Manufacturing Technician (Pharma)

  • Mackenzie Fit Limited
  • East Calder, West Lothian
  • Mar 01, 2026
Full time Healthcare & Medical

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Manufacturing Technician to join our pharmaceutical team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting manufacturing and quality control processes within a regulated laboratory environment. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to expand experience within highly advanced pharmaceutical operation and is prepared to work in a cleanroom environment and ensure compliance with GMP regulations at all times.

The ideal candidate will therefore have a pharmaceutical background and have ideally gained experience within a cGMP, FDA and MHRA regulated environment.

The shift pattern is weekly rotating day shift and afternoon shift, Monday to Friday. You will be expected to work 37.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Manufacture of high end consumable products for commercial and clinical trial applications. Ensuring all activities are undertaken in accordance with cGMP, Health and Safety standards, and current SOPs
  • Recording data appropriately in batch records and supporting documentation
  • Maintaining hygiene standards in all production areas
  • Supporting production activities through each stage of the manufacturing process (cleaning, mix preparation, capsule filling and sorting, blister and bottle packing)
  • Set-up, operation and strip down of modern high speed production equipment
  • Working flexibly within a team to ensure adherence to the production schedule
  • Maintaining personal training records

Qualifications

  • Previous experience of pharmaceutical manufacturing or working in a cleanroom environment
  • Be conscientious and have a good eye for detail - to conduct quality checks and ensure data is accurately recorded
  • Be flexibile - to ensure production output and client demands
  • Have a high degree of integrity - to maintain compliance with GMP regulations
  • Be reliable, and able to make a positive contribution to the production team
  • Previous GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) experience
  • Good practical skills
  • Demonstrates good literacy and numeracy skills

Required:

  • Able to communicate well via written media with specific emphasis on report writing
  • Able to work with minimal supervision
  • High attention to detail
  • Must have a keen interest in Life Sciences/Pharma industries

Computer skills:

Must be competent in the use of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word.

Literacy and Numeracy:

Must have excellent communication skills particularly, written English and interpretation and Maths.

Please note: Only candidates with permanent Right to Work in the UK will be considered.

Benefits

  • Private Medical Insurance and Health Cash Plan with Bupa
  • Group Personal Pension Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Generous leave entitlement of 33 days per annum
  • A friendly and focused working environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Potential job share
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Health & wellbeing programme
  • On-site parking

This role provides an engaging environment for individuals committed to scientific excellence and quality assurance. Candidates should demonstrate a strong work ethic, analytical mindset, and the ability to follow detailed procedures meticulously.

Please email your CV or apply through this website.