Visual Inspector

Location: Swindon, Kingfisher Drive

Workplace: Onsite

Position Type: Full-time (12-Month Contract)

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Alternating / Fixed: 07:00 - 15:00 or 15:00 - 23:00)

Pay Rate: £13.86/hr + 22% Shift Allowance (Salary Equivalent: £27,027 per annum)

Positions Available: 7

We are seeking detail-oriented Visual Inspectors to join our production team in Swindon. In this role, you will be responsible for performing manual visual inspections of filled vials to ensure high product quality and strict compliance with GMP standards. Your work directly ensures that only safe, compliant products proceed to the next stage of production or distribution.

• Perform manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions (e.g., specialised lighting and inspection booths).
• Detect and segregate defective units, including particulate matter, cosmetic issues (scratches, cracks, chips), fill volume discrepancies, and container closure concerns.
• Strictly follow approved SOPs, batch records, and inspection procedures in line with GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity principles.
• Accurately document inspection results following Good Documentation Practice.
• Report any abnormalities, quality trends, or concerns to site supervision.
• Participate in regular qualification, re qualification, and vision checks.

• Key Skills: High level of concentration over extended periods, strong attention to detail, and a self-driven mindset.
• Visual Acuity: Ability to pass a visual acuity check (with or without correction).
• Education: Elementary (GCSE-level) English and Mathematics.
• Experience (Preferred): Prior experience in a regulated production environment (pharmaceutical, food, or manufacturing) is a plus.

• Gowning & PPE: Full protective equipment provided on-site.
• Competitive Pay: £13.86/hr standard rate enhanced by a 22% shift allowance.
• Immediate Starts: Interviews are conducted on-site in a single stage with the hiring manager.

To apply, please call Danielle on [phone removed] or send your CV by using the apply button.

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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