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Lead technical operator

Swindon
Adecco
Technical operator
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Lead Formulation Technician (Lead Technical Operator)\n\nLocation: Swindon, UK\n Job Type: Full-time\n Reports to: Process Coordinator\n Salary: £28,567.50 per annum (£14.64 per hour) + 22% shift allowance\n Shift Pattern: Double Days 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm \n\nWe're seeking a Lead Technical Operator to join our manufacturing team in Swindon. In this role, you'll be responsible for the preparation, formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products within a GMP-compliant environment.\n\nThis is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and highly regulated production team, where quality, precision, and safety are top priorities.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nOperate and set up bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines.\n\nManufacture, inspect, and package pharmaceutical products in accordance with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).\n\nPerform routine duties including line clearance, in-process checks (IPC), and completion of batch documentation.\n\nMinimise downtime and waste by supporting efficient machine changeovers, testing, and cleaning procedures.\n\nConduct Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI-controlled systems.\n\nOperate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems to maintain sterile conditions.\n\nAssist with validation activities and support new product introduction.\n\nAccurately complete SAP transactions and GMP documentation.\n\nLeadership Duties:\n\nOrganise cleanroom activities to meet weekly production plans and performance targets.\n\nEnsure equipment readiness and escalate technical issues when necessary.\n\nLead by example in promoting high standards of GMP and team collaboration.\n\nProvide day-to-day guidance, including training support and operational leadership in the absence of the Production Coordinator.\n\nMonitor production progress, identify downtime trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.\n\nWhat We're Looking For:\n\nExperience in a pharmaceutical or regulated GMP environment (MHRA/FDA).\n\nKnowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic processing (preferred).\n\nScientific background (A-Levels or equivalent in a science subject).\n\nPrior supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.\n\nStrong communication and organisation skills with the ability to manage individual workloads.\n\nFamiliarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (Green Belt certification is a plus).\n\nUnderstanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems.\n\nAseptic block licence (advantageous).\n\nWhy Join Us?\n\nYou'll be part of a committed and high-performing production team, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products that make a real difference in people's lives. This is your chance to work in a structured yet dynamic environment that offers growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to lead.\n\nAdecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.\n\nBy applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website

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