Production operator roles

Pharmaxo Pharmacy Services Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmaxo Compounding is seeking Pharmaceutical Production Operators to support daily production of sterile medicines. You will join a team responsible for labelling, packaging, stock control and inspection to ensure medicines meet quality and safety standards.

No prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience is required; a willingness to learn, attention to detail and commitment to high standards are valued. Training and progression opportunities are available as you grow your skills.

Qualifications

• No prior pharmaceutical manufacturing experience required; willingness to learn, eye for detail, and commitment to high standards.

Responsibilities

• Labelling and packaging finished medicines
• Supporting stock control and component management
• Inspecting finished products

Job description

Play a vital role in delivering life-changing medicines

At Pharmaxo Compounding, we produce more than 2,000 sterile pharmaceutical products every day. These treatments go directly to people living with cancer and/or managing chronic conditions. As a Pharmaceutical Production Operators (PPO), you’re part of the team that makes this possible, ensuring patients receive the medication they rely on, safely and on time.

Behind every product is a patient waiting for treatment

That’s why we take pride in getting every detail right.

Our PPOs are diligent, precise and committed to the highest standards of quality. They’re the people behind the precision. Through their skill, focus and attention to detail, they help maintain the quality consistency and reliability our patients and partners depend on.

In this role, you will be responsible for tasks such as:

Labelling and packaging finished medicines

Supporting stock control and component management

Inspecting finished products

You don’t need previous experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing, just a willingness to learn, an eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards.

A place to grow your skills and your career

From day one, we’ll provide the training, support and development opportunities you need to succeed, including study days and courses that help you build confidence and capability.

As you grow, you'll have opportunities to progress into roles such as:

Working inside our manufacturing clean rooms. A Manufacturer 1 will be manufacturing batches of cytotoxic and intravenous additive products, through a semi-automated process involving a peristaltic pump.

Working inside our manufacturing clean rooms. A Manufacturer 2 will be manufacturing batches of cytotoxic and intravenous additive products, through both a semi-automated process involving a peristaltic pump and a fully manual process.

Working inside our manufacturing clean rooms. A Manufacturer 3 will be manufacturing batches of cytotoxic and intravenous additive products, through both a semi-automated process involving a peristaltic pump and a fully manual process. A Manufacturer 3 will also be involved in the QMS (Quality Management System), this will include involvement in investigations (deviation and root cause analysis, documentation updates, and process system changes.

Our leadership and management teams are central to the success of our operations, providing direction, support, and guidance across every area of the business. The management structure offers a clear pathway of progression, with roles including Area Leads, Shift Leadsand Operations Managers, each contributing to the delivery of exceptional operational performance and customer experience.

Our management structure provides opportunities to develop your skills, lead high-performing teams, and make a meaningful impact on business success. We’re committed to supporting our leaders through our comprehensive management development programme, Managing to Motivate, alongside continuous learning opportunities, professional development, and the resources needed to help you reach your full potential and progress your career.

Work with us

Whether you want to deepen your technical expertise or take on more responsibility, there is room to build a long-term career here.