Project Technician - 2yr Fixed Term Contract (Salaried)

Eisai Europe Ltd; South Heighton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in South Heighton is seeking a Project Technician to provide operational support within its manufacturing facilities. The role involves ensuring compliance with quality standards and identifying opportunities for operational improvements. The ideal candidate will have a relevant apprenticeship and good leadership skills. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 along with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles

Discretionary Bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being & mental health awareness programmes

Qualifications

• Experience managing building services projects within the pharmaceutical industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and EHS qualifications desirable.
• Formal project management training/qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide project and operational support in manufacturing facilities.
• Ensure operations comply with Eisai Corporate Standards and industry guidelines.
• Identify opportunities for operation improvements and cost reductions.

Skills

Time served apprenticeship

Good leadership skills

Problem solving capabilities

Attention to detail

Education

City & Guilds and/or NVQ 3-4 qualifications

Job description

Project Technician - 2yr Fixed Term Contract (Salaried)

The Company

Eisai is a leading research based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the Oncology, Neurology and Pain therapy areas.

Eisai Manufacturing is the hub of Eisai’s production and supply chain. We make tablets, package these into blisters, label and package vials and bottles. We also manage the wider medicines supply chain and other companies who undertake work on our behalf.

By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Your new role

To provide project and operational support in order to maintain a compliant operation within the manufacturing / packaging facilities of the Eisai European Knowledge Centre (EKC), Hatfield.

To ensure that operations conducted are performed in accordance with the requirements of Eisai Corporate Standards, Eisai Quality System, GMP and GDP Guidelines and industry standards.

Duties are performed to ensure:

• A safe working environment is maintained for self and other Eisai employees, ensuring all near miss incidents and accidents are reported in accordance with procedures.
• The Quality of products manufactured and released is assured through adherence to all procedures.
• Opportunities to improve operations and reduce cost are identified and progressed through the continuous improvement and demand innovation initiatives.
• Eisai’s philosophy of hhc is at the forefront of daily activities.
• All stakeholder and customer expectations are understood and met through communication.
• Performance is in line with personal and Eisai objectives with demonstrated behaviours and competencies.

What are we looking for?

• Time served apprenticeship including City & Guilds &/or NVQ 3 - 4 qualifications within an appropriate engineering, building services or construction related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience managing building services projects within the pharmaceutical industry preferred but not essential.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations and EHS qualifications desirable.
• Formal project management training / qualifications preferred but not essential.
• A growth mind-set with a focus on continued self-development.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Developed problem solving and decision making capabilities.
• Ability to work independently or part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Adaptable and flexible to cope with the changing priorities of production operations.
• Resilient and determined providing robust engineering solutions within an agile environment.
• Developed oral and written communication skills.
• Developed attention to detail and with an aptitude for neat, clear documentation.

What we offer in return

Eisai offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and excellent wider benefits package that includes:

• Electric charging points for Electric/Hybrid vehicles
• Discretionary Bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop
• Learning and development opportunities
• Retail discounts
• Well-being & mental health awareness programmes
• Multi-faith prayer room

You will also be based out of our excellent EMEA Knowledge Centre (EKC) facility, which is our EU Headquarters, and offers an inclusive, and collaborative working environment.

What you need to do next

If you are interested in this position, please click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.

If you have any questions, please contact us on [e-mail]

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• to embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• to include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• to value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity