Trainee Technician

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

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in the UK is seeking a Trainee Technician to develop skills in a cGMP-compliant environment. The role involves operating and improving various manufacturing processes, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Candidates should have a keen interest in manufacturing, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. The position offers competitive salary, annual bonus, and career development opportunities within a collaborative company culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual performance bonus

Pension scheme up to 8%

BUPA private medical insurance

Generous holiday entitlement

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee assistance programme

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, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative work

Interest in manufacturing

Job description

Catalent Pharma Solutions Swindon is home to the world's best-in-class ODT technology, Zydis®-a unique, fast-dissolving formulation that disperses almost instantly, no water needed. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary - Reflecting your experience and skills.
• Bonus & Benefits - Includes an annual performance bonus, a pension scheme matching up to 8% and life assurance. Enjoy BUPA private medical insurance, a generous holiday entitlement that increases with tenure, and the option to purchase additional leave. Plus, gain access to Reward Gateway, offering 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. Plus, participate in charitable activities.

Location

• 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.

Catalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life‑saving and life‑enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work. Visit Catalent Careers to explore career opportunities.

Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to [e-mail]. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.