Production Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Norfolk is seeking a Production Engineer to join their Engineering team. The role involves maintaining high-quality standards in a clean manufacturing environment, ensuring adherence to production plans, and improving processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical settings and possess strong mechanical engineering skills. If you are self-motivated and team-focused, apply now!

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG or pharmaceutical environment with packaging and manufacturing equipment.
• Electrical/Mechanical Engineering experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Team-focused

Good communicator

Self-motivated

Ability to follow instructions

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 and 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!