Packing Technician in Wrexham

About Ipsen: Ipsen is a mid-sized global biopharmaceutical company with a focus on transformative medicines in three therapeutic areas: Oncology, Rare Disease and Neuroscience. Supported by nearly 100 years of development experience, with global hubs in the U.S., France and the U.K, we tackle areas of high unmet medical need through research and innovation. Our passionate teams in more than 40 countries are focused on what matters and endeavour every day to bring medicines to patients in 88 countries. We build a workplace that champions human-centric leadership and fosters a culture of collaboration, excellence and impact. At Ipsen, every individual is empowered to be their true selves, grow and thrive alongside the company’s success. Join us on our journey towards sustainable growth, creating real impact on patients and society!

Job Description: At Ipsen, we are committed to improving the lives of patients, with a special focus on advancing neuroscience therapies. Our Wrexham site is a vital part of this mission, delivering cutting-edge solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment. We are proud to be winner of Pharma Company of the Year 2025, Great Place to Work certified and a Shingo Bronze Medallion holder, reflecting our commitment to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a recent £24 million investment in the site and a further £86.4 million expansion underway, there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Join our dynamic team in Wrexham as a Packing Technician! In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our state-of-the-art packing lines. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, maintain the highest standards of quality and safety, and contribute to our mission of delivering excellence to our customers. Shift pattern is Mon-Fri 6am-2pm and Mon-Fri 2pm-10pm alternating weeks.

Responsibilities:

• Set up and manage automated and semi-automated packing lines, ensuring seamless operations.
• Handle the transfer of products and materials into and out of cold storage with precision.
• Maintain full compliance with cGMP standards in all activities and documentation.
• Ensure safety improvements within the packing function, maintain inspection-ready housekeeping, and adhere to EHS mandatory training schedules.
• Perform equipment and process fault finding, implementing corrective actions to keep everything running smoothly.

Knowledge, skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Enjoys taking initiative, being productive and proactive.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels heard, valued, and supported; where we embrace “The Real Us”. The value we place on different perspectives and experiences drives our commitment to inclusion and equal opportunities. When we include diverse ways of thinking, we make more thoughtful decisions and discover more innovative solutions. Together we strive to better understand the communities we serve. This means we also want to help you perform at your best when applying for a role with us. If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please let the recruitment team know. This information will be handled with care and will not affect the outcome of your application. At Ipsen, each employee makes a real impact. Our teams are passionate about what they do because they care about making a difference in patients’ lives. We invest in our employees to support life-changing projects that create positive impact for patients and society.