Job Description Summary

As a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician at BD, your day will be filled with exciting challenges and opportunities to make a real impact. You'll be responsible for providing electrical and mechanical support to all areas of manufacturing, ensuring smooth operations and adherence to GMP standards in our clean rooms and controlled areas. From undertaking scheduled preventive maintenance activities using SAP to monitoring machine performance and responding quickly to breakdowns, your role will be crucial in maintaining our high-quality production processes. This role involves shift work and requires a hands-on approach to problem-solving, preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Job Description

We are the makers of possible

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.

Why join us?

“BD is proud to be certified as a Top Employer 2025 inUnited Kingdom, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional working environment.

A career at BD means learning and working alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture. You will have the opportunity to help shape the trajectory of BD while leaving a legacy at the same time.

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 health. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive. And find satisfaction in doing your part to make the world a better place.

Become amaker of possiblewith us!

Main responsibilities will include:

• Support to achieve production output standards
• Maintain Production Machinery
• Plan Preventative maintenance programs
• Maintain machine spare parts
• Advise on technical issues
• Support Continuous Improvement activities
• Respond quickly to machine breakdowns
• Maintain and repair production machinery to ensure consistent performance
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance using SAP systems
• Monitor and analyse breakdown trends to improve equipment reliability
• Ensure availability and control of spare parts for all machinery
• Respond promptly to equipment failures to minimise downtime
• Support process improvement initiatives across manufacturing areas
• Participate in training and risk assessment programmes
• Prepare detailed reports and attend production meetings when required

About you

• Qualifications in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Tooling/Plastics processing, either through an apprenticeship or HND/Degree.
• Experience within a medium to high volume manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of high-speed automated assembly processes.
• Experience of problem solving and fault finding on manufacturing machines.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation.
• Computer literate – Microsoft Office.

Click on apply if this sounds like you!

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.

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.

To learn more about BD visit:https://bd.com/careers

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Primary Work Location

GBR Swindon - Dorcan

Additional Locations

Work Shift

At BD, we are strongly committed to investing in our associates—their well-being and development, and in providing rewards and recognition opportunities that promote a performance-based culture. We demonstrate this commitment by offering a valuable, competitive package of compensation and benefits programs which you can learn more about on our Careers Site under Our Commitment to You.

Salary or hourly rate ranges have been implemented to reward associates fairly and competitively, as well as to support recognition of associates’ progress, ranging from entry level to experts in their field, and talent mobility. There are many factors, such as location, that contribute to the range displayed. 

The salary or hourly rate offered to a successful candidate is determined by their experience, education, and skills, as well as the labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location.

Salary Range Information

£23,000.00 - £39,100.00 GBP Annual