Senior Operator Technicians

Pencoed | Competitive salary | Full time | Temporary | Onsite

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie are recruiting for experienced Senior Operator Technicians to join a client's Pencoed site. This role plays a key part in managing the safe and efficient operations of machinery and equipment. Requiring some technical skills and knowledge of safety procedures.

Key Duties:

As part of the VITROS QC Testing team the VITROS QC Senior Operations Technician is responsible for carrying out the testing and release of Immunodiagnostic products manufactured at Pencoed, in accordance with documented controlled procedures.

Ensure HSE requirements within their immediate work environment are adhered to.

• Carry out manufacturing operations in accordance with cGMP and GLP, identifying and recording anomalous observations. Empowered to halt processes following anomalous observations
• If assigned, act as first level supervision to operational team in ensuring adherence to plan
• Prepare SOP's and associated documents for existing procedures
• Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations
• Carry out routine quality control tests, interpret results and make recommendations for appropriate action.
• Maintain operational environments
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
• Maintain control charts for trend analysis. Understand principles of SPC and the uses of such systems.
• Ensure maintenance of production equipment is carried out to agreed schedules. Supervise contract maintenance staff and sign off completed maintenance records
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in associated implementation teams
• Participate in the set-up of new production procedures and areas
• Participate in shopfloor work-flow planning, including weekly planning and interfacing between work groups. Maintain personal training records
• Review and update Operational Training Modules
• Maintain up to date records while ensuring the area is in adherence regarding HSE requirements
• Support the annual appraisal system within the unit.

Support the unit Training Plan. Trained as Trainer, providing training to team members

• On occasion, deputize for more senior members of section
• Makes hiring recommendations
• Trains employees
• Plans work of others
• Reviews work quality and quantity of others

Required Skills:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, and relevant Science or HTEC
• Relevant operational experience
• Science background preferred
• Laboratory work experience desirable

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant experience
• Science background preferred
• Production Line or Laboratory work desirable
• Ability to communicate verbally with all members of the operational team
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Knowledge of sections activities

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary.
• Temporary to potential permanent role.
• Supportive team with career development opportunities.
• EAP and Acorn Rewards App.

Interested?

Apply today or contact Ceri at Acorn by Synergie Head Office in Newport for more details!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.