Summary of the Production Support Operator role
As the Production Support Operator you will support the manufacture of pharmaceutical intermediates and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a safe, quality, compliant and cost-effective manner in line with current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP).
Responsibilities
- Assisting in the management of raw materials and intermediates i.e., physical plant inventory checks, the delivery of processing locations and removal after use.
- Assisting the Process Operator in non-critical production equipment activities in accordance with safety, operational and quality procedures.
- Assisting the Process Operator in monitoring non-critical process activities, recording of data as specified in the Process Record Sheet (PRS) i.e. process temperatures, pressures and flow/addition rates readings.
- Assisting in the preparation of final off-loading operations i.e. drum preparation, final drum security and labelling.
- Assisting in plant housekeeping activities and the maintenance of appropriate standards.
- Carrying out HSE and quality checks and recording of data.
- Carrying out second person standby activities.
- Complying with all HSE requirements including safety policies and procedures.
- Complying with all COMAH Process Safety Management System and Major Accident Preventation Policy (MAPP) where relevant to your area of responsibility.
- Embody our company values, which are: be reliable, be caring, be transparent and be willing.
Requirements for the role
- 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths.
- NVQ in Process Operations would be highly advantageous.
- Capable of understanding and improving new skills with a positive response to training.
- Must have a good awareness of health and safety standards in the workplace.
- Must be a team player.
Why consider Sterling?
Sterling Pharma Solutions is a global contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) with more than 50 years’ experience in developing and manufacturing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This is complemented by Antibody Drug Conjugate (ADC) research and development bioconjugation services.
We are a fast growing, dynamic business with facilities in the UK, US and Europe, where we employ more than 1300 talented and passionate people who support our customers in bringing new medicines to market, improving and saving the lives of patients.
Our culture and our way of working is what really sets us apart as a business; we aim to deliver an exceptional experience to our customers and our employees. You can expect to be part of a supportive team, all working towards a shared goal: to deliver first-class science and service to our customers every day.
How you will be rewarded
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including bonus, pension scheme, private healthcare, Perkbox, cycle to work scheme, death in service coverage, on-site health and wellbeing support including medical consultations and physiotherapy, 24/7 employee assistance programme, employee referral scheme, sports and social club as well as opportunity for training and further career development.
How to apply
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online.
Sterling Pharma Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 22/08/2026
Reference ID: VN474
