Manufacturing Maintenance Technician

BD; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

BD is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician in Swindon to support mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-tech automated assembly lines. Responsibilities include diagnosing faults, performing preventive maintenance, and working in cleanroom environments following GMP standards. Ideal candidates will have engineering qualifications and be eager to learn.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Benefits

Ongoing learning

Recognition and career development

Work-life balance support

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in electrical/mechanical engineering or a relevant apprenticeship are required.
• Candidates must have fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing faults during machine breakdowns.
• Planning and executing preventive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Providing technical support and collaborating with engineers and production teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Fault-finding

Safety awareness

Education

C&G, ONC qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering

Relevant apprenticeship

Tools

PLCs

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Robotics

Job description

Company Description

Be part of something bigger!

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies, advancing the world of health through improved medical discovery, diagnostics, and care delivery. With over 65,000 employees, we operate in nearly every country to tackle some of the most challenging global health issues.

About the role

BD Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to support mechanical and electrical maintenance on high-tech automated assembly lines, including 50+ injection moulding machines (by Engel, Fanuc, Krauss Maffei...), robotics, pneumatic/hydraulic systems, and related equipment.

You will work with state-of-the-art machinery, gaining knowledge of complex systems. The role involves working in clean-rooms and controlled environments following GMP standards. You will perform scheduled preventive maintenance and document activities using SAP, ensuring proper spare parts management and process records.

This position operates on a continuous night shift (10 pm to 10 am), 3 days on, 3 days off, with a competitive shift allowance.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing and repairing faults during machine breakdowns
• Providing technical support to meet production standards
• Planning and executing proactive preventive maintenance to reduce downtime
• Using mechanical schematics and drawings for fault diagnosis
• Advising on technical issues, collaborating with engineers and production teams, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitoring machine performance

Qualifications

The successful candidate will receive skills training to obtain certifications such as cGMP, enabling work in cleanrooms.

Ideal candidates are innovative, problem-solvers, excellent communicators, and team players eager to learn new skills.

Requirements include a qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (C&G, ONC, or equivalent) or a relevant apprenticeship.

Attributes include:

• Qualified to 17th Edition or equivalent, with fault-finding skills in electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience with PLCs, pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotics
• IT literacy and system navigation skills
• Organized, self-motivated, with safety awareness regarding electrical, compressed air, and pressurized systems

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Additional Information

Why join us?

A career at BD means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions, empowering you to bring your authentic self to work. Our associates can fulfill their purpose through meaningful work every day.

You will work alongside inspiring leaders and colleagues in an inclusive, growth-oriented, and rewarding culture. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive pay, benefits, ongoing learning, recognition, career development, and work-life balance support, tailored to our diverse global workforce.

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital or domestic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or other protected categories.

To learn more, visit https://emea.jobs.bd.com/