We have an opportunity for a Production Technician to join our Filling and Packing team working for our global pharmaceutical client based in Milton Keynes. The role is a full-time temporary contract role initially signed off for 12 months to start as soon as possible. You will be required to work 37.5 hours per week (Monday – Friday) and offers an hourly rate of up to £16.50ph depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday pro rata and other benefits.
The successful candidate will work with the team to ensure accurate and timely packing of product for dispatch to customers, attention to detail is critical. All work must be performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
It is essential that all batch paper work for the filled product, packing and dispatch is completed accurately and at the time the activity was carried out.
Duties include:
* Printing, picking and preparing production packaging.
* Packing product in accordance with the schedule.
* Set up and use of filling and labelling machines, with defined routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
* Accurate record keeping and documentation.
* Support in GMP production environments with inspection and preparation of vaccine products.
* General housekeeping and cleaning of the production areas
* Input into department schedule
Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required:
Essential
* Good standard of education, GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English
* Excellent attention to detail and a willingness to learn new skills
* A safety-conscious mindset: demonstrating awareness and understanding of Health and Safety practices; a willingness to learn and apply safe working practices; to raise safety concerns and support the department in continuous improvement activities.
* Ability to communicate with others and to work to deadlines
* Good record-keeping
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel
* Be able to carry out physically demanding work including repetitive lifting of items up to 5kg and occasional lifting of items up to 30kg
Desirable
* Experience in a cGMP manufacturing environment, production, packing or warehouse.
* Full UK driving licence