We make and supply medicines and vaccines all around the globe and our teams own every production stage, from creating quality products at our manufacturing sites to designing effective supply forecasting and regulatory inspections; all powered by digital, data and analytics. We operate at impressive scale, producing over 1.7 billion packs of medicine and 767 million vaccine doses in 2021.

We continue to modernise, so we can launch even more new products at speed whilst turbo-charging delivery across our entire portfolio through our relentless focus on quality, safety, and service. The way we work will change. For some, the shift in technology and products will be revolutionary. Our R&D pipeline demands a new kind of supply chain, and we need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of automation and robotics so we can work smarter together.

Pipefitter/Welder

GSK are recruiting for a Pipefitter/Welder to join them at the site in Montrose on a full-time and permanent basis.

You will gain experience working in a pharmaceutical plant and to part of an experienced team Welders. You will be responsible for maintaining the pipework across the site and will gain full welding coding training to suit the different pipework on site.

Job Purpose

To maintain and install pipework and associated in-line fittings. This will provide reliable plant and equipment to both meet the manufacturing plan and satisfy the external regulators. The maintenance includes scheduled routine, corrective and breakdown Maintenance as well as plant modifications and plant reconfiguration.

In this role you will…

• Will work as part of a team to carry out pipefitting work in various metals and plastics.
• To fabricate, weld, test, install, maintain and modify all types and sizes of domestic, engineering services and chemical processing pipework.
• To install Lokring connectors to various pipe MoC.
• The individual will be based at Montrose, will work in all factory areas.
• The work is of a manual, physical nature. Knowledge of manual handling and mechanical handling techniques and is able to work at heights from ladders, access platforms and occasionally in confined spaces.
• Competent to use any type of access equipment.
• Is responsible for self and others on Health, Safety & Environmental issues.
• Will carry out duties in a safe and professional manner.
• Will assist other people within the team to resolve issues and problems as they arise.
• Assist with the development of apprentices by sharing knowledge, experience and demonstrating the skills required.
• Proactive in problem solving and understanding customer requirements and issues.
• Is able to work with minimum supervision, demonstrate initiative and be capable of making decisions affecting their own area of work.
• Basic scheduling of workload, prioritising and organising in conjunction with the TM’s/TSE’s and utilising the maintenance management system CMMS.
• Flexibility to embrace any future advancement in tools, techniques and working practices associated with the role after appropriate training.
• Is capable of communicating on a day to day basis with team members, process operators, local managers and others as appropriate
• Is able to deliver and receive detailed instructions both written and oral.
• Formal engineering background is essential in one of the key engineering disciplines
• Competent to use any lifting equipment aligned to their role.
• Document and record maintenance information to meet regulatory requirements and request spares and materials to support the business.
• Record welding inspection certificates to meet regulatory requirements.
• Managers set high standards, communication open, confront risk and proactively involve their people to improve our safety culture
• Understand and follow the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice.
• Take action to rectify or report deviations from GMP or the QMS.
• Perform duties in accordance with the Site and Company Procedures.

Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 15th March 2023

Please take a copy of the Job Description, as this will not be available post closure of the advert.

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

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

• Time-served apprenticeship

Preferred Qualifications

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

• SVQ level 3 and City and Guilds, NC or HNC in engineering discipline

Why GSK?

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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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.

Find out more:

Annual Report 2021

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. Getting ahead means preventing disease as well as treating it, and we aim to impact the health of 2.5 billion people around the world in the next 10 years.

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 workplace where everyone can feel a sense of belonging and thrive as set out in our Equal and Inclusive Treatment of Employees policy. We’re committed to being more proactive at all levels so that our workforce reflects the communities we work and hire in, and our GSK leadership reflects our GSK workforce.

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