Pharmaceutical Visual Inspector

Swindon
8 months ago
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Are you passionate about working in the pharmaceutical industry? Do you have a strong background in GMP (Good Manufacturing Process) and a keen eye for detail? Our client is seeking Visual Inspectors to join their team in Swindon for an exciting temporary ongoing position. If you are available immediately and have the skills and experience, we want to hear from you!

What will you be doing?

Setting up, cleaning, and operating the production lines
Conducting visual inspections of manufactured products
Completing BMRs and maintaining strong documentation skills
Cleaning the area and equipment
Monitoring equipment status and reporting any faults or issues
Ensuring work and documentation are completed in accordance with cGMP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements
Maintaining a high level of tidiness and cleanliness
Contributing towards continuous improvement initiatives
Supporting project validation work
Assisting in basic equipment maintenanceWhat are we looking for?

Experience working in the pharmaceutical industry - ESSENTIAL
Clean room working experience and understanding of aseptic manufacturing and filling (desirable)
Excellent communication skills
Passion for quality and customer service
Strong team player with good organisational skills
Accurate and detail-oriented with strong documentation skills
Ability to work methodically and maintain a high level of tidiness
Good eyesight and colour vision
Patience to inspect products to a consistently high level
GCSE level Maths and English (or equivalent)
Ability to handle material up to 5kg (with reasonable adjustments if required)Our client offers a competitive hourly rate of £15.37 including a 22% shift increase, with potential overtime available. The working pattern is full-time, Monday to Friday, with shifts from 7am - 3pm and 3pm - 11pm. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a reputable organisation and contribute to their production team.

If you are available immediately and have the relevant experience, please send us an up to date copy of your CV. Help us make a positive impact on patients' lives by joining our client's team as a Visual Inspector!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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