Engineering Technician (Inhalations) - 1 year Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

GSK; Eggleston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom is looking for a skilled maintenance engineer to carry out preventative maintenance and repairs on production equipment. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications, hands-on experience with fault-finding, and knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices. The role requires strong commitment to health and safety standards and effective communication skills. Join our agile culture that supports flexibility and encourages continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship (e.g., Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND).
• Hands-on experience in maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice or regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance on production equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures.
• Perform testing and calibration of critical systems.

Skills

Hands-on experience in maintenance

Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice

Good numeracy and record keeping

Experience with maintenance systems

Strong commitment to health and safety

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP or similar Computerised Maintenance Management System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, routine checks and repairs on production equipment, utilities and building systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to reduce downtime and keep production running.
• Perform testing and calibration of critical systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new equipment or modifications.
• Complete engineering work orders, maintenance records and required documentation in line with procedures.
• Contribute to small projects and continuous improvement activities to raise reliability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship (e.g., Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience).
• Hands‑on experience in maintenance, fault‑finding and repair activities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience using maintenance systems such as SAP or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Good numeracy and clear written records skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Multi‑skilled experience across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience with automation and process control systems (e.g., Siemens or Rockwell).
• Experience in calibration, commissioning and validation activities.
• Experience working shift patterns, including early/late or 24/7 operations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and root cause analysis.
• Good communication and collaborative working skills.

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

We also support an agile working culture. If flexibility is important to you, please discuss the opportunities with our hiring team.

For any adjustments to our process to help you demonstrate your strengths and capabilities, contact us at [e-mail].