Production Technician - Enhanced Compounding

Baxter, Thetford, Norfolk

Production Technician - Enhanced Compounding

£26437

Baxter, Thetford, Norfolk

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 22 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 20a61ab694674e4c87ebc2ddebcaa1e9

Location ref: Thetford, Norfolk

Full Job Description

As a Production Technician, you will manufacture life-saving pharmaceuticals, including antibiotics and chemotherapy. You will support all aspects of cleanroom production, ensuring strict compliance with our Manufacturing License and Quality Systems.,

  • Manufacturing: Prepare, compound, and inspect pharmaceutical products following SOPs.
  • Labelling & Dispensing: Label all products according to exact specifications.
  • Cleanroom Operations: Maintain isolator inventory and validate aseptic techniques.
  • Sanitisation: Clean and sanitise equipment and components to regulatory standards.
  • Monitoring: Complete routine equipment sampling, testing, and facility cleaning.
  • Environment: Comfortable working on your feet while wearing specialized cleanroom PPE/gowns.

    GMP Knowledge: Essential understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (or equivalent hygiene/safety standards from other industries).
  • Education: GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
  • Skills: High attention to detail and excellent communication skills.
  • Values: A strong sense of compassion, understanding our products go directly to vulnerable patients.
  • Transferable Backgrounds Welcome We welcome applications from individuals with experience in regulated, high-standard environments such as:
  • Food manufacturing or processing
  • Cosmetics or medical device production
  • Chemical or laboratory environments
  • Nice-to-Haves (Preferred but Not Essential)
  • Prior knowledge of aseptic compounding techniques.
  • An understanding of cleanroom requirements, behaviors, and activities.
  • #IND-UKOPS

    At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Join Enhanced Compounding in our brand-new, purpose-built facility! We have investing in innovative technology to semi-automate our compounding process. This upgrade increases productivity, reduces strenuous manual labor, and allows us to grow so we can serve more patients.

    Training & Development
  • Full Training Provided: No prior pharmaceutical experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive, step-by-step training on all equipment, safety protocols, and compounding processes.
  • Formal Sign-Off: You will receive full technical sign-off as you master each process, helping you safely build a long-term career in pharmaceuticals.
  • What We Offer
  • Starting Salary: £26,436.80per annum.
  • Shift Allowance: £45.35 per week.
  • Hours: Mon-Fri rotating shifts (06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00).
  • Note: Flexibility is required to work standard day shifts during your initial training period so please ensure you can be flexible to do this before making an application
  • Benefits Package
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Closed Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Years Day but other annual leave during December is limited to ensure production needs are met for the days we are closed)
  • Up to 8% pension contribution.
  • Westfield healthcare scheme.
  • Blue Light Card eligibility.
  • Employee discount scheme.
  • Subsidised on-site canteen.
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
  • Clear career progression opportunities, and tier structured pay system based on aptitude, knowledge, skills and the commitment and willingness to develop.

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/production-technician-enhanced-compounding-126874344