Assistant Engineer (Senior Engineering Supervisor)

ENGINEERINGUK; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing comprehensive engineering support for the Steriles Business Unit, ensuring compliance with business and regulatory needs. You'll supervise a team, manage critical maintenance schedules, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational performance. The company fosters a culture of growth, safety, and inclusion, offering a competitive salary and a range of benefits. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in a thriving environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Healthcare and Wellbeing Programs

Pension Plan

Shares and Savings Schemes

Annual Bonus based on Company Performance

Qualifications

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification required.
• Significant industry experience post-apprenticeship is essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Engineering Technician team and manage shift handovers.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance.

Skills

Engineering Support

GMP Compliance

Continuous Improvement

Cross-Functional Teamwork

Education

HNC in Engineering

Engineering Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

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View more categories | View fewer categories | Sector: Engineering | Role: Assistant | Contract Type: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

Site Name: UK - County Durham - Barnard Castle
Posted Date: May 2, 2025

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site with heavy investment in Industry 4.0, supporting new product introductions and volume increases. As a major supplier of GSK's blockbuster products, it contributes approximately $2 billion in revenue annually.

We foster a workplace where individuals can grow, feel safe, and be valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programs, pension plan, and shares and savings schemes.

Our modern work practices include the Performance with Choice program.

Discover more about our company benefits and life at GSK on our webpage: Life at GSK | GSK

Role Overview: As an Assistant Engineer, you will provide comprehensive engineering support for the Steriles Business Unit to meet business and regulatory needs, managing all engineering activities related to production processes.

In this role, you will...

• Supervise the Engineering Technician team and manage shift handovers, ensuring effective communication across shifts, and stand in for the Engineering Team Manager as needed.
• Serve as the first point of escalation for breakdown repairs and building services issues, prioritizing activities aligned with business needs.
• Prepare, review, and track Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules, manage plant spares, and support local projects including new product launches.
• Complete and manage GMP safety and quality documentation, including PM and Quality Deviation Reports, engineering change controls, and audit actions within deadlines.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, meet EHS & Quality objectives, and oversee equipment upgrades and obsolescence.
• Supervise contractors, ensure GMP compliance, manage SAP vendor data, and engage stakeholders for accurate contract management.

Qualifications and Skills:

Basic:

• HNC in Engineering or equivalent qualification
• Recognized Engineering apprenticeship
• Significant industry experience post-apprenticeship
• Experience with GSK processes and procedures
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams in complex environments

Preferred:

• Experience in classified areas (ISO 5 or ISO 7)
• Engineering Degree or progressing towards one
• Leadership or team support experience
• Subject matter expertise in engineering
• Experience managing engineering projects

Application Deadline: 16/5/2025

Please retain a copy of the Job Description as it will not be available after the advert closes. When applying, use your cover letter or CV to demonstrate how you meet the competencies outlined above. Your application will be assessed based on this information.