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Packing/Manufacturing Operator

Planet Pharma
St Albans
1 month ago
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Manufacturing Operator – Pharmaceutical Industry

Location:Hertfordshire, UK

Type:Full-time | Shift-based

Industry:Pharmaceuticals / GMP Manufacturing


We’re currently recruiting for aManufacturing Operatoron behalf of a leading pharmaceutical organization based inHatfield. 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-speedmanufacturing and packaging equipmentin compliance withGMP, safety, and quality standards.
  • Performequipment setup, calibration, cleaning, androutine maintenanceto ensure optimal performance.
  • Completebatch documentation,SAP process orders, and supportchange controland deviation processes.
  • Conductin-process testing, sampling, inspections, and contribute to quality investigations (CAPAs).
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams includingQA, Engineering, Planning, andWarehouseto meet production targets.
  • Participate inequipment qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ),validation, andcontinuous improvement projects.
  • Maintain a safe working environment and promote health & safety culture across the site.


What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience working in aGMP-regulated manufacturing or packagingenvironment.
  • Familiarity withequipment operation, documentation standards, andSAP 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 ahigh-performing teamin a purpose-driven pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
  • Competitive hourly rate and shift-based flexibility.
  • Opportunities fortraining anddevelopment.


📩Interested?

Apply today with your CV or reach out for a confidential discussion to learn more about the role and the company behind it.


If you'd like to hear more about the role and discuss an application, ClickAPPLYor reach out directly with your CV and a good time to speak at.


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

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