Job Title: Process Engineer
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time
Company: Global Leading Pharmaceutical Company
Company Summary
We’re working with a globally respected pharmaceutical organisation that’s known for combining technical excellence with a people-first culture. Their site in Hertfordshire has become a flagship facility thanks to cutting-edge technology, robust engineering standards, and a long-standing track record of staff retention and internal development.
As part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, you’ll contribute to critical operations that directly support the production of medicines impacting patients worldwide.
Responsibilities:
* Drive technical improvements and support daily operations across manufacturing and packaging systems
* Deliver robust solutions for equipment reliability, working hands-on to resolve complex engineering challenges
* Participate in commissioning, qualification, and validation activities to maintain compliance and performance
* Collaborate with highly skilled colleagues across engineering, production, and quality
* Engage in process improvement projects and data-driven decision making
Key Requirements:
* HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or related field)
* Experience in a GMP or highly regulated environment (e.g., pharma, biotech, or life sciences)
* Strong problem-solving skills with an interest in continuous improvement and technical innovation
* A team player who thrives in a quality-focused, collaborative setting
* Familiarity with commissioning and validation is a plus
Why Join?
* Join a company with a people-first mindset and a reputation for looking after its employees
* Be part of a site where engineers are empowered, trusted, and supported to make a real difference
* Excellent career development pathways and ongoing investment in training
* A highly stable working environment with a long-term vision and clear values
* Work in a company that’s large enough to innovate but small enough for your impact to be seen
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further or to discuss your career options in confidence, please contact Femi Olubodun via telephone on +44 (0) 2039288387 or email on: folubodun@planet-pharma.co.uk
If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.