At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of engineers in a hands-on role, ensuring efficient production support.
- Company: Thriving UK medical manufacturing company with a focus on engineering excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shift patterns, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with a strong commitment to health and safety.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship and experience in automated production environments.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Shift Production Support Engineer to join our thriving UK medical manufacturing company to work within our expanding Engineering Department. We are looking for an experienced and motivated candidate to lead a team of engineers working on a rotating shift pattern, providing primary engineering support across the site. This is a hands-on role involving fault finding, Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), installations, circuitry upgrades, breakdown support and machine changeovers as required.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring engineering works are completed safely and efficiently, keeping machine downtime to a minimum and supporting the achievements of operational targets.
Essential Experience/Qualifications
- Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship
- Experience of automated production environment
- Machine setting
- Previous Team leading experience
- Strong engineering background Electrically and Mechanically
- Strong Health and safety knowledge
- Strong relationship building qualities
- Understanding of working in a controlled environment
- Ability to manage downtime and priorities
- Continuous Improvement mindset
- Ability to modify machine wiring
- Ability to read engineering drawings electrically and mechanically
Desirable Experience/Qualifications
- Injection Molding
- Knowledge and understanding of quick changeover best practices
- 18th Edition PLC knowledge
Key Skills
- Good communication
- Good people skills
- Able to work to deadlines
- Able to multitask and prioritise workload
- Able to make decisions and self-manage
- Able to work in a team and on own initiative
- Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
- Self-motivated and willing to learn
- Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
- Basic computer skills
- Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
- Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
- High level of commitment
- Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility
Hours of Work: Rotating 24-hour shift pattern 4 Days Working, 4 Days off, 4 Nights Working, 4 Days off 7:00am-19:30pm and 19:00pm-7:30am
Lead Shift Production Support Engineer in London employer: Intersurgical
Join our dynamic UK Medical Manufacturing Company, where innovation meets opportunity. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that encourages creativity and professional growth, offering comprehensive training and development programmes tailored to your career aspirations. With a focus on cutting-edge medical device design, you'll be part of a team that not only values your contributions but also supports your journey towards making a meaningful impact in healthcare.
