Production Technician

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is seeking a Production Technician for a rotating three-week shift pattern in Newbury. The role involves hands-on manufacturing and packaging with strict SOP and GMP adherence, documentation, and equipment operation.

Ideal candidates may have a science-related degree or production/lab experience, with strong attention to detail and a collaborative, proactive approach. Transport is required due to site location and shifts.

Qualifications

• Science degree preferred but not essential.
• Manufacturing, production or lab experience is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Comfortable following regulated procedures and completing documentation.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations in line with SOPs.
• Work to GMP, quality, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Complete in-process checks, environmental monitoring and batch documentation.
• Operate production equipment and perform basic maintenance and changeovers.
• Report deviations, safety concerns and mechanical issues promptly.
• Support process improvements and wider departmental projects.
• Maintain accurate records and a safe, organised working environment.

Education

Science degree preferred

Job description

30 hours per week - rotating shifts

We are recruiting a Production Technician to join an established animal health manufacturing team. This hands‑on opportunity would suit either a recent science graduate or someone with production experience who is comfortable working at technician level.

The role:

• Carry out manufacturing and packaging operations in accordance with SOPs.
• Work to GMP, quality, hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Complete in-process checks, environmental monitoring and batch documentation.
• Operate production equipment and perform basic maintenance and changeovers.
• Report deviations, safety concerns and mechanical issues promptly.
• Support process improvements and wider departmental projects.
• Maintain accurate records and a safe, organised working environment.

About you:

• A science-related degree is preferred but not essential.
• Manufacturing, production or laboratory experience would be advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Comfortable following regulated procedures and completing documentation.
• A proactive and collaborative team player.

The role operates on a rotating three-week pattern:

• Seven days off
• Thursday-Saturday, 7:30am-6:00pm
• Sunday off

Due to the site’s location and working hours, applicants must have their own transport.