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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.

Solvent Distribution & Utilities Technician

The role involves delivering the below 2 key aspects in a safe and compliant manner:

• Monitoring and control of compact Site Utilities (steam, water systems, nitrogen, compressed air, chilling & cooling systems and waste streams, solvent distribution, solvent disposal LBOD effluent systems.
• Providing EHS Services to the site - Lead Emergency Response Team member and supporting Class I Permit to Work (PTW) system for the area.

The role operates on a 5 shift 12-hour shift pattern working nights and day shifts reporting to the Solvent Distribution & Utilities Lead with no direct supervision out of hours. Duty manager will provide support out of hours.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the safe uninterrupted supply of utilities & solvent services to meet site demand supplied at the required quality, monitoring and recording plant running parameters, responding to alarms, carrying out line side problem-solving and escalation of plant, process and people issues and undertaking minor engineering tasks.
• Lead ERT responsible for the ERT team during an incident, undertakes “Dynamic Risk Assessments” to identify the hazards & evaluate risks before determining the most appropriate response to the specific incident based on existing procedures & the teams experience. Note: The Duty Manager has overall responsibility of an incident.
• Responsible for PTW (Class 1) carrying out plant preparation and isolations for maintenance work in accordance with the site PTW system.
• Responsible for ensuring correct use and completion of batch log sheets in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
• Responsible for administrative tasks including but not limited to use of CDMS, completing unexpected condition forms (UCF’s) archiving area documentation, accurate completion of electronic time sheets.
• Responsible for carrying out inventory and maintaining stock levels in line with minimum re-order quantities.
• Responsible for acting as a contact to support departments to facilitate continuity of the services and solvent.
• Responsibility for the work area maintaining good housekeeping standards and ensuring safety, quality, compliance and carrying out plant tours, completion of shift logs and effective handovers at specified times.
• Responsible for supporting HAZOPs, HAZIDs, inspections, LSOP’s up-versions, area projects and completing Level 1 audits.
• Responsible for prioritising work, in an unlikely scenario of unplanned reduced team size, to complete essential activities of the role for the continuation of vital Site activities.

APPLICATION CLOSING DATE – 14th February 2023

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When applying for this role, please use the ‘cover letter’ of the online application or your CV to describe how you meet the competencies for this role, as outlined in the job requirements above. The information that you have provided in your cover letter and CV will be used to assess your application.

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Why you?

Here at GSK, we are seeking someone that is passionate and able to ‘roll up their sleeves’ when needed and in return we will offer fantastic career progression and the opportunity to engage with Senior Stakeholders, allowing you to shape and contribute to the success of the business.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Expected to be competent in the role typically in 6 – 12 months
• General
• Basic IT skills, excellent literacy and communication skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise workload and work with a small team or independently
• A high level of awareness of EHS requirements including the ability to identify hazards and eliminate risks
• Active member of the ERT and expected to attend the relative training
• Attending safety & quality committee meetings and inspections as a departmental representative
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements
• Awareness and compliance with relevant procedures including but not limited to the following:
  • Fire safety, first aid, spillage, accident and incident procedures
  • Site and area PPE/RPE requirements including use and maintenance of equipment
  • Manual Handling, Risk Assessment & COSHH requirements
  • Awareness of PCCE and raising and closing of ZAP’s, ZIPs and level 1 audit actions
  • Executing all aspects of the site Permit to Work Class 1 procedure
• Awareness and application of all the GSK Values and Expectations
• Expected to adapt to technological advances to remain competent with new plant and processes
• Expected to attend training and train others in line with myLearning curricula and associated role specific development programmes within a defined period
• Requirement to work indoors or outdoors, at heights using vertical ladders
• Capable of carrying out work with a medium to heavy physical nature.

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.

ZSC Divestment

The ZSC Business has been sold to an external company. It is GSK’s proposal to close its ZSC manufacturing operations once the technology transfer to the buyer is complete and the Manufacturing and Supply Agreement has come to an end. At this time, and in the absence of any other alternative, GSK would be proposing to close the ZSC sites. GSK would explore all options for retraining, supporting employees who might be at the risk of redundancy.

During the expected 2-4 years duration, the successful candidate will be able to make a significant impact at ZSC and GSK. Whilst working at GSK you will be able to enjoy the excellent standard company benefits. You will also be able to utilise the ZSC Retraining and Development programme to identify and fund upskilling towards your future career ambition. In addition to this, there is an employee retention scheme which offers further financial bonuses for working within the business.

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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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are open to all talent. In the US, we also adhere to Affirmative Action principles. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to neurodiversity, race/ethnicity, colour, national origin, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class*(*US only).

We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are.

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