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Process Operator, Pharmaceutical/ GMP

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Location: Stevenage
Type: Permanent
Salary: c£27000+ 12.5% shift allowance (c£30,975)

Mon - Friday rotating days and evenings

Week 1: Mon - Fri 6.00-14.00
Week 2: Mon- Fri 14.00 - 22.00

Our Client, a Pharmaceutical/ ingredients company are growing their production team and looking to recruit one possibly two Production/ Process Operators to work at their modern facility & play a crucial role within the production process.

The Role:

• To work alone or as a part of a small team to undertake production schedules
within the manufacturing facility.
• Recording details of process jobs on batch manufacturing records.
• To input jobs and material movements on SAGE/ materials & financial
• management systems.
• Team leadership skills. An ability to step into the role of the Team Leader as
required during holidays or absence/ deputise
• To Carry out basic in process testing such as pH or Brix' measurement
• Working with packaging & warehouse teams and extraction teams to ensure a
smooth flow of material.
• Cleaning of process equipment and work areas and assistance with site
• maintenance.
• Working in other functions within the unit which may be deemed
necessary on a day-day basis.
• Taking part in or occasionally lead deviation investigations
• Good writing skills needed to be able to author manufacturing SOPs etc
• Observing safe working practices and to work at all times in line with the
requirements of Health and Safety regulations.

The Person:

• The ideal Candidate will have experience in a BRC (food or drink) related production setting and/or GMP (GMP can be taught)
• Experience working with IT systems (SAGS, Microsoft applications etc)
• Experience working with / to SOPs, following H&S standards
• Ideally will have experience in material extraction, evaporation, liquids manufacturing, filling & packaging etc
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills needed to communicate with various teams, also the ability to deputize/ work on initiative and work independently when needed (after training)

Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

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