Technical Operator

Synergi Search & Select

Gorleston-on-Sea

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 34,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private healthcare

Company pension

Life assurance

Lunch provided

On-site parking

Training & development

Career progression

25 days holiday

Job summary

Synergi Search & Select represents a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing client seeking a Technical Operator for a fast-paced, regulated environment. You will set up, calibrate and changeover production machinery, assist with fault finding, and support conveyors, pumps and packaging equipment across multiple lines.

Working on a double-day shift with no nights, you’ll maintain quality, safety and housekeeping standards while collaborating closely with Engineering and Production teams to sustain

Qualifications

Experience operating machinery in manufacturing/production environments.
Experience with machinery set-up, adjustments and/or product changeovers.
Basic mechanical fault-finding experience.
Understanding of automated production equipment.
Basic electrical awareness and safety around electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Set up, adjust and calibrate production machinery.
Carry out product changeovers and equipment adjustments.
Support basic mechanical fault finding and problem solving.
Work with pumps, valves, nozzles, conveyors and packaging equipment.
Support the smooth and efficient running of production lines.
Carry out equipment cleaning and washdowns.
Work safely around automated machinery.
Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping.
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams.

Skills

Machinery operation

Set up & changeovers

Fault finding

Automated production equipment

Electrical awareness

Communication skills

Team play

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Electrical qualification

Job description

Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialty pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetic products. With a portfolio that includes market-leading NHS medicines, they are committed to quality, innovation, and the highest industry standards, making them a trusted name within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Technical Operatorto join a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. Working on automated production and packaging equipment, you will support machine set-up, product changeovers, adjustments and basic fault finding across multiple production lines. This is a mechanically biased role, with no night shifts, working on a double-day shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

Set up, adjust and calibrate production machinery
Carry out product changeovers and equipment adjustments
Support basic mechanical fault finding and problem solving
Work with pumps, valves, nozzles, conveyors and packaging equipment
Support the smooth and efficient running of production lines
Carry out equipment cleaning and washdowns
Work safely around automated machinery
Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping
Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams

The Ideal Candidate will have:

Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing or production environment
Experience with machinery set-up, adjustment and/or product changeovers
Basic mechanical fault-finding experience
An understanding of automated production equipment
Basic electrical awareness and the ability to work safely around electrical equipment
Good numerical and communication skills
A positive, reliable and dependable approach
A willingness to learn and develop
A strong team-focused attitude

Desirable Skills:

Mechanical Engineering qualification
Electrical qualification or relevant electrical training
Experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, food, packaging or general manufacturing
Experience working with automated production and packaging machinery

Benefits Include: