Engineering Technician (Inhalations) - 1 year Secondment / Fixed Term Contract (FTC)

Ccgmag; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the United Kingdom seeks an on-site engineer to ensure the safety and reliability of site equipment. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, diagnosing equipment faults, and supporting new installations. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications, hands-on maintenance experience, and a strong commitment to safety standards. This position includes working 24/7 shifts. If you are proactive and problem-solving oriented, apply now and contribute to advancing healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on experience in maintenance and fault-finding.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice or regulated environments.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on production equipment.
• Diagnose equipment failures to reduce downtime.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Problem-solving

Strong commitment to safety

Education

Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

SAP or CMMS

Automation and process control systems

Job description

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.

Position Summary

You will keep site equipment, utilities and building services safe and reliable. You will work closely with engineers, operators and quality colleagues to diagnose faults, complete maintenance tasks and support projects. We value practical problem‑solvers who work safely, learn quickly and share ideas to improve equipment performance. This role offers clear opportunities to build technical skills, gain project experience and make a meaningful contribution to GSK's mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

This role is currently budgeted for circa 1‑year in duration (either as secondment or as a Fixed Term Contract).

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, routine checks and repairs on production equipment, utilities and building systems.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment failures to reduce downtime and keep production running.
• Perform testing and calibration of critical systems.
• Support installation, commissioning and validation of new equipment or modifications.
• Complete engineering work orders, maintenance records and required documentation in line with procedures.
• Contribute to small projects and continuous improvement activities to raise reliability and efficiency.

Basic Qualification

• Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship (e.g., Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent practical experience).
• Hands‑on experience in maintenance, fault‑finding and repair activities.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice or regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience using maintenance systems such as SAP or a similar Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Good numeracy and clear written records skills.
• Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.

Preferred Qualification

• Multi‑skilled experience across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or instrumentation disciplines.
• Experience with automation and process control systems (e.g., Siemens or Rockwell).
• Experience in calibration, commissioning and validation activities.
• Experience working shift patterns, including early/late or 24/7 operations.
• Familiarity with continuous improvement methods and root cause analysis.
• Good communication and collaborative working skills.

Working Pattern and Location

This role is on‑site in the United Kingdom. The shift pattern is 24/7 shift (4 days on / 4 days off) and includes working at night and on weekends.

Apply Now

If this role matches your skills and ambitions, we encourage you to apply. Tell us how your experience fits the responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you.

Employment and Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

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