Shift Maintenance Engineer

STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for Peoples 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.

STADA UK Thornton & Ross - Shift Maintenance Engineer

Huddersfield|United Kingdom (GB)|Full-time|Permanent

You will provide a highly skilled engineering resource as a key member of the Site maintenance team, with a primary focus on repairing, maintaining, and improving operationally critical equipment.

How You Will Make An Impact:

• Lead and support a multi-skilled engineering team to ensure safe, efficient, and timely maintenance that maximizes factory output.

• Drive health, safety, and environmental best practices, maintaining clean, safe work areas and adhering to strict safety protocols.

• Manage planned and breakdown maintenance activities, responding promptly to work orders and ensuring proper documentation and risk assessments.

• Maintain optimal stock levels and improve spare parts availability to minimize downtime.

• Provide technical expertise for equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and participate in technical reviews and testing.

• Ensure strict compliance with GMP, quality standards, and clean area protocols to support product integrity.

• Take ownership of personal and team safety, fostering a culture of responsibility and continuous improvement.

• Flexibly support out-of-hours work to maintain uninterrupted factory operations.

What We Are Looking For:

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical, Mechanical, or Multiskilled trades, or equivalent practical experience.

• Completed maintenance apprenticeship or time-served equivalent.

• Strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental responsibility in all work activities.

• Ability to lead and work effectively within a diverse, multi-skilled team.

• Demonstrates respect, dignity, and inclusion, upholding equal opportunities in the workplace.

• Consistently embodies and promotes company values in daily work.

• Strong organizational skills with attention to maintaining accurate records and compliance standards.

• Flexible and reliable, willing to support out-of-hours work as needed.

How We Care For You:

At Thornton & Ross our purpose Caring for peoples health as a trusted partner motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

• Competitive salary, 17% 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 Healthcare 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. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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