Kedrion Biopharma is seeking a Senior Multi Skilled Technician with experience in a manufacturing production environment to join the Engineering Department located in Elstree, Hertfordshire, with a focus on maintaining and developing production equipment within mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and control areas.
The Senior MST will effectively communicate with Engineering, Production, QA, and Planning teams, whilst analysing issues, problem-solve, and communicating instructions promptly to maintain a smooth production processes.
Additionally, the role may entail covering managerial duties as instructed by the Engineering Shift Manager when necessary.
This role will suit an apprenticeship trained Engineer in Electrical, Mechanical or similar and has experience working within a manufacturing environment such as Food, Dairy, Pharmaceutical, Motor, etc.
Please note – the position is currently on days core hours of 8am-4pm with a plan to move to double days 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm in 2025 Q3.
There are no public transport links close to site so please check out our location before applying.
Duties & Responsibilities –
1. Take a leading role in effectively communicating work instructions and prioritising activities to align with the production plans & business needs on an as required basis as well as pre planned basis.
2. Oversee maintenance, calibration, repairs, and set-up of production equipment ensuring all relevant guidelines and practices are followed. Ensure that all activities are completed in a timely manner including all associated paperwork complying with engineering and production schedules.
3. Cover key managerial responsibilities as directed by the Engineering Shift Manager when required.
4. Undertake maintenance, calibration, repair, and continual development of equipment within the scope of the Engineering Department with due regard to all relevant regulations, guidelines and practices.
5. Engage with the planning activities each month and for shutdowns to appropriately support the priorities, resources and maintenance/calibration requirements.
6. Participate in shift handovers documenting important information and communicating to the relevant people.
7. Ensure the maintenance and use of GMP documentation (i.e. work orders, calibration records, equipment logbooks etc.) for all aspects of the job as expected within a pharmaceutical environment. Take ownership and management of QMS actions within Engineering for example Controlled Changes and Deviations.
8. Support ensuring personal and team training and training records are maintained and up-to-date.
9. Drive continuous improvement to all engineering processes and procedures through knowledge, innovation and teamwork. Including but not limited to updating BEMPS, SOP’s, critical spare parts holding, reliability program improvements, fault finding and root cause analysis.
10. Drive and deliver safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and BPL requirements.
11. Act with due regard of current environmental legal requirements and BPL requirements.
12. Ensure that all statutory engineering tasks are carried out in accordance with both legal and BPL requirements and recorded accordingly.
13. Ensure all activities are carried out within the Right First Time principle and in a safe manner.
14. Compile Risk Assessments / Method statements implementing actions and raising Permits to Work ensuring LOTO is executed as appropriate. Lead and encourage the team to improve Health and Safety and working practices throughout.
15. Work under pressure in complex conditions to provide a methodical and calm approach to problem solving; coordinating the engineering resource accordingly to provide an effective and efficient resolution to any problems presented.
16. Support and make decisions relating to the successful completion of each task in hand, including - but not limited to;
1. Root cause identification
2. Technical specifications
3. Operational requirements
4. Maintenance planning and scheduling.
17. Ensure that parts and equipment comply with the required quality standards within the pharmaceutical and GMP environment.
18. Make technical decisions relating to engineering tasks and their impact on Operations, seeking guidance where necessary.
19. Support development of the team in support of individual objectives and business goals.
20. Promote BPL core purpose and communications strategy.
21. Act as a role model and promote behaviours in keeping with BPL mission and values.
22. Ensure that Health and Safety policies, standard Operating Procedures and National guidelines are adhered to at all times.
23. Flexibility is required in the performance of reasonable work needed by BPL which may not be detailed in this job description.
24. Other duties within the general scope of the post may be required from time to time. Changes will be discussed before implementation. The duties of the post holder will be regularly reviewed through the agreed process.
Skills & Education to help you in the role -
1. HNC or equivalent formal qualification in main discipline
2. Full indentured apprenticeship with experience and additional study
3. Formal qualifications for statutory requirements such as B&P, L*, 17th ED
4. Experience within the following industries:
1. Manufacturing
2. Food/Brewery/Dairy/Petrochemical
5. Experience of taking lead within a team
6. Excellent communication skills
7. Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
8. Ability to perform Engineering and Maintenance activities to a high standard on Pharmaceutical and associated equipment
9. Ability to work well in multifunctional teams
10. Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement teams
11. Ability to follow processes and work instructions accurately
12. GMP training and experience
13. Ability to deputise for shift managers, and assist in the delivery of department objectives
14. Be able to work under pressure in sometimes complex conditions to provide a methodical and calm approach to problem solving.
We're looking for highly motivated and experienced people to drive the business forward. In return you'll be supported in developing your skills with ongoing training and career opportunities.
Benefits -
1. Competitive salary
2. Annual bonus scheme
3. 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
4. Pension
5. Life insurance
6. On-site parking
7. Employee assistance programme
8. Virtual GP
9. Cycle to work scheme
10. Subsidised canteen
11. Employee discounts and cash back
12. Gym membership discounts
13. Family friendly policies
14. Employee recognition programme
15. Loyal service awards
In 2022, Kedrion joined forces with BPL (Bio Products Laboratory). Based in Elstree, BPL operates a targeted portfolio of successful plasma-derived products to treat rare diseases. There are nearly 1000 colleagues based at the campus, where a number of our life-enhancing plasma-derived products are manufactured.
With the combination of Kedrion and BPL, the company now becomes a global player in plasma derivatives and rare disease medicines employing more than 4,800 people worldwide. As a joint company, we function as a bridge between donors and the people who need treatment, and work on a global scale to expand patient access to plasma-derived therapies.
Please apply today for immediate consideration.
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