1,250 Technical Operator jobs in the United Kingdom

We're looking for a motivated Technical Operator to join our team at the Swindon site on a 12 month contract as Maternity cover.

Technical Operator

• Salary: 27,202.50 per year (13.95 per hour)
• Shift: Double days 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm
• Plus 22% shift allowance
• ASAP start

• Maintain and acquire your aseptic license badge
• Prepare and set up equipment for manufacturing and fill/finish processes
• Formulate pharmaceutical products following batch records
• Perform manufacturing tasks including line clearance, checks, and documentation
• Support machine start-up, changeovers, and testing to reduce downtime and waste
• Monitor equipment and report any issues
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment following standards
• Report and help resolve any problems or non-conformance
• Support validation and new product introduction projects
• Keep accurate records in line with procedures and training
• Perform other reasonable duties as needed

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years in manufacturing, operations, production, lab work, or similar
  • Experience in a regulated environment is a plus
• Skills:
  • Able to follow instructions and schedules
  • Detail-oriented and focused
  • Good literacy and numeracy

Join a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation. Help deliver products that make a real difference to health and wellbeing. We value teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Technical Operator

Runcorn – £35,000

Mon – Fri  07.00 - 15.00

• We are seeking a passionate Technical Operator is to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair our new state of the art clean room within our Runcorn facility. You will support the delivery of operational KPI’s (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery). Working within an autonomous team the Technical Operator will drive excellent standards of production delivery and continuous improvement, whilst always protecting a safe and sustainable environment.
  
  You will be required to champion specific skills and coach others. You will have a basic understanding of key cost drivers in the clean room and will grow this in line with your project management skills
• As the Technical Operator you will be at the heart of our clean room ensuring that all KPI’s are managed
• Working closely with Sales, Supply Chain, Ecommerce and the production teams to ensure we deliver excellence to our customer
• Technical - Knowledge and application of technical skills to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair (OMIR) equipment. This allows production targets to be met safely, at the right level of quality and on time
• Understand the principles of mechanism and motion and be able to conduct changeovers on our bottling and pouch lines
• Identify and troubleshoot problems with the packing machines. Perform basic repairs, such as fixing jams, and resolving minor mechanical issues.
• Safety - Utilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team
• Environment - Reduce costs due to waste and minimise impact to health, safety and the environment through working to eliminate waste
• Quality - Ensure that all aspects of Quality within the area of responsibility are in accordance with our Quality procedures to protect and promote the brand and product
• Leadership - Promote the development of a highly effective and autonomous team through strong communication, leading by example and conflict management, whilst keeping focused on goals and targets
• Coaching – Champion specific skills within the team and coach them to others in order to drive excellence
• Continuous Improvement - Use performance measures to identify and prioritise losses in production area. Apply rigorous Cost Deployment and the Zero loss concept to eliminate losses
• Problem Solving - Has the ability to identify, prioritise and address problems using appropriate tools and techniques that eliminate recurrence.
• Production Output - Agree production plan targets and review performance in order to drive functional goals at individual and team level.
• Business Awareness - Understanding of the need to meet changing demands and the role of marketing and product innovation in growing the business and increasing the company's share.

Skills & Experience Required

• Core Engineering Skills – Background in Maintenance, Bench fitting and/or Machining
• Experience of working as part of an extended team within the manufacturing sector
• Strong leadership and communication skills
  Experience of manufacturing in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Company
  Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques
• Growth Mindset eager to embrace challenges and continuously improve processes to help drive our team's success”

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Rewarding your skills and dedication
• Medical Insurance (CashPlan): Keeping you and your family healthy
• 50% Discount on HTC Products: Enjoy our products at half the price
• On-Site Free to Use Gym: Convenience at your workplace
• On-Site Complimentary Secure Parking: Safe and convenient parking at your workplace.
• 33 Days Annual Leave Inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Shared Success Bonus: Benefit from the company's success
• Company Pension: Secure your future with our pension plan
• Death in Service Benefit (2x Annual Salary)

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We're looking for a motivated Technical Operator to join our team at the Swindon site on a 12 month contract as Maternity cover.

Technical Operator

• Salary: 27,202.50 per year (13.95 per hour)
• Shift: Double days 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm
• Plus 22% shift allowance
• ASAP start

• Maintain and acquire your aseptic license badge
• Prepare and set up equipment for manufacturing and fill/finish processes
• Formulate pharmaceutical products following batch records
• Perform manufacturing tasks including line clearance, checks, and documentation
• Support machine start-up, changeovers, and testing to reduce downtime and waste
• Monitor equipment and report any issues
• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment following standards
• Report and help resolve any problems or non-conformance
• Support validation and new product introduction projects
• Keep accurate records in line with procedures and training
• Perform other reasonable duties as needed

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience:
  • At least 2 years in manufacturing, operations, production, lab work, or similar
  • Experience in a regulated environment is a plus
• Skills:
  • Able to follow instructions and schedules
  • Detail-oriented and focused
  • Good literacy and numeracy

Join a team committed to quality, safety, and innovation. Help deliver products that make a real difference to health and wellbeing. We value teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Technical Operator

Runcorn – £35,000

Mon – Fri 07.00 - 15.00

• We are seeking a passionate Technical Operator is to Operate, Maintain, Improve and Repair our new state of the art clean room within our Runcorn facility. You will support the delivery of operational KPI's (Productivity, Quality, Safety, Health and Environment, Cost, Delivery). Working within an autonomous team the Technical Operator wi.
  
