Engineering Technician - Class 100

The Engineer UK; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team in Wrexham. This role involves providing critical engineering support within a state-of-the-art sterile products facility. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in pharmaceutical engineering, with a focus on compliance and reliability. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving production processes while ensuring adherence to industry standards. If you are passionate about engineering and continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vital sector.

Benefits

Pension scheme - 7% matched contribution

Rewards platform - discounts on shopping

Generous holiday allowance

Salary sacrifice schemes

Sports and Social club

Subsidised canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in Grade A, B and C Pharmaceutical environments.
• Knowledge of cGMP and UK pharmaceutical engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain washing, filling, and sealing machines.
• Proactively manage engineering issues to maximize line efficiency.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Continuous Improvement Mind-set

Reliability engineering

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

About The Job

Job Title: Engineering Technician

Salary: £34,716 plus a shift allowance of £5,208 per annum (+ £1,404 per annum gowning allowance)

Job Type: Fulltime / Permanent

Location: Wrexham, LL13 9UF

Hours: 2 shift rota (Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 1.30pm - 9.30pm)

Are you a mechanically biased Engineering Technician, with experience working within the aseptic filling area and want to make a real difference?

The successful candidate will provide engineering support within the Sterile Products Facility grade A, B and C areas working a shift rota basis (2 shift 6 am - 2 pm, 1.30 pm - 9.30 pm) supporting fantastic products for patients.

Role Overview

• Operate in accordance with current engineering procedures and compliance with cGMP and all applicable UK laws
• Size and component changeovers on washing, filling and sealing machines for vial and ampoule parenteral product production
• Day to day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vial parenteral product production in compliance with cGMP
• Scheduled Preventative Maintenance and reliability on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vials for parenteral product
• Prevent engineering issues by pro-actively managing the lines to maximise line running and reduce line set up and changeover times.
• Always look to provide ideas and offer suggestions on ways to improve the process, equipment, safety and efficiency of the area.
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage)
• The ability to work alone or as part of a team and have excellent fault finding, rectification and communication skills
• Will require an intimate understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory expectations
• Relevant experience of working in Grade A, B and C Pharmaceutical environment is essential.
• Has practical experience in reliability engineering and various reliability strategies.
• Someone who will take ownership of the equipment and the areas to keep to the required standards and improve on these and challenge the status quo.
• Has a Continuous Improvement Mind-set and experience delivering lean/CI principals with demonstrated evidence of results.
  
  

Wockhardt has a range of benefits on offer for all employees including:

• Pension scheme - 7% matched contribution
• Rewards platform - discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and more
• Generous holiday allowance
• Salary sacrifice schemes
• Sports and Social club
• Subsidised canteen
• Free parking
  
  

You will be working from our Wrexham based site which is home to our MHRA approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLY

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Instrument Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Equipment Engineer, Project Technician, Fluid Handling Technician, Engineering Project Technician, Equipment Test Engineer, Testing Technician, Equipment Tester, Scientific Equipment Technician, Chemical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician will be considered for this role.