Packing Technician 9 month FTC (Compounding)

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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.

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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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