Senior Operator Technician | Senior Operations Technician | Senior Production Operator

Pencoed | Competitive Salary | Full-Time | Temporary | On-site

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting experienced Senior Operator Technicians to join a client’s Pencoed site. This role is key to managing the safe and efficient operation of machinery and equipment, requiring technical skills and knowledge of safety procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.

• Temporary role with potential to become permanent.

• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Acorn Rewards App.

Key Duties

• Carry out testing and release of immunodiagnostic products in accordance with controlled procedures.

• Ensure HSE requirements are adhered to within the immediate work environment.

• Perform manufacturing operations following cGMP and GLP, recording any anomalous observations and empowered to halt processes if necessary.

• Provide first-level supervision to operational teams, ensuring adherence to production plans.

• Prepare SOPs and associated documents for existing procedures.

• Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations.

• Conduct routine quality control tests, interpret results, and recommend appropriate actions.

• Maintain operational environments and control charts, understanding SPC principles.

• Supervise contract maintenance staff and ensure production equipment maintenance schedules are met.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, shopfloor workflow planning, and new production setups.

• Maintain personal and team training records, supporting the annual appraisal and unit training plans.

• On occasion, deputise for senior members, make hiring recommendations, plan work, train employees, and review work quality.

Requirements

• 5 GCSEs including Maths and a relevant Science or HTEC.

• Relevant operational experience; science background preferred.

• Laboratory or production line experience desirable.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all operational team members.

• Team player with awareness of section activities.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Senior Operator Technician, Senior Operations Technician or Senior Production Operator looking for a temporary opportunity in Pencoed, apply today or contact Ceri at Acorn by Synergie Head Office, Newport, for more details.