Senior Operator - Manufacturing Operations

Join Our Team as a Senior Operator – Manufacturing Operations!

Hours: 37.5 hours per week which will be worked on rotational Days & Evening shift pattern (and eventually Nightshift)

Salary: Competitive

Ref No: HRJOB1146

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Location: Charnwood, Loughborough, UK

Please note, Almac are recruiting for current and future vacancies at this time. This is a readvertisement, if you have applied for this position in the past 6 months, unfortunately, we cannot consider your application.

At Almac Pharma Services , we’re not just making medicines — we’re shaping the future of healthcare. Our Charnwood site is a hub of innovation, specialising in oral solid and liquid dose products. We’re on the lookout for passionate and driven Senior Operators (Grade 1) to join our growing team.

Are you ready to:

• Work hands-on with cutting-edge pharmaceutical manufacturing tech?
• Help develop first-in-human medicines that could change lives?
• Be part of an organisation that offers a competitive salary and benefits package?

If so, we could have the perfect opportunity for you!

In this role, you will be at the heart of our manufacturing process – setting up and running operations like:

• Dispensing, blending, granulation, compression, coating, encapsulation, and packaging of pharmaceutical products
• Completing documentation to ensure product quality
• Keeping equipment and rooms spotless and safe
• Staying on top of your training and compliance
• Performing in-process checks to maintain high standards

With a clear progression pathway in place, you will be able to progress through the grade structure as you gain more experience. Whether you’re aiming for technical mastery or leadership, we’ll help you get there.

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The ideal candidate

No pharma experience? No problem.

We are committed to helping you to achieve your potential through tailored on-the-job training and learning opportunities.

We are looking for individuals who are curious, quick to learn and up for a challenge. Attention-to-detail and a passion for quality is vital and we value team members who can consistently maintain high standards in their work.

Additionally, you should have:

· Basic mathematical skills to compute quantities and or production yield

· Good ability in reading instructions in batch documentation to be able to clearly complete quality documentation during manufacture.

· Be self-motivated and ready to make an impact.

· Display flexibility and adaptability, comfortable with the need to adjust to evolving situations to deliver for our clients and patients awaiting new therapies.

What can we offer you?

In return, Almac can offer you an excellent benefits package designed to support, reward and develop our employees. With a competitive salary, annual bonus, 34 days annual leave plus one diversity day, health and wellbeing initiatives, Westfield Health Scheme, enhanced pension contribution and much more, Almac work hard to develop an amazing reward package for all our staff.

Imagine being part of a team that’s bringing new therapies to patients around the world. That’s what we do — and you can be part of it.

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet these qualifications, we encourage you to apply and join our dynamic team!

Closing date: Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 5pm (local time)