Production Technician Swindon, Wiltshire, South West England, England
Job description
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Swindon are rapidly expanding as we secure more commercial business for our Zydis Ultra product. We are seeking to recruit 18 x full time permanent Production Operators to join our team.
This is a shift based role, 2 days, 2 nights 4 off including weekends (07:30-19:30, 19:30-07:30)
We are looking for entry level Production Technicians (Trainee Technician) to join our production team. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a pharmaceutical manufacturing setting which will include highly regulated, clean room GMP environments. Full training will be provided and will present you with an excellent opportunity to build your career within our manufacturing facility.
Our Swindon site is the home of our Zydis fast-dissolve technology. Zydis is a unique, freeze-dried oral solid dosage (tablet) form that disperses instantly in the mouth— no water required. With more than 20 products launched in 50 countries, Zydis technology continues to be the global best-in-class orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) technology.
Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted, reliable and innovative drug development and delivery partner by upholding the highest industry standards and exceeding customer expectations, while driving strong, sustained growth for the company.
Our mission is to develop, manufacture and supply products that help people live better, healthier lives.
Our values – Patient first, Customer Dedication, People, Innovation, Integrity, Excellence
The Role
Operate equipment in the relevant area/line in accordance with written instructions and under the supervision of the relevant Technicians. (To include but not restricted to: Dispensing and Mixing, Form Fill, Sealer, Secondary Packaging etc) in accordance with documented instructions, including ensuring all equipment is calibrated and fit for use.
Assisting Technicians in the relevant area/line in accordance with the requirements of the batch documentation and/or the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Load/unload & clean the freeze driers.
Inspect dried products for defects in accordance with documented procedures.
Report any deviations or failures immediately to the relevant Technicians
Complete documentation in an accurate manner in accordance with the requirements of GMP.
To perform other production tasks, i.e. general housekeeping and equipment cleaning as is required to ensure that GMP standards are maintained and that no cross contamination of products or people results.
Ensure safe working practices are employed through knowledge of all pertinent safety procedures, e.g. fire and low O2 procedures.
Carry out all procedures accurately in accordance with the relevant standard operating procedures and with due regard for the safety of others
To monitor, report and progress all damage to the fabric of the plant.
The Candidate
PPE (full body suit and mask) may be a requirement during the working shift, note the use of RPE will require the individual to be clean shaven around the mask seal area.
Good standard of oral and written English - required
Able to follow written instructions
Able to complete written batch records
Good IT skills
GMP work experience preferable
Manufacturing experience an advantage
Manual handling up to 15kg
Position Benefits
Full time permanent contract
Competitive annual salary paid monthly plus a shift allowance of 33%
Up to 6% Site bonus
20.5 Annual holiday allowance
Matchable pension scheme
Life assurance 4x annual salary
Catalent Reward Gateway – access to discounts and cashback
Catalent Celebrations recognition platform
Rethink – Wellbeing platform
Employee Assistance Programme – ComPsych
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning
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.
Catalent is committed to the health and safety of its employees, visitors and the customers and patients we serve. As a result of the global pandemic, we have modified many of our recruitment and on-boarding processes to maintain everyone’s safety. The Human Resources teams will communicate all necessary safety processes and procedures throughout each stage.
personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.
Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.
Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [email protected]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.
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