Process Operator

Pioneer Selection Ltd; Sandridge; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in St Albans is seeking a Process Operator to manage automated manufacturing equipment. In this full-time role, you will ensure compliance with GMP and hygiene standards while maintaining equipment and documentation. The role offers a competitive salary and excellent work-life balance with day shifts only. Prior experience in a manufacturing environment and strong attention to detail are essential for candidates. This position is located in a new state-of-the-art facility, enhancing your work experience.

Benefits

Work in a new pharmaceutical facility

Stable employer

Day shifts only

Qualifications

• Experience as an operator within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to complete documentation accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment following approved procedures.
• Ensure machinery meets maintenance and validation requirements.
• Support daily coordination across production sections.
• Assist with on-the-job training.
• Report health & safety or compliance concerns.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to follow procedures

Job description

Process Operator – Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire

Salary: £26,769 per annum

Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm

Employment Type: Full-time

Vacancies: 2

Join a Growing UK Pharmaceutical Production Team

We are recruiting for a well-established UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer with over 35 years of experience producing high-quality tablets and capsules for major retailers and healthcare providers. The company recently opened a £14 million state-of-the-art facility in St Albans, increasing capacity to over 2 billion tablets per year, and is now expanding its production team.

The Role

As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the setup, operation and routine maintenance of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment within controlled production areas. You will ensure all processes run safely, efficiently, and in line with strict cGMP and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate manufacturing equipment following approved procedures
• Ensure machinery meets maintenance, calibration, and validation requirements
• Support daily coordination across production sections
• Assist with on-the-job training
• Help review and update SOPs, BPRs and other documentation
• Report any health & safety or compliance concerns
• Carry out scheduled cleaning and equipment maintenance
• Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene and environmental control
• Manufacture high-quality products right first time
• Accurately complete all documentation
• Support continuous improvement within the department
• Undertake additional tasks as required to meet business needs

About You

Essential

• Experience as an operator within a manufacturing environment
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow strict procedures and complete documentation accurately

Preferred

• Cleanroom experience (pharmaceutical, food, or similar)

What’s on Offer

• Work in a brand-new, advanced pharmaceutical facility
• Stable and growing employer
• Day shifts only – excellent work / life balance
• Competitive salary and benefits