Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical
| Company: | Acorn Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.71 to £14.58 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Hengoed, CF82 8SJ |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
| Closing date: | 17 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative
Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour
Introduction
Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a
Packaging Operative to join a production team.
This role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
- Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.
Quality
- Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.
Delivery
- Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.
- Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.
Cost & Continuous Improvement
- Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
- Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.
Packing & Production Duties
- Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.
- Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.
- Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.
- Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.
- Change laminates and labels correctly.
- Identify and use the correct outers.
- Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.
- Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.
- Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.
- Change laminate and label reels within standard times.
- Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.
- Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.
- Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.
Requirements
Essential:
- Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
- Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
- Experience working to production schedules, quality standards and OEE targets.
Interested?
If you're looking for your next opportunity as a
Packaging Operative, Production Operative or Packing Operative, apply today.
Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.
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