Maintenance Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated team in Thetford. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of production equipment, contributing to the mission of saving and sustaining lives. With a competitive salary and rotating shifts, you will engage in both reactive and proactive maintenance, while also supporting new installations. If you have a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, along with a passion for improving healthcare outcomes, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
• Identify areas for improvement across the site.

Skills

Electrical Fault Finding

Mechanical Fault Finding

Automation and Robotics

Communication Skills

Education

HNC in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maximo

Pneumatic Systems

Hydraulic Systems

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This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics, and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful, and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary

Baxter, Thetford is searching for an experienced Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer to join our fast-paced team. You will provide plant-wide reactive and proactive maintenance and support new installations and projects across the site. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team/company passionate about saving and sustaining lives and delivering high-quality products to our patients. You will work rotating shifts Monday – Sunday, 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00, and receive a competitive salary of £48,000.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Carry out all planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.
2. Raise corrective and reactive maintenance dockets on Maximo.
3. Assist and support queries to identify improvements to the stores system.
4. Review planned and preventative maintenance procedures and suggest improvements.
5. Escalate issues when necessary, in a timely manner.
6. Identify areas for improvement across the site.
7. Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP.
8. Hold an HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering.

Experience & Education

1. 2-3 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
2. HNC or equivalent in electrical and mechanical engineering.
3. High degree of competency in electrical and mechanical fault finding.
4. Experience with schematics wiring and circuitry.
5. Experience with automation and robotics.
6. Good experience working in a fast-paced environment.
7. Good level of electrical (safety circuits and controllers), mechanical knowledge, and understanding in a manufacturing environment.
8. Multiskilled discipline (Electrical & Mechanical).
9. Working knowledge of pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
10. Experience of working in a validated & regulated environment is essential.
11. Excellent communication skills.
12. Ability to work as part of a wider team and independently.