Engineering Contractor Coordinator

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

The Engineering Contractor Coordinator role is based at Lonza’s Slough site, supporting safe and compliant contractor operations within a highly regulated environment. This is an exciting opportunity to play a critical role in ensuring engineering and maintenance activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with GMP standards.

• An agile career and dynamic working culture

• An inclusive and ethical workplace

• Compensation programs that recognize high performance

• A variety of benefits dependent on role and location

• The full list of our global benefits can be found here: https://www.lonza.com/careers/benefits

• Act as the primary point of contact for all on-site contractors, ensuring safe and compliant working practices

• Coordinate contractor activities alongside engineering and operations to minimise disruption and maximise efficiency

• Manage the Permit to Work (PTW) system, including issuing, reviewing, and closing permits

• Review and approve risk assessments and method statements (RAMS), ensuring all safety controls are in place

• Monitor contractor performance and compliance, escalating any safety or quality concerns

• Support engineering teams with maintenance, shutdowns, and project activities

• Maintain accurate records and support audits, inspections, and incident investigations

• Experience working in a regulated environment (e.g. pharmaceutical, biotech, chemical, or food industries)

• Strong knowledge of Permit to Work systems and safe systems of work

• Understanding of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements

• Experience coordinating or supervising contractors in a technical or operational setting

• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders

• Confidence to challenge unsafe behaviours and enforce high standards

• Relevant health & safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH or IOSH) or equivalent experience is desirable

At Lonza, our people are our greatest strength. With 30+ sites across five continents, our globally connected teams work together every day to manufacture the medicines of tomorrow. Our core values of Collaboration, Accountability, Excellence, Passion and Integrity reflect who we are and how we work together. Everyone’s ideas, big or small, have the potential to improve millions of lives, and that’s the kind of work we want you to be part of.

Innovation thrives when people from all backgrounds bring their unique perspectives to the table. At Lonza, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you’re ready to help turn our customers’ breakthrough ideas into viable therapies, we look forward to welcoming you on board.

Ready to shape the future of life sciences? Apply now.