Maintenance Technician

FMP is one of the area’s leading manufacturers of medical devices and healthcare products and has been in operation for almost 50 years. With local sites in operation at White Lund (Morecambe) and White Cross (Lancaster), we manufacture an array of products which supply NHS, UK and global demand for healthcare related products. At FMP, our culture is to value our people, and our key values reflect the focus that we place into the importance and significance of everyone at FMP;

Full training will be provided.

HOURS OF WORK

Full time positions: 37.5 hours per week

• 14:30 – 23:00 Monday to Thursday, 11:30 – 17:00 Friday
• 6:00 – 14:30 Monday to Thursday, 6:00 – 11:30 Friday
• 6:00 – 14:00 Monday to Friday
• 14:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday
• 22:00 – 06:00 Sunday to Thursday (the “night shift” – ending 6:00a.m. on Friday)
• Required to work 1 Saturday each month 8 hour shift

Role

This role covers a broad range of responsibilities and requires a high degree of manual dexterity and the ability to operate factory machines, hand tools and use of software to run computer-operated machinery and production equipment. There is a large amount of responsibility given to individuals within this role. Any deviation from these practices or any mistake made could have serious repercussions, resulting in potentially unsafe defective products or expensive destruction of batches. Working in a cleanroom environment.

Duties:

• Operate and run production machinery efficiently.
• Respond immediately to machine operatives requiring assistance.
• Routine quality inspections to ensure products meet a high level of quality.
• Adhere to the production plans and inform Department Supervisor of any unforeseen issues.
• Analyse production activity to ensure raw materials are arranged and requested on time.
• Highlight any key issues and report back to Department Supervisor.
• Clearly communicate across departments to meet manufacturing demands.
• Regular housekeeping and cleaning of production equipment and machinery.
• Contact and report Engineering team in the event of a machinery fault or breakdown Ensure staff adherence to the refinery rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Provide a high level of training of newly introduced, less experienced staff and support the individuals by means of coaching, guidance, and advice in a consistent professional manner.
• Prepare product change documentation to ensure efficient production flow.
• Conduct of variety of product changeovers on production machinery.
• Review, update and approve quality documentation.
• Checks on stocks and parts inventories and generate re-order lists.
• Plan in and conduct preventative maintenance with Department Supervisor.
• Assist in the drafting and writing of SOP’s and Work Instructions.
• Conduct product and material machine trials, including OQ and PQ validations.
• Support the progression and development of new product trials.
• Conduct machine calibrations and inspections in accordance with the House systems.

Requirements:

• Previous experience of operating manufacturing machinery
• Attention to detail.
• Reliability and flexibility
• Exceptional Planning and organisational skills
• Computer literate to comply with internal and External IT Systems
• Flexible to work at either our Lancaster (White Cross) or Morecambe (White Lund) site

BENEFITS

• 25 Days holiday per year plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Free on-site parking
• Local to Lancaster and Morecambe
• Opportunities for development
• Auto Enrolment in Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme (after 6 months service)
• On site canteen
• Free fruit, Tea & Coffee

RATE OF PAY

• To be discussed at interview
• In addition, £1.00 per hour shift supplement will be applicable when working the night shift

FMP is an Equal Opportunities Employer

• We endeavour to create a work environment that will encourage our people to perform to their maximum potential
• We positively encourage the acceptance of responsibility and accountability at all levels, whilst developing our staff through appropriate training and coaching supported by personal development review.
• Individual and team effort is challenged and rewarded in pursuit of continuous business improvement

IIP Silver Accreditation

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

If you believe that you could be part of a winning team, please apply.

Due to the volume of applications, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person