Compounding Unit Operator

Sciensus Pharma Services Limited; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Life Assurance

Annual company event

Refer a friend scheme

Pension scheme

Private medical (BUPA)

Job summary

Sciensus Pharma Services Limited is seeking a Compounding Unit Operator for site-based work in Burton upon Trent. You will be involved in the manufacture and preparation of medicinal products within a highly regulated GMP environment, following detailed procedures and maintaining top quality standards.

The role requires adaptability, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to learning multiple production workflows while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated manufacturing or GMP environments.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Willingness to learn complex pharmaceutical processes.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Willingness to rotate shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and prepare medicinal products following GMP.
• Follow complex manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Learn multiple production workflows.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Teamwork

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, United Kingdom

Our mission at Sciensus is simple: to give patients control of their health through knowledge, choice, convenience and connection.

To help us be successful in our mission we are looking for Compounding unit Operators.

40 hours per week / Shifts / Site-Based / Temp to Perm Contract

As a Compounding Unit Operator, you'll play a vital role in the manufacture and preparation of life-changing medicinal products that directly support patient care. This is not a standard production role. You'll be working within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, following complex manufacturing processes and strict Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) standards to ensure every product is prepared safely, accurately and to the highest quality standards.

This position would suit someone who enjoys mastering detailed procedures and developing expertise in specialist pharmaceutical processes. You'll be expected to learn multiple production workflows, understand regulatory requirements, and confidently apply them in a fast-paced operational environment where quality and patient safety are paramount.

Success in this role comes from being adaptable, methodical, resilient and committed to getting things right first time.

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to build a career within pharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Full training on specialist compounding processes and GMP requirements.
• Work that directly impacts patient outcomes and healthcare delivery.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development and progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What’s required to be successful?

We're looking for individuals who enjoy working in a structured environment, can absorb complex information and are committed to maintaining the highest levels of quality and compliance.

Essential

• Experience working in a regulated manufacturing, production or quality-controlled environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures.
• A willingness to learn complex pharmaceutical manufacturing processes and continuously develop your technical knowledge.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern and adapt to changing operational priorities.

Desirable

• Experience within pharmaceutical manufacturing, compounding, cleanroom operations or a hospital pharmacy environment.
• Experience working under GMP or other quality management systems.

Why work for Sciensus?

Sciensus is a leading European life sciences organisation with over 30 years of experience, helping over 240,000 patients a year gain access to beneficial treatments and life-changing medicines. We empower patients with digital tools to take control of their treatments, report on symptoms, quality of life, and access support through their care journey. We blend this with personalised support services from our team of over 700 registered clinical staff. Every colleague at Sciensus contributes to improving the patient experience. Whether you're supporting operations behind the scenes or delivering care directly to patients, your work makes a real difference.

What we offer our people?

We work hard to make sure colleagues feel motivated, developed, and recognised for the great work they do.

This role offers a salary of "28,067.46 plus shift allowance" alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Yearly pay reviews.
• Life Assurance
• Annual company event.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Contribution based pension scheme.
• Access to BUPA private medical (Subject to grade or length of service)
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Electric vehicle/Bike to work/Tech)
• Discount & cashback portal.
• Internal & External training opportunities
• Access to various well-being initiatives
• Paid volunteer day

What happens next?

Advert Closing Date - Thursday 12th November

Process - An initial call with the recruitment team before face to face interveiws

Start date - TBC

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