Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson

Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson with a positive and professional attitude and previous experience gained in a similar role is required for a well-established pharmaceutical manufacturing facility based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

SALARY: Starting from £25,000 per annum + Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Abingdon, Oxfordshire

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson with a positive and professional attitude and previous experience gained in a similar role.

Working as a Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson you will be part of the Production (Pilot Plant) team and will undertake painting, decorating, minor repairs and general building fabric improvements as directed by the Maintenance Manager.

As a Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson you will be required to support and assist the Production Engineer in maintenance tasks and improvement projects.

DUTIES

Your role as a Production Maintenance Technician / Handyperson will include:

• Painting, decorating, and minor repair/plastering work

• Shifting/assembling furniture or equipment

• Clearing, cleaning or organising general Production and service areas

• Minor plumbing and carpentry

• Minor general building fabric repairs and improvement projects

• Support and assist Production Engineer in maintenance tasks and improvement projects

• Use of computerised maintenance management system to view planned & unplanned tasks and manage workload and record comments/actions undertaken on Work Orders (hand-written/electronic)

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Educated to a minimum of GCSE level or equivalent

• Further relevant training such as City & Guilds, BTEC or NVQ's would be advantageous

• Previous experience gained in a similar role is essential

• Self-motivated with ability to work on own initiative

• Basic numeracy, literacy and computer skills

• A positive and professional attitude

• Outstanding physical dexterity

• Able to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines

BENEFITS

• Pension on completion of your 3-month probationary period. Contributions 5% for employee and 5.2% for the employer. The employee can opt to increase their contribution and the employer will match the increase up to a maximum of 7.5%
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and additional length of service days awarded on the anniversary, up to a maximum of 30 days
• Private health insurance with BUPA
• Private dental cover, after 3 months service
• Life assurance at four times your annual base salary
• Wellbeing support 24/7 and counselling services
• Permanent health insurance providing 75% of base salary after the qualifying period
• Eligibility to participate in the Company Bonus Scheme. This is a discretionary benefit
• Career progression within the company; we have an excellent training and support and continuing professional development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend scheme, team and annual events, recognition awards and many more!

Onsite Facilities

• Free onsite parking
• Restaurant, café
• Reduced Gym membership
• Good public transport links with the shuttle bus service

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JOB REF: AWDO-P9747

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