Maintenance Engineer

Location: Swindon
Type: Permanent, continental shift (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Our client is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team and enhance the reliability of engineering equipment at their facility.

About Our Client
Our client is a leading organisation in the pharmaceutical industry, committed to delivering high-quality products and services. They focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, ensuring their teams work in a safe and efficient environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor Engineering Equipment: Oversee engineering equipment to develop and implement an effective maintenance schedule based on run hours, improving overall reliability.
• Perform Maintenance Tasks: Conduct maintenance on engineering equipment to enhance reliability and minimise downtime.
• Promote Best Practices: Collaborate with production personnel to improve the handling and installation/removal of tooling and ancillary equipment.
• Assist with Breakdowns: Support the team in resolving machine breakdown issues and provide engineering solutions as needed.

Main Duties

• Planned Maintenance: Execute planned maintenance on production machinery following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Diagnose and Repair: Identify causes of equipment breakdowns and focus on achieving a "First Time Fix."
• Root Cause Analysis: Conduct root cause analysis of plant downtime to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Tool Changes: Perform tool changes on production equipment according to established methods and quality standards.
• Record Keeping: Utilise the engineering computer system to log all work for accurate machine history and maintenance records.
• Documentation: Complete all operational documentation accurately and provide detailed handovers at the end of each shift.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all work adheres to SOPs and site Health & Safety standards.
• Refurbishment of Parts: Refurbish spare parts and components as directed by Engineering Management.
• Support Projects: Work with contractors and project teams on installation work, supporting efforts to improve equipment reliability.

Qualifications
To be considered for this role, you should have:

• An apprenticeship in a relevant field or comparable qualification/experience.
• A detailed understanding of engineering issues and improvement processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to critically assess requirements.
• Excellent communication skills to influence and collaborate at all levels.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge as a Maintenance Engineer and contribute to our client's commitment to quality and excellence, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity! Join our client in making a meaningful impact in the pharmaceutical industry.