Production Technician
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 22, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 20, 2026. Baxter scores B on the Alion truth index.
This is where your work makes a difference.
At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results.
Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride.
Help Create Life-Changing Medicines
At Baxter, every role contributes to our mission of Save and Sustain Lives. As a Production Technician, you'll play a critical part in manufacturing compounded medicines that patients depend on every day.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and takes pride in delivering quality, precision and excellence. You'll work in our state-of-the-art cleanroom facility, supporting the preparation, manufacture and inspection of life-saving medicines while developing valuable skills in aseptic production and pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Based at our Stockport site, you'll work a rotating shift pattern, alternating weekly between:
- 06:00 - 14:00
- 14:00 - 22:00 (Twilight Shift)
Monday to Friday, with your weekends free.
What You'll Be Doing
As a key member of our Production team, you'll help ensure medicines are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, compounding and manufacturing products in line with approved procedures and quality standards.
- Working within a cleanroom environment, supporting aseptic manufacturing activities.
- Labelling products accurately and ensuring compliance with product specifications.
- Dispensing, preparing and sanitising raw materials for production.
- Performing equipment set-up, checks, testing and routine maintenance activities.
- Monitoring production areas to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and compliance.
- Supporting environmental and facility monitoring programmes.
- Managing inventory within isolators and production areas.
- Validating aseptic techniques and maintaining strict adherence to GMP principles.
- Identifying, reporting and helping resolve production deviations and non-conformances.
- Maintaining productivity targets while ensuring uncompromising quality standards.
- Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, efficiency and performance.
- Ensuring medicines are manufactured and released within agreed turnaround times.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for individuals who are highly motivated, detail-oriented and passionate about quality.
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to follow detailed procedures and work within a regulated environment.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively.
You'll Thrive Here If You Are
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively.
- Driven by quality and patient safety.
- Eager to learn new skills and develop your career.
- Comfortable working in a cleanroom and following strict procedures.
- Reliable, adaptable and committed to delivering excellent results.
Why Join Baxter?
When you join Baxter, you're joining a global healthcare company where your work genuinely matters. Every product you help manufacture has the potential to improve or save a patient's life.
What We Offer
£27,000 base salary plus shift allowance
Competitive benefits package
Opportunities for training, development and career progression
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong commitment to work-life balance
The chance to make a meaningful impact in healthcare every day
Equal Employment Opportunity
Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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