Mundipharma
Filling & Packaging Expansion Transition Operator – A Shift
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Filling & Packaging Line Operator (Legacy Lines) - Night Shift
Location: Cambridge
Department: Manufacturing / Packaging
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (up to 24 months)
Shift Pattern: Night Shift
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At Mundipharma, we are committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products that improve patients' lives. As part of an exciting phase of growth within our Filling & Packaging operations, we are seeking motivated and reliable operators to support the continued supply of commercial products while our permanent colleagues undertake training on newly installed manufacturing assets.
This is a unique opportunity to join a collaborative manufacturing environment and play an important role in maintaining safe, compliant, and efficient production operations during a significant business transformation programme.
Role Purpose
This is a fixed-term, project-linked position established exclusively to support continuity of supply on Bard's existing Filling & Packaging (F&P) lines during the Expansion Training Workstream.
The role has been created to ensure uninterrupted operation of designated legacy packaging lines while permanent operators are released to complete training and qualification activities on new expansion assets, including Lines 24, 25, 26 and associated equipment.
The successful candidate will support the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of legacy packaging equipment, ensuring products are packaged in accordance with approved specifications, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), and quality requirements.
This role is strictly limited to legacy production assets. The post-holder will not be trained, assessed, qualified, deployed, or rostered on any expansion line or associated equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the set-up, start-up, operation, and changeover of designated legacy Filling & Packaging lines in accordance with approved procedures.
- Accurately complete batch documentation and production records to support operational and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify abnormalities, and escalate issues promptly to minimise downtime and support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure commercial products are packaged in line with approved specifications, packaging instructions, and GMP standards.
- Perform in-process quality checks and ensure all product quality requirements are maintained throughout packaging activities.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping through active participation in 5S, GEMBA, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support line cleaning, batch clearance, reconciliation, and equipment preparation activities to ensure operational readiness.
- Communicate effectively during shift handovers and collaborate with colleagues across Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain functions.
- Maintain compliance with all assigned training requirements relevant to the legacy-line scope.
- Adhere to all Health, Safety, Environmental (HS&E), Quality, and Company policies at all times.
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Education
Minimum Required
- GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
Preferred
- Five GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), including Maths and English.
Certifications
Minimum Required
- Packaging machinery certification obtained through OEM in-house training.
Preferred
- Recognised packaging qualification (e.g., NVQ).
- Additional packaging machinery certifications obtained through OEM training programmes.
Experience
Minimum Required
- Experience working within a production, manufacturing, or regulated environment.
- Demonstrable understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Preferred
- Experience within a pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
- Experience operating modern, high-speed packaging machinery.
- Experience working to production performance and quality targets.
Knowledge and Skills
- Good practical and mechanical aptitude.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Ability to complete production documentation accurately and compliantly.
- Effective teamworking and communication skills.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions consistently.
- Ability to calibrate associated equipment in accordance with approved procedures and accurately record results.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Awareness of GMP and compliance requirements within a regulated manufacturing environment.
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Working Environment
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging environment.
- Requires adherence to GMP, SOPs, and all applicable safety requirements.
- Night shift working pattern.
Fixed-Term Project Nature of the Role
This position is wholly and exclusively linked to the Filling & Packaging Expansion Training Workstream and is not part of the permanent Filling & Packaging Operator establishment.
Key conditions of the role include:
- The role exists solely to support legacy production operations during the expansion training programme.
- The contract is expected to continue for up to 24 months and will end upon completion of the Expansion Training Workstream, which is the specific project event linked to the fixed-term contract.
- Responsibilities are restricted to designated legacy Filling & Packaging lines throughout the duration of employment.
- The post-holder will not be trained, assessed, qualified, deployed, or rostered to operate Lines 24, 25, 26, or associated expansion assets.
- The role does not create an entitlement or expectation of a permanent position upon completion of the project.
What You'll Bring
You will be a safety-conscious, quality-focused individual with a strong work ethic and a commitment to maintaining operational excellence within a regulated manufacturing environment.
You will demonstrate accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while contributing positively to production performance and patient supply.
Additional Job Description
Primary Location: GB Cambridge
Job Posting Date: 2026-08-12
Job Type: Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)
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