Preventative Maintenance Technician (Moulding)
Onsite, Plymouth, England
- Job ID
- R-546939
- Category
- Engineering
- Location
- Plymouth, United Kingdom
Build an engineering career where innovation, ownership and impact move healthcare forward
At BD, Engineering and R&D professionals design, develop and improve the technologies that shape how healthcare is delivered worldwide. You'll apply scientific thinking, technical expertise and creative problem-solving to turn complex challenges into solutions that matter.
Whether you specialize in mechanical, electrical, process, systems, software or research engineering, BD offers the scale, resources and freedom to innovate – with clear expectations, accountability for outcomes and opportunities to grow your career alongside industry-leading technology.
And as one of the world's largest medical technology companies, you'll shape solutions that reach across global healthcare systems and improve lives at scale.
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
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
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
Subsidized canteen
Free car parking
24 days annual leave, increasing to 25 after 5 years service
About the role
Reporting to the Moulding Planned Maintenance Leader, the Preventative Maintenance Technician (Moulding) is responsible for executing and optimising preventative maintenance routines on injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment. The role includes ownership of planned maintenance cycles, shutdown coordination, and collaboration with Production, Engineering and Stores to ensure effective delivery of maintenance plans. The role supports continuous improvement, equipment reliability, and operational efficiency within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Main responsibilities will include:
Comply with Good Manufacturing Procedures, safe working practices and the requirement for high standards of housekeeping in all areas where machine maintenance work is undertaken.
Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.
Be prepared to respond to emergencies by working overtime as required by the Moulding Planned Maintenance Leader.
Establish clear written maintenance procedures for each machine. This will include checklists and maintenance intervals.
Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction.
Maintain spares records to facilitate replenishment and cost control. Coach, mentor, and train maintenance associates to use logical root cause analysis during the resolution of mould machine issues.
Ensure that containment, corrective and preventative measures are implemented.
Identify cost reduction opportunities and process improvements to deliver PM maintenance plan.
Ensure that resource requirements are captured within the budget cycle. Individuals have the authority to execute all responsibilities detailed within their job description and any procedures or processes in C2C or otherwise.
Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.
About you:
Time served as an apprenticeship or equivalent preferred.
ONC or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
Experience ideally within a high-volume injection moulding environment.
Experience in performing duties associated with mould machine maintenance and repair.
Experience in training and developing individuals.
Experience with SAP or maintenance systems
Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
Ability to work to engineering drawings is pre-requisite.
Strong planning and organisational skills
Root cause analysis capability
Strong communication skills
IT literacy including SAP
Strong safety and quality focus
Click on apply if this sounds like you!
Closing date for applications is Friday 12th June.
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.
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Primary Work Location
GBR Plymouth - Belliver Industrial EstateAdditional Locations
Work Shift
GB-PLY Office Staff 0830-1630 (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.
Salary Range Information
£25,000.00 - £38,125.00 GBP AnnualSuccess Profile
What sets successful Engineering and R&D professionals apart? You're likely to thrive if you are:
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Curious
- Detail-oriented
- Inventive
- Problem-solver
Ready for your next challenge?
This is an environment for engineers who want to think boldly and execute with precision. You'll have the opportunity to influence design decisions, contribute across the full product lifecycle and see how your work moves from concept to real-world impact – backed by the scale of a global MedTech leader.
Hear from one of our BD Innovators about how BD uses cutting-edge AI and machine learning to power decisions that improve patient outcomes and expand access to care. This is where your work drives real-time impact across the globe.
Hear from Our Associates
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"BD is a big, global company so don't be afraid to connect with and reach out to others. There is so much to learn here, and the company does an amazing job of helping people develop and grow. I'd also offer to become like a sponge and soak up as much knowledge as you can and put your Career Blueprint to work for you. I really love my job and am so grateful to work at BD."
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"I think we have something like more than 30 different countries represented by those working within the Research Centre Ireland, which is impressive and one of my favourite things about BD. I work with electrical, mechanical engineers, scientists and so many others – it's wonderful to see and hear so many different perspectives during the day."
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"I continue to be amazed at how we keep innovating in the Med Tech space. We constantly evaluate how to bring even more solutions to healthcare professionals, how to increase the efficiency of our technologies, all while keeping the patient impact in mind. Not only have I found meaningful work at BD, but a place where I feel I can thrive."
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"During my interview, I learned how much of an impact our infusion solutions have across the world and I was impressed because whether it's analgesics, cancer treatments, anesthesia or other treatments, the likelihood of someone within your own family using our product is high. Contributing to the creation of products that have the ability to make such a big impact in healthcare is a great feeling. I love my role at BD."
Benefits
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Competitive Compensation
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Healthcare Coverage
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Employee Assistance Program
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Rewards & Recognition
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