Shift Maintenance Engineer

Thermo Fisher Scientific; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in pharmaceutical manufacturing seeks a Shift Maintenance Engineer in Swindon. In this role, you will be responsible for both planned and unplanned maintenance activities, improving equipment reliability and ensuring minimal downtime. Ideal candidates have a background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a focus on automated systems. Join our dynamic team for a fulfilling career.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Annual incentive plan bonus

Healthcare

Range of employee benefits

Qualifications

• Skilled maintenance engineer with background in mechanical/electrical engineering.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is highly beneficial.
• Ability to meet critical timelines and work in a GMP environment.

Responsibilities

• Engage in problem solving and lean manufacturing techniques.
• Support routine maintenance tasks to ensure operational efficiency.
• Complete GMP documentation and ensure compliance with EHS policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Electrical control

Automated systems

Manufacturing processes

Education

C&G, HNC/HND or equivalent

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

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Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance, Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery), Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Will work with hazardous/toxic materials, Working at heights

Job Title: Shift Maintenance Engineer

Work shift: 24/7

Location: UK – Swindon – Kingfisher Drive

When you join us at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll be surrounded by a diverse, hardworking team that shares your passion for exploration and discovery. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our colleagues the resources and opportunities to make meaningful contributions to the world.

Summary:

In this role you will be participating a wide range of maintenance engineering activities throughout our production and facility footprint. You will engage with colleagues at multiple levels and from several subject areas to work together and ensure we deliver an exciting and robust production facility to our clients.

You will take part and take accountability for planned and unplanned maintenance activities, utilising operational excellence and continuous improvement with the aim of improving equipment reliability and ensuring minimal equipment downtime.

Responsibilities:

• During maintenance tasks, you will effectively engage problem solving and lean manufacturing techniques in collaboration with other stakeholders. Identifying the true root cause of the issue – and implement the corrective actions. Drive improvements across the maintenance team to improve efficiency, holding high standards of 5S, eliminating or reducing waste and/or non-value add activities. This gives you the opportunity to actively participate in upgrading and improving equipment, processes and engaging in small projects.
• You will be working with a team to support routine maintenance tickets that ensure equipment is maintained across site.
• The team will complete GMP documentation to high standards, including highlighting errors or bad practices making suggestions for improvements. Supporting the progression of documentation, for example change controls through to completion.
• Utilising external resource such as contractors or equipment specialists. Generating and completing the appropriate documentation (e.g. Purchase Orders, spares requests, quotations, work permits).
• You will have an awareness of engineering stores spares control.
• Holding accountability and responsibility for ensuring all personal activities are reliably closed on time, against agreed targets such as planned preventative maintenance task and training.
• You will be required to work within classified areas such as clean rooms that require area specific dress code.
• You will be involved in writing clear and accurate maintenance instructions. Where appropriate you will assist with the organising and delivering of training and / or instruction of engineering and non-engineering staff.
• On occasion, providing cover for team members, such as Technical Support function and Engineering Coordinators.
  
  

EH&S:

For this role is it important to understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work. There is an expectation you will ensure compliance with EHS and security policies and procedures, rules, signage and instructions always. In addition, you will conduct timely reporting and support investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

We are searching for a skilled maintenance engineer with a good understanding, electrical control, automated systems, manufacturing process equipment. With a background in either mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, automation control systems or a combination of these.

A recognized qualification within engineering such C&G, HNC/HND level and ideally undergone an engineering apprenticeship scheme. Previous experience within a manufacturing facility and a Pharmaceutical environment would be highly beneficial. Being able to problem solve within a team and on an individual basis.

In your role we will support you to demonstrate you have the skill to perform to the standards required to obtain a cleanroom license. The ability to work to critical timelines and effective interpersonal skills are key to high level performance in this position. As we work within a GMP environment, alignment to these standards is critical.

Does this sound like the perfect match for your skills and experience? If you're looking for a great opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Production, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Research

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