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Packing Technician 9 month FTC (Compounding)

Req # JR - 193778 Location Thetford, England, United Kingdom Job Category Manufacturing Date posted 12/18/2025
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At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.

Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.

Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride. 

Our compounding department is currently searching for a Packing Technician to join their fast-paced team on a 9 month FTC. You will be responsible for supporting the compounding operation which manufactures aseptically compounded products such as chemotherapy, antibiotics, and total parent nutrition. This role is Monday-Friday 06:00-14:00 offering a competitive salary and a weekly shift allowance of £21.80.

We offer some fantastic benefits which are listed below;

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Blue light card
  • Fantastic internal progression opportunities
  • Subsidized canteen
  • Westfield healthcare
  • Up to 8% pension contribution
  • Employee assistance program

Duties & Responsibilities

As a Packing Technician, you will play a critical role in ensuring the packaging and release of our world-class products. Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Packing products of a high standard and releasing them according to specific timeframes
  • Performing routine quality checks on the product as part of the compounding process
  • Carefully examining batch numbers and addressing any issues that arise.
  • Following standard operating procedures to maintain consistency and quality
  • Providing coverage for operators during periods of sickness or leave
  • Occasionally working in a cleanroom environment to maintain strict cleanliness standards
  • Understanding that the products are patient-specific and must meet a high level of quality at all times
  • Performing and recording all cleaning for the equipment and work areas as required
  • Notifying Team leaders/Supervisors/Managers/Quality Assurance of any deviations from the process

Essential Experience

To succeed in this role, you should have the following essential experience:

  • Experience in a similar role is desired but not essential
  • The ability to communicate and work optimally with a cross-functional team
  • Strong work ethic and flexibility to meet the needs of the business
  • Able to work independently and collaboratively with team members
  • Excellent attention to detail, especially when checking batch numbers and measurements
  • Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment, following the full gowning procedure
  • Strong mathematical and English language skills

What happens next?

The Baxter Talent Acquisition team will review your application (please make sure your up-to-date CV is attached) and if deemed suitable, you will receive an invitation to complete an online assessment via HireVue. This assessment acts as a first-stage interview and allows us to learn a little more about you. We will review this assessment together with the hiring managers and inform you if you have been invited for a final-stage interview on-site. Please note applications will not be reviewed until the beginning of January.

Thank you for your interest.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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