Requisition ID: 73204
Date: Aug 20, 2026
Location:
St Austell, Cornwall, CON, GB
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Department: Engineering
Description:
Shift: 3 shift Rotation
Days: Monday to Friday
Hours: 5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm / 9pm - 5am
Salary: Up to £46K (including shift premium) + annual bonus
Benefits: Pension (employer contribution of 8%), Life Assurance, Sick Pay Scheme, 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, Employee Discount Platform and Healthcare Discounts
Overtime available with good rate of pay (x1.5 Monday-Saturday and x2 Sundays and Bank Holidays)
Please note:
- West cannot provide sponsorship or relocation support for this role
- You will be contacted by a member of our Talent Acquisition team in Ireland with an area code of +353
At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?
There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.
We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.
Job Summary
To provide Engineering Technical cover for all production and site support equipment, thereby ensuring high levels of machine availability
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Fault finding and defect rectification on all production and site support equipment
Maintenance of production and site support equipment as per the Maintenance Management System
Correct completion of the recording of defect rectification and maintenance
To modify or install equipment and machinery as required.
Liaising with production colleagues to identify windows of opportunity for carrying out project and engineering-related work
Ensure compliance to corporate guidelines, safety regulations and regulatory requirements
Ensure that all spares and parts used are correctly booked out in the engineering spares system.
Lead the shift technicians in their role and work together to prioritise tasks
Ensure that all training courses required for the role are completed.
Support and contribute actively in Lean Sigma programs and activities towards delivery of the set target.
Keep Production Supervisor and Engineering Management aware of maintenance issues and downtime.
Identify and complete projects for Continuous improvement and business needs.
To complete PPM maintenance in conjunction with the PPM Engineer
Additional Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environment
To ensure that the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and other safety regulations are upheld throughout the site reporting any irregularities to your line manager.
Ensure all work is carried out safely following both internal and mandatory codes of practice to ensure that all personnel are protected.
Report Unsafe Occurrences, Near Miss Incidents and Accidents at the earliest opportunity following the correct procedure.
Be compliant with any machine instructions, & responsible for the proper use of all equipment assets within the work area.
Quality
The job holder is aware of his/her special responsibility for quality according to the company’s quality policy and conducts his/her activities in accordance with the company quality policy at all times.
Comply with company cGMP regulations
Other
To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by your line manager.
Ensure functional legislative compliance.
Education
NVQ Level 3 or above in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Work Experience
Basic Qualifications:
Level 3 Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering qualification
Trained to BS 7671 IET Wiring Regulations preferred
Experience of industrial equipment maintenance, fault finding and defect rectification
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Mechanical Engineering knowledge and understanding
Hydraulic knowledge and fault-finding ability
Experience in Medical device industry or other regulated industry
PLC, Robotics/PLC experience
Proficient use of Microsoft Office mandatory
Use of CMMS systems
Travel Requirements
5%: Up to 13 business days per year
Physical Requirements
Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.
Shift
3 shift Rotation
Monday to Friday
5am - 1pm / 1pm - 9pm / 9pm - 5am
Additional Shift premium payable of 15%
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Pay: £46,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
