Manufacturing Technician

3-month contract

Horsham (RH12)

£13.20 - £16.10 per hour

Gi Group is recruiting on behalf of a global life sciences company whose products and services support scientific research, healthcare and industrial laboratories.

This is a hands-on role within a busy Operations environment, supporting the receiving, packaging and distribution of world-class products across ambient, chilled (2°C–8°C) and frozen areas.

Manufacturing Technician Pay & Shift:

• £13.20 per hour + 22% shift allowance
• Monday–Friday | 14:00–22:15
• 38.75 hours per week
• Contract duration: 3 months

Manufacturing Technician Key Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack customer orders to meet daily targets
• Receive courier deliveries, store correctly, and update inventory systems
• Follow Production Orders to complete packaging requirements (including room/equipment set-up and clean-down)
• Complete GMP documentation accurately and to deadline
• Carry out inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals
• Work to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and maintain quality and safety compliance
• Maintain strong housekeeping standards and promote a safe working environment
• Support continuous improvement through Lean / PPI processes
• Report health & safety and quality concerns, near-misses and incidents to line management
• Support ad-hoc tasks as required by the team

What We’re Looking For:

• A proven self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication, interpersonal and numerical skills
• Flexible, adaptable and able to manage last-minute change with a “can do” approach
• IT literate, with good attention to detail
• Able to work under pressure while supporting wider team goals
• Appreciation for diversity, professional standards and collaboration across teams

Manufacturing Technician Requirements:

• GCSE English (or equivalent)
• GCSE Maths (or equivalent)
• Ability to lift/handle loads up to 25kg
• Comfortable working in temperature-controlled areas (2°C–8°C) and, when required, -20°C environments
• Experience in a GxP / GMP environment
• Exposure to biological and/or pharmaceutical materials

Interested? Apply today with Gi Group to be considered for Manufacturing Technician immediate opportunity in Horsham (RH12).