Filling & Packaging Expansion Transition Operator - Night Shift

Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Mundipharma Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge is hiring a Filling & Packaging Line Operator for the Legacy Lines on the night shift. The role is a 2-year fixed-term contract focused on supporting continuity of supply on existing lines while new assets are expanded and trained.

You will operate legacy packaging lines in a GMP-regulated environment, perform changeovers, document batches, and ensure compliance with SOPs and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing is preferred.
• Packaging machinery certification will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support setup, start-up, operation and changeovers of legacy filling & packaging lines.
• Complete batch documentation accurately and on time.
• Monitor equipment performance and escalate issues to minimise downtime.
• Package commercial pharmaceutical products per SOPs and GMP.
• Conduct in-process quality checks and ensure product quality.
• Maintain 5S, GEMBA and continuous improvement during shifts.
• Support handovers and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain teams.
• Complete line cleaning, batch clearance and related compliance activities.

Skills

Practical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Reading instructions

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Five GCSEs including Maths and English

Packaging machinery certification

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

As a Filling & Packaging Line Operator, you will support the operation of designated legacy packaging lines with a focus on maintaining product supply, quality, and operational performance throughout the expansion transition period.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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