Production Technician

CARBOGEN AMCIS AG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturing firm based in Manchester is seeking a Production Technician to efficiently follow batch sheet instructions and ensure safety and quality standards. The role involves working closely with production teams, operating equipment safely, and supporting waste management processes. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science, proven chemical plant experience, and a good understanding of Health and Safety regulations. The position offers a 12-hour rotating shift pattern and generous benefits, including private healthcare and employee recognition schemes.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

AXA Private Healthcare scheme

Life Assurance

Free Travel Insurance

Jubilee Awards

Employee Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science required.
• City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2 desirable.
• Requires a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out process instructions safely and professionally.
• Work effectively with production chemists and team members.
• Operate equipment according to current SOPs.
• Support the waste team and assist in 5S programme.

Skills

Chemical plant experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science

City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Counterbalance FLT

Job description

We are seeking a Production Technician to join our innovative team at Carbogen Amcis Ltd, an international leader in Chemical and Pharmaceutical manufacturing.

Based at our Manchester site, our Production Technicians are responsible for following detailed batch sheet instructions to carry out production processes efficiently, professionally, and to the highest quality standards. They play a key part in meeting production targets within time and cost expectations.

Shift Pattern

12-hour rotating day and night shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out process instructions as described in the batch sheet in a safe and professional manner.
• To work effectively and efficiently with production chemists and senior production technicians in a team of four people.
• Be able to work and operate in a safe manner understanding safety procedures for the plant.
• To confidently and correctly operate equipment according to current SOP’s.
• Transferring/sampling materials in a safe manner on and around the site as required following current SOP’s.
• Communicating and working effectively across numerous departments.
• To liaise continuously with other team members to resolve any difficulties encountered in the processing.
• Receipt incoming goods in the absence of warehouse staff.
• To carry out other duties as may be required from time to time by senior managers.
• Helping towards the companies 5S programme across the whole site.
• To provide support to the waste team in removing waste safely off site.

Qualifications

• GCSE’s in Maths, English and Science required.
• City and Guilds Process Operations Parts 1 & 2 desirable.

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience of working in a chemical plant environment.
• Experience of driving a counter balance FLT, up to date licence preferred.
• Requires a good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations in a working plant environment.

Personal Attributes

• Well organised with the ability to prioritise workloads in a time critical environment
• Collaborative, with strong communication and teamwork skills
• Committed to high standards of safety and quality
• This role requires the ability to meet physical demands associated with plant work, including standing for periods of time and safely handling, lifting and carrying plant equipment and materials.

What we offer

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays per annum
• Generous AXA Private Healthcare scheme with EAP
• Life Assurance
• Free Travel Insurance
• Jubilee Awards
• Employee Recognition Scheme

CARBOGEN AMCIS is a leading service provider in the area of product and process development, including the commercial production of active ingredients for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries. We have 4 facilities across Switzerland (Aarau, Hunzenschwil, Bubendorf, and Vionnaz), as well as locations in St-Beauzire (FR), Manchester (UK), Shanghai (CN) and Veenendaal (NL). Our success is based on the high professional and personal competence of our employees. Learn more about careers opportunities at CARBOGEN AMCIS at: www.carbogen-amcis.com/careers