Job Description
Mechanical Engineer
Role: Full time, Permanent
Location: Fawdon, Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: Competitive + bonus + benefits
The Role:
Reporting to the Site Facilities Engineer, you will assist the continued operation of the site by confirming all facilities equipment is mechanically safe and fully maintained, whilst ensuring that all work is performed in full compliance with GMP, SOPs, FDA, MHRA, work instructions and relevant safety standards.
* To ensure and achieve a target of 100% completion of PMIs issued by Engineering Dept. To communicate any issues that have prevented completion or achieving target.
* Take ownership of appropriate follow up to actions identified and to close off outstanding work in a timely manner. Achieve this by escalation of outstanding issues not closed, ensure spares are ordered, checking stock and planning of remedial work with Site Facilities Engineer.
* Respond to any emergency breakdowns whilst on site.
* After probation is part of an emergency callout register entailing one week in four on call.
* Actively seek to identify improvement projects across site.
* Completion of 5-WHYS for all breakdowns over the agreed time duration and timely completion of 5-WHY input.
* Undertake regular plant walks to identify any ongoing issues that may not have been raised by production. i.e. unusual noises, smells, visual checks across all areas.
* Ensure standard of organization and cleanliness is maintained in working areas and other areas of engineering responsibility.
The Person:
* Qualified to NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering.
* Knowledge of cGMP, cGDP would be beneficial but not essential.
* Desirable – Compex 11
* Has up to date knowledge of regulatory, legal and HSE requirements relevant to their function
The Rewards:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.
How to Apply:
If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 31/12/25. For more information, you can contact us on: careers@accord-healthcare.com
A Bit About Us:
Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.
To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.
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