Engineering Technician (night shift)

at  BD

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Join our team as a Shift Engineering Technician, where you will play a crucial role in supporting the Process group in addressing technical challenges within our production areas. This position offers the opportunity to apply your technical expertise, creativity, and problem-solving skills to improve processes, mentor Production Technicians, and champion continuous improvement initiatives. This night shift onsite role (11pm - 11am, 3 days on and 3 days off) offers a competitive salary plus a 48% shift premium.
Our vision for BD Plymouth
BD Plymouth, a state-of-the-art Manufacturing 27 acre site, proud to be actively recruiting driven, passionate and team–orientated people to supplement our highly skilled team during this period of growth. You can look forward to an exciting career, phenomenal benefits package, collaborative working and opportunities to expand your skills in this fast moving, dynamic and agile business.

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)

• Provide technical expertise and support to Production Technicians in resolving complex machine-related faults.
• Act as a process expert for specific equipment, guiding others and sharing knowledge.
• Mentor Production Technicians, fostering their development in fault diagnosis and technology utilisation.
• Utilise technology, including PCs, HMI screens, and MES, for effective fault diagnosis and equipment management.
• Identify and implement improvements to existing equipment, focusing on cost reductions, productivity, quality, and health & safety.
• Assist Project and Process Groups during the installation and start-up of new equipment, contributing to continuous improvement programmes.
• Lead small process improvement projects, coordinating relevant skills such as Toolroom, Quality, and Validation.