Engineering Coordinator Operations
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Work Schedule
Rotational M-F daysEnvironmental Conditions
Able to lift 40 lbs. without assistance Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards Cleanroom: no hair products jewelry makeup nail polish perfume exposed piercings facial hair etc... allowed Loud Noises (Equipment/Machinery) Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses gowning gloves lab coat ear plugs etc.) Standing for full shift Working at heightsJob Description
Engineering Coordinator Operations
Location: Swindon UK (Kingfisher Drive)
Shift Pattern: MondayFriday Rotating Early & Late Double-Day Shifts
About Thermo Fisher Scientific
At Thermo Fisher Scientific our mission is simple yet powerful: to enable our customers to make the world healthier cleaner and safer.
With over $40 billion in annual revenue and the largest R&D investment in the industry we offer our colleagues the tools support and opportunities to make a real global impactevery single day.
The Opportunity
Were looking for a hands-on Engineering Coordinator Operations to lead and support engineering activities within our pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Swindon.
This is a shift-based leadership role (60% leadership / 40% hands-on) where youll manage a team of 4-5 shift maintenance engineers while remaining close to the equipment and operations. Youll play a vital role in ensuring equipment reliability rapid response to issues and full compliance with GMP and safety standards.
If you enjoy leading teams solving technical challenges in real time and driving continuous improvement in a regulated environmentthis role is built for you.
What Youll Be Doing
- Lead supervise and support a team of shift maintenance engineers
- Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance activities during your shift
- Act as the primary engineering contact for Operations
- Ensure rapid effective response to breakdowns and emergencies
- Allocate engineering resources to meet production priorities
- Manage external contractors and vendors
- Lead structured shift handovers to ensure continuity
- Ensure all activities meet GMP safety and quality standards
- Review and close work orders in the CMMS system
- Escalate technical safety or quality concerns appropriately
- Coach and develop team members including performance management
- Promote a strong safety-first and continuous improvement culture
What Were Looking For
Experience & Knowledge
- Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing (preferred)
- Strong leadership experience within an engineering environment
- Knowledge of GMP compliance and health & safety standards
- Experience with CMMS and maintenance planning systems
- Familiarity with continuous improvement tools (e.g. RCA)
- Understanding of manufacturing equipment (e.g. filling lines packing)
- Knowledge of utilities systems such as HVAC clean steam water systems and compressed gases
- Cleanroom experience (desirable)
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team coordination skills
- Confident communicator with effective shift handover ability
- Calm decision-making in time-critical situations
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capability
- High attention to detail and right first time mindset
- Proactive safety-focused and improvement-driven approach
Personal Attributes
- Positive resilient and solution-oriented
- Calm and organised under pressure
- Self-motivated with a flexible proactive mindset
- Strong team player who can influence and motivate others
- Able to manage competing priorities and tight timelines
Minimum Qualifications
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths (Grade 4 or above)
- Engineering Apprenticeship (Level 3 NVQ or equivalent) Mechanical or Electrical
- HNC (Level 4) or equivalent in an engineering discipline
- 35 years experience in a maintenance engineering role
- Experience with CMMS systems
- Awareness of Process Safety systems (e.g. PTW LOTO Confined Space Working at Height)
What We Offer
- Competitive salary shift allowance bonus
- Structured leadership development and technical training
- Clear career progression within a global organisation
- A collaborative inclusive and safety-driven work environment
Ready to Apply
If youre a driven engineering professional looking to step into a leadership role where you can make a tangible impactwed love to hear from you.
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