Packaging Technician (Project) - Permanent Position

Eisai Europe Ltd; South Heighton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in South Heighton is looking for a Packaging Technician to operate packaging equipment, assure product quality, and maintain safe operations. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 in Manufacturing or Engineering, alongside relevant experience in packaging. This role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Electric charging points for vehicles

Discretionary bonus

Free onsite parking

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Learning and development opportunities

Retail discounts

Well-being programmes

Qualifications

• Significant experience operating automated packaging equipment.
• Ideally, packaging engineering knowledge and experience.
• A growth mindset focused on professional self-development.

Responsibilities

• Operate designated packaging equipment to meet quality standards.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report incidents.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce costs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 3 in Manufacturing or Engineering

GCSE (C or above) in Maths, English and Science

HND/NHND in packaging technology

Tools

MS Office suite

SAP

Job description

Packaging Technician - Permanent Position

Eisai is a leading research‑based pharmaceutical organisation with an extensive portfolio across the oncology, neurology and pain therapy areas. By joining Eisai, you will be working for an organisation with a human healthcare philosophy, which means that we put the patient first in everything we do.

Overview

You will operate the designated packaging equipment and systems to produce product that meets pre‑defined quality attributes and production schedules at the EML Production facility in Hatfield, and ensure the efficient operation of all packaging operations.

Duties

• Maintain a safe working environment for self and other Eisai employees, reporting all near‑miss incidents and accidents in accordance with procedures.
• Assure the quality of products manufactured and released through adherence to all procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve operations and reduce cost, progressing them through continuous improvement and demand innovation initiatives.
• Integrate Eisai’s philosophy of HHC into daily activities.
• Understand and meet stakeholder and customer expectations through effective communication.
• Align performance with personal and Eisai objectives, demonstrating behaviours and competencies.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ level 3 in Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
• GCSE (C or above) in Maths, English and Science.
• Bonus: HND/NHND in packaging technology.
• Ideally, packaging engineering knowledge and experience or substantial pharmaceutical packaging line experience.
• Good mechanical aptitude, accuracy and documentation skills.
• Significant experience operating automated packaging equipment.
• Computer literate (MS Office suite & SAP).
• A growth mindset with a focus on professional self‑development.
• A positive attitude, willing to focus energy on teamwork, emotional leadership, extreme ownership, discretionary effort, positive energy and resilience.
• Good leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Developed problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and an aptitude for neat/clear documentation.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and excellent benefits package.
• Electric charging points for electric/hybrid vehicles.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Subsidised onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Retail discounts.
• Well‑being and mental health awareness programmes.
• Multi‑faith prayer room.

Next Steps

If you are interested in this position, click ‘apply now’ at the top of this advert. Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete your profile and upload a copy of your CV along with any additional information to support your application.

For any questions, contact us at [e-mail].

Eisai Recruitment Statement

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role. We look forward to receiving your application.

Eisai EMEA EDI Commitment Statement

We believe that diverse and inclusive teams promote wellbeing, learning and innovation, helping Eisai serve our patients, their families, our employees, and society. Our commitment is:

• To embrace and celebrate our differences, respecting and valuing each other.
• To include equity, diversity, and inclusion practices in all that we do so everyone has a full sense of belonging.
• To value individual talent where every employee can be themselves and thrive in an environment of openness, trust, and integrity.