Job Description

GSK Barnard Castle is a key secondary manufacturing site and has invested heavily in industry 4.0 state of the art, bespoke equipment to support sustained new product introductions and volume increases, and as a key supplier of some of GSKxe2x80x99s blockbuster products, the site contributes revenues of ~$2Bn annually.We create a place where people can grow, be their best, be safe, and feel welcome, valued and included. We offer a competitive salary, an annual bonus based on company performance, healthcare and wellbeing programmes, pension plan membership, and shares and savings programme.We embrace modern work practises; our Performance with Choice programme.Discover more about our company wide benefits and life at GSK on our webpageAs an Engineering technician you will provide a comprehensive and professional engineering support service for the Steriles Business Unit (SBU) to meet the business & regulatory needs of the department, with responsibility for all engineering activities associated with the production process.In this role you willxe2x80xa6

• Operate and maintain equipment and technology within the Steriles Business Unit, including manufacture, filling, inspection, assembly, and packaging of syringes and vials.
• Perform shift-based work (24/7 or 24/5), handling day-to-day breakdown repairs, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), and breakdown maintenance activities.
• Support local projects, new product introductions, and engineering change controls while preparing and managing GMP safety and quality documentation.
• Ensure delivery of SAP/MERPS activities such as Work Orders, Notifications, Data Maintenance, Ordering plant spares, and continuous improvement initiatives using GPS tools.
• Supervise internal and external contractors, ensuring adherence to GMP standards, and handle calibration of equipment instrumentation.
• Oversee building infrastructure tasks, maintenance of air compressors, VHP, and refrigeration systems, while maintaining compliance with site procedures and systems.

Why you?Basic Qualifications & Skills:

• Multi skilled technician with an industry recognised apprenticeship and post-apprenticeship industry-based knowledge and experience. Minimum of an HNC level qualification in an Engineering discipline
• Hands on experience of GSK/Pharmaceutical processes and procedures
• Experience with SAP business system
• Demonstrable experience working with cross functional teams in a complex organisation
• Required to demonstrate competence in current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP),
• Strong experience of working in a complex GMP environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience working in classified areas such as ISO 5 or ISO 7.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to implement plans and holding yourself and team accountable for delivery goals
• Ability to work under pressure

Closing Date for Applications: 16/5/2025Please take a copy of the , as this will not be available post closure of the advert.When applying for this role, please use the xe2x80x98cover letterxe2x80x99 of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.Why GSK?Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.GSK is a global biopharma company with a special purpose xe2x80x93 to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together xe2x80x93 so we can positively impact the health of billions of people and deliver stronger, more sustainable shareholder returns xe2x80x93 as an organisation where people can thrive. We prevent and treat disease with vaccines, specialty and general medicines. We focus on the science of the immune system and the use of new platform and data technologies, investing in four core therapeutic areas (infectious diseases, HIV, respiratory/ immunology and oncology).Our success absolutely depends on our people. While getting ahead of disease together is about our ambition for patients and shareholders, itxe2x80x99s 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 xe2x80x93 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.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.We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.Should you require any adjustments to our process to assist you in demonstrating your strengths and capabilities contact us on or 0808 234 4391. The helpline is available from 8.30am to 12.00 noon Monday to Friday, during bank holidays these times and days may vary.Please note should your enquiry not relate to adjustments, we will not be able to support you through these channels. However, we have created a UK Recruitment FAQ guide. Click the and scroll to the Careers Section where you will find answers to multiple questions we receive .Important notice to Employment businesses/ AgenciesGSK does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact GSK's commercial and general procurement/human resources department to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to GSK. The obtaining of prior written authorization is a condition precedent to any agreement (verbal or written) between the employment business/ agency and GSK. In the absence of such written authorization being obtained any actions undertaken by the employment business/agency shall be deemed to have been performed without the consent or contractual agreement of GSK. GSK shall therefore not be liable for any fees arising from such actions or any fees arising from any referrals by employment businesses/agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site.Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, GSK may be required to capture and report expenses GSK incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment. This capture of applicable transfers of value is necessary to ensure GSKxe2x80x99s compliance to all federal and state US Transparency requirements. For more information, please visit the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) website at

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