Engineering Technician in Liverpool

6 Month Contract for Engineering Process Technician. As an Engineering Process Technician, you will be engaged in providing a support-function to the manufacturing process, including Treatment of Process Effluent, provision of Critical Utilities and receipt and handling of materials. You will be expected to display a high degree of autonomy and integrity, with the ability to engage in problem solving, fault diagnosis and rectification whilst under pressure and with the minimum of supervision. Working as part of a small team in the treatment (viral deactivation) and handling of waste from the Influenza Vaccine Manufacturing Process. Reporting to the Process Coordinator and based at our Liverpool site.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a multi-functional team in operating the Effluent Treatment Area plant in processing of Virus and Chemical‑containing waste‑streams resulting from manufacturing areas.
• Monitor equipment and systems ensuring compliance with environmental regulations (emissions to air and water systems).
• Complete relevant documentation in accordance with cGMP/legislation.
• Actively maintain and promote a cGMP‑compliant culture, ensuring that the highest standards of quality and housekeeping are applied within the area in accordance with the Orange‑Guide and Code of Federal Regulations.
• Be accountable for own and peer‑group safety, by working and operating plant in a safe manner in accordance with all pertinent UK legislation, mandatory policy, guidelines and site procedures for Health, Safety and Environment.
• Report any Safety or Quality issues via appropriate systems i.e., Incident/Near‑miss, Deviation‑reporting etc.
• Maximise individual contribution in order that team objectives are achieved.
• Work as a team member, providing and receiving support feedback to fellow team members and the Team Leader.
• Communicate and liaise cross‑functionally with members of other teams, customers and suppliers to meet the business objectives.
• Undertake all mandatory training courses required for the role in a timely manner, ensuring that personal training records are kept up to date.
• Continue to develop new skills, competencies and behaviours to fulfil both current and future business needs.
• Contribute ideas and actions via the principles of Lean‑Manufacturing, structured Problem‑Solving, 5S, Waste‑Elimination/Reduction, Energy Efficient Activities etc. in support of Continuous Improvement in order to enhance individual, team, process and equipment performance.

Experience Requirements

• Proven experience working in either chemical, pharmaceutical or biotechnology production industry.
• Previous experience working in an engineering support function.
• Ability to work in a cGMP and HSE‑regulated environment, with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements, including those from FDA, MHRA, HSE, and the Environment Agency (EA).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working in a Health & Safety environment.
• Ability to follow complex procedures and instructions.
• Have a mechanical aptitude and knowledge of electronic / mechanical equipment.
• Competent of training to operate a Process Control System (PCS).
• Experience working both independently and as part of a team.