Engineering Technician

Adecco; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Engineering Process Technician for a 6-month contract in Liverpool. The role involves supporting the manufacturing process by managing effluent treatment and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should have experience in the chemical or pharmaceutical industry and excellent communication skills. The position requires a focus on safety and process improvement within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology production.
• Experience in an engineering support function.
• Strong understanding of cGMP and HSE regulations.
• Experience in a Health & Safety environment.
• Capacity to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate the Effluent Treatment Area plant.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations.
• Complete documentation in accordance with cGMP.
• Promote a cGMP-compliant culture.
• Report safety or quality issues.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Chemical production experience

Pharmaceutical production experience

Biotechnology production experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to follow complex procedures

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Process Control System (PCS)

Job description

6 Month Contract for Engineering Process Technician

As an Engineering Process Technician, you will be engaged in providing a support-function to the manufacturing process, including Treatment of Process Effluent, provision of Critical Utilities and receipt and handling of materials. You will be expected to display a high degree of autonomy and integrity, with the ability to engage in problem solving, fault diagnosis and rectification whilst under pressure and with the minimum of supervision. Working as part of a small team in the treatment (viral deactivation) and handling of waste from the Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Process. Reporting to the Process Coordinator and based at our Liverpool site.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-functional team in:
  • Operating the Effluent Treatment Area plant in processing of Virus and Chemical‑containing waste‑streams resulting from manufacturing areas.
  • Monitoring of equipment and systems ensuring compliance with environmental regulations (emissions to air and water systems).
  • Completing relevant documentation in accordance with cGMP/legislation.
  • Actively maintaining and promoting a cGMP‑compliant culture, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and housekeeping are applied within the area in accordance with the Orange‑Guide and Code of Federal Regulations.
  • Being accountable for own and peer‑group safety, by working and operating plant in a safe manner in accordance with all pertinent UK legislation, mandatory policy, guidelines and site procedures for Health, Safety and Environment.
  • Reporting any Safety or Quality issues via appropriate systems i.e., Incident/Near‑miss, Deviation‑reporting etc.
  • Maximising individual contribution in order that team objectives are achieved. Working as a team member, providing and receiving support feedback to fellow team members and the Team Leader. Communicating and liaising cross‑functionally with members of other teams, customers and suppliers to meet the business objectives.
  • Undertaking all mandatory training courses required for the role in a timely manner, ensuring that personal training records are kept up to date. Then continuing to develop new skills, competencies and behaviours to fulfil both current and future business needs.
  • Contributing ideas and actions via the principles of Lean‑Manufacturing, structured Problem‑Solving, 5S, Waste‑Elimination/Reduction, Energy Efficient Activities etc. in support of Continuous Improvement in order to enhance individual, team, process and equipment performance.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience working in either chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology production industry.
• Previous experience working in an engineering support function.
• Ability to work in a cGMP and HSE‑regulated environment, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including those from FDA, MHRA, HSE, and the Environment Agency (EA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Health & Safety environment.
• Ability to follow complex procedures and instructions.
• Have a mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electronic / mechanical equipment.
• Competent of training to operate a Process Control System (PCS).
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.