Production Operator – Rotating Days & Nights

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £36,000 per annum including shift allowance
Shift Pattern: 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights, 5 days per week
Overtime: Paid at 1.25x hourly rate

Production Operator – Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Are you an experienced Production Operator or Machine Operator looking for a long-term opportunity within a modern, highly regulated manufacturing environment?

A fantastic opportunity has become available for a Production Operator to join a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer in St Albans. Following a significant £14 million investment and expansion, the company is continuing to grow its production operation and is looking to strengthen its manufacturing team.

Working from a state-of-the-art production facility, you’ll be responsible for setting up and operating manufacturing equipment, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and GMP compliance.

The business produces pharmaceutical products on a large scale, supplying major retailers across the UK. With strong investment in its people, equipment and facilities, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The Role – Production Operator

As a Production Operator, you will play an important role in ensuring the manufacturing process runs safely, efficiently and consistently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting up and operating manufacturing machinery and production equipment.

• Running equipment safely and efficiently to meet daily production targets.

• Monitoring machinery and processes to ensure products meet quality standards.

• Carrying out routine checks and identifying any issues during production.

• Completing production records, paperwork and documentation accurately.

• Working in accordance with GMP, SOPs and company quality procedures.

• Carrying out basic fault finding and escalating technical issues where required.

• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised production environment.

• Supporting continuous improvement activities across the manufacturing process.

• Working closely with colleagues and other departments to maximise production efficiency.

• Ensuring all Health & Safety and regulatory requirements are followed at all times.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing environment.

• A hands-on approach with good attention to detail.

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and work to high quality standards.

• Willingness to work a rotating days and nights shift pattern.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working within a GMP-regulated environment.

• Pharmaceutical, food, FMCG or other highly regulated manufacturing experience.

• Experience working with automated or semi-automated production equipment.

• Experience contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a business that has made a major investment in its manufacturing operation and is continuing to expand.

You'll benefit from:

• £36,000 salary including shift allowance.

• 2 weeks days / 2 weeks nights shift pattern.

• Overtime paid at 1.25x hourly rate.

• Working in a new £14 million state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

• The opportunity to work for an established pharmaceutical manufacturer producing over 2 billion tablets every year.

• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.

• Genuine opportunities for career progression.

• A stable position within a growing and respected UK manufacturing organisation.

• The chance to develop valuable experience within the pharmaceutical sector.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Machine Operator, Production Operator or Manufacturing Operator looking for your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to join a business investing heavily in its future.

Apply today to find out more.

For further information, contact the recruitment team at Pioneer Selection.

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