Senior Operator Grade 2 & 3 Opportunities

Almac Group; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Holiday allowance

Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

Almac Group in Craigavon is seeking Senior Operator Grade 2 & 3 to join our Packaging and Manufacturing teams. This is a full-time, permanent role based at our state-of-the-art facilities, offering 37.5 hours per week and shift premiums.

Candidates will operate in a regulated environment, demonstrate leadership, ensure accurate documentation, and contribute to the production and packaging of pharmaceutical products. A competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience within a regulated environment (manufacturing/packaging) is required.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to complete documentation to a high standard.
• Able to operate across shifts in a hands-on production role.

Responsibilities

• Operate in packaging and manufacturing to ensure efficient production and packaging of pharmaceutical products.
• Demonstrate leadership in the team and maintain accurate production records and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Packaging

Manufacturing

Job description

• Full time, Permanent

Who We Are

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

• Leadership
• Packaging
• Manufacturing

Description

Senior Operator Grade 2 & 3

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £36,436 - £47,823 inclusive of shift premiums + excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

At this point, we are seeking to establish a pool of suitable candidates for current and future vacancies. Please note you are not actively applying to an open position at this time.

CVs will be assessed on an ongoing basis and you may be contacted depending on the roles available, your skill set and business requirements.

The Role

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services have been manufacturing medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets and provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We have opportunities available to join us as Senior Operator Grade 2 & 3 across various shifts in our Packaging and Manufacturing teams:

Both roles (Packaging and Manufacturing) offer experienced production/manufacturing personnel an opportunity to excel in a hands-on role ensuring the successful and efficient production and packaging of pharmaceutical drug product. Applications are invited from those with previous experience gained within a regulated environment, e.g manufacturing, packaging, engineering, food & drinks. Effective leadership skills, along with excellent communication skills and ability to complete documentation to a high standard are essential for these positions.

Refer to the attached Job Descriptions and Person Specification for each role for full details and further information. Please make sure your CV clearly demonstrates how you meet the criteria required before submitting your application.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus for all, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

Additional Information

All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK

During periods of additional work requests this role will require additional coverage beyond normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.

Hours of Work

• Rotational Shift - Monday to Friday 6am - 2pm Week 1 / 2pm - 10pm Week 2 (16.7% Shift Premium)
• Nightshift - Sunday - Thursday - 10pm - 6am (33.3% Shift Premium)

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 22nd November 2026

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE:

Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.

Paid Time-Off for Vacation and Sick Days

Almac Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer