Mould Repair Shift Engineering Technician (Day Shift)

Company: BD
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Location: Plymouth
Job Description:

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.

Benefits

  • 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

This is a day shift onsite role (7am‑7pm, 3 on and 3 off) and offers a competitive salary plus a 11% shift premium.

About The Role

Reporting to the Moulding Planned Maintenance Leader, the Mould repair Shift Engineering technician will be providing toolroom based support for the repair of plastic tools and equipment to achieve company and departmental goals through maximizing efficiencies and minimizing downtime, to meet the demands of a high-volume environment. Additionally, the Mould Repair Shift Engineering technician will be responsible for on shift leadership and mentorship for Mould Repair Technicians & apprentices.

Main Responsibilities

  • Economically utilise time and in house facilities to produce and repair moulding tool parts.
  • Provide engineering support for production where needed.
  • Utilise skills associated with cylindrical and surface precision grinding, milling, turning, polishing and laser engraving.
  • Manufacture of jigs and fixtures to support production.
  • Comply with Good Manufacturing Procedures, safe working practices and the requirement for high standards of housekeeping in the toolroom and in any other areas where toolroom work is undertaken.
  • Comply with all Safety Lockout and work warning systems.
  • Prepared to respond to emergencies by working overtime as required by the Moulding Planned Maintenance Leader.
  • Maintain spares records to facilitate replenishment and cost control.
  • Coach, mentor, and train toolroom associates & Apprentices to use logical root cause analysis during the resolution of mould tooling issues.
  • Ensure that containment, corrective and preventative measures are implemented.
  • Identify cost reduction opportunities and toolroom process improvements to deliver PM maintenance plan.
  • Ensure that resource requirements are captured within the budget cycle.

Qualifications

  • Level 3 apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, or multi‑skilled engineering is essential.
  • Experience ideally within a high‑volume injection moulding environment.
  • Experience ideally in performing duties associated with mould tooling maintenance and repair.
  • Experience in training and developing individuals.
  • Knowledge of precision plastic mould repair techniques in an industrial environment would be an advantage with a toolroom experience.
  • Ability to work to engineering drawings is pre‑requisite.
  • Excellent PC knowledge and capability.

Legal and EEO Statement

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.

Location and Shift

Primary Work Location: GBR Plymouth – Belliver Industrial Estate

Work Shift: GB‑Con‑PLY Red 07‑19‑Shift B type (United Kingdom)

Salary

£27,600.00 – £42,075.00 GBP Annual

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Posted: June 1st, 2026