Platform Engineer

Job Title: Platform Engineer

 

Job Purpose

The Platform Engineer role exists to deliver professional engineering expertise for unit operations to ensure the demonstrated design, installation and performance is maintained and continuously improved during the operational life cycle of the equipment.  Ensuring that business driven improvements upgrades, modifications and adaptations are implemented to meet their quality and performance targets under the direction of an Engineering manager and technical authorities and across multiple equipment Platforms (e.g. Filling, Assembly, Granulation, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning), Water systems etc.).

 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for developing a sound and thorough understanding of the equipment and processes across the areas of responsibility
• Responsible for the development and delivery of a scope of engineering activities working collaboratively with Engineering Planning functions, Platform Equipment Leads and Value Stream operational teams. Leading and managing groups of technicians or contractors as required to execute the delivery of these projects
• Responsible for the development and delivery and improvement of quality, cost, and safety in job holder’s area work with other functions and external specialists to optimize the equipment, product, process, and system interactions to improve performance against business-driven targets
• Responsible for delivering and promoting a culture of improving the performance of Safety, Quality, Cost and Customer Service Ensuring root causing and problem solving are carried out when required and corrective and preventative actions are implemented
• To provide clear leadership, development and direction for front line staff by identifying opportunities and sharing knowledge to continue up skilling of engineering technicians and production operations staff. Setting training targets and evaluating training results
• To adopt a participative management style that empowers the team by involving them in decision making, objective setting and performance evaluation & improvement processes
• To embrace and coach the team in the use of GPS tools and lean principles (i.e. 5s & SW (Standard Work) etc.)
• Use Gemba to identify abnormalities or improvement opportunities in machine performance, work with Platform Equipment Leads and Operational Teams to generate and implement actions

 

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or a related technical discipline, and Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status or evidence of progression towards achieving IEng status.
• Experience working within a manufacturing engineering function.
• Experience working in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)-regulated manufacturing environment.

 

Work Arrangements  

Primary Location: UK - Hertfordshire – Ware

Additional locations may be considered:  Not Applicable

This role offers an on-site (5 days in a week) working model; Remote or fully home-working arrangements are not available for this role.  

 Application Information:  

Closing Date for Applications: 09 November 2026 

Please take a copy of this Job Description, as it will not be available after the advertisement closes.  

When applying for this role, please use the cover letter section of the online application and your CV to demonstrate how you meet the requirements outlined above. Information provided in your application materials will be used to assess your suitability for the role.  

 

Skills

Asset Life Cycle Management, Data Integrity, Digital Fluency, GxP Regulations, Lean Management, Manufacturing Technologies, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Problem Solving, Risk Awareness, Standards Compliance

 

 

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. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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