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Dechra are a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2500 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

The Opportunity

The Maintenance team leader is a key role in prioritising and delivering the day to day KPI’s within the engineering department. The Team leader will serve as a first point of contact for both the engineering manager and other external stakeholders in engineering activities.

General duties will include maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing and improving the reliability of all equipment on site as well as assisting in the planning and delivery of all the days engineering activities. The team leader will also assist in the reading, writing and implementing of Dechra QMS documentation into engineering works across site such as change controls, deviations and CAPA’s.

This role will operate in shifts, 6am – 2pm one week and 2pm – 10pm the following week.

Main Responsibilities

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Distribute and monitor the teams work to achieve the delivery of a Planned maintenance program to ensure reliability of equipment and to improve asset performance.
• Remain up to date with the online ticketing system, ensuring the teams timely completion of work orders giving accurate and valuable detail for asset history following the functional failure.
• Lead the department Engineering RCA (root cause analysis) to stop any issues from re-occurring.
• Perform calibration services in accordance with work order instructions, associated procedures and regulatory standards.
• Continuous improvement of equipment, improving safety, efficiency, changeovers and minimising downtime.
• Ensure that all daily admin is carried out, such as the shift handover and completion of the DRM board.
• Ensure presence at the packing and manufacturing tier 1 meetings and communicates actions back to engineering to action out.
• Support problem solving sessions throughout site from an engineering aspect and carry out QMS documentation within documented and agreed deadlines.

The Ideal Candidate

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and we embrace candidates from all walks of life. We’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

• ‘Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.’
• Experience of managing a team within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Experience within the pharmaceutical, food or chemical industry would be desired but not required.
• Familiar with working on production equipment including filling lines, conveyors, packaging lines, autoclaves tablet presses, granulators, WFI and heat sterilizers etc.
• An electrical bias background would be ideal.
• Previous experience of managing, coaching and developing colleagues would be beneficial.
• Able to work cross functionally.
• Strong communicator.
• Natural ability to plan and organise.

About The Company

Dechra is a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals and related products business. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

We are a global leader in veterinary endocrinology and topical dermatology, have a broad portfolio of analgesia, anaesthetics and products for the treatment of pain, and are also recognised as innovators in other specialisations such as the treatment of equine lameness, nutrition and differentiated generics.

We deliver high quality products and services to veterinarians worldwide through our employees and a network of third parties to sustainably improve global animal health and welfare.

Everything we do is underpinned by our Culture and Values. They are important to us and have helped drive the Group’s success.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. For any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

Package & Benefits

• Healthcare cash plan
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week’s holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Free on-site parking and electric charging