Senior Operator Grade 2 (Manufacturing Operations)

Senior Operator Grade 2 (Manufacturing Operations)

Location: Craigavon, UK

Hours: 37.5 hours per week to include day, evening and night shift. Please see below for further information regarding shift patterns.

Business Unit: Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11528

Who we are:

With over 55 years experience, Almac Pharma Services is an established, reliable and world leading outsourcing partner to the global pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.

The company provides tailored, quality-led and timely solutions from early and late phase pharmaceutical development, clinical and commercial drug product manufacture, product launch through to commercial packaging and global distribution.

The Role:

With a wealth of knowledge and experience, Almac Pharma Services have been manufacturing medicines in tablet, capsule and powder form for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters and sachets and provide specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes. The expert services we provide supports the provision of medicines and treatments to patients around the world.

We offer experienced production/manufacturing personnel an opportunity to excel in a hands-on role ensuring the successful and efficient production of pharmaceutical drug product.

What you will need to be successful:

Eligibility to work in the UK OR possess a valid work permit that will allow you to take up full time, permanent employment in the UK.

Applications are invited from those with previous experience gained within a regulated environment, e.g manufacturing, packaging, engineering, food & drinks.

Effective leadership skills, along with excellent communication skills and ability to complete documentation to a high standard is essential for this position.

Hours of Work:

Rotational Shift: Monday to Friday: Week 1: 6am - 2pm & Week 2: 2pm - 10pm (16.67% Shift Premium applied to both shifts)

Nightshift (on a rotational pattern based on business requirements): Sunday to Thursday: 10pm - 6am (33% Shift Premium)

During periods of additional work requests this role will require additional coverage beyond normal working hours. It is a condition of your employment that you are able to fulfil this requirement of the role.

Further Information

For more information on the role responsibilities and the essential and desirable criteria, please review the job description attached to this job posting.

A fantastic salary and benefits package is available, including annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, healthcare reimbursement scheme, and a rewarding role where your work contributes to the advancement of human health.

Joining Almac means becoming part of a fastpaced, growing organisation within a highly regulated industry. We offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, with excellent opportunities for learning, development and longterm career progression across the Almac Group.

Our approach is simple we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. More information can be found here; Life at Almac - Almac

How to apply

Apply online and tailor your CV to outline how you meet the role criteria. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

We will no longer be accepting applications after 5pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CVs received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.