!*Project Packaging Technician - Hybrid - Top Pharma!*
Location: Hatfield, United Kingdom - Hybrid
Start date: ASAP
Type of position: Permanent
Job Description
Exciting Project within EML EML currently manufactures ambient tablets and capsules and is now expanding into biologics with the upcoming production of LEQEMBI for Alzheimer’s/Dementia. To support this growth, the company is building a new goods‑in/goods‑out warehouse for cold chain biologics, with packaging activities scheduled to begin in 2027. In addition, EML is investing in new production lines, vial packaging, and auto‑injector capabilities. These roles form part of the operational capabilities workstream, alongside James, Tom, and two new hires. A dedicated project team has been assembled to deliver this operational build‑out.
Packaging Technician (Project)
* Technical role positioned between Packaging Operator and Engineer.
* Requires prior experience with pharmaceutical packaging lines, including machinery operation, maintenance, and fault‑finding to ensure optimal set‑up.
* Hands‑on expertise in configuring packaging equipment to guarantee correct functionality, calibration compliance, and efficient line performance.
* Background in Packaging Engineering with direct pharmaceutical packaging line experience strongly preferred.
* Candidates from other highly regulated industries (e.g., Food, FMCG) may be considered as a last resort.
* Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) essential, as the role involves preparing presentations and documentation.
If this role isn’t suitable for you, please let us know if you can refer anyone – any recommendations are much appreciated! Planet Pharma offers a competitive referral scheme so you will be rewarded for your help!
About Planet Pharma
Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.
Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognized by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.