Our client is a leading manufacturer of specialty pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and cosmetic products. With a portfolio that includes market-leading NHS medicines, they are committed to quality, innovation, and the highest industry standards, making them a trusted name within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities:

We are seeking an Technical Operator to join a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment. Working on automated production and packaging equipment, you will support machine set-up, product changeovers, adjustments and basic fault finding across multiple production lines. This is a mechanically biased role, with no night shifts, working on a double-day shift pattern.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up, adjust and calibrate production machinery

• Carry out product changeovers and equipment adjustments

• Support basic mechanical fault finding and problem solving

• Work with pumps, valves, nozzles, conveyors and packaging equipment

• Support the smooth and efficient running of production lines

• Carry out equipment cleaning and washdowns

• Work safely around automated machinery

• Maintain high standards of quality, safety and housekeeping

• Collaborate closely with Engineering and Production teams

The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience working with machinery in a manufacturing or production environment

• Experience with machinery set-up, adjustment and/or product changeovers

• Basic mechanical fault-finding experience

• An understanding of automated production equipment

• Basic electrical awareness and the ability to work safely around electrical equipment

• Good numerical and communication skills

• A positive, reliable and dependable approach

• A willingness to learn and develop

• A strong team-focused attitude

Desirable Skills:

• Mechanical Engineering qualification

• Electrical qualification or relevant electrical training

• Experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, food, packaging or general manufacturing

• Experience working with automated production and packaging machinery

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary + annual bonus

• Double-day shifts with no night shifts

• Private healthcare

• Company pension

• Life assurance

• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

• Free daily lunch and refreshments

• Free onsite parking

• Ongoing training and development

• Genuine career progression opportunities

• Stable working environment with continued investment in machinery

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please get in touch with us or apply below.