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Technical Project Operator

Crewe
3 weeks ago
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Bespak is looking for an onsite, permanent, Technical Projects Operator on the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary for this role is £40k. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, discretionary annual bonus, generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance.

Working Pattern – Monday to Friday (8:00 am to 4:00 pm) There is some flexibility on start and finish times.

Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.

As a Technical Projects Operator, you will provide technical input across various projects, from equipment and process design to technical transfer, qualification, and validation. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring all operational aspects are considered to deliver these projects successfully, on time and within budget. You will support associated batch manufacturing activities and utilise your advanced technical understanding for new product introductions. Taking a lead role in the operational handover of new products to commercial lines, you will provide training and act as the primary technical point of contact for project-related queries. Your work ensures smooth transfers while upholding required cGMP and HSE standards.

Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.

As a Technical Projects operator, your duties will include:

  • Provide technical input on project design and transfer.

  • Ensure operational aspects aid timely project delivery.

  • Lead technical handover and training for new products.

  • Involve in process safety and cross-functional teams.

  • Act as primary technical contact for project queries.

  • Ensure compliance with cGMP and HSE standards.

    Technical Projects Operator, beneficial key skills and experience:

  • Strong Maths and English skills.

  • Experience in a manufacturing technical operator setting.

  • Skilled in coordinating and facilitating operational activities.

  • Experience resolving technical queries and process issues.

  • Proven ability working effectively within a team structure.

    Technical Projects Operator, Benefits:

    25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking.

    Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.

    This could suit someone who has experience as a Technical Operations Specialist, Manufacturing Specialist, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Technician or Validation Technician, Line Leader.

    As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.

    Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.

    We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.

    We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.

    We are proud to be a disability Positive employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.

    By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.

    Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies

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