Engineering Technician –Early & Late Shift

Overview

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Location: Macclesfield, UK

Salary and Benefits: Competitive Salary And Benefits

Do you have a passion and expertise in Engineering? Would you like to apply this in a company that follows the science, and turns ideas into life changing medicines… Then AstraZeneca might be the place!

Responsibilities

Based across multiple manufacturing facilities, you will join our highly skilled and knowledgeable team to provide both reactive engineering support and continuous improvement activities.

• Provide swift breakdown support for various pharmaceutical assets and processes within the aseptic manufacture facilities.
• Investigate and identify root causes using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Actively lead and deliver continuous improvement activities and projects using lean and manufacturing methodologies such as RCM, TPM and CBM.
• Work closely with production operators to provide equipment training and coaching.

Essential Requirements

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
• ONC/HNC or equivalent in a relevant engineering field
• Experience in Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation subject areas (Maintenance and Fault Finding)

Desirable Requirements

• Experience working with automated machinery
• Experience of working compliantly to GMP & SHE procedures.
• Familiar with CMMS (SAP PM)
• Knowledge of IT systems e.g. Drawing/Document Management Systems, Microsoft office, Building Management Systems, PCs, PLCs
• Knowledge of TPM, Root Cause Analysis and Continuous Improvement
• Knowledge of Project / Change management

Please Note

This role is internally aligned to SA91 Grade 10

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work five days per week from the office. But that doesn\\\’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Benefits

There are so many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer. AstraZeneca can offer you a competitive salary, private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance, phenomenal training and development opportunities, and much more.

Dates

• Date Posted: 21-Aug-2025
• Closing Date: 11-Sept-2025

EEO and Diversity

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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