Production Engineer

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Norfolk-based pharmaceutical manufacturer seeks a Production Engineer to join their Engineering team, ensuring adherence to production plans through maintenance and support. This hands-on role includes planned maintenance, resolving production issues, and continuous improvement in a clean manufacturing environment, ideally suited for candidates with a background in FMCG or pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical environments.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Address breakdowns and production line issues.
• Collaborate to enhance maintenance processes.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Filling Equipment

Packaging Equipment

Customer Service

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical Discipline

Tools

Microsoft Software Packages

Job description

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My client is a Norfolk based pharmaceutical manufacturer specialising in over-the-counter (OTC) products. Operating under stringent Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards, they offer a range of services including formulation, filling, packaging, and labelling.
Position: Production Engineer
Location: Norfolk
Shift Pattern: Two-shift rotation
Week 1:
• Monday – Thursday: 6am to 2pm
• Friday: 6am to 1pm
Week 2:
• Monday – Thursday: 1.45pm to 10pm
• Friday: 12.45pm to 6.45pm
Role Overview:
Join our Engineering team in a clean manufacturing environment committed to the highest quality standards. This hands-on role involves ensuring adherence to production plans through effective maintenance and support.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all equipment as per the maintenance schedule.
• Address and resolve breakdowns and production line issues promptly.
• Provide continuous improvement ideas and solutions for production processes.
• Collaborate with the team to enhance maintenance processes and procedures.
• Assist with filling and packaging equipment set-up/changeovers when necessary.
• Complete all auditable paperwork accurately.
• Ensure adherence to weekly production plans.
Key Attributes/Skills:
• Ability to work safely and in a controlled manner.
• Experience in an FMCG or pharmaceutical environment with packaging and manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to follow instructions with accuracy.
• Experience with mechanical engineering, filling, and packaging equipment.
• Competent computer user with experience in Microsoft software packages.
• Determination to provide a high degree of 'customer service' to the production teams.
• Self-motivated with a proactive 'can do' attitude.
• Team-focused and a good communicator.
• NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical discipline.
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering experience.
If you are an experienced Pharmaceutical Production Engineer then please apply now!