Senior Operator Grade 2 – Nightshift – Laxido Operations

Location: Based at our state‑of‑the‑art custom designed facilities in Craigavon

Hours: Permanent Continental Night shift 19:00-07:00

Salary: £31,775 basic +36% Shift Premium

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

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Almac Pharma Services manufacture medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form, and 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.

An opportunity has become available to join our Laxido Operations night shift team on a permanent basis in the role of Senior Operator Grade 2. In this role you will be responsible for controlling the process operation within your designated production room, ensuring the quality of the product complies with cGMP. On a daily basis you will check material, set up production equipment, complete set‑up checks, and operate production equipment in accordance with work instructions and SOPs.

You’ll be required to complete production documentation to a high standard, and to verify the reconciliation of materials on completion of an operation. You’ll effectively oversee staff (operators) within your designated operations, and support the Production Supervisor to ensure the efficient and on-schedule completion of each operation.

This is an exciting opportunity to excel in a hands‑on role ensuring the successful and efficient production and packaging of pharmaceutical drug product. For those with previous experience gained within a regulated environment (e.g manufacturing, packaging, engineering, food & drinks) this is an ideal opportunity to progress your career within our rapidly growing organisation, where you will benefit from the numerous personal and professional development opportunities available throughout the Almac Group.

• Competitive salary of £31,775 basic +36% Shift Premium
• Annual Bonus
• Permanent contract with fixed working hours on our continental night shift team
• Generous Holiday Allowance plus additional leave e.g moving house day, wedding leave, diversity day, paid medical appointments
• Westfield Healthcare Scheme
• Career Progression Opportunities
• A rewarding role where the work you do contributes to the advancement of human health

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fast‑paced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and long‑term career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple – we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health.

More information can be found here;
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• All applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK
• GCSEs at Grade C or above in English and Maths (or equivalent level qualifications) OR previous relevant experience in pharmaceutical industry may be accepted in lieu of qualifications
• Previous experience working in a production environment involving production teams, machinery, and quality control of product
• Experience working within teams
• Experience leading teams/supervisory experience would be a strong advantage

Apply online – please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet criteria for this role – refer to the job description attached to this advert for full details of the essential and desirable criteria required. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 6th July 2026 at 5pm