Production Operator - Orals Line

Ethypharm; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Pension Plan

Salary sacrifice – electric vehicles

Job summary

Ethypharm is hiring a Production Operator for the Orals Line at our Romford site. You will work on a Monday–Friday shift, with 6:00am–2:00pm and 2:00pm–10:00pm rotations, and you will support cGMP-compliant production of pain, addiction and critical care medicines.

You must meet basic qualifications, including GCSE Maths and English and good English communication. A safe, cleanroom environment and training are provided, with opportunities to progress and earn a performance-based salary increase.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Strong numerical skills and ability to read/understand data.
• Experience operating machinery in a process-driven environment.
• Good written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Accurate documentation: complete batch manufacturing records with integrity.
• GMP compliance: follow detailed GMP instructions to ensure quality.
• Collaborate with Engineering to resolve machine downtime.
• Teamwork to complete batch-to-batch tasks efficiently.

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Operator - Orals Line
Location: Bampton Road, Romford (Onsite)
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Right to work: Sponsorship not currently available

Please note that, if your application is successful following the initial review, you will be invited to attend an assessment centre with will involve the following:

• Numeracy and literacy assessment
• Team activity
• Show round of the Production area
• Competency based interview

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.

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 machineryGood 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%

Why Ethypharm?

Ethypharm is a leading mid-sized international pharmaceutical company, with strong European roots, that manufactures and provides essential medicines, with a focus on hospital care, central nervous system (severe pain and addiction) and internal medicine.

Ethypharm has 1,700 employees dedicated to its various pharmaceutical activities. Our six production sites located in France, UK, Spain, and China have expertise in injectables and complex oral solid forms.

At Ethypharm, you will be part of a team dedicated and committed to improving patients lives.

Our Romford facility is located 20 miles from the centre of London and consists of over 6700 square metres of a high-quality, modern pharmaceutical facility where we mix, fill, sterilise, inspect, pack, and label a wide range of medicines.

We provide a workplace which is one of collaboration, teamwork and innovation. We are all different and we embrace this uniqueness in each and every one of our employees. Our commitment to you is that we want to help you unleash your full potential by supporting your training and development. We want you to be the best that you can be.

At Ethypharm we recognise the value of diversity in the workplace and provide equal opportunities for all. We are always open to discussing flexible working arrangements where this meets with the needs of our business.