Manufacturing Technician - Horsham

Gi Group (United Kingdom); Horsham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company for a hands-on role in a busy Operations environment in Horsham. You will support the receiving, packaging and distribution of ambient, chilled and frozen products, working on a 38.75-hour week with a 14:00–22:15 shift.

The role requires accuracy, initiative and team collaboration, with GMP documentation, inventory updates and Lean/PPi improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and numerical skills.
• Flexible, adaptable and able to manage last-minute change with a "can do" approach.
• IT literate with good attention to detail.
• Able to work under pressure while supporting wider team goals.

Responsibilities

• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets.
• Receive courier deliveries, store correctly, and update inventory systems.
• Follow Production Orders to complete packaging requirements (including room/equipment set-up and clean-down).
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and to deadline.
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
• Work to SOPs and maintain quality and safety compliance.
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards and promote a safe working environment.
• Support Lean / PPi continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report health & safety and quality concerns, near-misses and incidents to line management.
• Support ad-hoc tasks as required by the team.

Skills

Self-starter

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT literate

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Education

GCSE Maths

Job description

Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company whose products and services support scientific research, healthcare and industrial laboratories.

This is a hands-on role within a busy Operations environment, supporting the receiving, packaging and distribution of world-class products across ambient, chilled (2°C-8°C) and frozen areas.

• £13.20 per hour + 22% shift allowance
• Monday-Friday | 14:00-22:15
• 38.75 hours per week
• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets
• Receive courier deliveries, store correctly, and update inventory systems
• Follow Production Orders to complete packaging requirements (including room/equipment set-up and clean-down)
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and to deadline
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals
• Work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain quality and safety compliance
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards and promote a safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement through Lean / PPI processes
• Report health & safety and quality concerns, near-misses and incidents to line management
• Support ad-hoc tasks as required by the team

What We're Looking For:

• A proven self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, interpersonal and numerical skills
• Flexible, adaptable and able to manage last-minute change with a "can do" approach\
• IT literate, with good attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure while supporting wider team goals
• Appreciation for diversity, professional standards and collaboration across teams
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
• Ability to lift/handle loads up to 25kg
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled areas (2°C-8°C) and, when required, -20°C environments
• Experience in a GxP / GMP environment
• Exposure to biological and/or pharmaceutical materials

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.