Packing Associate

  • Reference icon Reference Number: 439379
  • PublishDate iconPublished Date: 21/05/2026
  • JobType iconJob Type: Permanent
  • salaryRate iconSalary: £13.2 - £13.2 Per hour
  • domain iconIndustry: Manufacturing
  • type iconHours: Full Time

Packing Associate
Location: Horsham
Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour
Shifts: Monday to Friday 06:00 - 14:15

You'll be joining a dynamic Operations team, dedicated to receiving, packaging and distributing world-class products in any of the ambient, cold or frozen areas.

Responsibilities may include:
* Picking and packing client orders to fulfil business targets.
* Receiving deliveries from couriers into the correct storage location and onto the relevant inventory software.
* Following Production Orders to complete client packaging requirements, including set up and clean down of rooms/equipment.
* Completing GMP paperwork with accuracy, meeting vital timelines.
* Completing inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
* Following Standard Operating Procedures.
* Focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
* Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment.
Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
* Reporting Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to Line Management.
* Any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.

Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
* English GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
* Mathematics GCSE or equivalent experience/qualification.
* IT literate.
* Able to work under pressure and support others within the team.
* Good attention to detail.
* Ability to work in ambient, cold-chain and -20°C environments as required.
* Desirable: experience working in a GxP environment and working with biological and/or pharmaceutical materials.

How will you get here?
*Demonstrates behaviours in line with the Thermo Fisher Core Competencies and 4i Values.
*Confirmed self-starter able to work well within a team as well as independently.
*Ability to collaborate and work within cross functional teams to deliver against critical project timelines in line with business need.
*Strong interpersonal, communication and numerical skills (verbal and written).
* Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to last-minute changes whilst maintaining a positive and 'ban do" attitude.
*Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards.

Physical Requirements/ Work Environment
Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift and carry. May be required to push/roll heavy loads, work from height, and work with semi-automated/automated machinery. These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations, The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related Manual handling assessment criteria and guidance.
This position may include working with dry ice, liquid nitrogen, hazardous and infectious agents, as well as marked changes in temperature.

A good level of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is required for packaging and labelling activities.

Note: This job description outlines the role's primary responsibilities and expectations but is not an exhaustive list.

*Duties may evolve based on business needs.
*Ability to lift and handle items up to 25 kg as part of daily duties
* Use of a pallet truck for moving goods (no license required)

Top Skills:
1. Previous experience in GMP environment
2. Candidate to be able to work in conditions between 2?°C and 8?°C
3. Flexibility between work stations
4. Good eye for detail

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