Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Thetford, Norfolk, Thetford

Employment Type: Full time

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

With a starting salary of *£55,166.49* per annum, Baxter Thetford are keen to speak with experienced Multi-skilled Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a meaningful new role within a fast-paced team. We know your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries; working within our Operational Maintenance Engineering team you have a wide array of career choices, be motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.

You will provide plant wide reactive and proactive maintenance and support new installations and engineering projects across site. A fantastic opportunity to join a team and company who are passionate about saving and sustaining lives and delivering the highest quality products to our patients. You will work rotating shifts Monday – Sunday, 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 and will be eligible for overtime at premium rates of pay.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Employee discount scheme

• Blue light card

• Fantastic internal progression opportunities

• Subsided canteen

• Westfield healthcare

• Up to 8% pension contribution

• Employee assistance program

• Training Offered:

  • IPAF / Working at height

  • ABB robotics

  • Fanuc robotics

  • Staubli robotics

  • Lobo

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carry out all planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.

• Raise corrective and reactive maintenance dockets on Maximo.

• Assist and support queries to identify improvements to the stores system.

• Review planned and preventative maintenance procedures and suggest improvements.

• Advance issue's when necessary, in a timely manner.

• Identify areas for improvement across site.

• Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP

Experience & Education

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering

• High level Mechanical knowledge and overall engineering understanding in a highly regulated manufacturing environment

• High degree of competency Welding &Machine Lathe & Milling

• High level working knowledge of Gear box, pumps, pneumatic & hydraulic systems

• Electrical knowledge of control panels, automation and robotics

• Good level knowledge of electrical Safety, CCT and controllers

• Work as part of a wider team but also show the ability to work independently

Thank you for being so interested in Baxter, and we look forward to discussing this role with you!

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