Engineering Technician - 24/7 Operations

1054 GlaxoSmithKline Services Unlimited; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking an Engineering Technician to support the Steriles Business Unit, maintaining packaging, manufacturing and utility equipment in a fast-paced 24/7 environment.

You will perform planned maintenance, respond to breakdowns, participate in CAPA investigations and support equipment qualification and improvements. A cross-functional team approach and GMP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent engineering qualification and experience.
• Experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair in manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems used in industrial operations.
• Experience working in regulated environments (pharma, food, chemical or similar).
• Experience using CMMS such as SAP.
• Good communication and cross-functional teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and process interruptions to minimise downtime and support production targets.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis and CAPA implementation.
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders and records in SAP and quality systems.
• Support commissioning, qualification and implementation of new equipment and modifications.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, safety, quality and performance.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Automation and Engineering teams to ensure sustained equipment performance.
• Ensure activities comply with site safety standards, GMP requirements and engineering procedures.
• Support contractor management when required.

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management

Asset Reliability

Continuous Improvement

Data Integrity

Digital Fluency

Equipment Troubleshooting

GMP Compliance

GxP Regulations

Lean Management

Lean Manufacturing

Maintenance Excellence

Maintenance Planning

Manufacturing Technologies

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Risk Awareness

Standards Compliance

Education

Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / HNC / HND equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Introduction

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients' needs and drive our performance. Our network of medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivers billions of doses and packs of medicines each year, helping improve the health of millions of people worldwide. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines, enabling increased speed, quality and scale of supply through automation, digital solutions, advanced process controls and smart manufacturing technologies. Within the Steriles Business Unit, our operations run continuously to ensure the reliable supply of life-saving medicines. We are looking for talented individuals who are passionate about engineering excellence, equipment reliability and continuous improvement to support our 24/7 manufacturing environment.

Role Purpose

You will join the Steriles Business Unit as an Engineering Technician, supporting the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment within a fast-paced 24/7 production environment. Working as part of a shift-based engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment availability, responding to breakdowns, executing preventative maintenance activities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Automation and Engineering colleagues to ensure safe, compliant and reliable manufacturing operations. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop technical expertise, gain experience troubleshooting complex systems, support engineering projects and contribute directly to ensuring the reliable supply of medicines to patients.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and process interruptions to minimise downtime and support production targets.
• Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
• Complete maintenance documentation, work orders and records within SAP and associated quality systems.
• Support the commissioning, qualification and implementation of new equipment and engineering modifications.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, safety, quality and operational performance.
• Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Automation and Engineering teams to ensure sustained equipment performance.
• Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site safety standards, GMP requirements and engineering procedures.
• Support contractor management activities when required.

Why You

Basic Qualifications

• Completed Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification and experience.
• Experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair activities within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems used in industrial operations.
• Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably pharmaceutical, food, chemical or similar industries.
• Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
• Willingness and ability to work a continuous 24/7 shift pattern.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi-skilled engineering capability across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or control systems.
• Experience within pharmaceutical sterile manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing processes.
• Experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment within a regulated production environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, packaging, utility or process equipment within a regulated environment.
• Knowledge of reliability-centered maintenance and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.

Skills

• Asset Life Cycle Management
• Asset Reliability
• Continuous Improvement
• Data Integrity
• Digital Fluency
• Equipment Troubleshooting
• GMP Compliance
• GxP Regulations
• Lean Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Maintenance Excellence
• Maintenance Planning
• Manufacturing Technologies
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Risk Awareness
• Standards Compliance

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases - to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

Flexible Working

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

Adjustments

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