Shift Engineer (Assembly)

Quality Control Specialist - Pest Control; Ware; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a motivated Shift Engineer to lead the Assembly team at their Ware site. The role involves managing a team of Engineering Technicians, ensuring compliance with GMP regulations, and driving improvements in process performance. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications, leadership skills, and experience in regulated environments. Competitive benefits include a competitive salary, shift allowance, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Shift allowance

Bonuses

Training

Professional development

Healthcare

Recognition programs

Qualifications

• Strong experience in a GMP environment.
• Engineering qualifications are essential.
• Proven track record in managing performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Assembly team of Engineering Technicians.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to meet engineering activity targets.
• Oversee process performance and implement improvements.

Skills

Leadership

GMP compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Education

HND/degree in engineering

Job description

The Engineering function at the GSK Ware Manufacturing and Supply site is responsible for providing technical expertise to support manufacturing, automation, and control systems to ensure production targets are met. The Respiratory Supply Chain (RSC) Assembly engineering team works shift-based to support production activities.

We are seeking a motivated Shift Engineer to lead the Assembly team, managing up to 6 Engineering Technicians. Reporting to an Engineering Operations Manager, your responsibilities include:

1. Managing and developing people, plant, equipment, and process understanding across the site.
2. Collaborating with engineers, contractors, suppliers, and consultants to deliver engineering activities with quality, cost, and time targets.
3. Overseeing process performance and implementing improvements to meet the site’s commercial strategy.
4. Supporting regulatory audits and inspections.

The role also involves supporting wider manufacturing operations and ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and GMP regulations.

Shift Pattern: The role operates on a 24/7 schedule with 12-hour shifts from approximately 7:00 to 19:00 (days) and 19:00 to 7:00 (nights), including night and weekend work.

About You: Suitable candidates will have strong GMP environment experience, engineering qualifications, leadership skills, and a track record in performance management. Experience in a regulated industry and stakeholder engagement is preferred.

About Ware Site: The site features state-of-the-art facilities for inhaler production and API processing, fostering collaboration among R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to innovate and deliver medicines efficiently.

Application Deadline: July 30, 2025 (COB).

Qualifications: Relevant engineering qualifications (HND/degree), GMP knowledge, and engineering management experience in regulated environments.

Benefits include: Competitive salary, shift allowance, bonuses, training, professional development, healthcare, and recognition programs. For more info, visit our Life at GSK | GSK webpage.

Why GSK? We aim to unite science, technology, and talent to combat disease, offering a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, and personal growth. We are an equal opportunity employer and support flexible working arrangements. For adjustments during the application process, contact [e-mail].