Calibration Engineer (Engineering Technician)

TN United Kingdom; Ware; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking Engineering Technicians with a calibration background to join their Metrology team at the Ware site. This role involves providing engineering support for production activities, including calibration, maintenance, and fault finding. The team collaborates with various functions to ensure production targets are met and plays a crucial role in launching new medicines. The ideal candidate will have relevant engineering qualifications and a willingness to learn in a dynamic environment that values teamwork and personal accountability. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to life-saving treatments and advance your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Bonuses

Training Opportunities

Professional Development Support

Healthcare Programs

Recognition Schemes

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications and/or experience in calibration or instrumentation.
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Calibration of critical process and utility equipment.
• Fault finding, problem solving, and breakdown resolution.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Quality and Site Operations.

Skills

Calibration

Fault Finding

Maintenance

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical

HNC/HND Level qualification

Job description

The Engineering function at the GSK Ware Manufacturing and Supply site is responsible for providing technical expertise to support manufacturing, automation, and control systems for all production operations to ensure production targets are achieved.

We are seeking Engineering Technicians with a calibration background to join our Metrology team, providing engineering support for production activities.

Engineering Technicians work in a team managed by an Engineer to support diverse teams across production, quality, analytical, and technical functions. Their activities include maintenance, calibration, physical interventions, and repairs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Calibration of critical process and utility equipment
• Fault finding, problem solving, and breakdown resolution
• Maintenance on utilities equipment
• Continuous improvement of production and utilities equipment and processes
• Completing statutory inspections such as ATEX, zero access, LOTO
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams including Quality, Validation, and Site Operations
• Participation in project work, including commissioning and installing new equipment

Candidate requirements:

• Relevant engineering qualifications and/or experience (e.g., Engineering Apprenticeship in Electrical, Calibration, or Instrumentation; HNC/HND)
• Strong numeracy and literacy skills
• Willingness to learn, good communication skills, personal accountability, and team collaboration abilities
• Hands-on experience in calibration, maintenance, fault finding, or related skills is highly desirable

About Ware Site:

Ware site specializes in Respiratory devices and Oral Solid Dose medicines. It plays a key role in launching new medicines, including life-saving treatments.

Application deadline: Monday, 24th June, or Tuesday, 28th May 2024 (COB).

Basic qualifications include:

• Engineering Apprenticeship focused on instrumentation/calibration
• HNC/HND Level qualification
• Good numeracy and literacy skills

GSK offers various employee benefits including bonuses, training opportunities, professional development support, healthcare programs, and recognition schemes. For more information, visit our webpage.

Why GSK?

GSK is a global biopharma company committed to uniting science, technology, and talent to combat disease. We focus on vaccines, medicines, and advancing science in immunology, infectious diseases, HIV, and oncology. We aim to create an inclusive environment where employees can thrive, feel valued, and grow. We are an equal opportunity employer and support flexible working arrangements.