Visual Inspector

Randstad Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

Randstad Group is seeking a Visual Inspector in Swindon for a 12-month contract. The role involves manual visual inspection of filled vials, strict GMP/GDP compliance, and precise documentation. Shifts rotate 07:00-15:00 and 15:00-23:00 with a 37.5-hour week.

The position requires good concentration, basic maths/English, and prior experience in regulated production is a plus. Eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• GDP, GMP, and Data Integrity basics.
• Respect established SOPs and batch records.
• Attention to detail and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions.
• Detect and reject defective units with particles, cosmetic defects, fill volume or closure issues.
• Segregate accepted and rejected units correctly.
• Document inspection results per GDP.
• Report abnormalities or trends to supervision.
• Follow SOPs and batch records while adhering to DI principles.
• Participate in qualification and periodic vision checks, and pre-shift gowning and PPE.

Skills

Critical thinking

Education

High School

Job description

Are you eagle-eyed with an uncompromising attention to detail? We are currently partnering with a large global manufacturer to find dedicated individuals who take pride in quality assurance. This isn't just another production role; you'll be playing a critical part in ensuring essential products meet the absolute highest safety standards before they go out the door. If you are focused, self-driven, and looking to join a world-class facility, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Visual Inspector
Location: Swindon
Contract: 12 Months

Hours: 37.50 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday. 07:00-15:00 and 15:00-23:00 rotating

Compensation: £13.86 per hour, plus a 22% shift allowance (£16.91 p/h).

What You Will Be Doing:

• Performing manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions, including the use of appropriate lighting and inspection booths.

• Detecting and rejecting defective units that have visible particles, cosmetic defects (like scratches, cracks, or chips), fill volume issues, or container closure integrity concerns.

• Segregating accepted and rejected units correctly.

• Accurately documenting your inspection results in accordance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

• Reporting any abnormalities or trends to supervision.

• Following approved SOPs and batch records while strictly adhering to GMP and Data Integrity (DI) principles.

• Participating in qualification and periodic vision checks, as well as pre-shift gowning and wearing provided PPE.

What We Are Looking For:

• A strong ability to maintain high concentration and consistency over extended periods.

• Good visual acuity, and the ability to pass a visual check (with or without correction).

• Elementary (GCSE) level mathematics and English.

• An understanding of GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity basics.

• A highly detail-oriented and self-driven attitude.

• Preferred but not essential: Previous experience working in pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated production operations.

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

skills

• Critical thinking

qualifications

• English, Maths

education

• High School