Job Introduction

Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity 

• To assist in achieving the production plan on a daily basis by setting and maintaining key equipment in accordance with cGMP and health & safety guidelines at the Fort Worth site.

Role Responsibility

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied scope and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

The Engineering Technical Support functions includes but are not limited to:

Reporting to the MS&T Engineering Manager, the Engineering Technical Support will be responsible for ensuring all equipment is set up and functional in readiness for packing production. Working with the plan for production and undertaking various planned and unplanned maintenance tasks, with some new installation work in order to achieve a high level of service delivery.

Job Description

Setting up of production equipment in readiness for the machine to be run. You will play a key role in planning and completing a range of planned maintenance work. Some new machine installations will be required at times and the relocation of key equipment around the plant.

You will need to respond to equipment failures in a timely manner and derive the root cause failure.

The individual will work alongside a team of maintenance technicians, and can be asked to support some aspects of planned maintenance including pneumatic / hydraulic work, belt tensioning, bearing and seal failures and replacement, lubrication methods and correct lubrication applications

Provide technical support activities to all Departments in order to promote the technical, regulatory and commercial interest of Dechra Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, including co-ordinating of transfer projects and processes, this may result from process changes, line extensions or new product introductions.

Accountabilities

Production Equipment

• Setting up of equipment in readiness to run production
• Moving equipment to the correct process room and ensuring equipment will run
• Removal and storage of equipment after production run and clean down

Plant Reliability

• Work to planned maintenance schedule for specific aspects of Planned Preventative Maintenance
• Report and request parts, servicing and repair work found during planned maintenance
• Ensuring key pieces of facilities equipment are ready for start-up at beginning of shift / week and correct shut downs are carried out when necessary

Breakdowns

• Responding to breakdowns
• Packaging changeovers
• Diagnosing faults
• Discuss with maintenance technician and repair were skills allow
• Repairing Equipment – changing belts, bearings, seals, motors, gearboxes
• Creating works order requests for repairs that can be added to the plan or either be fixed then by the individual or a maintenance technician

Stock and Stores

• Ensure spare parts are kept under control and available for use, including change over parts for individual pieces of production equipment
• Items are booked in and stored in the correct place
• Stock level of parts in the areas are kept at a suitable level to ensure they don’t become line stoppers

Paperwork

• Administration work carried out in a timely manner
• All cGMP documents associated with setting up machinery & plant are correct and completed in a timely manner
• Assist in providing technical support production department, and to assist in dealing with queries and problems arising from within the business.
• Assisting in the generation and review of technical documentation, including SOPs, batch manufacturing records, specifications, investigations and reports etc.

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in setting up of equipment in readiness for production running ideally in relation to Pharmaceuticals
• Demonstrate previous knowledge of fault finding and using root cause analysis processes
• Strong administration skills with an understanding of the importance of paperwork and the accuracy and timeliness of submission of the same
• Good communication skills
• Current/Active Driver License
• Demonstrate previous knowledge & experience in carrying out breakdown repairs

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly excited to hear from those who have/are:

Desirables

• Apprentice trained in some form of mechanical engineering, maintenance or car mechanics
• Electrical Bias, with current 17^th IEE regulations
• PAT Testing certification
• Working knowledge of Pneumatics’ / hydraulics’
• Knowledge of HVAC, Boiler, Purified Water systems
• Continuous improvement project experience
• Risk & COSHH assessment training
• Fork lift truck licence
• Previous experience or exposure to cGMP

Health, Safety & Environment

• Taking care of the health & safety of themselves and other employees, visitors and contractors who may be affected by their work activities
• Co-operate with any instructions or rules issued by the company concerning health and safety
• Ensure all accidents or incidents resulting in damage to plant or equipment are reported promptly to the relevant person
• Follow safe systems of work identified by relevant risk assessments
• Ensuring when attending work that their ability is not compromised by deliberate actions such as the consumption of alcohol, drugs or through lack of sleep or rest
• Ensure correct use of PPE and the storage of said equipment when not in use
• Co-operate with other members of their team or department to monitor and improve safety performance

Behavioural Competencies

• Team Player – Always willing to be involved in other activities to achieve company objectives
• Demonstrates - Honesty, loyalty, and commitment
• Initiative - Is able to work alone to get results in an effective way. Understands and seeks to minimise waste in resource and processes. Adapts and encourages others to adapt to new ways of working
• Customer Focused – take time to question and understand the real, underlying needs of the customer.
• Leadership Skills – Communicates and gains team commitment to a vision, able to motivate staff and provide direction and vision (especially the apprentices)

About the Company

As a people first values-based culture, we provide free weekly wellness sessions focused on our employee's physical and mental wellbeing, and flexible work arrangements. We offer a generous employer 401k match for long-term financial wellness. Our full array of health, financial and voluntary benefit programs are what you would expect from a recognized Best Place to Work.

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC