Production Technician (Night Shift)
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 3116 (70% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and BD is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
Job Description
The Production Technician role is responsible for all technical and processing activities including and running machinery, equipment maintenance and fault finding.
The working hours are 11pm-11am and the shift is accompanied by an impressive 37% shift premium on top of your basic salary!
Our generous benefits including:
- Matched contribution Pension scheme up to 10% of salary
- Life assurance and critical illness cover
- Private Medical Insurance
- Share save scheme – matched up to £150/month
- Reward & recognition scheme linked to Health and Safety and Continuous Improvement
- Employee Assistance Program, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
- Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
- Subsidised canteen
- Free car parking
- 24 days holiday (25 after 5 years)
Main responsibilities will include:
- Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product and pallet release duties.
- Conducting Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and refurbish offline machinery.
- Attending to electro-mechanical faults, diagnosing and repairing .
- Ensuring all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to standards.
- Monitoring in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds.
- Ensuring the minimization of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares.
About you:
- Qualification in electrical or mechanical engineering (e.g: C&G, HND) or a time served apprenticeship.
- Experience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment.
- Experience in maintenance and fault finding.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Team player who is passionate about healthcare.
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Primary Work Location
GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial Estate
Work Shift
GB-Con-PLY Green 23-11-Shift B type (United Kingdom)
At BD, we reward, support and develop our associates through our comprehensive Total Rewards program. We are committed to attracting and retaining high quality talent by providing reward and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture, as well as a competitive package of compensation and benefits programs. You can learn more on our career site under "Our Commitment to You
Our salary or hourly rate ranges reward associates fairly and competitively. We regularly review these ranges and factors, such as location, contribute to the range displayed.
Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with BD, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BD holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 3116 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.