Senior Operator Technicians

Senior Operator Technician | Senior Operations Technician | Senior Production Operator

Pencoed | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Temporary | On-site

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Senior Operator Technicians to join a client's Pencoed site. This role is key to managing the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, requiring technical skills and knowledge of safety procedures.

• Competitive salary.
• Temporary role with potential to become permanent.
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Acorn Rewards App.

• Carry out testing and release of immunodiagnostic products in accordance with controlled procedures.
• Ensure HSE requirements are adhered to within the immediate work environment.
• Perform manufacturing operations following cGMP and GLP, recording any anomalous observations and empowered to halt processes if necessary.
• Provide first-level supervision to operational teams, ensuring adherence to production plans.
• Prepare SOPs and associated documents for existing procedures.
• Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations.
• Conduct routine quality control tests, interpret results, and recommend appropriate actions.
• Maintain operational environments and control charts, understanding SPC principles.
• Supervise contract maintenance staff and ensure production equipment maintenance schedules are met.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shopfloor workflow planning, and new production setups.
• Maintain personal and team training records, supporting the annual appraisal and unit training plans.
• On occasion, deputise for senior members, make hiring recommendations, plan work, train employees, and review work quality.

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and a relevant Science or HTEC.
• Relevant operational experience; science background preferred.
• Laboratory or production line experience desirable.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all operational team members.
• Team player with awareness of section activities.