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Site Services Engineer

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

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

Dechra are 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 colleague 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 

Responsible for the overall performance of the Site Services on the Manufacturing facility. This will entail the planning and completion of Planned Maintenance activities, trouble shooting and fault finding to maximise uptime and ensure targets are met for availability and reliability, whilst ensuring Safety and Quality Compliance is achieved at all times. 

Compliance with site KPIs, Workshop Guidelines and GMP to retain a safe and audit ready environment.

Role Responsibility

The Challenge

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

  • Ensure that the relevant PPM  (Planned Preventative Maintenance) and contractor service inspections are conducted on time as dictated by the PM system and service contracts.
  • Ensure that the necessary daily and weekly inspections and activities are conducted on all buildings, plant and equipment ensuring security and safety devices are operational. Items included are Weekly Meter readings, Water softener checks, perimeter inspection
  • To ensure all statutory inspections are completed on time and all remedial work is logged and completed by the Site Services Department.
  • Manage external contractors and issue work permits for site service activities and carry out active monitoring.
  • In the absence of the Engineering Manager ensure that all contractor records are kept up to date, to include insurance and inductions.
  • Work in conjunction with the Engineering Manager to ensure that the work order system is kept updated and all planned remedial work is controlled and completed in a timely manner.
  • Identify best practise, implement improvements to ensure continuous improvement.
  • Complete repairs and breakdowns in a timely manner and perform RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) for all breakdowns to ensure not only corrective actions are completed but preventative actions are put in place.

The Ideal Candidate

About You

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

  • Positive can-do atttitude
  • Great communication skills
  • Minimum 5 years post qualifications experience in a similar role maintaining HVAC, Steam systems, Water Treatment and Compressors either in a Pharmaceutical or FMCG environment
  • Engineering qualifications NVQ – HNC - HND or equivalent

About the Company

About Your Application

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Dechra Pharmaceuticals PLC

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