Production Technician (Mech or Elect)

DK Recruitment are working with a global Medical Manufacturer who are looking to offer an experienced and qualified Electrical or Mechanical Technician a new career and join their successful team based in Plymouth. Our client can offer a passionate, committed and rewarding culture for you to grow and thrive within your role. Main Duties: * Attend to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing in a timely manner to keep up with production targets. * Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery and ancillaries. * Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels. * Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification. * Continually supervises in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. * Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements. * Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc. * Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares * To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production. * Become actively involved and take part in regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required. * Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP. * Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties. Education & Experience: * Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND) or a time served apprenticeship. * Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment desirable. * Experience in maintenance and fault finding. * Methodical in your approach, organised and self-motivated with a safety awareness of electrical, compressed air and pressurised systems. Benefits: * Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary * Life assurance and critical illness cover * Private Medical Insurance * Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month * Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement * Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing * Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme * Subsidized canteen * Free car parking * 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years) Shift – 1100 to 2300 3 on 3 off