Production Technician

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is seeking a Production Technician for Packaging Operations. You will support efficient pharmaceutical packaging processes, ensuring GMP compliance, quality and safety across the line.

The role involves technical support for equipment, processes and documentation, with exposure to validation activities, training support and cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality products.

Qualifications

• A-Level qualifications or equivalent level, or significant relevant experience in pharma.
• Experience with technical processes, equipment and documentation in a regulated industry.
• Methodical approach with ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across packaging operations, ensuring GMP compliance and safety.
• Maintain equipment, processes and documentation in line with internal procedures and schedules.
• Assist with validation activities, training support and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality products with attention to detail.

Skills

Attention to detail

Methodical approach

Problem solving

Education

A-Level Qualifications or equivalent

Job description

Production Technician (Packaging Operations)

Location: Based at our state-of-the-art custom designed facilities in Craigavon

Working Hours: Rotating Shift Pattern 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Highly Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11440

We are seeking an experienced and technically minded individual to join our Packaging Operations team based in Craigavon. As a Production Technician, you will support the efficient delivery of pharmaceutical packaging operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and safety.

The Production Technician will provide technical support across packaging operations, helping to ensure equipment, processes and documentation are operated and maintained in line with GMP requirements, internal procedures and production schedules. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to broaden their technical expertise and increase their involvement in equipment and process support activities. The role offers exposure to technical problem solving, validation activities, training support and cross-functional collaboration while helping to deliver high-quality products.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a technical environment, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Key Requirements:

• A-Level Qualifications or equivalent level OR significant relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Previous relevant experience working with technical processes, equipment, and associated documentation within a regulated industry
• A methodical approach and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Why Build Your Career at Almac?

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters — and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here:
https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th September 2026 at 5pm.