Process Operator – Leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturer
Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £26,769 per annum
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8am–4pm
Employment Type: Full-time
Vacancies: 2
Join a Growing UK Pharmaceutical Production Team
We are recruiting for a well-established UK-based pharmaceutical manufacturer with over 35 years of experience producing high-quality tablets and capsules for major retailers and healthcare providers. The company recently opened a £14 million state-of-the-art facility in St Albans, increasing capacity to over 2 billion tablets per year, and is now expanding its production team.
The Role
As a Process Operator, you will be responsible for the setup, operation and routine maintenance of automated and semi-automated manufacturing equipment within controlled production areas. You will ensure all processes run safely, efficiently, and in line with strict cGMP and hygiene standards.
Key Responsibilities
Set up and operate manufacturing equipment following approved procedures
Ensure machinery meets maintenance, calibration, and validation requirements
Support daily coordination across production sections
Assist with on-the-job training
Help review and update SOPs, BPRs and other documentation
Report any health & safety or compliance concerns
Carry out scheduled cleaning and equipment maintenance
Maintain high standards of GMP, hygiene and environmental control
Manufacture high-quality products right first time
Accurately complete all documentation
Support continuous improvement within the department
Undertake additional tasks as required to meet business needs
About You
Essential:
Experience as an operator within a manufacturing environment
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow strict procedures and complete documentation accurately
Preferred:
Cleanroom experience (pharmaceutical, food, or similar)
What’s on Offer
Work in a brand-new, advanced pharmaceutical facility
Stable and growing employer
Day shifts only – excellent work/life balance
Competitive salary and benefits