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Process Engineer - Pharma£46k salary plus 10% shift allowanceHarwellInitial 6 month contract, with a view to go permanentShifts: Monday-Friday. 6am-3pm & 3pm-12pm.On-call rota on weekends
We are seeking a highly motivated Process Engineer to join a worldwide pharmaceutical organisation based in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This is an initial 6-month contract opportunity with the potential for a permanent role.
As a critical engineering owner, you will provide subject matter expertise and hands-on support for GMP manufacturing equipment, ensuring operability and reliability across process platforms, driving issue resolution, continuous improvement, and operational readiness.
Key Duties:
- Provide engineering support for critical GMP manufacturing equipment (e.g., Ultrafiltration, Chromatography, Fermenters).
- Serve as Engineering Owner for process equipment used in our Norwood manufacturing facility.
- Deliver day-to-day floor support, ensuring continued operation and uptime.
- Lead small-to-medium sized technical projects and author high-quality technical documents.
- Troubleshoot complex mechanical/process issues, manage change controls, and participate in tech transfer activities.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of preventative maintenance strategies.
What You'll Bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is ideal, but strong Process Engineer experience within a GMP/GxP environment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and technical writing skills.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a structured approach to investigations.
For more information about this role please apply with your CV today.
Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
