Material Hander

Catalent Pharma Solutions; Swindon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Site performance bonus

Pension scheme matching up to 8%

Life assurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Reward Gateway discounts

LinkedIn Learning subscription

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Vehicle car scheme

Job summary

Catalent Swindon is seeking a Materias Handler to ensure smooth materials flow across production and warehouse operations. You will stage, issue, and transfer materials in line with schedules, using forklifts and adhering to GMP.

Role involves on-site shift pattern (2 days 2 nights 4 off) in Swindon with a focus on accuracy, housekeeping, and cooperation with Quality and Systems teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse environment.
• Ability to drive and operate forklifts.
• Good knowledge of ERP system (JDE).
• Familiarity with Manufacturing Execution Planning systems.

Responsibilities

• Stage and supply materials to production lines according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Receive, issue and book materials in the warehouse stock system.
• Move raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods between warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and GMP-compliant documentation.
• Ensure clean, audit-ready staging areas and support waste management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

ERP JDE

MES system

Team player

Manual handling

Job description

Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.

Position Summary

We have an opportunity for a Materias Handler to join our team supporting the smooth flow of materials across production and warehouse operations. You will play a key role in ensuring materials are staged, issued, and transferred in line with production schedules while maintaining compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice. This position involves operating forklifts and handling equipment safely, maintaining organized work areas, and supporting housekeeping and waste management activities.

Shift: 2 days 2 nights 4 off
Location: Swindon, UK
100% Onsite

The Role

• Stage and supply materials to production lines according to the manufacturing schedule.
• Receive, issue, return, and book materials in the warehouse stock management system.
• Move raw materials, packaging components, and finished goods between warehouse and manufacturing areas.
• Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment such as pallet trucks and lifting devices.
• Collect empty reels, trolleys, carts, and waste from production areas and return them to the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, material traceability, and Good Manufacturing Practice-compliant documentation.
• Investigate and resolve material scanning or inventory issues with Quality and Systems teams.
• Ensure warehouse and staging areas remain clean, organized, and audit-ready through 5S and housekeeping activities.
• Support waste management, goods receipt activities, and occasional offloading of deliveries.
• Work to Good Manufacturing Practice, Good Distribution Practice, health & safety, and company procedures at all times.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to drive and operate various forklifts.
• Ability to use manual handling and lifting equipment.
• Good knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning system (JDE).
• Good knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Planning system.
• Strong team player.

Preferred Skills & Background

• Ability to prioritize workload while balancing constraints.
• Strong team player.
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk regularly.
• Manual handling of materials using appropriate lifting equipment.
• Accessibility to enter operations areas.
• Specific vision requirements include reading written documents and frequent use of a computer monitor.

Why You Should Join Catalent

• Our Swindon facility houses our Zydis® fast dissolving tablet development and manufacturing operation as well as a CMC pharmaceutical analytical lab services unit that offers ASAP stability.
• Competitive Salary - Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits - Includes a site performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, with the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering discounts at many national retailers.
• 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. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme.
• Excellent Location - Just a two-minute drive from J16 of the M4, with free on-site 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 [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.