Production Operative (M-F 40 hours)

TN United Kingdom; Thetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Manufacturing/Production Operatives for their Thetford facility. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to life-saving products in a fast-paced environment. With rotating shifts and competitive pay, you will be part of a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement. The company provides extensive benefits, including generous annual leave, healthcare options, and opportunities for internal progression. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment, this position is for you.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a production environment from regulated industries.
• Ability to remain calm in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Comply with EHS/GMP/GDP and corporate policies.
• Identify quality defects and escalate issues to the team leader.
• Maintain optimum line performance throughout the shift.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Quality focused

Team working

Flexible

Tools

Fork trucks

Job description

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Client:

Baxter

Location:

Thetford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Baxter Thetford are looking for Manufacturing/Production Operatives to join our fast-paced teams. This role is rotating shifts, Monday-Friday between 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00. You will start on training rate which is £23,796.53 and once training is complete, your salary will increase to £24,991.10. You will also receive a weekly shift allowance of £49.17 . We have many departments across the site and when interviewing you will be considered for all areas so we are able to suggest a department best aligned to your skills.

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

Comply with 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.

Identify quality defects and reject them. Escalate issues to the team leader – may be involved in rectifying issues with support

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

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

Punctual with good attendance

Strong communication skills (verbal and written)

Well organised and task driven

Able to work in a GMP environment

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 co-operatively and supportively in order to solve problems and achieve team targets

Maintains high standards of behaviour whilst managing workload

Process Orientated - must follow set standards and ways of working

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

Desired experience

Previous experience within production environment from a regulated industry such as Pharmaceutical, Medical Device or Food

Experience using fork trucks.

Experience setting up and changing over machines.

6S Trained - Lean approach – ability to identify wasteful activity and product

Batch process experience

What happens next?

Thank you for your interest in Baxter and we look forward to hearing from you!