Engineering Technician - Class 100

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mechanically biased Engineering Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing engineering support within a sterile products facility, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards. The successful candidate will operate and maintain essential machinery, contribute to process improvements, and work collaboratively in a shift rota environment. With a focus on reliability and efficiency, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in pharmaceutical manufacturing. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to thrive in a fast-paced environment, this role is perfect for you.

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 aseptic filling area is essential.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical engineering and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on washing, filling, and sealing machines.
• Conduct scheduled Preventative Maintenance for parenteral products.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication skills

Reliability engineering

Continuous Improvement mindset

Education

Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

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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
• Perform day-to-day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vial parenteral product production in compliance with cGMP
• Conduct scheduled Preventative Maintenance and ensure reliability on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vials for parenteral product
• Proactively manage the lines to maximize line running and reduce set up and changeover times, preventing engineering issues
• Provide ideas and suggestions to improve processes, equipment, safety, and efficiency of the area

What We're Looking For

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage)
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team with excellent fault finding, rectification, and communication skills
• Understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, industry standards, and regulatory expectations
• Experience working in Grade A, B, and C Pharmaceutical environments
• Practical experience in reliability engineering and strategies
• Ownership of equipment and areas, maintaining standards and seeking improvements
• Continuous Improvement mindset with experience delivering lean/CI principles with results

Benefits

• 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 at our Wrexham site, home to our MHRA-approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

If you're interested, please APPLY.

Candidates with experience or titles such as Instrument Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Technician, etc., will be considered.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing