Lead Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific instrumentation company in Cramlington seeks a Maintenance Engineer to perform equipment upkeep in a cleanroom environment. Candidates should possess mechanical or electrical experience, preferably with NVQ level 3 qualifications. The role involves ensuring timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks and liaising with external contractors. Join us in making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical or electrical/electronic experience.
• Experience with Cochran Steam Boilers and HVAC/Chiller systems is essential.
• Knowledge of GMP compliance is required.
• Good understanding of EHS related to maintenance activities is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance of production equipment in a cleanroom environment.
• Ensure preventative maintenance work orders are completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate with external contractors for maintenance tasks.
• Accurately populate maintenance tasks in CMMS.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic experience

Experience working with Cochran Steam Boilers

HVAC/Chiller systems experience

Good interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Microsoft office applications

Education

NVQ level 3 apprenticeship

Tools

IBM Maximo

Job description

Work Schedule

12 hr shift/nights

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Warehouse, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Description

When you’re part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance of customised production equipment within a cleanroom environment, including reactive breakdowns, critical equipment calibrations, and finishing the preventative maintenance schedules on time and to plan. The role will include the maintenance and management of all facility supporting equipment, consisting of Air Handling Units (AHU), Cochran Steam Boilers, and Chiller plant equipment.
• Ensuring preventative maintenance work orders are completed accurately and on time, including collating all remedial actions, raising relevant work orders for traceability, and tracking to closure.
• Allocation of spare parts to task, adequately cover breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance liaising with Parts Control Specialist handling all critical spares to a minimum/maximum quantity on site.
• Populate all maintenance tasks carried out via the computer maintenance management system (CMMS) used on site. IBM Maximo training/detail will be provided.
• Coordinate and handle external contractors attending site, including reviewing all training documents, and Risk Assessment/Method Statements (RAMS) presented prior to attendance to site. Previous contractor management experience would be helpful.
• The role is working nights, 4 nights on 4 nights off.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic experience supported by an NVQ level 3 apprenticeship with relevant workplace experience. Working with Alan Bradley PLC including fault diagnosis would be advantageous.
• Experience working with Cochran Steam Boilers and HVAC/Chiller systems. Experience of working to planned preventative maintenance critical timelines. Understanding of EHS relating to maintenance activities.
• A good Understanding of GMP compliance.
• Knowledge of Microsoft office applications.
• Good interpersonal skills required as working with multiple departments on site.
• Work unsupervised and self-motivated.
• Ability to prioritise engineering decisions to ensure the smooth running of the building and the production process minimising any unnecessary downtime.

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, each one of our 70,000 extraordinary minds has a unique story to tell. Join us and contribute to our singular mission—enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer.