Filling & Packaging Expansion Transition Operator - Night Shift

peopleservices; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Mundipharma is seeking a Filling & Packaging Line Operator (Legacy Lines) for the Cambridge site to support legacy lines during expansion training. This fixed-term night shift role focuses on safe, compliant operation and accurate documentation of packaging processes.

You will assist with setup, operation, changeovers, and routine QC checks while ensuring GMP and SOP adherence across legacy lines 24-26 and related equipment. Robust teamwork and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
• Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
• Packaging machinery certification obtained through OEM in-house training.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the set-up, start-up, operation, and changeover of designated legacy Filling & Packaging lines in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Completing batch documentation accurately and in a timely manner to support production schedules and regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring equipment performance, identifying abnormalities, and escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Packaging commercial pharmaceutical products in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions, product specifications, and GMP requirements.
• Conducting in-process quality checks and ensuring packaged products meet established quality standards.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards through participation in 5S, GEMBA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting effective communication during shift handovers and working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain colleagues.
• Completing line cleaning, batch clearance, reconciliation, and associated activities to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
• Ensuring all assigned training within the legacy line scope remains current and compliant.
• Adhering at all times to company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

Skills

GMP understanding

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Documentation

Follow procedures

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Five GCSEs incl Maths & English

Packaging machinery certification

NVQ packaging qualification

Job description

Filling & Packaging Line Operator (Legacy Lines) - Night Shift

Location: Cambridge

Department: Manufacturing / Packaging

Shift Pattern: 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract, Night Shift

Join us and make a difference when it matters most!

At Mundipharma, we are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products that make a meaningful difference to patients' lives. During an exciting period of expansion within our Filling & Packaging operations, we are seeking dedicated operators to support the continued supply of commercial products while our permanent colleagues undertake training on new production assets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative manufacturing environment and play a vital role in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient production operations that ensure uninterrupted product supply to our customers.

Role Purpose

This is a fixed-term, project-linked position created specifically to support continuity of routine supply on Bard's existing Filling & Packaging (F&P) lines during the Expansion Training Workstream. The role exists solely to provide operational support on designated legacy packaging lines while permanent operators are released to participate in training and qualification activities associated with new expansion assets, including Lines 24, 25, 26, and related equipment.

The successful candidate will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of legacy packaging lines, ensuring products are packaged in accordance with approved specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.

This role is restricted to legacy production assets only. The post-holder will not be trained, assessed, qualified, deployed, or scheduled to work on new expansion lines or equipment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assisting with the set-up, start-up, operation, and changeover of designated legacy Filling & Packaging lines in accordance with approved SOPs.
• Completing batch documentation accurately and in a timely manner to support production schedules and regulatory compliance.
• Monitoring equipment performance, identifying abnormalities, and escalating issues promptly to minimise downtime and maintain Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Packaging commercial pharmaceutical products in accordance with approved manufacturing instructions, product specifications, and GMP requirements.
• Conducting in-process quality checks and ensuring packaged products meet established quality standards.
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards through participation in 5S, GEMBA, and continuous improvement activities.
• Supporting effective communication during shift handovers and working collaboratively with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain colleagues.
• Completing line cleaning, batch clearance, reconciliation, and associated activities to maintain compliance and operational readiness.
• Ensuring all assigned training within the legacy line scope remains current and compliant.
• Adhering at all times to company Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures.

GMP and Quality

You will demonstrate a strong understanding of GMP principles and the importance of compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment. Accurate documentation, adherence to approved procedures, and a commitment to quality will be essential to success in this role.

You will work closely with Quality Assurance and operational teams to ensure all activities are performed safely, consistently, and in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.

What you'll bring

Education

Minimum Required:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).

Preferred:

• Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.

Certifications

Minimum Required:

• Packaging machinery certification obtained through OEM in-house training.

Preferred:

• Recognised packaging qualification (e.g., NVQ).
• Packaging machinery certification obtained through OEM in-house training.

Experience

Minimum Required:

• Experience working within a production or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable understanding of GMP principles.

Preferred:

• Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
• Experience operating modern, high-speed packaging equipment.

Knowledge and Skills

• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to complete production documentation accurately and legibly.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions consistently.
• Ability to calibrate associated equipment in accordance with approved procedures and record r