Pharma Production Engineer: PLC/SCADA & Packaging Optimizer

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

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.