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HRJOB8568 Senior Operator - Manufacturing Operations

Salary Range
£23,922 - £28,425
£1,994 - £2,369 / mo

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Location Base
Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Senior Operator Grade 2 (Manufacturing Operations)

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

Hours: 37.5 hours per week on our rotating shift pattern: week 1 06.00-14.00 Monday to Friday, week 2 14.00-22.00 Monday to Friday (shift premium will apply)

Salary: Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Ref No.: HRJOB8568

The Role

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.

We are currently recruiting Senior Operators to join our highly skilled team.

As a Senior Operator (Grade 2) you will control the manufacturing operation within your designated room by overseeing staff and/or equipment assigned to the operation. You will be responsible for ensuring the quality of the product meets cGMP standards by ensuring all relevant processes and procedures are followed.

A standard day as a Senior Operator will involve overseeing cleaning & clearing of your production room, checking that the correct materials have been issued & received, and setting up production equipment correctly. You’ll perform all relevant checks before and during each manufacturing operation. You’ll also verify the reconciliation of materials at the completion of each operation.

In this role you’ll be completing documents such as Work Orders, Validation Protocols, Log Books, In Process Check sheets, and Acceptable Quality Level sheets – so you’ll need the ability to complete complex documentation to a high standard. You’ll also be responsible for controlling the staff (Operators) assigned to your room/operation so effective leadership skills are a must. Previous experience of leading teams or supervisory experience would be a strong advantage.

To be successful in the role, you’ll also need previous experience in a manufacturing environment involving production teams, machinery, and quality control of a product.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus for all, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where the work you do will ultimately be contributing to the advancement of human health.

**All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a valid visa/work permit that allows you to work in the UK on a full time permanent basis with no restrictions**

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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

Closing date for receipt of applications is 12th April 2023 at 5pm.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for HRJOB8568 Senior Operator - Manufacturing Operations roles across Almac Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,922 - £28,425 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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