Vacancy at Sterling Pharmaceuticals: Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Pharma Manufacturing)

Report to: Head of Production

Job purpose

To undertake maintenance work at Sterling Manufacturing facility to support production teams.

Job description

  • To be first resource in company to trouble shoot process equipment break downs relating to pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging machines.
  • To have knowledge & experience of homogenisors, agitators, motors & vacuum systems.
  • To have knowledge and experience of liquid filling machines, blister packing equipment & cartoning machines.
  • To undertake periodic preventative maintenance.
  • To support production in operation of machines.
  • To provide training and support in line set ups and shut downs for tooling setting to production personnel.
  • To run the repair & fabrication workshop in inspection and repairs of equipment.
  • To ensure all company tools are managed, stored and used as manufacturer recommendations.
  • To collate all process equipment manuals & list of parts and spares.
  • To maintain database of equipment supplier technical contacts.
  • To ensure compressed air system is performing as per Pharmaceutical requirements and to undertake maintenance periodically and perform repairs when required.
  • To assist external professional electricians in electrical distribution boards and wiring connections for power and light points.
  • To undertake minor electrical works.
  • To be familiar with Pharmaceutical HVAC systems for maintenance of clean room classified areas.
  • To undertake HVAC system filter changes and periodic monitoring of clean room and assisting external validation engineers.
  • To undertake wider house-keeping maintenance activities such as painting of walls, floors, ceilings and doors.
  • To co-ordinate with external contractors for maintenance of fire and intruder alarm systems.
  • To assist Head of Production in selection of new equipment when required.
  • To identify product contact parts for any used equipment purchased and perform passivation prior to be put in use in collaboration with Head of Production.
  • To participate in training provided by vendors when new equipment is installed & commissioned.

Requisite academic qualifications, knowledge base & work experience

  • Technical diploma in mechanical & fabrication Engineering.
  • Experience in maintenance & fabrication environments in pharma companies of at least of 3 years.
  • To have knowledge of Quality Management Systems, documentations such as SOPs, commissioning protocols & reports.
  • To have knowledge of a variety of process equipment components such as motors, pumps, inverters, control panels, gear systems, mechanical systems such as crank and cam shafts etc.
  • To be a good team worker with good communication skills written and oral.

Industries Pharmaceutical Manufacturing & Testing

Years of experience 3+ years

Career level Experienced (Manager or Non-Manager level)

Education Level Technical Diploma & courses completed in mechanical engineering & fabrication work

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £18,000 to £25,000 per year depending on experience.

Contact: If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV and cover letter by email to: Sola@sterlingpharma.co.uk

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