Bespak is looking for an onsite Process Engineer on our Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this permanent onsite role is between £50K and £54K. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance
Working Pattern – Monday to Friday usual working times of 8:00am to 4.30pm. There is some flexibility on start and finish times
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As a Chemical Process Engineer, you will be responsible for the optimization, and troubleshooting of (pMDI – asthma inhaler type devices) production processes, ensuring efficiency, safety, and adherence to regulatory guidelines. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to transfer new products, implement process improvements, and maintain equipment in optimal condition. Additionally, you'll play a key role in ensuring compliance with cGMP, FDA, and EMA standards, participating in validation activities and maintaining comprehensive documentation. Your expertise and commitment to continuous improvement will be crucial in driving operational excellence and meeting company objectives.
Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.
As a Process Engineer, your duties will include:
- Develop and optimise pMDI production processes to enhance efficiency and quality.
- Scale-up new product lines and implement technology transfers.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, FDA, and EMA regulatory standards.
- Troubleshoot equipment and implement preventive maintenance strategies.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production processes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Chemical Process Engineer, beneficial key skills and experience:
- Qualified in Chemical Engineering, or related field.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment.
- cGMP, FDA, and EMA knowledge is desirable.
- Process validation experience (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Process Engineer, Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking
Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.
This could suit someone who has experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer, Production Engineer or an Operations Process Engineer.
Sustainability is central to how Bespak operates, engages with its people and communities, and designs safe medical devices for the patients who rely on them.
A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.
We are proud to be a disability positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
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