Sartorius
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Join our Tool Room department as an Operations Engineer at Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
Join our Tool Room department as an Operations Engineer at Stonehouse, Gloucestershire.
Join our Tool Room team as an Operations Engineer - Machining and Maintenance and play a key role in supporting manufacturing operations through precision engineering, machining, tooling, and maintenance activities. Through the design, manufacture, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling, you will help ensure reliable and efficient production processes that contribute to better health for more people.
Based in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, this position is site-based and follows a working pattern of Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:30 and Friday 7:30-12:30. You will become part of a close-knit team of four colleagues and one apprentice who look forward to shaping the future together with you.
Grow With Us – Your Responsibilities
Support daily production operations through precision engineering, machining, and maintenance activities
Design and manufacture high-quality components for production jigs, fixtures, tooling, and equipment
Carry out precision machining and high-tolerance engineering work to meet production and quality requirements
Perform preventative and responsive maintenance on production equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling
Develop, implement, and maintain preventative maintenance schedules in accordance with ISO 13485 requirements
Diagnose equipment and tooling faults and carry out repairs efficiently to minimise production downtime
Ensure all work is completed to the required quality, safety, and performance standards
Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment in accordance with company procedures
Support the Line Manager in achieving daily production targets and longer-term operational objectives
Follow the requirements of the company Quality Management System and promptly report quality-related issues to the Quality team
Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IVD regulations, and Good Documentation Practices
Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, and other relevant teams to resolve technical and operational issues
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability, tooling performance, production efficiency, and working practices
What Will Convince Us
Hands-on experience in a manufacturing or engineering workshop environment, such as a mould shop, tool room, or precision engineering facility
Experience working on low-volume, prototype, research and development, or customised production projects
Proven machining experience with the ability to produce components to tight tolerances
Practical knowledge of a range of production equipment and experience carrying out equipment maintenance
Experience with the manufacture, repair, and maintenance of jigs, fixtures, tooling, or similar production aids
Understanding of preventative maintenance principles and maintenance documentation
Awareness of quality and regulatory requirements, ideally including ISO 9001, ISO 13485, IVD regulations, and Good Documentation Practices
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail
Good IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate electronic and written records
A proactive, flexible, and solutions-focused approach to supporting production requirements
In order to commence working with us, the successful candidate will have the right to work in the UK.
As a growing global life science company, stock listed on the German TecDAX, Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits:
Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network
Health & Well-Being: Wide section of health and well-being support such as healthcare plans and health assessment services
Intelligent working environment: Working in smart buildings with the latest technology and equipment
Attractive Working Conditions
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39 hours working week
25 days annual leave plus public holidays
Free parking on site
Free hot and cold drinks
Health & Wellbeing
Group Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance
Private Dental Insurance
Salary Sacrifice Cycle to Work Scheme
Travel Insurance (Employee Paid)
Salary Sacrifice Health Assessment Service
Planning Ahead For Your Future
Group Personal Pension Plan
Group Income Protection
Salary Sacrifice Will Writing Service
Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide.
We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.
Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application.
www.sartorius.com/careers
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