Compounding Production Technician (Day shift salary + shift allowance)

Baxter Healthcare; Tetford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company in Thetford is seeking Production Technicians to manufacture essential products like chemotherapy and antibiotics. No prior experience is required, as excellent training is provided. Candidates should have a solid work ethic and be adaptable. The position promises a competitive salary and a commitment to high-quality standards, creating an opportunity for meaningful work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to work flexible hours to meet patients' needs.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture life-saving products following SOPs.
• Perform routine quality checks on products.
• Record data accurately on batch paperwork.
• Clean equipment and work areas as required.
• Notify supervisors of any deviations in the process.
• Perform tasks requested by the Team Leader.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Reliable and committed

Effective communication

Analytical approach

Attention to detail

Education

English & Mathematics GCSE qualified or equivalent

Job description

This is whereyour work makes a difference.

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.

Our Compounding team in Thetford is recruiting for Production Technicians to join the team. You will be manufacturing life saving products such as nutrition, chemotherapy and antibiotics that is sent directly to patients in their homes and hospitals all over the world.

In our team, we pride ourselves in our 100% commitment to our patients and therefore we work hard, being dedicated to delivering high-quality product at all times. We are striving to make Baxter a great place to work and promote a healthy work/life balance. We work rotational shifts; Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00 and at busy times we do work overtime. We offer a competitive salary of £25,600 and a weekly shift allowance of £45.35.

No experience is required as we offer fantastic training to ensure you are compliant and comfortable. This is a fantastic opportunity to try a new industry and learn new skills. We have previously hired candidates from hospitality, customer service, education, care, and retail backgrounds. The skills that make a fantastic Production Technician are caring, motivated and a strong work ethic. We also welcome candidates who have a strong background in manufacturing/GMP and want to work for an organisation that offers career progression and continuous learning.

This role is working in a classified cleanroom so you will be required to wear PPE.

If you have been wanting to try something new then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Our process is 100% reliant on you and therefore your everyday duties and responsibilities as part of our team are:

• To manufacture life saving products in accordance to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• To perform routine quality checks on the product as part of the manufacturing process
• To correctly record detailed data on batch paperwork and quality documents following Good Documentation Practices at all times
• To perform and record all cleaning for the equipment and areas of work as and when required as defined in the relevant SOPs
• To notify Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager/Quality assurance of any deviations from the process and take part in correcting mistakes under the guidance of your Team Leader and Quality department
• To perform all tasks requested by Team Leader

Experience required

Working in a manufacturing environment is desired but is not essential as there are plenty of other skills that you can bring that may be relevant.

• You must have a strong work ethic, be a reliable and committed person and be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of our patients
• We expect you to be able to communicate effectively and respectfully
• You will have an analytical and meticulous approach to resolving problems
• You will work to excellent quality standards and have fantastic attention to detail
• To work effectively and efficiently in a forever changing fast paced team environment
• You must have the ability to prioritise the daily work schedule and be adaptable to carrying out different tasks based on the daily scheduling of staff
• English & Mathematics GCSE qualified or equivalent

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

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Baxter Healthcare Ltd|Pharmacy Services, Caxton Way|Thetford|Norfolk|IP24 3SE|United Kingdom