GMP Packaging Technician – Cold-Chain (3-Month Contract, Afternoon Shift)

Randstad UK; Horsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad UK is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Technician II for an onsite role in Horsham, West Sussex. The position is a 3-month temporary contract with a Monday to Friday shift from 14:00 to 22:15 (38.75 hours/week).

The pay rate starts at £13.20 per hour plus a 22% shift allowance, with an effective rate of £16.10/hr and an annual equivalent of £26,255.45. Key duties include receiving, packaging and distributing products across ambient, cold-chain and frozen storage, with responsibilities

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Basic IT literacy required.
• Comfortable with physical tasks including manual handling up to 25kg.
• Ability to work in cold-chain environments and GMP/ SOP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack and label client orders to hit targets.
• Receive deliveries and update inventory software.
• Follow Production Orders for packaging tasks and clean down.
• Complete GMP documentation within deadlines.
• Conduct stock counts and waste disposal according to regs.
• Adhere to SOPs, safety rules, and quality standards.
• Support continuous improvement and report safety/quality concerns.

Skills

Manual handling

Attention to detail

Team player

IT literacy

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

Job description

Randstad UK is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Technician II for an onsite role in Horsham, West Sussex. The position is a 3-month temporary contract with a Monday to Friday shift from 14:00 to 22:15 (38.75 hours/week).

The pay rate starts at £13.20 per hour plus a 22% shift allowance, with an effective rate of £16.10/hr and an annual equivalent of £26,255.45. Key duties include receiving, packaging and distributing products across ambient, cold-chain and frozen storage, with responsibilities