Packaging Operator – Days

Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire
Salary: £26,436 per annum (£12.71 per hour)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm
Overtime: Paid at 1.5x hourly rate

Packaging Operator – Join a Growing Manufacturing Business

Are you an experienced Packaging, Production or Manufacturing Operator looking for a stable Monday-to-Friday role with genuine opportunities to progress?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Packaging Operators to join a rapidly growing pharmaceutical manufacturer in St Albans. Following significant investment in new production and packaging lines, the business is expanding its team to support increased production.

You’ll be working in a modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, operating automated and semi-automated equipment to manufacture and package pharmaceutical products supplied to major retailers across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and growing business where training, development and career progression are actively supported.

The Role – Packaging Operator

As a Packaging Operator, you will be responsible for keeping production lines running efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and compliance.

Your duties will include:

• Operating automated and semi-automated production and packaging machinery.

• Setting up equipment and completing line changeovers and clean-downs.

• Loading materials and components to maintain continuous production.

• Carrying out routine in-process quality checks.

• Completing batch records, production paperwork and other documentation accurately.

• Identifying and resolving basic mechanical issues where possible.

• Escalating technical problems to the appropriate team when required.

• Monitoring production performance and helping minimise downtime and waste.

• Moving materials and pallets safely using the appropriate equipment.

• Maintaining excellent housekeeping and cleanliness across the production area.

• Working in accordance with Health & Safety, GMP and company SOPs.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.

• Experience operating automated or semi-automated machinery.

• A reliable, hands-on approach with a strong focus on quality and safety.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow procedures accurately.

Desirable:

• Experience within pharmaceutical, FMCG, food, medical device or another regulated manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge or previous experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice).

Excellent Career Progression

This isn't just a job for today. The company has a structured operator progression pathway, giving you the opportunity to develop your skills and move through different operator grades.

Progression is based on:

• Completion of required training.

• Building strong process and technical knowledge.

• Consistently achieving production and quality targets.

• Demonstrating a positive attitude and strong workplace behaviours.

Package & Benefits

• £26,436 basic salary (£12.71 per hour).

• Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm.

• Overtime available at 1.5x hourly rate.

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Annual bonus scheme.

• Modern, purpose-built manufacturing facility.

• Significant recent investment in production and packaging technology.

• Structured training and long-term career development.

• Opportunity to build a career within a stable and expanding pharmaceutical manufacturer.

Apply Now

If you have experience working with production or packaging machinery and are looking for your next long-term opportunity, apply today.

For further information, contact Nathan Lock at Pioneer Selection.

Referral Scheme:
As a registered candidate with Pioneer Selection Ltd, you can also benefit from our referral scheme. Receive £250 for every candidate you recommend who we successfully place into permanent employment. Terms and conditions apply.