Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical

Acorn Recruitment; Pengam; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Acorn Recruitment is recruiting a Packaging Operative in Hengoed to join a production team. The role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting targets and maintaining GMP/Pharmacovigilance compliance.

The job offers a quality-focused manufacturing environment with opportunities to contribute to improvement initiatives and cost reductions while adhering to health and safety procedures and 5S workplace standards.

Qualifications

• Understanding GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles required.
• Follow packing instructions and company procedures precisely.
• Maintain high standards of accuracy and quality.
• Work safely and follow health and safety rules.
• Team-based collaboration and compliance record keeping.
• Desirable experience in manufacturing or packaging environments.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: operate safely with regard for yourself and others.
• Quality: maintain GMP and Pharmacovigilance knowledge.
• 5S: uphold high standards within the department.
• Packing & Production: read instructions and ensure correct parts and quantities.
• Line maintenance: assist with changeovers and clean-downs of packing lines.
• Compliance: keep training records up to date and accurate.
• Continuous improvement: support cost reduction and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

GMP knowledge

Pharmacovigilance awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Job description

£12.71 to £14.58 per hour, Shift Premium paid at 34% additional

Contract Type:

Temporary

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

17/11/2026

About this job

Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Packaging Operative to join a production team.

This role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures.

What We Offer Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.

Quality Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.

Comply with all company policies and procedures.

Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.

Delivery Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.

Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.

Cost & Continuous Improvement Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.

Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.

Packing & Production Duties Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.

Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.

Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.

Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.

Change laminates and labels correctly.

Identify and use the correct outers.

Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.

Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.

Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.

Change laminate and label reels within standard times.

Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.

Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.

Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.

Requirements Essential: Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.

Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.

Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.

Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.

Desirable: Experience working in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.

Experience working to production schedules, quality standards and OEE targets.