Packaging Operator

Packaging Operator – Pharmaceutical Industry

Location: Hertfordshire, UK

Type: Full-time | Shift-based

Industry: Pharmaceuticals / GMP Manufacturing

We’re currently recruiting for a Manufacturing/Packaging Operator on behalf of a leading pharmaceutical organization based in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established production team focused on delivering high-quality medicines in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high-speed manufacturing and packaging equipment in compliance with GMP, safety, and quality standards.
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, cleaning, and routine maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Complete batch documentation, SAP process orders, and support change control and deviation processes.
• Conduct in-process testing, sampling, inspections, and contribute to quality investigations (CAPAs).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including QA, Engineering, Planning, and Warehouse to meet production targets.
• Participate in equipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), validation, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promote health & safety culture across the site.

What We’re Looking For:

• Previous experience working in a GMP-regulated manufacturing or packaging environment.
• Familiarity with equipment operation, documentation standards, and SAP or similar systems.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.
• A proactive, team-focused approach with good communication skills.
• Willingness to contribute to safety initiatives and continuous improvement.

What’s On Offer:

• Join a high-performing team in a purpose-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
• Competitive hourly rate and shift-based flexibility.
• Opportunities for training and development.

📩 Interested?

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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 recognised 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.

www.planet-pharma.com