Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control

NHS; Drayton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Drayton is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Assistant for Quality Control. The role involves supporting operations in the Quality Assurance department, enforcing quality standards, and ensuring compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in a GMP environment and possess strong communication and multitasking skills. This position offers training, career progression, and a supportive team culture.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous staff benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment.
• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages.
• Demonstrated ability to follow written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department.
• Enforce quality management systems through documentation.
• Inspect raw materials and products for compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Technical expertise

Education

GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust is inviting applications for the following role.

Senior Manufacturing Assistant Quality Control

The closing date is 06 October 2025

Details

Hours: Full and part-time options welcome, with weekday (Mon - Fri) commitment essential

Location: Railway Triangle, Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO6 1TH

Contract: Permanent

Main duties of the job

About our team

We’re a small and lovely team who are dedicated quality professionals committed to delivering aseptic services. Our focus is always on patient safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

Role responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations in the Quality Assurance department, working in line with GMP and departmental procedures
• Enforce quality management systems through accurate documentation and maintenance of quality indicators
• Liaise with senior production colleagues to schedule and complete all monitoring and checks on time
• Inspect raw materials, components, and finished products to ensure full compliance with specifications

About us

Here at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, we are proud to provide expert, compassionate care for our local population. We are ranked as the third in the country for research, embedding education and training across the organisation. Our main hub is the Queen Alexandra Hospital, which is one of the largest hospitals on the south coast employing over 8,700 staff.

Our patients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes our hospital stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for getting it right for patients, colleagues, and our community, you will find a home at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust.

Job responsibilities

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual who:

• Communicates confidently with all team members and stakeholders
• Multitasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Embraces high standards and attention to detail
• Is eager to learn, and contributes to service development

Development and training

• We invest in our people. Over time, you’ll receive:
• Comprehensive Quality Assurance training to build your technical expertise
• Ongoing coaching and mentoring to boost your confidence and competence
• Opportunities to propose improvements and help future-proof our facilities

What we offer

• Supportive leadership and a friendly team culture
• NHS Pension Scheme and a generous staff benefits package
• Modern facilities at our Drayton site, with opportunities for career progression

If you’d like an informal chat or to arrange a visit, please contact our Quality Control Pharmacist Anna Drys on 02392 389078. We’d love to hear from you.

Please note this role does not offer sponsorship.

Person Specification

Experience

• Completion of in-house or equivalent training packages and proven competence.
• Demonstrated ability to work to set procedures and follow written instructions.
• Minimum 2 years working in an aseptic preparation / GMP / GLP environment in a Pharmacy Support worker post equivalent or above.
• Completion of external training packages relating to GMP.
• Competence in Microsoft Excel / Word and report monitoring experience.

Qualifications

• GCSE level C or above including maths, English and a science or equivalent qualifications or previous work experience that demonstrates comparable ability within a GMP/GLP environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust