Manufacturingtechnician

Catalent; Dartford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

Pension scheme (matching up to 10%)

Life assurance

BUPA private medical insurance

Dental cover

Generous holiday entitlement

LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Catalent Dartford campus is seeking a Process Technician to join our onsite manufacturing team. You will operate equipment, follow GMP/SOP procedures, and keep accurate production records in a fast-paced pharmaceutical environment.

The role offers opportunities for cross-training across multiple products and manufacturing areas with ongoing training and development. The site emphasizes safety, quality, and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Familiar with GMP and SOP systems to ensure compliant manufacturing.
• Accurate documentation and record-keeping as part of production.
• Able to work with PPE and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing equipment and follow production processes to manufacture pharmaceutical products.
• Follow GMP, SOPs and safety procedures to ensure compliant and safe production.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately and maintain high standards of records.
• Monitor production processes, identify abnormalities, and support troubleshooting.
• Maintain clean GMP production areas with high housekeeping standards.
• Collaborate with site functions to support smooth material and production flow.
• Participate in continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
• Develop skills across products and manufacturing areas through training.

Skills

GMP awareness

SOP compliance

Attention to detail

PPE experience

IT basics

Education

Mathematics

English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

We have an opportunity forn to join our team and play a key role in the preparation and execution of all manufacturing steps at CMT to produce high-quality products for our patients and clients. This includes manufacturing for product development, clinical trials, and commercial supply. A graded structure supports individual development, progression, and succession planning across multiple levels from Trainee to Lead Process Technician.

Shift: Monday–Thursday: 6am–2pm & 1.30pm–10pm Friday: 6am–2pm & 1.30pm–7pm
Location: Dartford, UK
100% Onsite

The Role

• Operate manufacturing equipment and follow production processes to manufacture high-quality pharmaceutical products.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety procedures to ensure products are produced compliantly and safely.
• Complete manufacturing documentation accurately and maintain high standards of record keeping.
• Monitor production processes, identify abnormalities, and support troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain clean and organised GMP production areas, ensuring excellent housekeeping standards.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and site functions to support the smooth flow of materials and production activities.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, helping to improve safety, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Develop skills across multiple products and manufacturing areas through ongoing training and cross-functional learning.

The Candidate

Minimum Requirements

• Good general education including Mathematics and English.
• Comfortable using basic Information Technology (Microsoft Office, email, etc.).
• Great attention to detail and able to follow clear instructions.
• Comfortable working in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Preferred Skills & Background

• Enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to learn.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Catalent Micron Technologies Dartford facility specializes in particle size reduction technologies and integrated analytical services for the pharmaceutical industry. It is equipped with advanced systems to handle highly potent and cytotoxic compounds in commercial volumes as well, and provide leading analytical services associated with particle size engineering and material characterization testing from early stage development to commercialization.
• 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.

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 . 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.