Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Process Engineering Supervisor, the Senior Shift Engineering Technician works in collaboration with the Shift Manufacturing Supervisor and is primarily responsible for the technical performance of the shift to meet the production plan.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Why join us?

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become a maker of possible with us!

Our generous benefits including:

• Continuous learning and development opportunities.

• 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

• Subsidised canteen

• Free car parking

• 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)

Main responsibilities will include:

• Working alongside the Manufacturing Supervisor, ensure that all engineering/production technicians that are working within the manufacturing area are complying at all times to company and regulatory requirements including: Health and Safety, Environmental, Quality & GMP.

• Utilise performance monitoring systems such as MES to effectively lead the technical teams to meet the production plan.

• Work with the planned maintenance team to ensure the shift team are adequately trained to execute shift autonomous maintenance tasks (DTM, weekly PM).

• Create and maintain a strong, engaged team with effective succession planning and a clear skills development strategy in line with business objectives. Promote the use and implementation of KAS ideas within procedural requirements.

• Drive the recruitment & onboarding process for engineering technicians/production technicians.

• Engage with and provide opportunity for all team members to be involved in waste reduction, OEE performance improvements and business safety and quality initiatives.

• Conduct regular 1-2-1s with the shift engineering technicians to provide feedback and pro-actively support their development utilising career blueprints.

• Support the Process and Project Engineers with the installation of new equipment and the modification of existing equipment. Ensures all modifications are trained out effectively with their shifts’ Production Technicians.

• Support apprentice on shift development plans and help to facilitate the execution of the plan.

• Responsible for all technical shift resource and ensuring that they are compliant with all elements of C2C Training curricula and the roll down of any safety alerts within the designated timeframes.

• Champion effective problem solving on shift through suitable structured methodology, ensuring robust handover of information at each escalation level or shift change.

About you:

• Minimum ONC/level 3 engineering qualification or extensive relevant demonstrated capability.

• Proven ability working within an engineering application.

• Technical leadership experience advantageous.

• Problem solving leader and practitioner.

• Demonstrated ability to achieve results through teamwork.

• PC knowledge/capability.

• SAP knowledge (desirable)

• Competent engineering knowledge of:

• High speed automation

• Pneumatics

• Electro-mechanical

• Drive systems

• Manufacturing safety systems

• PLC understanding (desirable)

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

To learn more about BD visit: https://bd.com/careers

Primary Work Location

GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate

Additional Locations

Work Shift

GB-Con-PLY Blue 23-11-Shift A type (United Kingdom)

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.