QC Checker role, Pharmaceutical

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group
Worsley, Manchester, M28 2GE, United Kingdom
Today
£26,479 pa

Salary

£26,479 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Posted
5 May 2026 (Today)

QC Checker role, Pharmaceutical

Permanent

Salary: £26,479

Location: North Manchester (fully onsite)

An established pharmaceutical organisation in the Northwest is seeking a detail-oriented Quality professional to join their Quality team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their career within a fast-moving, highly regulated environment.

Working closely with Production, Quality, Regulatory and Qualified Person (QP) functions, you will help ensure batches are delivered on time, in line with GMP standards, and to a high level of accuracy. The role is hands-on within production areas, supporting quality checks, documentation, and team performance.

The Role:

• Carry out in-process quality checks in line with SOPs and GMP requirements

• Communicate packing requirements to production teams

• Complete routine checks and provide cover where required

• Inspect and sample materials, investigating any quality concerns

• Review and sign off batch documentation for QP assessment

• Record deviations and support associated documentation and rework

• Ensure accurate reconciliation and production room clearance

• Maintain stock records using internal systems

• Support training of new staff and promote GMP best practice

The Person:

• Previous experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, repackaging, or quality control would be ideal. Either production and/or batch checking type positions also would be suitable in GMP/ GDP settings.

• Good understanding of GMP standards or GDP

• Ideally batch release experience and experience in CAPA, OOs, OOt etc

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence effectively

• High attention to detail with strong organisational skills

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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