Production Technician

Reporting to the Shift Eng Tech and working as part of the manufacturing team, the Production Technician will be responsible for all technical and processing activities associated with the manufacture of PAS components. The Production Technician will report to the Shift Leader on technical and processing status of all manufacturing equipment and will also have operational responsibilities.,

• Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner to keep up with production targets.


• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries.


• Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.


• Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.


• Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.


• Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.


• Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc.


• Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares


• To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.


• Become actively involved and contribute to regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required.


• Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.


• Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties., What makes a successful Engineer Professional at BD? Check out the top traits we're looking for and see if you have the right mix.

+ Collaborative
+ Conceptual
+ Creative
+ Imaginative
+ Problem-solver
+ Team player

The successful candidate will have a qualification in either electrical or mechanicalengineering such as C&G, HND or a time served apprenticeship or equivalent experience. You will have a good engineering aptitude and have a keen eye for creative engineering solutions. Excellent communication skills, I.T. literate, process driven and methodical in your approach is crucial. You will be organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems ideally with experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.

If you're a team player who is passionate about healthcare, and we've just described your career aspirations, then please click on the APPLY button.

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To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you'll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

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Our generous benefits including:


• Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary


• Life assurance and critical illness cover


• Private Medical Insurance


• Share save scheme - matched up to £150/month


• Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement


• Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing


• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme


• Subsidized canteen


• Free car parking


• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)


We require Production Technicians to work as part of the manufacturing team providing technical and processing activities associated with the manufacture of medical device components.

This is a night shift position, 11pm - 11am, 3 days on and 3 days off. With this role you will receive an impressive 48% Shift premium on top of a highly competitive salary