Job Overview
We are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to support the production of unlicensed medicines. This role involves hands-on manufacturing, accurate measurement and mixing of materials, operating production equipment, and completing all work to a high standard of safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out thorough cleaning of work areas and processing equipment, maintaining GMP standards
- Measure, compound, and process pharmaceutical products, including our more complex formulations
- Set up laboratories for production, including cleaning, preparation, and equipment readiness
- Prepare bases and perform critical manufacturing setup activities
- Operate pharmaceutical equipment such as mixers, homogenisers, capsule machines, safety cabinets, and weighing scales
- Complete batch manufacturing records and ensure all documentation is accurate, neat, and compliant
- Perform routine checks to ensure product quality and compliance
- Support larger-scale production setup and start-up activities
- Undertake packaging and labelling of medicines in line with requirements
- Participate in daily, weekly, monthly cleaning, as well as scheduled deep cleans of the cleanroom
- Adhere strictly to GMP, SOPs, and Health & Safety policies to ensure patient and colleague safety
- Self-check work, reporting any issues, incidents, or non-compliance to supervisors
- Maintain effective communication within the team and across departments
- Participate in training, performance development, and continuous improvement activities
- Carry out any additional duties as required by Supervisors or Management
Essential Aptitudes
- Strong interest in working in a controlled manufacturing environment.
- Good understanding of quality and safe working practices.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Accurate, reliable, and able to meet deadlines.
- Able to manage time effectively and work under pressure.
- Comfortable following structured procedures.
- Able to check your own work and identify issues.
Personal Qualities
- Good manual dexterity and able to perform tasks requiring attention to detail.
- Capable of moderate physical activity.
- Hardworking, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards.
- Strong team player with a positive attitude.
Desirable Qualities
- Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of quality systems or GMP (not essential).
What We Offer
- Salary: £26,450.00 (Pro-rata for 24 hours)
- Working Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Friday: 09:45 - 18:30
- Quarterly bonus scheme
- Private healthcare (after 6 months)
- 27 days annual leave
- Opportunities for internal progression
- Company pension scheme
Pay: £12.72 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Application question(s):
- If applicable, what is your notice period?
- Will you require visa sponsorship from the company at any stage during your employment if appointed to this role?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
