Electrical / Mechanical Packaging Engineer

Closing Date for Applications: 29th October (COB)

Shift Pattern: 24/7 (2 day 2 nights 4 off 12.25hr shifts on a 4 on 4 off rotation – Modified 24/7 no weekend night shifts)

The Engineering function at the GSK Worthing site is responsible for the provision of engineering expertise to support the manufacturing, automation and controls systems for all production operations at the site.

We are looking for a motivated Engineer to join the team as a full-time employee to support Orals Value Stream as part of the Engineer Trade team.  The role provides engineering trade support within field of expertise (Ideally multi-skilled Electrical / Mechanical)

In this role you will

• CORE - Receive and complete Merps generated maintenance works orders.  Support production targets in meeting schedule.  Uphold team behaviours and culture in-line with departmental code of conduct.  Escalate issues to Lead Tradesman or Team Leader as appropriate in a timely manner.
• SAFETY – Develop Risk assessments and Method Statements for tasks before undertaking them.  Work safely at all times, reporting any safety-issues to the team leader.  Raise and investigate safety issues as appropriate.  Comply with all site and departmental safety procedures and systems.  Raise/Countersign permit to work as appropriate.
• COMPLIANCE – Comply with all GMP procedures and completed all GMP documentation accurately. Identify/report/correct any discrepancies on the Merps engineering database.  Ensure equipment maintenance and repair is of the highest quality in-line with GSK and statutory requirements.  Compliance with applicable GSK standards and procedures.  Provide support for regulatory audits.
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT - Identify and implement improvements to the installed equipment that would improve the Sites performance. Commission new installations. Inspect contractors work during installation and prior to handover.
• OTHER - Mentor apprentices.  Audit engineering-controlled areas. Source and purchase spares for non-inventory items.

Why you?

Qualifications & Skills:

We are looking for professionals with these required skills to achieve our goals:

• Relevant experience (ideally gained working in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Facility)
• Knowledge of current GMP requirements within major pharmaceutical markets.
• Knowledge and application of the principles of the Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus:

• Engineering qualification (eg; HNC/HND or equivalent in relevant discipline or Time served Engineering Apprenticeship)
• Electrical bias preferred but not mandatory.

About Worthing Manufacturing Site:

Manufacturing at the Worthing site is for antibiotics.  It is advised that you take this into consideration when deciding to apply for this position.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is 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. 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, 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.

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