An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Lead Production Support Engineer to join our thriving UK medical manufacturing company to work within our expanding Engineering Department.

We are looking to recruit a candidate to lead a team of engineers working on a rotating shift pattern to be the primary support for the site. The role will require fault finding, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), installations and upgrades to circuitry in addition to mechanically supporting breakdowns as and when required as this is a hands-on role. The role also includes leading a team of two engineers on the same shift pattern as the lead.

All work must be completed effectively, with machine downtime being kept to a minimum, and within target expectations whilst adhering to the latest Health and Safety Regulations and best practices.

Essential Experience/Qualifications:

• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent level qualification
• Experience of automated production environment
• Machine setting
• Previous Team leading experience
• Strong engineering background Electrically and Mechanically
• Strong Health and safety knowledge
• Strong relationship building qualities
• Understanding of working in a controlled environment
• Ability to manage downtime and priorities
• Continuous Improvement mindset
• Ability to modify machine wiring
• Ability to read engineering drawings electrically and mechanically

Desirable Experience/Qualifications:

• Injection Molding
• Knowledge and understanding of quick changeover best practices
• 18th Edition
• PLC knowledge

Key Skills:

• Good communication
• Good people skills
• Able to work to deadlines
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload
• Able to make decisions and self-manage
• Able to work in a team and on own initiative
• Able to function effectively across a number of interrelated departments
• Self-motivated and willing to learn
• Have a can-do attitude with an enthusiastic approach to work
• Basic computer skills
• Methodical, organised and structured approach to work
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to work in a safe manner complying with Health and Safety Legislation
• Able to act in a fair and reasonable way
• High level of commitment
• Flexibility to work additional hours if required to support the facility

Hours of Work:

• Rotating 24hour shift pattern
• 2 Days Working, 2 Days off, 2 Nights Working, 2 Days off
• 7:00am – 19:30pm and 19:00pm – 7:30am

**No Agencies please**

You will be joining a company where our people work together to meet our company goals. We have a strong family feel, a friendly working environment and extend a warm welcome to all new employees. We are looking for commitment, a strong work ethic and flexibility in all our people and reward those that demonstrate these qualities. Intersurgical is only as good as the people who work for us and we value all of our employees

Location: Head Office (Wokingham UK)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
Benefits: Family feel company, Flexible working hours, Training and progression opportunities, Annual performance and salary review, Competitive annual leave entitlement, Generous Company contribution toward gym membership, Matched pension contributions with length of service, Cycle to Work Scheme

You may also have experience in the following: Lead Engineer, Engineering Supervisor, Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Planner, Reliability Engineer Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Multi Skilled, Repairs, Electrical Bias, Maintenance Engineer, PPM, Maintenance Technician, Corrective Maintenance, Manufacturing, Heavy

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