Multi Skilled Production Engineer

Accord Healthcare; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Accord Healthcare Europe is seeking a Multi Skilled Production Engineer to join the on-site manufacturing team in Fawdon, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. You will support production, optimize high-speed packaging lines, and ensure GMP compliance while maintaining safety standards.

The role requires a time-served engineering background, PLC/SCADA troubleshooting experience, and familiarity with CMMS and TPM. A hands-on, proactive approach and ability to train others are essential.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with an apprenticeship in engineering; ideally HNC level.
• Experience with PLC/SCADA troubleshooting and CompEX or hazardous area know-how.
• Familiar with CMMS, TPM, OEE, and safe working practices (LOTO, RAMS).
• Exposure to Pharmaceutical or Food environments and continuous improvement/lean methods.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production management to solve immediate issues.
• Maximise production performance while ensuring GMP and H&S compliance.
• Maintain and troubleshoot high-speed packaging lines and related equipment.
• Carry out PMI activities and implement preventive maintenance improvements.
• Train and upskill production team as required.

Skills

PLC/SCADA troubleshooting

Multi-skilled engineer

Team leadership

Education

Time served Engineer apprenticeship

HNC level qualification

Tools

CMMS

Job description

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Job Title: Multi Skilled Production Engineer

Job Requisitions No.: 18579

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Multi Skilled Production Engineer

Role: Full-time. Permanent

Location: Fawdon, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Salary: Competitive + shift allowance + bonus + benefits

Shifts: Double days 6am-2pm/2pm-10pm mon- fri

The Role

We are seeking a Multi-Skilled Production Engineer who will be part of the on-site manufacturing operational team, producing and packing to world class pharmaceutical standards. As part of the engineering team, the role will be responsible for supporting all teams in the efficient running and engineering of the production equipment as well as the optimization and operation of high-speed packaging lines, formulation and ancillary equipment, to meet productivity targets with compliance to schedule, documentation, safety and GMP requirements.

You will provide Engineering support to Production Management to ensure the speed and quality of problem solving on immediate production issues and ensure execution of all Engineering activities required to maximise operational performance while adhering to standards required, GMP and H&S.

Ability to work as a flexible individual within a team, completing any given task to maximise performance, for example (but not inclusive), clean downs, changeovers and set up, whilst identifying areas for improvement and taking the initiative for implementation and applying logical fault-finding diagnosis.

You will execute PMI instructions within the set time scales, suggesting improvements and updates to Preventive Maintenance. Build quality into all repairs and modifications during engineering works carried out as part of The Manufacturing or Packaging process. Provide guidance and support in fault finding and problem-solving diagnosis to rectify machine breakdowns and performance problems including PLC/SCADA interrogation. Ability to respond to breakdown situations in a timely manner to minimise production downtime and maximise production and efficiency and carry out training as required for the up skilling of the production team.

The Person

You will be a strong team player with a flexible and open communication style with the ability to direct and train others, able to effectively communicate to all functions and provide technical support leadership. You will have familiarity with PC based systems e.g. engineering stores, Total Preventative Maintenance (TPM), Operational Electrical Equipment (OEE) and a knowledge of safe working practices e.g. Lock & Tag Out (LOTO), Risk Assessment & Method Statements (RAMS) etc. Demonstrating a methodical approach for problem solving/technical execution and assist in the development of projects working with the technical support team to perfect and streamline new and current processes.

You will be a Time served Engineer, with a recognised apprenticeship in Engineering, preferably qualified to HNC level. You will have PLC/SCADA troubleshooting Experience and CompEX certified or relevant experience of ATEX equipment/Hazardous Area’s.

You will be familiar with CMMS.

Be Multi-skilled with preferred experience in a Pharmaceutical or Food environment. Able to demonstrate good fault-finding skills and have had exposure to Continuous Improvement and Lean Management techniques.

Show a proactive mind-set with the ability to work effectively within a team and have an understanding how the job role can have a huge impact on the larger business. Always showing a 'can-do' flexible approach.

The Rewards

In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.

The closing date is 20/09/26.

A Bit About Us

Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.

To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.

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