Production Technician

Equation Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the pharmaceutical industry is seeking a Production Technician to join their team in Bicester. The role involves manufacturing high-quality microbiological media products while ensuring compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail and previous clean production experience is a bonus. This full-time position offers competitive salary, generous holiday, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Paid overtime available

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift heavy items.
• Good numeracy skills and clear handwriting.
• Basic IT skills (Windows, Microsoft).
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and organised approach.
• Previous Clean Room or clean production experience is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture high-quality microbiological media products.
• Prepare, pour, pack, inspect, and pick products.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality protocols.

Skills

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Manual dexterity

Good numeracy skills

Basic IT skills

Enthusiastic and flexible

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

Job description

Overview

Production Technician - Join a Leading Manufacturer! Are you hands-on, detail-focused, and eager to work in a clean and controlled environment? We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Technician to join a well-established manufacturer supplying specialist products to the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Equation Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of an employer seeking enthusiastic individuals to contribute to their success and growth.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary (discussed at interview)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with 3 days reserved at Christmas)
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme for colleagues and immediate family
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, between 8.00am - 4.00pm, with paid overtime available

The role

As a Production Technician, you will manufacture high-quality microbiological media products in a Clean Room Suite. This includes preparing, pouring, packing, inspecting, and picking products to meet customer orders, all while ensuring compliance with strict safety and quality protocols. You will work across areas such as Bottles & Support, Aseptic Fill, and Plate Packing.

What you’ll need

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Manual dexterity and ability to lift heavy items
• Good numeracy skills and clear handwriting
• Basic IT skills (Windows, Microsoft)
• GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and organised approach
• Previous Clean Room or clean production experience is a bonus!

Additional information

This is your chance to join a friendly, supportive team in a growing business that values reliability, adaptability, and partnership.

Apply today to take your next step in production excellence!

We try our best to inform everyone on the status of their application. However, should you not hear back from us within 5 working days, you have unfortunately not been successful in your application for this position.

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