Position Summary
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping the future of technology at GSK? As a Platform Engineer, you'll use your technical expertise to design, implement, and maintain robust platforms that support our mission of improving lives. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, solve complex challenges, and drive innovation to ensure our systems are reliable, scalable, and secure. This is an opportunity to grow your career, make a meaningful impact, and contribute to a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Closing Date: 2nd June 2026 (COB).
Responsibilities
* Develop a sound and thorough understanding of the equipment, plant, and processes across the areas of responsibility.
* Deliver engineering activities (maintenance, equipment improvement and projects) in collaboration with Engineering Planning, Capital Projects, and Business Unit operational teams. Lead groups of technicians or contractors to execute project delivery.
* Develop and deliver Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives for safety, quality and cost of waste in SBU.
* Ensure root‑cause analysis and problem solving are carried out when required and implement corrective and preventative actions. Provide ownership and support for deviation & PMDE investigations.
* Provide clear leadership, development, and direction for front‑line staff by identifying opportunities and sharing knowledge to upskill engineering technicians and production operations staff.
* Lead Machinery Safety, Process Safety and DI (Data Integrity) and audit front‑ing activities in SBU engineering.
Basic Qualifications
* HNC in Engineering or a related field.
* Demonstrable engineering competence with technical process understanding, including in‑depth knowledge of key processes and equipment such as sterilisers, aseptic filling technology, and manufacturing equipment.
* Significant experience working in cGMP or other highly regulated operational engineering or project delivery teams.
* Ability to analyse and solve complex technical problems using tools such as DMAIC.
* Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
Preferred Qualifications
* Hold a HND or degree in an engineering discipline (or working towards).
* Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders.
* Passion for learning and staying updated on emerging technologies.
Location
The role is based in the United Kingdom at Barnard Castle.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
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