Production Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Norfolk seeks a skilled Production Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on ensuring equipment maintenance, adhering to production plans, and contributing to continuous improvement in a clean manufacturing environment. Ideal candidates will bring experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical settings, with strong mechanical engineering skills and a commitment to quality and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in an FMCG or pharmaceutical environment.
• Ability to work safely and in a controlled manner.
• Proactive 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Address and resolve breakdowns promptly.
• Assist with filling and packaging equipment changeovers.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Filling and packaging equipment

Ability to follow instructions

Determination for customer service

Self-motivated

Team communication

Education

NVQ in Electrical/Mechanical discipline

Tools

Microsoft software packages

Job description

Job Description

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!