Manufacturing Technician I

Job Title: Formulation Technician (GMP Laboratory)

Location: East Grinstead (The Birches)

Pay Rate: £13.46 / hour + 20% Shift Allowance

Contract: 6-Month Temp-to-Perm

Hours: 37.5 hrs/week average (3-week rotating daytime shift pattern, 1 weekend in 3)

Are you an A-Level science graduate or experienced Lab Technician looking to step into a fast-paced, high-tech manufacturing environment?

We are hiring a Formulation Technician to join our production laboratory in East Grinstead. Working within an aseptic dispensing environment, you will play a key role in producing critical diagnostic products while adhering to strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards.

• Prepare and mix antimicrobic solutions, buffers, and media following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Set up, calibrate, and monitor production dispensing pumps, balances, and pipettes.

• Perform quality checks, weight verifications, and complete precise manual records.

• Maintain raw material inventory and support laboratory operations (washing/autoclaving equipment).

• Log production data using SAP ERP and MS Office.

• Education: A-Level (or equivalent) in a scientific subject (Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, etc.).

• Experience: Background working within a laboratory, cleanroom, or GMP-regulated environment.

• Skills: Strong manual dexterity, high attention to detail, and solid teamwork.

• Flexibility: Able to work a 3-week rotating daytime pattern (06:30-18:30 window), including 1 weekend in 3.

• Temp-to-Perm Opportunity: Clear path to a permanent role after 6 months.

• Competitive Earnings: Base rate + 20% shift boost.

• Full PPE and on-site training provided.

Apply today with your updated CV for immediate consideration!

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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