Production Operator

Ethypharm; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Salary £25,000 per year

25 days leave + bank holidays + buy/s’

Pension plan 5% employer

Zusammenfassung

Ethypharm is seeking a Production Operator for the Orals Line 2 B in Romford, onsite. The role involves producing pharmaceutical products, maintaining cGMP standards, and ensuring quality across all batch stages. Training is provided for regulatory compliance, with opportunities for career progression.

You will work a 37.5-hour week rotating shifts, wear cleanroom PPE, and contribute to a collaborative team focused on safety and efficiency.

Qualifikationen

• GCSEs including Maths and English required.
• Experience operating machinery in a regulated environment preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to read/interpret data.
• Good written and spoken English and clear communication.

Aufgaben

• Complete batch manufacturing records accurately and with integrity.
• Follow GMP instructions to ensure high-quality product output.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve machine breakdowns.
• Carry out quality checks to maintain product and patient safety.
• Inspect ampoules and syringes and ensure correct labeling and packing.

Kenntnisse

Numerical skills

Machinery operation

English proficiency

Documentation accuracy

Ausbildung

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

SAP

Jobbeschreibung

Production Operator - Orals Line 2 B

Location: Bampton Road, Romford (Onsite)

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Right to work: Sponsorship not currently available

Working hours

Your normal working hours are Monday - Friday working, 6:00am - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 10.00pm, rotating on a weekly basis, this equates to 37.50 hours per week. The timings of any break may change in line with business needs. The Employer reserves the right to ask you to work outside these hours should business needs dictate.

What you will do

As a Production Operator, you will work as part of a team producing high-quality pharmaceutical products focused on the treatment of pain, addiction, and critical care. You will ensure all production activities are carried out in line with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Accurate documentation: Complete batch manufacturing records accurately, neatly, and with integrity to ensure compliance at all times.
• GMP compliance: Follow detailed GMP working instructions and guidelines to produce high-quality products.
• Collaboration with Engineering: Work closely with the Engineering team to support the resolution of machine breakdowns.
• Teamwork: Work effectively with colleagues to complete batch-to-batch tasks efficiently and minimise downtime.
• Quality control: Carry out quality checks at various stages of the process to maintain product and patient safety.

Labelling and packing (ampoules and pre-filled syringes):

• Inspect ampoules and syringes using either advanced camera systems or manual inspection (depending on product type).
• Ensure correct labels are loaded into labelling equipment and applied accurately to maintain product security.
• Prepare products for distribution using manual or equipment-based packing processes.

This role is critical to ensuring products meet required quality standards and are delivered safely to end users.

Working environment

• You will be required to wear cleanroom garments, including a one-piece suit and PPE (including powered respirators).
• Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods and undertake manual handling.
• You must demonstrate good hygiene practices and apply training to minimise contamination risk.

About you

You will ideally have knowledge of cGMP and experience in pharmaceuticals or a similar regulated environment (full training will be provided). You will be process-driven, detail-focused, and an effective communicator.

Basic qualifications and skills

• GCSE (or equivalent) including Maths and English
• Basic PC literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Strong numerical skills and ability to read/understand numerical data
• Experience working in a structured, process-driven environment
• Experience operating machinery
• Good written and spoken English
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work under pressure
• Clear communicator and motivator
• Able to perform manual handling in line with HSE guidelines
• Experience in a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment
• Experience using SAP
• Good understanding of cGMP in a manufacturing environment

Personal qualities

The ideal candidate will be a methodical and self-motivated individual who is approachable and flexible in their work. They should demonstrate diligence, a hardworking and positive attitude, and strong team player qualities. Adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential. A technically minded approach, with the capability to see beyond processes, is highly valued.

What we offer you

• £25,000 per annum
• Opportunity to increase salary through a tiered performance-based system
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays with an opportunity to buy or sell up to an additional 5 days
• Holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
• Eligible to participate in the Company's Business bonus scheme with a potential earning of 3% of salary
• Wellbeing and benefits platform
• Salary Sacrifice scheme - electric vehicles with Tusker (dependent on meeting policy eligibility)
• Pension Plan - employer contribution of 5%