Engineering Team Lead

4 days ago


Skipton, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Dechra Pharmaceuticals Limited Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance Team Leader to join our Engineering Department at Dechra Pharmaceuticals Limited. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for prioritizing and delivering day-to-day KPIs, serving as a first point of contact for engineering activities, and maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment on site.

Main Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement a Planned Maintenance program to ensure equipment reliability and improve asset performance.
  • Monitor and manage the online ticketing system, ensuring timely completion of work orders and accurate documentation of asset history.
  • Lead the department's Engineering RCA (root cause analysis) to prevent re-occurrence of issues.
  • Perform calibration services in accordance with work order instructions, procedures, and regulatory standards.
  • Drive continuous improvement of equipment, focusing on safety, efficiency, changeovers, and minimizing downtime.
  • Ensure daily administrative tasks are completed, including shift handovers and completion of the DRM board.
  • Participate in packing and manufacturing tier 1 meetings and communicate actions back to engineering.
  • Support problem-solving sessions across site from an engineering perspective and complete QMS documentation within agreed deadlines.
Ideal Candidate

We are an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are particularly interested in hearing from those with:

  • Experience managing a team in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
  • Background in the pharmaceutical, food, or chemical industry (desired but not required).
  • Familiarity with working on production equipment, including filling lines, conveyors, packaging lines, autoclaves, tablet presses, granulators, WFI, and heat sterilizers.
  • An electrical bias background (ideal).
  • Previous experience in managing, coaching, and developing colleagues.
  • Able to work cross-functionally.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Natural ability to plan and organize.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check before employment can commence and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra Pharmaceuticals Limited.



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