Sr. Formulation Technician

Randstad Construction and Property; Stratton St. Margaret; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Swindon is seeking a Sr. Formulation Technician for a 12-month replacement role. Location: Swindon Kingfisher Drive, onsite. Start Date: ASAP. Average hours: 42 per week, 24/7 shift with day/night rotations.

The role involves manufacturing, cleanroom operations, sterilisation and testing, and quality documentation in a cGMP environment. Previous manufacturing experience and basic maths/English GCSEs are required; comprehensive training and PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Maths GCSE grade C or above (Essential)
• English GCSE grade C or above (Essential)
• Basic IT skills (MS Office and Internet) (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & compounding: set up and operate bulk and small/large scale systems.
• Cleanroom operations in Grade C/D environments and related equipment.
• Sterilisation & testing workflows including CIP/SIP and autoclaving.
• Maintain Right First Time documentation per cGMP and report non-conformances.
• Support equipment start-up, changeovers, maintenance and validation work.
• Acquire and maintain a Bronze badge access level.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Follow instructions

MS Office basic

Education

Maths GCSE (C or above)

English GCSE (C or above)

Tools

MS Office

Internet

Job description

Sr. Formulation Technician

Location: Swindon Kingfisher Drive (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months (Replacement)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation & Hours

Base Pay Rate: £14.55 / hour

Shift Allowance: Base rate + 40% shift allowance

AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: £28,372

Average Hours per Week: 42.00 hours

Shift Pattern: 24/7 Shift with 12-hour day and night shifts (07:00 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00)Week 1: 2 shifts (Wednesday & Thursday)

Week 2: 5 shifts (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Overtime: Available once trained (not mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

• Manufacturing & Compounding: Set up and operate bulk manufacturing skids, small/large scale compounding systems, and bespoke vessel systems according to SOPs and batch manufacturing records.


• Cleanroom Operations: Operate within Grade C/D cleanroom environments, including airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems.


• Sterilisation & Testing: Prepare, test, and set up modules for Clean In Place (CIP), Steam In Place (SIP), Filter Integrity testing, Pressure Tests, Autoclaving, and cleanroom cleaning using HMI controlled systems.


• Compliance & Quality: Maintain "Right First Time" documentation in accordance with cGMP standards; communicate non-conformance issues to supervisors/QA.


• Maintenance & Operations: Support equipment start-up, changeovers, basic equipment maintenance, and project validation work for new product introduction.


• Access Level: Acquire and maintain a Bronze license Badge access.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education:
  
  
  
  • Maths GCSE (Grade C or above) or basic numeracy evidence (Essential)
  
  
  • English GCSE (Grade C or above) or basic literacy evidence (Essential)
  
  
  
  


• Technical Skills: Basic IT skills (MS Office and Internet).


• Experience: Previous manufacturing environment experience is desirable.


• Soft Skills: Attention to detail, ability to follow verbal/written instructions, strong focus on repetitive tasks, methodical approach, patient-first quality mindset, physical fitness, and dexterity.

Interview & On-boarding Details

• Interview Format: Stage 1 Onsite interview consisting of questions and a competency Maths test.


• Background Check: Standard.


• Gowning / PPE: PPE is provided by client. Requires gowning into the CNC area and potentially Grade C, requiring arrival at least 15 minutes prior to shift (and same in reverse).

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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