Manufacturing Calibrations Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Dartford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000

Job description

Job Description

Oxford Global Resources UK is Hiring – Maintenance & Calibration Engineer (6-Month Project to Permanent Opportunity)

Oxford Global Resources UK is seeking a skilled Maintenance & Calibration Engineer to join our team on a 6-month project, with the transition into a permanent role at a top-leading company. This role focuses on the calibration of laboratory equipment such as thermometers, stirrers, and balances, while also providing support for broader engineering activities within a small, dynamic team.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
• Apply a range of mechanical skills, including installation, condition-based monitoring, fault finding, and servicing.
• Execute planned maintenance activities on time with a focus on precision and efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure projects to enhance operational standards.
• Develop and implement One Point Lessons (OPLs) and Standard Operating Practices (SOPs) to optimize equipment use.
• Train operational teams in Autonomous Maintenance (AM) to promote collaboration and efficiency.
• Apply TPM/Lean tools to drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Kaizen, Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE), 5S, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Participate in the company’s Practical Process Improvement (PPI) program.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) on breakdowns and ensure corrective/preventative actions are completed.
• Oversee and coordinate with external contractors and service engineers, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
• Work within defined departmental and company objectives, aligning with key performance indicators.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Educated to GCSE or equivalent standard.
• City & Guilds/BTEC ONC in Mechanical/Process Engineering. An HNC/HND or equivalent experience in Operations & Maintenance or Mechanical Engineering is desirable.
• Electrical proficiency is an advantage.
• Proven experience within an FMCG, Pharma, or Food industry in a process or packaging environment.
• IT literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in continuous improvement projects.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and detail-oriented, with a strong drive for improvement.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach with a commitment to excellence.
• Ability to participate in an on-call rota, residing within a 1-hour commuting distance of the facility.

This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a highly regulated industry while contributing to an innovative and fast-paced environment. The position starts as a 6-month contract through Oxford Global Resources, with a pathway to a permanent role within a leading global company.

Interested? Apply now!