Shift Engineer – Electrical and Mechanical bias

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Facilities & Engineering Manager

Rotational shift: Week 1: 06:00-14:00 Monday to Friday; Week 2: 08:30–17:00 Monday to Thursday and Friday 08:30-14:00; Week 3: 13:45-22:00 Monday to Thursday and Friday 13.45-18.30

Allowance: 10% Shift Allowance

Summary: Sharp is a global leader in clinical supply chain services and pharmaceutical packaging. For more than 65 years, we’ve provided solutions to pharma and biotech clients from phase I trials through to commercial launch and lifecycle management. With facilities in the United States, United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands and 30+ clinical depots globally, covering every region of the world, we are engineered to deliver. Our team based in Rhymney, Wales is looking for an experienced Shift Engineer to support our operation at Sharp UK. Together we are ‘Improving, Transforming, Growing’ here at Sharp. Do you want to be part of the team?

Role: Reporting into the Facilities & Engineering Manager, the Shift Engineer will provide an effective maintenance service to ensure that all machinery, plant, equipment, site structures, car parks, utilities and landscapes are, at all times, in good working order and of a high standard of repair. You will support production by resolving breakdowns and delivering planned maintenance. You will also drive improvement across the site in terms of machinery, hygiene, quality, and performance.

Responsibilities:

• To maintain all plant, machinery and equipment to ensure complete availability to meet production demands at all times.
• Control daily maintenance and set ups of machinery and equipment, including breakdowns and preventative maintenance, keeping accurate maintenance logs and records within the electronic asset management system.
• Ensure work is carried out to the highest possible standards, in a clean and orderly manner across the whole of the site.
• Develop an understanding of setting and maintaining primary packaging equipment and processes.
• Undertake manufacturing support duties in accordance with schedules involving effective communication and working with other departments.
• Troubleshoot and identify process and operational conditions and respond to them.
• Have basic knowledge of instrumentation and mechanical systems such as controllers, indicators, control valves, sensors, pumps, etc.
• Have strong knowledge of electrical and electronic circuits and installations.
• Contribute to a culture of safety first in compliance with Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS).
• Train and explain process to others and ensure execution of processes in production while strictly adhering to cGMP, environmental health and safety guidelines and any other related regulations which could apply.
• Attend to breakdowns onsite ensuring a rapid response and that plant equipment and machinery breakdown time is minimal.
• Carrying out maintenance in Low Risk, High Care and High-risk environments, always adhering to technical procedures and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).
• To ensure that all machinery and equipment complies with the Health and Safety (H&S) regulations and that all maintenance is carried out using Safe Systems of Work.
• Assist with the inventory of spares on site and maintain stock at correct levels.
• Liaise effectively with external maintenance contractors and ensure that GMP and HSE standards are met.
• In conjunction with the Facilities & Engineering Manager evaluate any new machinery or equipment to assess suitability and cost.
• In conjunction with the development teams assess any changes to plant machinery or equipment, which will allow for improvements in quality, scope, and profitability of the product portfolio.
• Carry out regular and routine site checks including plant rooms, all site structures, car parks and landscape to assess for damage. Undertake repairs to the same or if necessary, report to the Facilities & Engineering Manager.
• Assist in the inspection of all industrial plant and service utilities and liaise with suppliers and contract engineers when required.
• Be responsible for adherence to H&S policy, procedure, and targets. Ensures all H&S standards are met and drive H&S standards.
• Provide good reporting and communication between Production, the Engineering team, and Engineering management, as appropriate.
• Perform any other duties, which may reasonably be requested, in association with the role in order to meet the needs of the business.
• Portray a positive image of the company and its values in a professional manner at all times.

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Relevant HNC/ONC qualification and time served.
• Strong mechanical and electrical knowledge.
• Experience of PLC, Refrigeration, Control Voltages, 3 Phase Distribution.
• Multi-skilled with formal engineering qualification to NVQ Level 3 or higher, in an electrical or mechanical subject.
• Must be PC literate and competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and electronic asset management.
• Strong communicator both verbally and written.
• Knowledge and understanding of H&S.
• Flexibility, be a team player and be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skills, able to plan personal workload and ensure that colleagues deliver to agreed timescales.
• Good time management – meeting deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience working in a CGMP manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the setting and maintenance of Blister and bottle line packaging equipment.
• Experience in the maintaining and setting of serialisation equipment.
• Understanding of a BMS system.
• Understanding of HVAC systems and operation.
• Fork truck / MEWP licence.

The Post holder to exhibit:

• A proactive approach to fault finding, a commitment to continuous improvement, and personal development.
• Proficient in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• The knowledge, discipline, and initiative to work alone.
• A practical attitude.
• A team approach to engineering issues.
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical drawings/manuals.
• A logical and flexible approach to working.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency and be proactive in driving through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent decision-making skills.
• Must be physically fit as the role necessitates manual handling and working at height, and long periods of time standing.
• Comfortable working in factory, office, and outdoor environments.
• Requirement to undertake Shift working and act as site key holder for opening and closing of site.

General: This job specification is not exhaustive. It may be amended to meet the changing requirements of the organization at any time after discussion with the post holder. All employees are required to be aware of their responsibilities towards health and safety and the dignity at work of their colleagues in the workplace. Sharp is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex disability, sexual orientation, race religion or belief.