Calibration Technician

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�

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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)