Production Technician

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services have been manufacturing medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets and provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

The role of a Production Technician is to provide technical expertise within work centres ranging from manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging. The principal function of the role is to ensure the efficient and effective running of technical operations, in accordance with associated protocols & batch documentation whilst maintaining schedule adherence. The Production Technician must also ensure operational compliance with Quality Management Systems (QMS), and adherence to Health and Safety policies.

Almac are recruiting for Production Technicians, with all levels of experience, to help achieve our vision:

Almac will be the leader in the generation of superior solutions for the advancement of human health

The role holder will:

Be a hands on, subject matter expert, working with state-of-the‑art manufacturing and packaging equipment and associated computerised operating systems

Oversee the completion of production batches with responsibility for ensuring operations are completed in a safe and compliant manner

Support the introduction of new equipment and processes

Identify challenges and recommend continuous improvement opportunities

The role holder should be:

Interested in delivery of a high quality, safe and efficacious product to our clients and their patients

A graduate or An experienced production operator currently working in the pharmaceutical / engineering industry

Motivated and keen to learn about the pharmaceutical industry

An excellent communicator and team player

Keen to develop and grow with a fast paced, expanding business

Working in a specialised industry, we recognise that at the time of application, a Production Technician may not possess the required knowledge of the pharmaceutical industry. Entry to this role can therefore be via the pharmaceutical / engineering experience route or via non‑experienced (Graduate) route. Whatever your pathway, we are committed to helping you achieve your potential through a programme of tailored on‑the‑job training and other learning opportunities.

The qualifications and / or experience of a suitable candidate is detailed below:

For new graduates, the route to the role of Production Technician is via the Graduate Production Technician role.

We have roles suitable for those people with a third level education (e.g. HNC, HND (or higher) in a Life Science or Engineering subject), and no previous experience

Offering a clear career pathway, a Graduate Production Technician can expect to progress to a Production Technician within 2 – 3 years (dependent on performance).

The role is suitable for people with significant relevant experience working within the pharmaceutical industry or in an engineering environment.

Additional Information

All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK

During periods of additional work requests this role will require additional coverage beyond normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.