Packing/Manufacturing Operator

JR United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical organization in Hertfordshire is seeking a Manufacturing Operator to join their production team. This role involves operating high-speed manufacturing equipment, ensuring compliance with GMP standards, and contributing to quality investigations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a GMP-regulated environment and a proactive approach to safety and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate/salary

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging.
• Familiarity with equipment operation and documentation standards.
• Proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing and packaging equipment per GMP standards.
• Complete batch documentation and support quality investigations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet production targets.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

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Packing/Manufacturing Operator, Hertfordshire

Client:

Planet Pharma

Location:

Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

25.05.2025

Expiry Date:

09.07.2025

Job Description:

Manufacturing Operator – Pharmaceutical Industry

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Type: Full-time | Shift-based

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / GMP Manufacturing

We’re currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical organization based in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established production team focused on delivering high-quality medicines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete batch documentation, SAP process orders, and support change control and deviation processes.
• Conduct in-process testing, sampling, inspections, and contribute to quality investigations (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Engineering, Planning, and Warehouse to meet production targets.
• Participate in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promote health & safety culture across the site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Familiarity with equipment operation, documentation standards, and SAP or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute to safety initiatives and continuous improvement.

What’s On Offer:

• Join a high-performing team in a purpose-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Competitive hourly rate/salary and shift-based flexibility.
• Opportunities for training and development.

Interested? Apply today with your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and the company behind it.

If you'd like to hear more about the role and discuss an application, click APPLY or reach out directly with your CV and a good time to speak at [emailprotected].

About Planet Pharma:

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its headquarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really make us unique in our field. Recently, we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.