Catalent Pharma Solutions are looking for entry level Production Technicians to join our production team.

This is a shift based role, 2 days, 2 nights 4 off including weekends (07:00-19:00, 19:00-07:00)

Applicants are required to submit contact details and an up to date CV on your application

These Production Technicians roles will be working within pharmaceutical manufacturing setting which will include highly regulated, clean room GMP environments. These are entry level roles where 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. 

The Role

Operate equipment in the relevant area/line in accordance with written instructions and under the supervision of the relevant Technicians. Area. (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 the Production 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.

Maintain and promote a Patient First attitude at all times

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

Annual salary paid monthly

Up to 6% Site bonus

Shift allowance of 28%

20.5 Annual holiday allowance

Matchable pension scheme

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. 

personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.

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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 DisabilityAccommodations@catalent.com. 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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