Job Description

Calibration Technician - Bio/Pharma - Contract - South East, UK

Our client is a leading life science biopharma manufacturer with operations across the globe. At present, they are seeking a Calibration Technician to start immediately on contract basis for up to 12 months at their facility based in the South East, UK.

Responsibilities:

· Calibration of assets ensuring correct functionality and accuracy

· Perform routine Maintenance of Plant Equipment, Utilities and Buildings, may involve troubleshooting

· Ensure recurring faults are eradicated by addressing the root cause of the issue

· Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements, and internal Operating and Safety Procedures

· Ensure cost savings are highlighted to management, including competitive tender on quotations and parts, as applicable

· Ensure Calibration targets and goals are met

· Ensure Calibration and Maintenance Standards are maintained and optimized

· Train to changes to systems or procedures adequately

· Perform Calibration, Preventative & Predictive Maintenance, and troubleshooting, with minimal supervision

· Participate in authoring detailed documentation (Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), user guides, Calibration Schedules) for operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems and utilities

· Coordinate and supervise the work of outside vendors for Calibration as required; includes raising Purchase Orders, Permits to Work and the review of Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

· Interpret sketches, drawings, layouts, wiring diagrams and specifications

· Stay up to date with internal training, job related technical advancements and current good practice, includes site specific training e.g. L8, Forklift, etc. where applicable

· Demonstrate commitment to the development, implementation and effectiveness of Quality Management System per MHRA, FDA, ISO and other regulatory agencies or standards

· Support Environmental Management System (EMS) activities and compliance per ISO14001

Skills / Experience:

· Previous experience in a GMP environment

· Ability to work hands-on alone or in a team environment

· A proactive and organized approach to managing both a Planned and Unplanned workload

· Proficient on Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

· Previous experience of using a CMMS to track and record works

· Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, and crouch for extended periods of time

· City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or similar in Control & Instrumentation

· Optional - Alan Bradley and/or Siemens PLC (Programmable Logic Controller)