Maintenance Technician

Loughborough, UK Req #1079
03 May 2024

Kindeva Drug Delivery

Formerly 3M Drug Delivery Systems, Kindeva is fuelled by the same industry experts and offers the same capabilities and technologies—now with unprecedented dedication and flexibility. Kindeva is passionate about helping you realize the full potential of your career.
 
Job Summary 

To carry out Planned, Preventative and Reactive maintenance on complex, Mechanical, electro/Mechanical systems and process equipment, within a pharmaceutical environment, that includes Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) electrical, electronic and pneumatic controls.

Job Specifics

  • Work within a Regulatory requirements
  • Process knowledge – relating to WI’s, SOP’s and Manufacturing Records
  • Create and deliver standard work W/I’s SOP’s SPL’s etc where appropriate.
  • Maintain and repair the equipment to validated specification
  • Evaluate breakdowns and stoppages and communicate in a timely manner
  • Demonstrate sound fault finding Diagnostic ability (Use fault finding tools ie Fishbone 5 Whys C&E etc) and
  • Identify root cause and provide solutions to Issues working with relevant resource to resolve
  • Support Set up and change over of production Process equipment
  • Sanitisation and Cleaning of production equipment to validated procedures (If required)
  • Maintaining equipment and assets in a safe, compliant and reliable order.
  • Complete criticality assessments and reliability assessments
  • Deliver equipment/process improvements
  • Reduce MTTR and Increase MTBF (Identify root cause and Implement corrective measures)
  • Use downtime data to identify downtime issues and opportunities to Improve.
  • Develop Operator skills in respect to equipment operation – (Autonomous maintenance) equipment process knowledge coach and support.
  • Provide technical advice and solutions for equipment issues.
  • Be willing and able to coach others (Techs, Operator and Team Leaders) and develop understanding of others in equipment use and issues
  • Use predictive maintenance tools and Techniques to reduce equipment breakdown.
  • Provide “hands on” Engineering support within the value streams.
  • Provide technical advice and solutions for equipment issues.
  • Complete and maintain GMP documentation in line with Current Good Manufacturing Practice
  • Coach and promote “Best Engineering Practices” within work group.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Multi-skilled (Mechanical and/or Electrical) engineer who can demonstrate a strong understanding of Process Packaging and Process Manufacturing equipment.
  • You will have knowledge of and have worked with equipment using Servo drives Plc and HDMI interfaces.
  • Demonstrate excellent fault finding techniques and be able to diagnose and repair failures of Process/Packaging equipment.
  • Able to complete preventative maintenance programs to current regulatory requirements regarding Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and engineering legislation

Qualifications

  • BTEC ONC or C&G Technician or equivalent
  • Apprentice trained (with applicable vocational qualifications)
  • Ideally HNC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent

What we will give to you:

Attractive compensation package

Company pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays) plus service days after 5 years

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employee and immediate family
Life assurance of four times life cover salary

Wellness programmes

Employee recognition program

Employee development

Free on-site parking

Discount and cashback at many retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Flu vaccinations

Employee referral scheme

Kindeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other details

  • Job Family Technician II
  • Job Function Technical Professional
  • Pay Type Salary
Location on Google Maps
  • Loughborough, UK