
Technical Operator
- Swindon
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Set up and operate bulking and or aseptic filling lines in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Complete all activities to acquire and maintain as a minimum a Bronze license Badge – Production areas (Grade C/D) access. Maintain the Bronze license through successful requalification every 2 years.
- Manufacture pharmaceuticals following SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).
- Perform Manufacturing, Filling, and Packaging operational duties, ensuring compliance with cGMP.
- Set equipment to minimize downtime and product damage/waste, supporting start-ups, changeovers, and cleaning activities.
- Monitor equipment status and report any faults or issues to Supervision.
- Clean and maintain clean rooms/equipment to regulatory standards.
- Perform Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities.
- Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated equipment cleaning systems.
- Communicate instances of non-conformance for investigation and rectification.
- Support project validation work and new product introduction.
- Perform SAP transactions and use Quality systems for GMP changes and report writing.
- Conduct basic equipment maintenance as needed.
- Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated environment (MHRA and FDA regulations).
- Experience in clean room working, with knowledge of aseptic manufacturing and filling desirable.
- Experience in spray drying systems, bulk GMP powder manufacturing, and powder filling.
- Strong competency in English and Math, with a scientific background (e.g., A-Levels) essential.
- Equivalent experience in a Science-based subject is also acceptable.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to manage workload.
- Experience in Lean systems and Continuous Improvement.
- Understanding of HMI driven pharmaceutical systems.
- Aseptic block license.