Manufacturing Technician

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dartford is looking for an entry-level Manufacturing Technician. The role focuses on preparing and executing manufacturing steps, adhering to GMP standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Ideal candidates should have a good educational background, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a regulated environment. The job offers competitive salary, bonus, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Bonus & Benefits

Career Development

Health & Wellbeing

Excellent Location

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively within the CMT team.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Operate in compliance with GMP.
• Follow all relevant SOPs and SWIs.
• Identify and report issues or potential hazards.
• Stay current with all required training.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and Safety Compliance

IT literacy

Ability to follow strict instructions

Education

Good education including maths and English

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.

The 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.

The 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 to [e-mail], confirming your request for an accommodation and including the job number, title and location.

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