Mechanical Engineer

Caresoft Global Technologies, Inc.,; Ware; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biopharma sector is seeking an Engineer to join their Mechanical Platform team at the Ware Campus in Hertfordshire. The role involves providing mechanical engineering expertise to support the expansion and performance of critical pharmaceutical manufacturing systems. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in mechanical systems, as well as a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Training courses and industry conferences

Support for professional development

Healthcare and wellbeing programs

Recognition programs

Tailored training in mechanical systems

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering qualifications and experience are required.
• Good standard of numeracy and literacy essential.
• Willing learner with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical engineering support to optimize plant availability and performance.
• Support changes to safety systems and maintenance plans.
• Interact with Quality and Safety Practitioners including audits.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Root cause analysis

Good communicator

Planning for maintenance lifecycle

Continuous Improvement techniques

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering

Incorporated Engineer Status or working towards it

Experience in manufacturing engineering teams

Knowledge of GMP environments

Job description

We are looking for an Engineer to join our Utilities & Facilities Mechanical Platform team providing engineering expertise to the Ware Campus. Located in Hertfordshire, GSK's Ware site is one of the key manufacturing centers for GSK, manufacturing medicines and supplying globally.

Reporting to the Mechanical Platform Equipment Lead for the U&F Engineering Team, the role holder will hold and develop platform expertise on a range of mechanical system infrastructure. These systems are aligned to Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Research and Development, and Laboratory facilities.

We are looking for an engineer with a demonstrable background in mechanical systems. The role requires application of specialist mechanical engineering knowledge to support the technical authority and subject matter expert for changes to safety systems, maintenance lifecycle plans, and performance improvements to utilities across the campus.

The Ware Campus is seeing a significant amount of investment in steam main distribution, with multiple large capital asset refreshment programs in place. The role holder will influence and provide technical guidance facilitating this expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide short-term (Day-to-Day) and long-term Mechanical Engineering support to optimize plant availability, performance, equipment reliability, and cost.
2. Assess and propose improvements across Mechanical systems, Hazardous Utilities, and associated Infrastructure on site, including supporting documentation and validation reviews.
3. Support and manage mitigations on gaps from GSK Quality Procedures and Engineering Standards.
4. Interact with Quality and Safety Practitioners and Regulatory bodies, including GMP audits and product-specific audits.
5. Perform root cause analysis of deviations, collaborating with departments like Engineering, Quality, EHS, and Production.
6. Support conformance to asset maintenance strategies and integrate Continuous Improvement techniques, including digital and data process optimization.
7. Ensure mechanical asset integrity complies with health, safety, and environmental regulations (e.g., PSSR, BS EN13480, ASME B31.3).
8. Provide direction for embedded service partners to meet contractual deliverables.
9. Support mechanical engineering capital projects throughout their lifecycle.

About You:

Relevant engineering qualifications and experience are required. A good standard of numeracy and literacy is essential. You should be a willing learner, a good communicator, and take personal accountability. Strong verbal, written, and computer communication skills are needed, along with a participative management style to empower the team.

About Ware Manufacturing Site:

The site produces Respiratory devices and Oral Solid Dose medicines, with about 1,500 staff. It plays a key role in launching new medicines and operating high-volume production for respiratory devices.

Closing Date: Friday 13th June 2025 (COB).

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) or Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Engineering or relevant experience
• Incorporated Engineer Status or working towards it
• Experience in manufacturing engineering teams
• Knowledge of GMP environments

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Training courses and industry conferences
• Support for professional development and chartership
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs
• Recognition programs
• Tailored training in mechanical systems

Learn more about our benefits and life at GSK on our webpage Life at GSK | GSK.

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