<b>IT, Software, Technology</b> Stoke-on-Trent

Sr. Formulation Technician

Location: Swindon Kingfisher Drive (Onsite)

Duration: 12 months (Replacement)

Start Date: ASAP

Compensation & Hours

Base Pay Rate: £14.55 / hour
Shift Allowance: Base rate + 40% shift allowance
AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: £28,372
Average Hours per Week: 42.00 hours
Shift Pattern: 24/7 Shift with 12-hour day and night shifts (07:00 to 19:00 / 19:00 to 07:00)Week 1: 2 shifts (Wednesday & Thursday)

Week 2: 5 shifts (Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Overtime: Available once trained (not mandatory)

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Compounding: Set up and operate bulk manufacturing skids, small/large scale compounding systems, and bespoke vessel systems according to SOPs and batch manufacturing records.
Cleanroom Operations: Operate within Grade C/D cleanroom environments, including airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems.
Sterilisation & Testing: Prepare, test, and set up modules for Clean In Place (CIP), Steam In Place (SIP), Filter Integrity testing, Pressure Tests, Autoclaving, and cleanroom cleaning using HMI controlled systems.
Compliance & Quality: Maintain "Right First Time" documentation in accordance with cGMP standards; communicate non-conformance issues to supervisors/QA.
Maintenance & Operations: Support equipment start-up, changeovers, basic equipment maintenance, and project validation work for new product introduction.
Access Level: Acquire and maintain a Bronze license Badge access.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education:

Maths GCSE (Grade C or above) or basic numeracy evidence (Essential)
English GCSE (Grade C or above) or basic literacy evidence (Essential)
Technical Skills: Basic IT skills (MS Office and Internet).
Experience: Previous manufacturing environment experience is desirable.
Soft Skills: Attention to detail, ability to follow verbal/written instructions, strong focus on repetitive tasks, methodical approach, patient-first quality mindset, physical fitness, and dexterity.

Interview & On-boarding Details

Interview Format: Stage 1 Onsite interview consisting of questions and a competency Maths test.
Background Check: Standard.
Gowning / PPE: PPE is provided by client. Requires gowning into the CNC area and potentially Grade C, requiring arrival at least 15 minutes prior to shift (and same in reverse).To apply please use the apply button or call Danielle on (phone number removed)

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.

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