Our Client is a very successful pharmaceutical manufacturing company. They are now seeking a Shift Production Engineer. This position is a full-time permanent role based in Great Yarmouth.

Job Purpose

* Due to continued successful development, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a Shift Production Engineer to join our Client

* Our Client is a continuously expanding, fully integrated company, comprising research, development, manufacture, marketing and distribution activities

* Working in a clean manufacturing environment where the highest quality standards are observed, you will work as part of the Engineering team to ensure production plan adherence.

* This position will be hands on, working a two-shift pattern: Week one: Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm and Friday 6am to 1pm / Week two: Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm and Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm

Key Responsibilities

* Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on all equipment as per the maintenance schedule

* Responding to breakdowns on production equipment

* Responding to production line running issues

* Providing continuous improvement ideas and solutions for production processes

* Working as part of a team to improve the maintenance process and procedures

* Assisting with filling and packaging equipment set-up/changeovers when necessary

* Ensuring all auditable paperwork is completed correctly

* Ensuring adherence to weekly production plans

Qualifications / Experience

* NVQ (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical discipline

* Electrical/Mechanical Engineering experience

* Ability to work safely and in a controlled manner

* Experience in an FMCG or pharmaceutical environment working with packaging and manufacturing equipment

* Ability to follow instructions with accuracy

* Experience of mechanical engineering, filling and packaging equipment

* Competent computer user with experience of Microsoft software packages

* Determination to provide a high degree of 'customer service' to the production teams

* Self-motivated with a proactive 'can do' attitude

* Team focused and a good communicator

In return our client is offering a competitive basic salary, 20% shift premium and a benefits package for the successful Candidate

Please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd