Visual Inspector

Are you eagle-eyed with an uncompromising attention to detail? We are currently partnering with a large global manufacturer to find dedicated individuals who take pride in quality assurance. This isn't just another…

Pay rate £13.86 – £16.91/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 29 September 2026

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Are you eagle-eyed with an uncompromising attention to detail? We are currently partnering with a large global manufacturer to find dedicated individuals who take pride in quality assurance. This isn't just another production role; you'll be playing a critical part in ensuring essential products meet the absolute highest safety standards before they go out the door. If you are focused, self-driven, and looking to join a world-class facility, we want to hear from you!

Job Title: Visual Inspector
Location: Swindon
Contract: 12 Months

Hours: 37.50 hours per week.

Schedule: Monday to Friday. 07:00-15:00 and 15:00-23:00 rotating

Compensation: £13.86 per hour, plus a 22% shift allowance (£16.91 p/h).

What You Will Be Doing:

Performing manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions, including the use of appropriate lighting and inspection booths.

Detecting and rejecting defective units that have visible particles, cosmetic defects (like scratches, cracks, or chips), fill volume issues, or container closure integrity concerns.

Segregating accepted and rejected units correctly.

Accurately documenting your inspection results in accordance with Good Documentation Practice (GDP).

Reporting any abnormalities or trends to supervision.

Following approved SOPs and batch records while strictly adhering to GMP and Data Integrity (DI) principles.

Participating in qualification and periodic vision checks, as well as pre-shift gowning and wearing provided PPE.

What We Are Looking For:

A strong ability to maintain high concentration and consistency over extended periods.

Good visual acuity, and the ability to pass a visual check (with or without correction).

Elementary (GCSE) level mathematics and English.

An understanding of GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity basics.

A highly detail-oriented and self-driven attitude.

Preferred but not essential: Previous experience working in pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated production operations.

Next Steps: If your skills match the criteria above, don't wait to apply!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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