Quality Technology & Facilities Specialist

GlaxoSmithKline; Barnard Castle; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK Barnard Castle is seeking a Quality Technology & Facilities Specialist (Secondment/FTC) to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness across MSAT, Engineering and Logistics. You will support validation, maintenance and continuous improvement initiatives to drive reliability and patient supply.

The role requires a science/engineering background, GMP knowledge, and strong collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver audit-ready documentation and facility improvements at the UK

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of GMP and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel.
• Experience with databases or Access is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support operational quality, validation, maintenance and optimisation of site technologies and facilities.
• Assist in implementation and documentation of technology systems and facility processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality-related issues.
• Maintain compliant documentation for technology systems and facilities for audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational ability

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Master’s degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Access (beneficial)

SAP (preferred)

Job description

Quality Technology & Facilities Specialist - Secondment / FTC Closing Date: 23rd September 2026 (COB)

Business Introduction We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations; it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSK’s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.

Position Summary

The Quality Technology and Facilities Specialist is responsible for ensuring the compliance, quality, and operational effectiveness of site technologies, systems, and facilities across Engineering, MSAT, Logistics, Supply Chain, and New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. The role supports validation, maintenance, change control, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure operations remain compliant with regulatory requirements, GSK quality standards, and business objectives. Working collaboratively with cross-functional teams, the Specialist provides quality oversight of technology systems and facility processes, resolves technical and compliance issues, maintains audit‑ready documentation, and drives improvements that enhance reliability, efficiency, and product supply. This role offers the opportunity to make a visible impact on site performance and patient supply while developing expertise across a broad range of quality, engineering, and operational disciplines. We are looking for individuals who are curious, practical, and collaborative, and who are motivated by GSK's mission to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

Responsibilities

• Support the operational quality, validation, maintenance, and optimisation of site technologies and facilities (MSAT, engineering and logistics) to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GXP standards.
• Assist in the implementation and documentation of technology systems and facility processes, ensuring alignment with quality and operational goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address quality‑related issues in facility and technology operations, providing technical support and ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation for technology systems and facilities, ensuring readiness for audits and regulatory inspections.
• Monitor and report on facility and technology performance metrics, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Participate in internal and external audits, supporting the preparation and review of facility and technology‑related quality systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, implementing enhancements to optimise facility and technology performance.
• Conduct and lead routine Quality Oversight GEMBA activities with cross‑functional teams to proactively identify compliance risks, operational improvement opportunities, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
• Assist in facility and technology‑related projects, ensuring compliance and alignment with site objectives.

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• Previous experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and quality management systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Experience with databases or Access is beneficial.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and strong organisational ability.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• Experience with enterprise systems such as SAP.
• Previous experience supporting audits and managing audit responses.
• Familiarity with facility engineering, maintenance or commissioning activities.
• Experience working in cross‑functional teams across quality, engineering and operations.
• Practical project coordination skills, including tracking actions and metrics.

Location and working pattern

This role full time on‑site and based in the United Kingdom at our Barnard Castle site. The advert will state the specific working arrangement for the vacancy.

What we offer

You will join a team where your work helps ensure safe, reliable supply for patients. You will gain hands‑on experience across quality, facilities and technology. We support learning and career progression and encourage people to shape their development. Join us and help deliver high quality supply while growing your skills and impact.

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.

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.

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. Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us at [e-mail] where you can also request a call. Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a Recruitment FAQ guide.

Skills: Data Integrity, Detail‑Oriented, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Influencing Without Authority, Lean Management, Problem Solving, Project Management, Quality Assurance (QA), Risk Awareness, Technical Writing, Validation Processes.