Process Operator - Bottlepack filling

Baxter International Inc.; Tetford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Employee discount scheme

Blue light card

Internal progression opportunities

Subsidized canteen

Westfield healthcare

Up to 8% pension contribution

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Baxter Thetford is seeking a Process Operator for our Bottlepack filling operation. You will run, operate and maintain packaging lines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, following GMP and safety procedures.

The role involves rotating shifts (42 hours/week) and adherence to production targets, with a training salary and weekly shift allowance. Benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a GMP environment (pharma, food, FMCG) is required.
• Proven experience operating manufacturing or processing equipment in a production environment.
• Machine minder experience with understanding of equipment performance and controls is desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve in a fast-paced production setting.
• Strong teamwork, reliability and willingness to support on shift targets.
• Good English comprehension to follow procedures and communicate with team.

Responsibilities

• Run, operate & maintain the Bottlepack blow/fill and seal lines.
• Maintain line performance by adjusting machines within validated parameters.
• Carry out daily/weekly cleaning of equipment and area.
• Perform maintenance checks on machines and fault-find as needed.
• Support improvement programs and adapt to new ways of working.
• Identify quality defects, reject defects, and escalate issues promptly.
• Follow EHS/GMP/GDP/company policies and Baxter documentation.

Skills

GMP experience

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting

Teamwork

English proficiency

Flexible/adaptable

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Job description

This is where your work makes a difference.

At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.

Baxter Thetford is looking for a Process Operator within our Bottlepack filling fast-paced operation. This role is rotating shifts, Monday-Sunday between 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00 which is 42 hours per week. This could look like 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off etc.

We offer a competitive training salary which will increase once fully trained AND a weekly shift allowance of £109.86.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays*

• Employee discount scheme

• Blue light card

• Fantastic internal progression opportunities

• Subsided canteen

• Westfield healthcare

• Up to 8% pension contribution

• Employee assistance program

Duties & Responsibilities

• Run, operate & maintain the Bottlepack Blow/fill and seal plastic machines

• Maintains the optimum line performance throughout the shift by adjusting the machine within validated parameters

• Performs daily and weekly cleaning of the equipment and the area

• Performs maintenance checks on machines

• Fault finding skills to overcome any issues that may arise in the manufacturing process

• Be actively involved in improvement programs, demonstrating a willingness to embrace new ways of working

• Identifying quality defects and reject them as well as escalating issues to the team leader

• Supporting with rectifying issues when they arise

• Follow EHS/GMP/GDP/company and corporate policies and external regulatory requirements.

• Operate within the Baxter documentation procedures (BaxU) and requirements meeting all safety quality and performance guidelines, ensuring batch paperwork is completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Experience required:

• Experience of working in a GMP environment (pharma, food, FMCG)

• Proven experience in operating manufacturing or processing equipment in a production environment

• Machine minder experience with a strong understanding of equipment performance and controls

• Awareness and experience of batch processing, including start-up and shutdown activities in line with procedural requirements

• Basic technical knowledge with the ability to support machine set-up and carry out troubleshooting activities where required

• Experience in machine adjustments and problem-solving is advantageous.

• Troubleshooting capability is highly desirable, particularly where supported by strong technical knowledge and understanding of equipment performance.

• Quality focused – able to deal with routine, repetitive tasks whilst maintaining good attention to detail

• Team Working - working as part of a team & sharing workload fairly with a willingness to work cooperatively and offer support in order to solve problems and achieve team targets

• Maintains high standards of behaviour whilst managing workload

• Flexible - able to carry out varied tasks often at short notice, adjust break timings around the production, work additional hours and adjust working hours as required by the business

• Ability to remain calm in a fast paced environment

• Punctuality is key as well as strong attendance

• Good standard of English comprehension

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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