Production Technician (Antibiotics & Chemotherapy)

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. 

We are recruiting for Production Technicians to join our compounding team in Thetford. You will be manufacturing life saving products such as chemotherapy and antibiotics that is sent directly to patients in their homes and hospitals all over the world.

We work rotational shifts; Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00 and at busy times we do work overtime. We offer a competitive salary of £25,600 and a weekly shift allowance of £45.35.

What will you be doing?

• To manufacture live saving products in accordance to approved Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)

• To perform routine quality checks on the product as part of the manufacturing  process

• To correctly record detailed data on batch paperwork and quality documents following Good Documentation Practices at all times

• To perform and record all cleaning for the equipment and areas of work as and when required as defined in the relevant SOP’s

• To notify Team Leader/Supervisor/Manager/Quality assurance of any deviations from the process and take part in correcting mistakes under the guidance of your Team Leader and Quality department

Experience required

We are looking for candidates who bring previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment. You’ll be comfortable working with processes, following detailed instructions, and contributing to a high‑quality, safety‑focused operation. If you’ve worked in food, pharmaceutical, FMCG, or another regulated production setting, even better.

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or a similar hands‑on operational role

• A strong focus on quality, safety, and accuracy

• The ability to follow standard operating procedures and work as part of a team

• Reliability, attention to detail, and a proactive approach

• Able to communicate effectively and respectively

What happens next?

Our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and if successful you will be sent a hirevue assessment to complete. This is an online digital assessment that acts as a first stage interview.

If successful you will be invited to a recruitment day where you will learn all about the role and Baxter, meet the team, tour the department and have the opportunity to try the PPE and activities included in the role.

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