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Planned Maintenance Technician
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Maintenance Technician – Production Support
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) Location: GBR Plymouth – Belliver Industrial Estate Salary Range: £35,000 - £37,000 + full benefits package
Of course, the company is fully committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We evaluate applicants without regard to factors such as race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.
About This Role
Reporting to: Maintenance Technical Leader
This critical role focuses on maintaining equipment by performing planned and unscheduled maintenance duties in a high-volume healthcare manufacturing environment. You will ensure equipment reliability, support production goals, and collaborate with team members across maintenance and technical operations.
About BD
BD is one of the world’s largest global medical technology companies.
Our mission – Advancing the world of health™ – drives everything we do.
To create transformational solutions, we rely on the ideas, ambition, and passion of every employee across engineering, manufacturing, and beyond.
Your Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain production equipment by executing preventive maintenance (PM) and other planned activity schedules on time.
- Collaborate with the Maintenance Planner to ensure tasks are well-documented.
- Conduct equipment audits, identifying improvements for prime maintenance programs.
- Provide leadership in TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) activities.
- Oversee organization of spare parts and assets for planned repair cycles.
- Participate in plant shutdowns for structured maintenance activities.
- Offer on-demand support to technical teams to diagnose and resolve production issues.
- Train staff on best-troubleshooting, repair techniques, and corrective measures across multiple shifts.
- Comply with all company, local, and government standards, including safety protocols.
- Guide colleagues and uphold BD’s core values.
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About You
We look for highly motivated individuals with experience in a technical environment and a proven work ethic.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Achieved Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Proven years of maintenance experience in a manufacturing plant.
- Know-how in high-volume production environments, including complex machinery.
- Firsthand experience with maintenance systems, ideally SAP.
- Understanding of TPM concepts and processes.
- Excellent collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Willingness to adapt work patterns and operate during plant shutdowns.
Optional Fields of Interest
(Regardless, these areas will be valuable):
- Experience with pharmaceutical or healthcare industry equipment.
- Hands-on familiarity with custom control systems.
- Proactive attitude to risk management and process improvements.
Incentive Benefits & Remuneration
BD provides generous employee benefits, fostering a culture of loyalty and satisfaction:
✅ Matched company pension contribution – up to 10% of salary. ✅ Life Assurance & Critical Illness coverage. ✅ Private Medical Insurance for your family. ✅ Share Save Scheme (-matched up to £150/month). ✅ Annual leave – 24 days (increasing to 25 days after 5 years). ✅ Flexible benefits, including the Cycle to Work Scheme. ✅ Free parking service alongside discounted canteen meals. ✅ Reward Bonuses linked to exploration, innovation, and industry certifications.
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Key Considerations
- Salary range: Displays indicative workplace-specific negotiation range (excluding benefits).
- In-office presence: Expected minimum of 4 days/week on-site.
- Hard skills needs: Must be able to read, write, and converse in English.
At BD, we are committed to helping colleagues grow. Life at BD is built around supporting development, driving company values, and delivering meaningful impact—giving possibilities purpose.
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To be considered, apply at: Apply Now – BD Careers Page
For further insight into culture, community, and benefits, visit Life at BD.
This role emphasizes clarity, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration. If you see yourself as someone who thrives in a dynamic workplace while transitioning uncertainty into positive outcomes, we want you as part of our team.
✨ See the bigger picture. Convert dreams into realities. Transform the healthcare industry.
Becton, Dickinson and Company - Equal Opportunity Employer
Statement: We are professionally invested in identifying and supporting applicants from **diverse backgrounds**, not limited to but including those represented by **disability or veteran status**.`
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