Senior Operator Technicians

Acorn by Synergie; Wales; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Senior Operator Technicians for a pivotal role at a client's Pencoed site. This position involves managing safe operations of machinery and equipment, requiring technical skills and a keen understanding of safety protocols. Applicants should have a solid background in science, effective teamwork capabilities, and good communication skills. With a competitive salary and potential for permanent employment, this temporary role also offers career development support and access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Temporary role with potential to become permanent

Supportive team environment

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Relevant operational experience; science background preferred.
• Laboratory or production line experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of machinery and equipment effectively.
• Ensure HSE requirements are adhered to.
• Supervise operational teams and maintain workflows.

Skills

Effective communication

Team player

Education

5 GCSEs including Maths and relevant Science or HTEC

Job description

Senior Operator Technicians

Pencoed | Competitive salary | Full-time | Temporary | Onsite

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 operations of machinery and equipment, requiring technical skills and knowledge of safety procedures.

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.

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.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Ceri at Acorn by Synergie Head Office, Newport, for more details.

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers