Overview
GSK's Ware Site in Hertfordshire, UK is a key manufacturing centre for medicines and supply worldwide. We are seeking certified Engineering Technicians to support production activities and site operations across engineering, quality, and technical functions.
Responsibilities
- Perform planned, preventative and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance on production and utilities equipment.
- Calibrate critical process and utility equipment.
- Investigate faults, control‑system interrogation, problem solving and breakdown resolution.
- Conduct routine HVAC testing and air quality monitoring.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives for equipment and processes to enhance safety, quality and reliability.
- Complete statutory inspections and safe systems of work such as ATEX, PUWER, Zero Access, LOTO and Permit to Work, including high‑voltage substation checks where required.
- Liaise with cross‑functional teams – Quality, Validation, Production, Logistics and Technical – to coordinate work.
- Participate in project work, including commissioning and installation of new equipment.
- Utilise site systems and engineering data for diagnostics, compliance and equipment improvement.
- Coordinate with contractors, vendors and service engineers to ensure safe and compliant specialist work.
Shift Pattern
- 24/5 – 12‑hour shifts Monday to Friday, including night shifts.
- 24/7 – 12‑hour shifts throughout the week, including night and weekend work.
- Double‑Days 16/5 – 8‑hour shifts Monday to Friday with rotating early and late duties.
Shift patterns can be discussed prior to and during the interview stage. Preferences will be considered.
Qualifications
- Relevant engineering qualifications (HND, HNC, Engineering Apprenticeship) or equivalent experience.
- Solid numeracy and literacy skills.
- Willingness to learn, good communication, accountability and ownership.
- Ability to work within a disciplined, regulated environment and follow standard processes.
- Hands‑on experience in Electrical, Mechanical, Calibration and Instrumentation, Pneumatics, and Automation (Siemens / Rockwell).
- For some roles: Electrical Distribution (including High Voltage) and Controls/BMS expertise.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary.
- Shift allowance and contractual overtime.
- Annual bonus with multipliers based on company performance.
- On‑the‑job training courses.
- Industry conference participation.
- Professional development support and chartership opportunities (IET, IMechE, IChemE, and others).
- Healthcare and wellbeing programmes.
- Employee recognition programmes.
EEO Statement
GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.
