Assistant Electrical Engineer

We manufacture and supply reliable, high-quality medicines and vaccines to meet patients’ needs and drive our performance. Our network of 37 medicines and vaccines manufacturing sites delivered 1.7 billion packs of medicines and 409 million vaccine doses in 2024 to help make a positive impact on the health of millions of people. Our supply chain is not just core to our operations;

it’s vital to bringing our innovations to patients as quickly, efficiently and effectively as possible. Technology is transforming how we manufacture medicines and vaccines, enabling us to increase the speed, quality and scale of product supply. We need the very best minds and capability to help us on our journey to make more complex products, harnessing the power of smart manufacturing technologies including robotics, digital solutions and artificial intelligence to deliver for patients.

You will support engineering activities that keep our sites safe, reliable and efficient.

You will work with engineers, technicians and contractors to deliver maintenance, small projects and compliance tasks. We value practical problem solving, clear communication and a curious mindset. This role offers hands‑on experience, structured development and the chance to make a meaningful impact on health by supporting high‑quality operations. You will grow your skills while contributing to work that matters and aligns with our mission of uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

This role will provide YOU the opportunity to lead key activities to progress YOUR career. These responsibilities include some of the following:

• Provide technical support for day‑to‑day electrical maintenance and fault finding on site equipment.
• Assist with planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities and ensure equipment records are accurate.
• Support small capital projects from planning through handover, including risk assessments and test documentation.
• Help manage engineering change control activities and keep equipment documentation inspection‑ready.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to investigate deviations and support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to safety and compliance activities, following procedures and supporting audits and inspections.

We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals:

• Level 3 electrical qualification (for example NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in industrial electrical maintenance or apprenticeship background in electrical engineering.
• Practical knowledge of electrical systems, control panels and motors.
• Basic understanding of safety requirements for electrical work and permit-to-work systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English for clear handovers and documentation.
• Willingness to work safely on site and to participate in on‑call or shift patterns if required.

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

• HNC/HND or foundation degree in Electrical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Experience working in regulated or quality‑controlled environments.
• Familiarity with engineering change control and document management systems.
• Basic experience with PLCs, instrumentation or process control systems.
• Experience supporting small capital projects or plant modifications.
• Demonstrable continuous improvement mindset and practical problem‑solving skills.

You will join a supportive team focused on development and safety.

You will receive structured onboarding and access to training to grow technical skills and career progression opportunities.…