Precision Machining & Equipment Maintenance Engineer

Sartorius; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive onboarding

Welcoming culture with international 


Health & Wellbeing support

Intelligent working environment

39 hours/week and 25 days leave

Free parking on site

Free drinks and snacks

Group Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Travel Insurance

Will writing service

Job summary

Sartorius in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Operations Engineer for the Tool Room to support daily production through precision machining and maintenance. You will design components for jigs and tooling, perform high-tolerance work, and maintain preventative schedules in line with ISO 13485.

Join a small team focusing on reliability and efficiency, with opportunities to improve equipment uptime, tooling performance, and production efficiency in a site-based role.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment, such as a mould shop, tool room, or precision engineering facility
• Experience working on low-volume, prototype, research and development, or customised production projects
• Proven machining experience with the ability to produce components to tight tolerances
• Practical knowledge of a range of production equipment and experience carrying out equipment maintenance
• Experience with the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of jigs, fixtures, tooling, or similar production aids
• Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and maintenance documentation
• Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements, ideally including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IVD regulations, and Good Documentation Practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate electronic and written records
• A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach to supporting production requirements

Responsibilities

• Support daily production operations through precision engineering, machining, and maintenance activities
• Design and manufacture high-quality components for production jigs, fixtures, tooling, and equipment
• Carry out precision machining and high-tolerance engineering work to meet production and quality requirements
• Perform preventative and responsive maintenance on production equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling
• Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with ISO 13485 requirements
• Diagnose equipment and tooling faults and carry out repairs efficiently to minimise production downtime
• Ensure all work is completed to the required quality, safety, and performance standards
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance with company procedures
• Support the Line Manager in achieving daily production targets and longer-term operational objectives
• Follow the requirements of the company Quality Management System and promptly report quality-related issues to the Quality team
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IVD regulations, and Good Documentation Practices
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other relevant teams to resolve technical and operational issues
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, tooling performance, production efficiency, and working practices

Skills

Machining

Maintenance

Jigs & fixtures

Quality/regulatory awareness

Documentation practices

Communication

Teamwork

IT skills

Problem solving

Proactive approach

Job description

Sartorius in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, is seeking an Operations Engineer for the Tool Room to support daily production through precision machining and maintenance. You will design components for jigs and tooling, perform high-tolerance work, and maintain preventative schedules in line with ISO 13485.

Join a small team focusing on reliability and efficiency, with opportunities to improve equipment uptime, tooling performance, and production efficiency in a site-based role.