Operator pharmaceutical production

Oxford Global Resources; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12-month contract

£13.46 hourly wage plus 20% shift rate

Rotating 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern

Job summary

Our client in the life sciences and medical technology sector seeks a Manufacturing Technician for its production team in Cramlington, Northumberland. You will manufacture and assemble medical products in a cGMP-compliant cleanroom, following procedures and schedules to meet quality targets and customer requirements.

Responsibilities include setting up materials, following drawings and SOPs, using hand tools, inspecting products, and preparing batch records.

Qualifications

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience, ideally within a cleanroom or regulated environment.
• Experience working to SOPs and quality standards; cGMP knowledge is advantageous.
• Good manual dexterity and confidence using hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble medical products within a cleanroom environment following approved procedures and production schedules.
• Set up and kit raw materials required for production activities.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, batch records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate manual, electronic, and pneumatic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality and customer specifications.
• Accurately complete production documentation and batch records in line with cGMP requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and quality within the production environment.

Skills

Cleanroom

SOP adherence

cGMP knowledge

Manual dexterity

Team player

Job description

Our client, a global leader in the life sciences and medical technology sector, is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join its production team in Cramlington, Northumberland. Working within a cGMP-compliant cleanroom environment, you will be responsible for the assembly and manufacture of high-quality single-use medical products, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and customer requirements are consistently met.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and assemble medical products within a cleanroom environment following approved procedures and production schedules.
• Set up and kit raw materials required for production activities.
• Read and follow assembly drawings, batch records, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Operate manual, electronic, and pneumatic hand tools safely and effectively.
• Inspect finished products to ensure compliance with quality and customer specifications.
• Accurately complete production documentation and batch records in line with cGMP requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and quality within the production environment.

Profile

• Previous manufacturing or assembly experience, ideally within a cleanroom or regulated environment.
• Experience working to SOPs and quality standards; cGMP knowledge is advantageous.
• Good manual dexterity and confidence using hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Physically able to stand for extended periods and perform manual handling tasks.

Offer

• Opportunity to join a globally recognised life sciences organisation.
• Hands-on manufacturing role within a highly regulated and quality-focused environment.
• Full training and ongoing development provided.
• 12-month contract.
• £13.46 hourly wage plus 20% shift rate
• Rotating 4-on, 4-off day shift pattern (06:00 to 18:00).