Blending/Filling Technician (maternity cover - 1 year)

Merck; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global health care leader is seeking a Technician for their Milton Keynes manufacturing facility. The role involves producing sterile products, performing environmental monitoring, and ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Candidates should have GCSE/A levels or equivalent, experience in a manufacturing environment, and a strong attention to detail. This temporary position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative and safety-focused environment, contributing to the delivery of health care solutions.

Qualifications

• GCSE/A levels (or equivalent), with an interest in a scientific field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Produce sterile products using good aseptic procedures in a clean room.
• Perform daily environmental monitoring.
• Follow SOP and Batch paperwork instructions.
• Participate in Safety assessments and training.

Skills

Accountability

Attention to detail

Environmental Monitoring

GMP Compliance

Clean Room Environment

Education

GCSE/A levels (or equivalent)

Job description

Job Description

Our company are a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. Today, we are building a new kind of healthcare company – one that is ready to help create a healthier future for all of us.

Our ability to excel depends on the integrity, knowledge, imagination, skill, diversity and teamwork of an individual like you. To this end, we strive to create an environment of mutual respect, encouragement and teamwork.

The Integrated Process Team (IPT) 3 stream at our Milton Keynes site incorporates all Filling & Blending activities. We are recruiting for a Technician within our manufacturing facility, and are welcoming applications from candidates across a broad range of experience levels. All work must be performed in accordance with current GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and local SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Responsibilities

• Producing sterile products using good aseptic procedures in a clean room environment
• Performing both daily environmental monitoring and routine monitoring for the building
• Follow SOP and Batch paperwork instructions for completion of job tasks
• Participate in one or more of the Safety assessments for COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), Risk assessments or Manual handling (Training will be given)
• To be flexible to Business needs, train and work in other areas as required
• Support cleaning requirements in the Area
• To maintain safe working practices at all times

Qualifications/Experience

• GCSE/A levels (or equivalent), with an interest in a scientific field
• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Understanding of product quality, for example: demonstrated through Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
• Evidence of excellent attention to detail and ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Attention to detail
• Good level of written and spoken English
• Cleanroom experience desirable

Required Skills

Accountability, Accountability, Animal Vaccination, Calibration of Equipment, Clean Room Environment, Computer Literacy, COSHH Assessments, Disease Prevention, Environmental Monitoring, Equipment Maintenance, Facility Maintenance, GMP Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Inventory Management, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing Quality Control, Mechanical Maintenance, Occupational Health and Safety Management, Operations Management, Preventive Maintenance, Process Optimization, Product Inspections, Production Reports, Production Scheduling, Safety Procedures {+ 4 more}

Preferred Skills

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Employee Status

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Relocation

VISA Sponsorship

Travel Requirements

Flexible Work Arrangements

Not Applicable

Shift

Valid Driving License

Hazardous Material(s)

Job Posting End Date

12/17/2025

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