Production Technician - 12 Month FTC

Baxter Healthcare; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and shift allowance

Professional development opportunities

Good work-life balance

Job summary

Baxter is hiring for Production Technicians at our Oxford site. This 12-month fixed-term contract offers full-time work (37.5 hours/week) with rotating shifts (7:00am–3:00pm and 10:00am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday). You will assist in preparation and inspection of compounded medicines, contributing to high-quality healthcare products.

Full training is provided. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and teamwork in a cleanroom environment to support manufacturing processes and documentation

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or related industry is advantageous.
• Background in cleanroom, hospital, or retail pharmacy environment is advantageous.
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques or holding a current Aseptic Operator Qualification is advantageous.
• Understanding of GMP and GDP is advantageous.
• Confidence using Windows-based systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Work in a controlled cleanroom environment using manufacturing equipment and computer systems.
• Collaborate with a team to produce high-quality medical products.
• Meet tight production deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Carry out environmental monitoring activities.
• Perform routine quality checks throughout the compounding process.
• Accurately complete and manage production documentation in line with Good Documentation Practices.
• Support stages of manufacturing such as labelling, visual inspection, picking, preparation, and sanitisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Pharmaceutical manufacturing knowledge

Aseptic techniques

GMP/GDP knowledge

Windows-based computer systems

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.

Start Your Career in Pharmaceuticals

We are looking for motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join Baxter’s Oxford site as Production Technicians. This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop a career in the pharmaceutical industry, with full training provided.

You will play a key role in the preparation and inspection of compounded medicines, contributing directly to the production of high-quality healthcare products that make a real difference to patients’ lives.

This role is a 12 month fixed term contract with a potential to be made permanent.

This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern of 7:00am – 3:00pm and 10:00am – 6:00pm (Monday to Friday).

As a Production Technician, you will:

• Work in a controlled cleanroom environment using manufacturing equipment and computer systems
• Collaborate with a team to produce high-quality medical products
• Meet tight production deadlines while maintaining accuracy and compliance
• Carry out environmental monitoring activities
• Perform routine quality checks throughout the compounding process
• Accurately complete and manage production documentation in line with Good Documentation Practices
• Support various stages of manufacturing such as labelling, visual inspection, picking, preparation, and sanitisation

Skills and Experience

While full training is provided, the following would be advantageous:

• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing or a related industry
• Background in a cleanroom, hospital, or retail pharmacy environment
• Knowledge of aseptic techniques or holding a current Aseptic Operator Qualification
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practice (GDP)
• Confidence using Windows-based computer systems
• Strong communication skills

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Good time management and organisational skills
• A flexible and proactive approach to work
• Clear and confident communication skills
• Respect for diversity and inclusion

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• A salary of £27,000 plus a weekly shift allowance
• Professional development opportunities
• High importance placed on work life balance

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Baxter Thames Valley Unit Taurus Building Unit 2, Peterley Road Horsepath Industrial Estate, Cowley|Oxford|Oxfordshire|OX42TZ|United Kingdom