Compounding Unit Operator

Pertemps; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical logistics company in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Compounding Unit Operator to prepare and quality check medicinal products in an aseptic environment. Candidates must have experience in controlled environments, attention to detail, and ability to follow strict procedures. This position is initially temporary with the opportunity for a permanent contract in 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a controlled environment is essential.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to manage and prioritise daily workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and record starting materials as listed in batch documents.
• Perform visual quality checks and pack finished products.
• Support supervisors in maintaining stock levels and ordering supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Work in a controlled environment

Fluent in English

Job description

Compounding Unit Operator – Burton on Trent

£12.76 p/h, Full Time, Temp to Perm. Start Monday 1st December.

We are currently recruiting for skilled operatives to join the team at a clinical logistics company in Burton on Trent. In this role you will be working with the clinical manufacturing team in an aseptic environment to prepare, assemble and quality check medicinal products ready for delivery to patients.

Hours of Work

Week 1: Monday to Friday 6am-2pm. Week 2: Monday to Thursday 1pm-9pm and Friday 11am-7pm.

Duties include

• Prepare and record starting materials as listed in batch documents.
• Aseptically manufacture products following department procedures and GMP.
• Perform visual quality checks, label and pack the finished product ready for dispatch.
• Work in a controlled clean room and wear the required clean room clothing.
• Support supervisors and managers by keeping stock levels maintained and ordering supplies when needed.
• Order and receive stock, and report or resolve any differences quickly.
• Help maintain and monitor environmental conditions as required, and support other monitoring or validation tasks.
• Make sure all GMP documents are filled in clearly and at the time of each activity.
• Carry out ADHOC tasks as requested by the senior team.

About you

• Experience working within a controlled environment is ESSENTIAL, pharmaceutical, laboratory or food manufacturing environments would be ideal.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Able to manage and prioritise daily workload as there will be times when working alone.
• Due to the nature of the sterile working environment, any pre existing skin conditions must be disclosed at point of application.
• Fluent in English both verbal and written.
• This role is based completely on site, so you must be able to commute to DE14 2WS for the required shift times.

This role is offered initially on a temporary basis however opportunity to transfer to permanent contract available in 2026.