Production Engineer

Kenton Black; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Production Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves ensuring adherence to production plans, performing maintenance, and enhancing processes in a clean manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical settings and possess a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical engineering, filling, and packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Address and resolve breakdowns and production line issues.
• Provide continuous improvement ideas for production processes.

Skills

Ability to work safely

Experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical environment

Ability to follow instructions

Competent computer user

Self-motivated

Team-focused

Good communicator

Education

NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical discipline

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Kenton Black

Head of Sector - Pharmaceuticals and CROs at Kenton Black

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:

Week 2:

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!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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