Senior Operator Grade 2

OASIS Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, is hiring for Senior Operator Grade 2 in Packaging Operations. You will oversee production rooms, operate equipment, and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards while packing medicines for patients worldwide.

We offer fixed night shift 22:00–06:00 Sun–Thu (37.5 hours), with rotating shifts possible; £15.47 per hour plus shift premium, annual bonus, and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production environment with teams and quality control.
• GCSEs English and Maths at Grade C or above or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of SOPs and regulatory standards is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Control operations within the production room and oversee processes.
• Operate equipment and ensure compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Prepare rooms/equipment, verify materials, and document accurately.
• Support and supervise team members to complete operations.

Skills

Team Working

Production

Manufacturing

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C+)

Job description

Almac Group is a global leader in advancing human health. We provide a range of expert services across the drug development lifecycle to pharmaceutical and biotech companies, supporting them in finding treatments for patients.

Skills and attributes

• Team Working
• Production
• Manufacturing

Description

Senior Operator Grade 2 (Packaging Operations)

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Various Shifts Available: See below for further details

Salary: £15.47 per hour + shift premium, annual bonus and excellent benefits package
Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services
Ref No: HRJOB11828

About the role

The Packaging department within Almac Pharma Services is responsible for packing medicines for delivery to patients and healthcare providers around the world. We package and label drug products including tablets, capsules, blister packs, cartons, and vials, ensuring compliance with strict quality and safety standards including temperature control of the product.

We currently have opportunities to join our team in the role of Senior Operator Grade 2, based at our state-of-the-art custom designed facilities in Craigavon.

We are particularly seeking applications for our fixed Night Shift, working hours as follows:

Nightshift 22:00 – 06:00 Sun – Thu (37.5 hours per week)

We additionally may have opportunities on our rotating shift pattern, or may create a Reserve List for future opportunities:

Rotating shift pattern working 06:00 – 14:00 and 14:00 – 22:00 (37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday)

What you’ll do

• Control operations within your production room
• Oversee production processes and operate production equipment, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards
• Prepare production rooms and equipment before each batch, verify materials, and complete all required documentation accurately.
• Support and oversee team members to ensure effective completion of operations

About you (key requirements)

• Experience: Previous experience working within a production environment involving teams, machinery, and quality control of the product
• Qualifications: GCSEs (or equivalent level qualification) at Grade C or above in English and Maths or significant relevant experience working in a similar role
• Skills: Strong leadership, clear communication (written and verbal), high‑standard documentation, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. Experience of leading production teams would be an advantage.

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK
• Previous management/supervisory experience would be a strong advantage.

For further information relating to the essential and desirable criteria, please review the person specification attached to the online job posting.

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:

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is 9th September 2026 at 5pm.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer