Engineering Technician - Class 100

Wockhardt
Wrexham
1 month ago
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Job Title: Engineering TechnicianSalary: £34,716 plus a shift allowance of £5,208 per annum (+ £1,404 per annum gowning allowance)Job Type: Fulltime / PermanentLocation : Wrexham, LL13 9UFHours: 2 shift rota (Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm, 1.30pm - 9.30pm)Are you a mechanically biased Engineering Technician, with experience working within the aseptic filling area and want to make a real difference?The successful candidate will provide engineering support within the Sterile Products Facility grade A, B and C areas working a shift rota basis (2 shift 6 am - 2 pm, 1.30 pm - 9.30 pm) supporting fantastic products for patients.Role OverviewOperate in accordance with current engineering procedures and compliance with cGMP and all applicable UK lawsSize and component changeovers on washing, filling and sealing machines for vial and ampoule parenteral product productionDay to day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vial parenteral product production in compliance with cGMPScheduled Preventative Maintenance and reliability on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vials for parenteral productPrevent engineering issues by pro-actively managing the lines to maximise line running and reduce line set up and changeover times.Always look to provide ideas and offer suggestions on ways to improve the process, equipment, safety and efficiency of the area.What we're looking for:Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship (Multi-Skilled would be an advantage)The ability to work alone or as part of a team and have excellent fault finding, rectification and communication skillsWill require an intimate understanding of pharmaceutical engineering, pharmaceutical industry standards and regulatory expectationsRelevant experience of working in Grade A, B and C Pharmaceutical environment is essential.Has practical experience in reliability engineering and various reliability strategies.Someone who will take ownership of the equipment and the areas to keep to the required standards and improve on these and challenge the status quo.Has a Continuous Improvement Mind-set and experience delivering lean/CI principals with demonstrated evidence of results.Wockhardt has a range of benefits on offer for all employees including:Pension scheme - 7% matched contributionRewards platform - discounts on shopping, restaurants, holidays and moreGenerous holiday allowanceSalary sacrifice schemesSports and Social clubSubsidised canteenFree parkingYou will be working from our Wrexham based site which is home to our MHRA approved sterile injectable manufacturing facility.If you're interested in the role and would like to put yourself forward, please hit APPLYCandidates with the experience or relevant job titles of: Instrument Engineer, Instrumentation Technician, Equipment Engineer, Project Technician, Fluid Handling Technician, Engineering Project Technician, Equipment Test Engineer, Testing Technician, Equipment Tester, Scientific Equipment Technician, Chemical Engineering Technician, Mechanical Engineering Technician will be considered for this role.TPBN1_UKTJ

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