Maintenance Technician

Job Overview

Norbrook Laboratories Ltd is seeking to recruit a multi-skilled Shift Maintenance Technician. Based within our Maintenance Department you will carry out day to day electrical and mechanical maintenance - comprising of both preventive and reactive duties.

You will be a critical member of Central Services Maintenance team, taking the lead in maintaining, troubleshooting and repairing machinery in our pharmaceutical manufacturing plant. 

Main Activities/Tasks

• Rectify and support electrical and mechanical breakdowns efficiently and effectively
• Communicate, record any changes, relevant information fully to other personnel and complete maintenance documentation.
• Work as an integral part of an engineering team.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of self and others, ensuring compliance with all safety regulations.
• To carry out routine/preventative and reactive maintenance on electrical and mechanical components of the plant and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ensure that all works are carried out to a high standard as expected on a Pharmaceutical plant.
• Ensure all H&S (Health and Safety) procedures are adhered to including Permit to Work, Comply with Norbrook’s LOTO system at all times.
• Comply with Health & Safety requirements: as per training, policies, procedures, risk assessments, method statements, safe systems of work etc.
• Report any H&S issues/accidents/near misses to your line manager immediately.
• Attend training as required to maintain personal qualification/competence.
• Comply with the Company Equal Opportunities Policy and promote equality.
• Any other duties as required by line management, commensurate with the post holder’s level of training and competence.
• Create maintain & enhance effective working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Any other duties as deemed necessary

Essential Criteria:

• Completed apprenticeship in Electrical or mechanical discipline within a manufacturing industry;
• BTEC ONC qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline;
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment;
• Experience in carrying out electrical and mechanical fault finding and planned maintenance;
• Logical and well organised approach to problem solving;
• Ability to deliver in a fast-paced environment, to operate under time pressure;
• Ability to work as part of a team or unsupervised;
• Ability work a range of continental day and night shifts

Desirable Criteria:

• BTEC HNC/HND qualification in an engineering discipline;
• Previous Pharmaceutical Experience or working within regulate environments
• Knowledge of control systems within automated equipment;

Duration: Full time, Permanent
Location: Newry

Additional Information:

• This role will be based in a site that produces and handles penicillin, and as such, this role would not be suitable for those that have a penicillin allergy.
• Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered

Benefits:

• Free Life Assurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare cash plan
• 32 days annual leave
• Wedding Leave
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme
• On-site free parking
• Canteen Facilities
• Employee Perks scheme
• Discounted Car Insurance
• Annual Employee raffle
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Career development opportunities