Pharmaceutical Operator - Nights

Fresenius Kabi AG; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Runcorn is seeking an Aseptic Nights Stager/Operative to ensure cleanliness and readiness of production areas. The role involves working night shifts, sterilising equipment, and following strict safety and operational protocols. Candidates should be organised, safety-conscious, and ideally have experience in a pharmaceutical setting. Benefits include a contributory pension scheme, tailored training, and generous holidays.

Benefits

Contributory Pension Scheme

Role-specific training and development

Life Insurance

25 days holiday plus buy/sell options

Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave

Professional fees paid

Bike to work scheme

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Ability to work to a plan and deliver results.
• Experience in GMP/pharmaceutical manufacturing is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Aseptic suite and follow SOPs.
• Strip down and clean the EM2400 machine as required.
• Prepare Grade B rooms and clean Grade A cabinets.

Skills

Organised and able to work independently

Trained in manual handling procedures

Health & Safety awareness

Good understanding of cGMP requirements

Basic verbal and written communication skills

Job description

Overview

Due to business growth, we are expanding our Aseptic Services Unit. As an Aspeptic Nights Stager / Operative, you will be responsible for sterilising machines and rooms ready for the next day\'s production in the Aseptic Services Unit. This role is 37.5 hours per week, Sunday-Thursday, 10pm – 6am, based in Runcorn. Fresenius Kabi is a global healthcare company that specializes in lifesaving medicines and technologies for infusion, transfusion and clinical nutrition. The company\'s products and services are used to help care for critically and chronically ill patients. Our product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of IV generic drugs, infusion therapies and clinical nutrition products, as well as medical devices for administering these products.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Aseptic suite, be gowned to the required standards and follow the company standard operating procedures.
• Strip down the EM2400 machine prior to cleaning activities, dispose of waste as per SOPs, and perform line clearance at the end of production.
• Prepare the Grade B rooms for the cleaning of the Grade A cabinets and isolators.
• Clean the Grade A cabinets and EM2400 machines according to the defined method and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Transfer the ingredients and inlets into the Grade A cabinet per SOP, ready for a compounder to spike.
• Prepare the Bill of Materials (BOM) for the following day\'s EM2400 production.
• Ensure cleaning of the Aseptic suite is completed before entry into Grade B.
• Work to a production plan and deliver batches to the compounding schedule.
• Transfer raw materials for production into the compounding suites.
• Ensure all cleaning activities are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with SOPs.
• Ensure the appropriate disposal of waste from the compounding/manufacturing area in line with current procedures.
• Record and communicate any issues affecting quality or efficiency.

Qualifications

• Organised and able to work independently or as part of a team to deliver a plan.
• Trained in manual handling procedures.
• Health & Safety awareness, including COSHH familiarity.
• A good understanding of cGMP requirements.
• Basic verbal and written communication skills.
• Gmp/pharmaceutical manufacturing experience or aseptic units experience is beneficial but not essential.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Contributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)
• Role-specific tailored training and development plan
• Life Insurance (4 x salary, death in service)
• 25 days holiday (rises to 27 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidays
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Professional fees paid
• Bike to work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen
• Blue Light Card
• Company funded family days out

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.