Maintenance Officer

841 GlaxoSmithKline Pakistan Limited; Korangi Town; On-site; PKR 1,600,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

GlaxoSmithKline plc is seeking an Engineering Technician to perform production equipment maintenance and drive improvement projects in our pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role requires hands-on maintenance across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, with strong focus on safety and data integrity.

You will work closely with Production and Quality teams, ensuring calibration, PM schedules, and CMMS work orders are executed on time.

Qualifications

• Diploma (DAE) or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related technical field.
• 3–4 years of hands-on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, or other control devices.
• Experience using or willingness to learn CMMS.
• Strong commitment to safety, following LOTO and permit‑to‑work procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance activities on production equipment and execute improvement projects.
• Ensure PMs, calibration, and CMMS entries are completed per plan.
• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems; work with PLCs and HMIs.
• Maintain equipment inventory and coordinate with stores for parts.”
• Supervise contractors and ensure safe working conditions on site.

Skills

Problem Solving

Safety awareness

Data integrity

Lean management

Digital fluency

GxP regulations

Education

Electrical/Electronics degree

Tools

PLC

HMI

SCADA

CMMS

Job description

Role Summary

To perform the Production Equipment maintenance activities and execute improvement projects in the assigned value stream. This includes ensuring smooth operations and continuous improvement of production systems. The role requires close working and alignment with the other departments at site, especially Production and Quality. Our Engineering Technicians conduct a wide range of engineering maintenance, physical interventions and repair activities. You will be the go‑to person to respond to issues and find solutions to engineering challenges, in production areas. Beyond the day to day, you will actively improve the reliability and performance of different manufacturing & packaging machines.

Key Responsibilities

To ensure all production systems (Pharma manufacturing and packaging equipment e.g. Capsule Filler, Tablet Fillet, Blenders, Isolators, Coating Pans, Suspension filler, Blistering & Cartoning machines, Vial Washing & Siliconization machines, Dry‑heat Depyrogenation tunnel, Sterile filling machine, labelers, pallet stackers etc) are working smoothly with proper maintenance & calibration is performed as per site CMMS schedule. Must have hands on experience with automation including PLC, HMI, IPCs and SCADA system programming. Ensure adherence of PM checklist as per plan. Use of Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to track and execute Maintenance Workorder timely. Ensure Timely planning, execution and closure of Workorder on CMMS, with specific focus on Data Integrity requirements. Ensure Machinery Safety is top priority when operating, maintaining, upgrading and monitoring any Production system. Gain knowledge of Global Engineering Standards related to Operations Maintenance & Safety and ensure compliance. Expert in Electronics, Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting (experience of working on PLCs & HMI is mandatory) Ensure strict compliance to Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out (LOTO) procedures and Permit to Work protocols. Be an advocate and role model of Machinery Safety at Site Co‑ordinate with other units to ensure build‑up of teamwork. To Identify & contribute in Efficiency Improvement Projects. Ensure that all equipment inventory in stores must be updated and inform relevant person if item needs to be ordered Execute actions related to Operational equipment, which are derived from deviations, audits, inspections and risks. Supervise out‑sourced contractors and ensure safe working conditions in respective area.

Education, Experience & Skills

Diploma (DAE) or Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronics, or related technical field. Minimum 3‑4 years of hands‑on maintenance experience in a manufacturing environment. Practical knowledge of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems. Basic experience with PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers), HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), or other control devices. Experience using or willingness to learn a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). Strong commitment to safety, following Lock‑Out‑Tag‑Out (LOTO) and permit‑to‑work procedures. Skills Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance.

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. We are a global biopharma company with a special purpose – to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together – so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns – as an organisation where people can thrive. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years. Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, it’s also about making GSK a place where people can thrive. We want GSK to be a place where people feel inspired, encouraged and challenged to be the best they can be. A place where they can be themselves – feeling welcome, valued and included. Where they can keep growing and look after their wellbeing. So, if you share our ambition, join us at this exciting moment in our journey to get Ahead Together. Find out more on our career site.