Production Technician - Enhanced Compounding

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Job Description

Join Enhanced Compounding as a Production Technician, manufacturing live saving pharmaceutical products. Enhanced Compounding is our brand-new, purpose-built facility looking to go live in August 2026.

We have been investing in innovative technology to semi-automate our compounding processes. This upgrade increases productivity, reduces strenuous manual labour, and allows us to grow so we can serve more patients in hospital and their homes.

Training & Development

Full Training Provided : No prior pharmaceutical experience? No problem. We provide comprehensive, step-by-step training on all equipment, safety protocols, and compounding processes. Not only that but we have a clear tier process allowing you to develop at a pace that feels comfortable.

Formal Sign-Off : You will receive full technical sign-off as you master each process, helping you safely build a long-term career in pharmaceuticals.

What We Offer

Starting Salary : £27,000

Shift Allowance : £45.35 per week

Hours : Mon–Fri rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 and 13:00–21:00).

Note: Flexibility is required to work standard day shifts during your initial training period so please ensure you can be flexible to do this before making an application.

Benefits Package

25 days annual leave + bank holidays (Closed Christmas day, Boxing Day, New Years Day but other annual leave during December is limited to ensure production needs are met for the days we are closed)

Up to 8% pension contribution.

Westfield healthcare scheme.

Blue Light Card eligibility.

Employee discount scheme.

Subsidised on-site canteen.

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Clear career progression opportunities, and tier structured pay system based on aptitude, knowledge, skills and the commitment and willingness to develop.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing : Prepare, compound, and inspect pharmaceutical products following SOPs.

Labelling & Dispensing : Label all products according to exact specifications.

Cleanroom Operations : Maintain isolator inventory and validate aseptic techniques.

Sanitisation : Clean and sanitise equipment and components to regulatory standards.

Monitoring : Complete routine equipment sampling, testing, and facility cleaning.

Environment : Comfortable working on your feet while wearing specialized cleanroom PPE/gowns.

What skills do you need?

GMP Knowledge : Essential understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (or equivalent hygiene/safety standards from other industries) is desired but not essential

Education : GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Skills : High attention to detail and excellent communication skills. You will work closely with other departments such as quality and training so communication skills are essential.

Values : A strong sense of compassion, understanding our products go directly to vulnerable patients.

We welcome applications from individuals with experience in regulated, high-standard environments.

What are some of the benefits of working at Baxter?

• •Competitive total compensation package
• •Professional development opportunities
• •High importance placed on work life balance

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