Trainee Technician

Catalent; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Swindon is hiring a Trainee Technician to join their Zydis Operations team. In this full-time role, you will develop essential skills while engaging in high-quality manufacturing of fast-dissolving tablets. The position offers career development opportunities, a competitive salary, bonus, and benefits, including health and well-being programs. You must have a keen interest in manufacturing, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme matching up to 8%

BUPA private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

Access to Reward Gateway for discounts

Qualifications

• Interest in manufacturing and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and develop skills in areas such as Dispense & Mixing, Form, Fill, Freeze, Sealing and Secondary Packaging.
• Minimise downtime and improve equipment availability.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP SOPs and maintain accurate batch records.
• Perform in‑process checks and audits to uphold quality standards.
• Promote safety best practices and participate in risk assessments.
• Support training and development of team members.
• Drive waste reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with additional tasks to ensure smooth production flow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Willingness to learn

Job description

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is home to the world’s best‑in‑class ODT technology Zydisa: a unique fast‑dissolving formulation that disperses almost instantly without water. With 20 products launched across 60 countries, we are redefining drug delivery.

Join our Zydis Operations team where we transform raw materials into high‑quality Zydis tablets. As a Trainee Technician you’ll develop core skills across multiple process areas, become a specialist in one, and support continuous improvement in a cGMP‑compliant environment.

The Role

• Operate and develop skills in areas such as Dispense & Mixing, Form, Fill, Freeze, Sealing and Secondary Packaging.
• Minimise downtime, improve equipment availability and reduce turnaround times.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP SOPs and maintain accurate batch records.
• Perform in‑process checks and audits to uphold quality standards.
• Promote safety best practices and participate in risk assessments and investigations.
• Support training and development of team members and maintain your own training record.
• Drive waste reduction, 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with additional tasks to ensure smooth production flow.

The Candidate

• Interest in manufacturing and willingness to learn.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Why you should join Catalent

• Competitive Salary reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8%, life assurance, BUPA private medical insurance, generous holiday entitlement (increasing with tenure) and the option to purchase additional leave. Plus access to Reward Gateway for discounts at many national retailers.
• Career Development Access high‑quality training, mentoring and cross‑functional opportunities within Catalent’s global network. Benefit from a subscription to LinkedIn Learning providing access to 10,000 online courses.
• Health & Wellbeing Includes an employee assistance programme, on‑site canteen facilities and an active safety and Patient First culture. Take advantage of a Cycle to Work Scheme and an Electric Vehicle car scheme. Join Employee Resource Groups that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and participate in charitable activities.
• Excellent Location Just a two‑minute drive from J16 of the M4 with free on‑site parking. This is a site‑based position 5 days a week.

Job Details

Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: Intern
Vacancy: 1

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Trainee Technician • Swindon, England, UK

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