Be part of something bigger at BD. Here, you’ll join a driven, agile engineering team working in a startup-like environment that has the backing and resources of a Fortune 500 company. In engineering, you could be involved in everything from operations, production and construction to information technology and maintenance environments, all while analyzing and developing solutions to further our engineering capabilities. You’ll use your talent and track record of solving complex problems to achieve one singular goal: advancing the world of health™. At BD, you can make a true difference of one.
Responsibilities
Job Description Summary
The Production Technician role is responsible for all technical and processing activities including and running machinery, equipment maintenance and fault finding.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)
Job Description
We are the makers of possible
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Why join us?
A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.
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.
Become a maker of possible with us!
Main responsibilities will include:
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 supervises 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 take part in 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.
About you:
Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND) or a time served apprenticeship.
Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
Methodical in your approach, organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems.
Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
Team player who is passionate about healthcare.
What we offer:
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)
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
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Primary Work Location
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GB-Con-PLY Yellow 11-23-Shift A type (United Kingdom)Success Profile
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Advancing the world of health™
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health™ by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. BD helps customers enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care.