Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
We have an opportunity for a Trainee Technicians to join our team in the Operations department. This team is responsible for transforming raw materials into high-quality Zydis Tablets through a series of processes. You will learn basic tasks across all areas and develop competence in your main area. You will also support Technicians and Lead Technicians to maintain production schedules and ensure smooth operations.
Shift: Shifts - 2 days (7am - 7pm), 2 nights (7pm - 7am) 4 days off
Location: Swindon, UK
100% Onsite
Operate and develop skills in areas such as Dispense & Mixing, Form Fill Freeze, Sealing, and Secondary Packaging.
Minimise downtime, improve equipment availability, and reduce turnaround times.
Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and maintain accurate batch records.
Perform in-process checks and audits to uphold quality standards.
Promote safety best practices and participate in risk assessments and investigations.
Support training and development of team members and maintain your own training record.
Drive waste reduction, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Assist with additional tasks to ensure smooth production flow.
Good standard of oral and written English.
Able to follow written instructions.
Able to complete written batch records.
Good IT skills.
Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) work experience preferable.
Manufacturing experience an advantage.
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours per day.
Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
Excellent Location – Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site parking.
Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference.
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Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
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