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

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 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 mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. Responsibilities This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following: - 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. Please Note: This role is currently budgeted for circa 1-year in duration (either as secondment or as a Fixed Term Contract) Why you? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals: - Relevant engineering qualification or apprenticeship (for example 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 If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus: - Multi-skilled experience across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic or instrumentation disciplines. - Experience with automation and process control systems (for example 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. Please Note that the Shift pattern is for 24/7 shift (4 days on / 4 days off) & 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. Advert Close Date: Monday 5th of January 2026 (COB) 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. 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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.