, FMCG, or Food setting is essential.
• The ideal candidate will hold additional electrical qualifications.
• Strong fault finding and problem solving skills (electrical with some mechanical).
• Proficient in IT / Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint etc).
• Good interpersonal and effective communication skills; good team player and able to work independently when needed.

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