!*Production Technician - Milton Keynes - Global Pharmaceutical!*

JR United Kingdom; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global pharmaceutical company seeks a Production Technician for its Milton Keynes facility. The role involves critical production tasks and adherence to compliance standards, contributing to the manufacturing of medicines and healthcare solutions. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a related manufacturing environment required.
• Basic computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel) necessary.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operations align with Regulatory and GMP standards.
• Participate in media and intermediate manufacturing activities.
• Monitor and maintain inventory stock and participate in returns.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Tools

SAP

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Client:

Planet Pharma

Location:

high wycombe, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Location: Onsite in Milton Keynes

FTE: 12 months - Massive opportunity to extend (Company average tenure over 4 years)

Rate: Very good rate

Job Description

Planet Pharma are working with a global pharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines, vaccines, and healthcare solutions for both human and animal health. The company is known for its innovative research in areas such as oncology, infectious diseases, and chronic conditions.

Objective:

The Production Technician plays a vital role in the manufacturing of intermediates, ensuring operations align with Regulatory and GMP standards. This position requires hands-on engagement in production processes, preparing, staging, and maintaining laboratory and mechanical equipment while adhering to strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

Key Responsibilities:

Environment, Health and Safety

• Participate in Safe by Choice Discussions within Department Tier 1
• Model Safe by Choice and Inclusive behaviours within Production and across broader business
• Co-operate with Management with respect to any action taken to comply with the EHS requirements
• Proactively contribute to Hazard and Near Miss identification, Incident Investigation and corrective and preventative action

Planning

• In consultation with the Lead Technician facilitate implementation of production plans in accordance with production schedule.

Stock Control

• Monitor and Maintain inventory stock and participate in returns process.
• Participate in routine Cycle Counts as per procedure and including annual Stocktake.

Production:

• Understand and follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Batch Manufacturing Instructions (BMI)
• Participate in direct activities associated with media and intermediate manufacture
• Prepare, sterilize and stage Laboratory consumables required for manufacturing
• Prepare stage and use machinery or laboratory equipment necessary to perform manufacturing.
• Check Equipment is Fit for Purpose prior to use. Perform routine operational cleaning and maintenance to maintain equipment in compliant state
• Operate equipment as per site documentation or manufacturer’s instructions and for intended use only
• Identify equipment which requires repair or replacement

Requirements:

• Experience working in a related manufacturing environment
• Happy to be onsite
• Basic computer skills (Word/Outlook/Excel)
• Experience using SAP
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures

If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!

About Planet Pharma

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.