Site Coordinator - Laboratory Equipment, Engineering & Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

Sandoz Limited; Hartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceuticals company seeks a Site Coordinator to manage site-specific operations related to laboratory equipment and ensure compliance with HSE expectations. The successful candidate will act as the liaison between global experts and site teams, driving operational excellence and embedding sustainable practices. Responsibilities include managing local HSE frameworks, implementing engineering programs, and supporting audits and inspections. Ideal applicants have experience in site coordination within life sciences and possess a NEBOSH certification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Health insurance

24 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Employee recognition scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in site coordination and engineering support.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment maintenance and reliability programs.
• Experience working within the life sciences sector.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Single Point of Contact for site HSE and engineering-related coordination.
• Own the implementation of site-level programs.
• Implement and manage site-specific engineering and maintenance programs.
• Drive the Safety and Maintenance and Control program.
• Support local engineering projects and upgrades.
• Manage Sandoz digital platforms relevant to the role.
• Coordinate the local HSE framework in alignment with global standards.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Site coordination

HSE implementation

Laboratory equipment maintenance

GxP-regulated environments

Education

NEBOSH or equivalent certification

Job description

The Site Coordinator is responsible for implementing and managing site-specific operations related to laboratory equipment, engineering support, and HSE expectations. Acting as the primary liaison between global experts and site teams, this role ensures smooth coordination between global programs and local execution, driving operational excellence and embedding safe, reliable, and sustainable practices throughout the site.

Responsibilities

• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPoC) for site HSE and engineering-related coordination, ensuring compliance with Sandoz expectations and UK legislation.
• Own the implementation of site-level programs, serving as the key liaison between global Engineering and HSE leaders and local teams to ensure successful execution.
• Implement and manage site-specific engineering and maintenance programs to ensure reliability and compliance of technical installations and laboratory equipment.
• Drive the Safety and Maintenance and Control (SAMACO) program and the Global Maintenance and Asset Reliability Program, ensuring timely inspections, testing, and preventive maintenance.
• Support and execute local engineering projects, upgrades, and modifications in collaboration with global technical teams to deliver site engineering and operational objectives.
• Manage and maintain Sandoz digital platforms relevant to the role (e.g., Enablon, Enhesa).
• Coordinate and implement the local HSE framework in alignment with global Sandoz standards for laboratory and office environments, including training, incident reporting and investigation, emergency preparedness, and environmental management.
• Conduct and support audits, inspections, and risk assessments for laboratory equipment and site activities. Prepare detailed compliance reports for management and regulatory authorities and analyse trends to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Promote and enforce safe working practices to help build a culture that puts health, safety, and environmental protection at the heart of everything we do.

Qualifications & Desirable Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and data analytics capabilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience in site coordination, engineering support, and HSE implementation.
• Understanding of laboratory equipment maintenance and reliability programs.
• Experience in GxP‑regulated environments.
• Experience working within the life sciences sector and familiarity with laboratory environments.
• NEBOSH or equivalent certification.

About Sandoz

Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable Biosimilar and Generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape! Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more! With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low‑cost, high‑quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible‑hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported! Join us!

Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Annual bonus
• Pension scheme
• Health insurance
• 24 days annual leave
• Flexible working arrangements
• Employee recognition scheme
• Learning and development opportunities