  

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Location: Cambridge / Travel Required
Salary: To £33,735
Hours: 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Treatment Plant Technical Operator searching for a new and rewarding challenge? Or do you have a solid background in industrial plant maintenance and are eager to dive into the fascinating world of water treatment? If your answer is yes, we have the perfect role for you!

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We are now recruiting for Technical Machine Operators for our client, based in the Ilkeston area. The role involves the overseeing of automated high speed packing lines.

Duties -

Maintain production to meet lead times for customers.
Producing daily production sheets and ensure all relevant data is accurately captured, including stoppages for film roll changes, product and pack size change overs, and .

Location: Swindon, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Process Coordinator
Salary: 28,567.50 per annum (14.64 per hour) + 22% shift allowance
Shift Pattern: Double Days 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm

We're seeking a Lead Technical Operator to join our manufacturing team in Swindon. In this role, you'll be responsible for the preparation, formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products within a GMP-compliant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and highly regulated production team, where quality, precision, and safety are top priorities.

• Operate and set up bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines.

• Manufacture, inspect, and package pharmaceutical products in accordance with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).

• Perform routine duties including line clearance, in-process checks (IPC), and completion of batch documentation.

• Minimise downtime and waste by supporting efficient machine changeovers, testing, and cleaning procedures.

• Conduct Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI-controlled systems.

• Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems to maintain sterile conditions.

• Assist with validation activities and support new product introduction.

• Accurately complete SAP transactions and GMP documentation.

• Organise cleanroom activities to meet weekly production plans and performance targets.

• Ensure equipment readiness and escalate technical issues when necessary.

• Lead by example in promoting high standards of GMP and team collaboration.

• Provide day-to-day guidance, including training support and operational leadership in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

• Monitor production progress, identify downtime trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated GMP environment (MHRA/FDA).

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic processing (preferred).

• Scientific background (A-Levels or equivalent in a science subject).

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.

• Strong communication and organisation skills with the ability to manage individual workloads.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (Green Belt certification is a plus).

• Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems.

• Aseptic block licence (advantageous).

You'll be part of a committed and high-performing production team, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products that make a real difference in people's lives. This is your chance to work in a structured yet dynamic environment that offers growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to lead.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Location: Swindon, UK
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Process Coordinator
Salary: 28,567.50 per annum (14.64 per hour) + 22% shift allowance
Shift Pattern: Double Days 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm

We're seeking a Lead Technical Operator to join our manufacturing team in Swindon. In this role, you'll be responsible for the preparation, formulation, filling, inspection, and packaging of sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products within a GMP-compliant environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and highly regulated production team, where quality, precision, and safety are top priorities.

• Operate and set up bulk formulation, filling, inspection, and packing lines.

• Manufacture, inspect, and package pharmaceutical products in accordance with SOPs and Batch Manufacturing Records (BMRs).

• Perform routine duties including line clearance, in-process checks (IPC), and completion of batch documentation.

• Minimise downtime and waste by supporting efficient machine changeovers, testing, and cleaning procedures.

• Conduct Clean In Place (CIP) and Steam In Place (SIP) activities using HMI-controlled systems.

• Operate airlocks, autoclaves, and automated cleaning systems to maintain sterile conditions.

• Assist with validation activities and support new product introduction.

• Accurately complete SAP transactions and GMP documentation.

• Organise cleanroom activities to meet weekly production plans and performance targets.

• Ensure equipment readiness and escalate technical issues when necessary.

• Lead by example in promoting high standards of GMP and team collaboration.

• Provide day-to-day guidance, including training support and operational leadership in the absence of the Production Coordinator.

• Monitor production progress, identify downtime trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Experience in a pharmaceutical or regulated GMP environment (MHRA/FDA).

• Knowledge of cleanroom operations and aseptic processing (preferred).

• Scientific background (A-Levels or equivalent in a science subject).

• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience is desirable.

• Strong communication and organisation skills with the ability to manage individual workloads.

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement (Green Belt certification is a plus).

• Understanding of HMI-driven pharmaceutical systems.

• Aseptic block licence (advantageous).

You'll be part of a committed and high-performing production team, playing a vital role in ensuring the quality and safety of pharmaceutical products that make a real difference in people's lives. This is your chance to work in a structured yet dynamic environment that offers growth, responsibility, and the opportunity to lead.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.