Night Shift: Legacy Filling & Packaging Operator (Expansion)

Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Filling & Packaging Line Operator (Legacy Lines) for the Night Shift on a fixed-term contract up to 24 months. The role focuses on uninterrupted operation of legacy lines during expansion training, ensuring packaging aligns with SOPs, GMP, and quality requirements.

You will support set-up, operation, changeovers, and documentation, while maintaining OEE and compliance across the packaging line.

Qualifications

• Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to complete production documentation accurately and compliantly.
• Effective teamworking and communication skills.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions consistently.
• Ability to calibrate associated equipment in accordance with approved procedures and accurately record results.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Awareness of GMP and compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the set-up, start-up, operation, and changeover of designated legacy Filling & Packaging lines in accordance with approved procedures.
• Accurately complete batch documentation and production records to support operational and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormalities, and elevate issues promptly to minimise downtime and support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Ensure commercial products are packaged in line with approved specifications, packaging instructions, and GMP standards.
• Perform in-process quality checks and ensure all product quality requirements are maintained throughout packaging activities.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping through active participation in 5S, GEMBA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support line cleaning, batch clearance, reconciliation, and equipment preparation activities to ensure operational readiness.
• Communicate effectively during shift handovers and collaborate with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Documentation

Teamwork

Instructions compliance

Calibration

Problem solving

GMP compliance

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Five GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

Bard Pharmaceuticals Limited in Cambridge is seeking a Filling & Packaging Line Operator (Legacy Lines) for the Night Shift on a fixed-term contract up to 24 months. The role focuses on uninterrupted operation of legacy lines during expansion training, ensuring packaging aligns with SOPs, GMP, and quality requirements.

You will support set-up, operation, changeovers, and documentation, while maintaining OEE and compliance across the packaging line.