Engineering Technician – Class 100

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a mechanically biased Engineering Technician to provide essential engineering support in a sterile products facility. This role involves operating and maintaining filling and sealing machines, ensuring compliance with stringent pharmaceutical standards. The successful candidate will work on a shift rota, focusing on efficiency and continuous improvement. With a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach, you will play a vital role in supporting products that impact patients' lives. Join a dynamic team and contribute to a facility known for its high-quality manufacturing standards.

Benefits

Discounts

Salary sacrifice schemes

Social activities

Subsidized canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience in aseptic filling and pharmaceutical engineering standards.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines in compliance with cGMP and UK laws.
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance for reliability.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Lean/CI principles

Ownership mentality

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship

Job description

Job Title: Engineering Technician

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

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 in the aseptic filling area and a desire 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 (2 shifts: 6 am - 2 pm, 1.30 pm - 9.30 pm), supporting products for patients.

Role Overview

• Operate according to current engineering procedures, complying with cGMP and UK laws
• Size and changeover components on washing, filling, and sealing machines for vial and ampoule parenteral production
• Perform maintenance on these machines in compliance with cGMP
• Conduct scheduled preventative maintenance to ensure reliability
• Proactively manage the lines to maximize efficiency and reduce setup times
• Suggest improvements to processes, equipment, safety, and efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Recognized Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled preferred)
• Ability to work independently and in a team, with excellent fault-finding and communication skills
• Understanding of pharmaceutical engineering standards and regulations
• Experience working in Grade A, B, and C pharmaceutical environments
• Practical experience in reliability engineering and strategies
• Ownership mentality towards equipment and standards, with a drive for continuous improvement
• Experience with lean/CI principles with proven results

Wockhardt offers benefits including discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, social activities, subsidized canteen, and free parking. The role is based at our Wrexham site, home to our MHRA-approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.

If interested, please click APPLY.

Suitable candidates may have titles such as Instrument Engineer, Equipment Engineer, Project Technician, among others.