Manufacturing Technician

Catalent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dartford is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for an entry-level position. This role involves working in a regulated environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will be attentive to detail, with a good education in maths and English. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered, including career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus & benefits

Career development opportunities

Health and wellbeing programs

On-site canteen facilities

Qualifications

• Entry level position suitable for someone keen to learn.
• Comfortable working in PPE equipment.
• Preferred: Knowledge of High Containment Ways of Working.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the CMT team.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Operate in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Health and safety compliance

Education

Good education including maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At our Dartford site (CMT) our mission is to be the industry choice for high potent, high value API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) micronization. Today, we supply ~40 micronized product to a wide range of customers and patients . We’re committed to a culture of continuous improvement and people development so everyone at the site can grow and thrive.

Catalent Dartford is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Technician to join our site. This is an entry level position and would suit an individual who is keen to learn, has a eye for detail and likes to work in a regulated environment.

AM & PM Shift alternating weekly. Mornings = 6am - 2pm, afternoons = 1.30pm -10pm.

Manufacturing Technicians play a key role in the preparation and execution of all manufacturing steps to produce high quality products for our patients and clients. This includes manufacturing for product development, clinical trials and commercial supply.

Catalent, Inc. is a leading global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) whose mission is to develop, manufacture, and supply products that help people live better and healthier lives.

Role

• Teamwork & Flexibility: Work collaboratively within the CMT team, adapting positively to changing demands and priorities.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Always follow health and safety regulations, wear appropriate PPE, and ensure the safety of yourself, colleagues, and products.
• GMP Adherence: Operate in full compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and report any deviations or concerns.
• Procedure Compliance: Follow all relevant SOPs and SWIs for which you are trained, ensuring consistent and compliant operations.
• Issue Reporting: Use Catalent reporting systems to identify and report issues or potential hazards promptly.
• Training & Development: Stay current with all required training and actively pursue cross-skilling opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, taking ownership of ideas and actions.
• Operational Excellence: Operate equipment safely and efficiently, maintain GMP standards, support troubleshooting, and lead Tier 1 Daily Performance Management processes.

Candidate

• Good education including maths and English
• IT literate including Microsoft packages
• Have a keen eye for detail and be able to follow strict instructions
• Comfortable working in PPE equipment
• Preferred: Knowledge of High Containment Ways of Working

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Competitive Salary – Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits – Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 10% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, dental cover, generous holiday entitlement.
• Career Development – Access high-quality training, mentoring, and cross-functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning, providing access to 10,000+ online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing – Includes an employee assistance programme, on-site canteen facilities, and an active safety and “Patient First” culture. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. Plus, participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location – Just a few minutes’ drive from the Dartford crossing with onsite parking.

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.

Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

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 [e-mail]. 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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