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Engineering Technician

GSK Barnard Castle, County Durham On-site entry full-time

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Description

You will join the Steriles Business Unit as an Engineering Technician, supporting the maintenance and reliability of manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment within a fast-paced 24/7 production environment.

Working as part of a shift-based engineering team, you will play a key role in maintaining equipment availability, responding to breakdowns, executing preventative maintenance activities and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), inspections, troubleshooting and repairs on manufacturing, packaging and utility equipment.
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and process interruptions to minimise downtime and support production targets.
  • Support engineering investigations, root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs).
  • Complete maintenance documentation, work orders and records within SAP and associated quality systems.
  • Support the commissioning, qualification and implementation of new equipment and engineering modifications.
  • Identify and deliver continuous improvement opportunities to enhance reliability, safety, quality and operational performance.
  • Work collaboratively with Production, Quality, Automation and Engineering teams to ensure sustained equipment performance.
  • Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with site safety standards, GMP requirements and engineering procedures.
  • Support contractor management activities when required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Completed Engineering Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3, or equivalent engineering qualification and experience.
  • Experience carrying out maintenance, fault finding and repair activities within a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical systems used in industrial operations.
  • Experience working within a regulated environment, preferably pharmaceutical, food, chemical or similar industries.
  • Experience using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as SAP.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team.
  • Willingness and ability to work a continuous 24/7 shift pattern.

Benefits:

  • On-site role within the Steriles Business Unit.
  • Participation in a continuous 24/7 shift pattern, including days, nights, weekends and bank holidays.

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Skills

Required

  • Asset Life Cycle Management
  • Asset Reliability
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Data Integrity
  • Digital Fluency
  • Equipment Troubleshooting
  • GMP Compliance
  • GxP Regulations
  • Lean Management
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Maintenance Excellence
  • Maintenance Planning
  • Manufacturing Technologies
  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
  • Problem Solving
  • Risk Awareness
  • Standards Compliance

Nice to have

  • Multi-skilled engineering capability across mechanical, electrical, instrumentation or control systems
  • Experience within pharmaceutical sterile manufacturing environments
  • Knowledge of GMP and regulated manufacturing processes
  • Experience maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing equipment within a regulated production environment
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