Shift Machine Technician

STADA; Kitchenroyd; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

25 days leave + holidays

On-site canteen

Health benefits

Wellbeing programme

Electric car scheme

Cycle to work

Family leave

Job summary

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to own the performance and availability of our manufacturing equipment on the production floor. You will conduct rapid set-ups, smooth changeovers and fast breakdown fixes to keep lines moving and output high.

You will drive continuous improvement, develop a robust maintenance programme, and ensure GMP compliance with MHRA and BSI standards. Night shift options available: Mon-Thu 21:54–06:06; Fri 17:24–22:36.

Qualifications

• Level 3 mechanical qualification is required.
• Hands-on experience as a technician in a production environment.
• Experience with GMP in Pharma or FMCG is preferred.
• Familiarity with OEE and driving line performance improvements.
• Structured approach to Planned Preventative Maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Own performance and availability of manufacturing equipment end-to-end.
• Slash changeover times and upgrade equipment for fast, reliable changeovers.
• React to breakdowns quickly, coordinate support and reduce downtime.
• Build and continuously improve a maintenance programme and spares strategy.
• Lead continuous improvement with line leaders to boost line efficiency.
• Partner with project teams to introduce new equipment with proper validation.
• Ensure GMP compliance and maintain MHRA/BSI-aligned documentation.
• Leverage hands-on equipment experience on production lines.

Skills

Maintenance expertise

Problem solving

Team collaboration

OEE awareness

Safety focus

Education

Level 3 mechanical qualification

Tools

Maintenance tooling

Calibration tools

Job description

Step into a role where the production floor depends on you. As our go-to technical expert, you'll own the performance and availability of our manufacturing equipment end-to-end - from rapid set-ups and slick changeovers to smart breakdown fixes and fine-tuned running adjustments. You'll keep our lines moving through proactive, effective maintenance and push continuous improvement, so our machines run faster, smoother and more efficiently, driving maximum output and uptime across every work centre. If you like seeing the impact of your work in real time - and taking full responsibility for keeping production at its best - this is the role for you. Working shift patterns available are night shifts: M-Thu 2154-0606 / Fri 1724-2236

How You Will Make an Impact

• Slash changeover times by challenging current methods, refining procedures and upgrading equipment for fast, reliable changeovers.
• React fast to breakdowns, coordinate support, and engineer out repeat faults to keep lines running and downtime to a minimum.
• Build and continuously improve a robust maintenance programme, including spares strategy, to keep equipment in "as new" running condition.
• Lead continuous improvement activity, reviewing performance with line leaders and driving projects that deliver measurable gains in line efficiency.
• Partner with project teams to introduce new equipment and products smoothly - from selection and validation to trials, first runs and documentation.
• Safeguard quality and compliance by following GMP and keeping all engineering and departmental documentation aligned with MHRA and BSI standards.
• Level 3 mechanical qualification (apprentice trained or equivalent) with hands-on experience as a technician in a production environment.
• Background as an engineer, technician or setter, comfortable working directly with production machinery and line teams.
• Experience of GMP in Pharma or FMCG, ideally with an understanding of regulated, high-throughput manufacturing environments.
• Familiar with Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and focused on delivering measurable performance gains on the line.
• Strong appreciation of maintenance criticality, recognising how equipment care directly impacts safety, uptime and quality.
• Good awareness of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and how a structured plan drives reliability and reduces breakdowns.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People's Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose "Caring for people's health as a trusted partner" motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees.

• Competitive salary, shift allowance and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• On-site subsidised canteen.
• Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing - offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.