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Our manufacturing client is seeking a Shift Maintenance Technician on a staff basis. The successful candidate will provide engineering support within the Sterile Products Facility, working a shift rota basis (2 shift 6 am - 2 pm, 1.30 pm - 9.30 pm) supporting fantastic products customers.

Role Overview:

· Operate in accordance with current engineering procedures and compliance with cGMP and all applicable UK laws

· Size and component changeovers on washing, filling and sealing machines for vial and ampoule parenteral product production

· Day to day maintenance on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vial parenteral product production in compliance with cGMP

· Scheduled Preventative Maintenance and reliability on washing, filling and sealing machines for amps and vials for parenteral product

· Prevent 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.

Experience & Qualifications:

· Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience (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 skills

· Relevant experience of working in clean room, pharmaceutical, food, manufacturing or GMP environment is ideal.

· Has practical experience in reliability engineering and various reliability strategies

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