Senior Operator Technicians

Acorn by Synergie; Corntown; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Temporary role with potential to go永久

EAP and rewards app

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie is seeking a Senior Operator Technician for a client site in Pencoed. You will manage the safe and efficient operation of production machinery, supporting cGMP/GLP and immunodiagnostic product testing.

This on-site, full-time temporary role offers a pathway to permanent employment, with a collaborative team, training, and opportunities to contribute to quality improvements and production planning.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths and a relevant Science or HTEC.
• 5 GCSEs total, with Maths and a science-related subject.
• Experience in laboratory or production environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out testing and release of immunodiagnostic products per procedures.
• Ensure HSE requirements are followed within the work environment.
• Perform operations following cGMP and GLP, recording observations and halting processes if necessary.
• Provide first-level supervision to operational teams and ensure production plans are followed.
• Prepare SOPs and associated documents for existing procedures.
• Operate production equipment or perform manual operations.
• Conduct routine quality control tests, interpret results and take appropriate actions.
• Maintain operational environments and control charts, and understand SPC principles.
• Supervise contract maintenance staff and ensure production equipment maintenance schedules are met.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shopfloor workflow planning, and new production setups.
• Maintain training records and support annual appraisal and unit training plans.
• On occasion, deputise for senior members, plan work, train employees, and review work quality.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Attention to safety

Quality-minded

Education

GCSEs including Maths and a Science or HTEC

Job description

Senior Operator Technician | Senior Operations Technician | Senior Production Operator

Pencoed | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Temporary | On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Senior Operator Technicians to join a client's Pencoed site. This role is key to managing the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, requiring technical skills and knowledge of safety procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Temporary role with potential to become permanent.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Acorn Rewards App.

Key Duties

• Carry out testing and release of immunodiagnostic products in accordance with controlled procedures.
• Ensure HSE requirements are adhered to within the immediate work environment.
• Perform manufacturing operations following cGMP and GLP, recording any anomalous observations and empowered to halt processes if necessary.
• Provide first-level supervision to operational teams, ensuring adherence to production plans.
• Prepare SOPs and associated documents for existing procedures.
• Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations.
• Conduct routine quality control tests, interpret results, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain operational environments and control charts, understanding SPC principles.
• Supervise contract maintenance staff and ensure production equipment maintenance schedules are met.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shopfloor workflow planning, and new production setups.
• Maintain personal and team training records, supporting the annual appraisal and unit training plans.
• On occasion, deputise for senior members, make hiring recommendations, plan work, train employees, and review work quality.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and a relevant Science or HTEC.
• Relevant operational experience; science background preferred.
• Laboratory or production line experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all operational team members.
• Team player with awareness of section activities.