Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)

Baxter International
Thetford
5 days ago
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This is whereyour work makes a difference.


At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.


Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.


Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.


With a starting salary of £53,456 per annum, Baxter Thetford are keen to speak with experienced Multi-skilled Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineers who are looking for a meaningful new role within a fast-paced team. We know your talent is needed across a wide variety of industries; working within our Operational Maintenance Engineering team you have a wide array of career choices, be motivated by the opportunity to work in a company that supports innovation, professional development, and a purposeful mission.


You will provide plant wide reactive and proactive maintenance and support new installations and engineering projects across site. A fantastic opportunity to join a team and company who are passionate about saving and sustaining lives and delivering the highest quality products to our patients. You will work rotating shifts Monday – Sunday,06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00and will be eligible for overtime at premium rates of pay.


We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;



  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays


  • Employee discount scheme


  • Blue light card


  • Fantastic internal progression opportunities


  • Subsided canteen


  • Westfield healthcare


  • Up to 8% pension contribution


  • Employee assistance program



  • Training Offered:



    • IPAF / Working at height


    • ABB robotics


    • Fanuc robotics


    • Staubli robotics


    • Lobo





Duties & Responsibilities

  • Carry out all planned and reactive maintenance on production equipment.


  • Raise corrective and reactive maintenance dockets on Maximo.


  • Assist and support queries to identify improvements to the stores system.


  • Review planned and preventative maintenance procedures and suggest improvements.


  • Advance issue's when necessary, in a timely manner.


  • Identify areas for improvement across site.


  • Deliver all activities at the standards required by GMP



Experience & Education

  • HNC or equivalent in Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering


  • High level Mechanical knowledge and overall engineering understanding in a highly regulated manufacturing environment


  • High degree of competency Welding & Machine Lathe & Milling


  • High level working knowledge of Gear box, pumps, pneumatic & hydraulic systems


  • Electrical knowledge of control panels, automation and robotics


  • Good level knowledge of electrical Safety, CCT and controllers


  • Work as part of a wider team but also show the ability to work independently



Thank you for being so interested in Baxter, and we look forward to discussing this role with you!


Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.


Reasonable Accommodations

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