Filling & Packaging Line Operator - B Shift
Location: Cambridge
Department: Manufacturing / Operations
Join us and make a difference when it matters most!
Join our manufacturing operations team and play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant packaging of our pharmaceutical products. This role is essential to maintaining product quality, patient safety, and operational excellence within a GMP‑regulated environment.
Role summary
The Pharmaceutical Packaging Operator is responsible for running a packaging line or designated work area, ensuring the accurate completion of all documentation, preparation and movement of materials, and compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). Working under limited supervision, the role requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
Operational Delivery
Operate manual, semi‑automated, and fully automated packaging equipment to fill and pack the full range of pharmaceutical products.
Package tablets, capsules, and other pharmaceutical products into a variety of approved containers.
Assist with basic filling line set‑ups when required.
Prepare packaging materials and ensure timely removal and transfer of pallets and materials.
Perform effective line, batch cleaning, and clearance activities, completing all required documentation.
Quality & GMP Compliance
Work in full compliance with GMP standards, procedures, and documentation requirements.
Complete all batch records, in‑process checks, reconciliations, and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
Inspect pharmaceutical products for defects, ensuring quality standards are maintained.
Maintain excellent housekeeping standards throughout all packaging activities.
Calibrate associated equipment in line with written procedures and accurately record results.
Demonstrate a sound understanding of GMP principles, data accuracy, and documentation integrity.
Performance & Productivity
Remain flexible and capable of operating across all packaging lines, often covering multiple work areas within a single shift.
Understand daily production targets and work proactively to maximize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) while maintaining quality.
Support timekeeping standards, including shift start/finish times and breaks, and assist colleagues as required to meet operational demands.
Health, Safety & Security
Work safely at all times, adhering to company health, safety, and security policies and procedures.
Consider personal safety and the safety of others in all tasks undertaken.
Ensure work areas and equipment are maintained in a clean, safe, and tidy condition.
Continuous Improvement
Participate actively in 5S, GEMBA walks, and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Carry out basic problem‑solving activities to support operational efficiency and quality improvement.
Undertake specific projects and additional reasonable duties aligned with capability and business needs.
Support and contribute to training activities in line with role level and departmental requirements.
Core Competencies
Action‑Oriented: Hard‑working, task‑focused, and resilient when faced with challenges; proactive and solution‑focused.
Quality‑Focused: Strong awareness of in‑process testing, GMP requirements, and regulatory compliance; effective collaboration with QA and QC.
Time Management: Able to prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and support team delivery in high‑throughput environments.
Results‑Driven: Target‑focused with a strong sense of ownership and accountability; leads by example and challenges inefficiencies constructively.
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) including Math's and English.
Clear and legible handwriting for GMP documentation.
High standards of personal hygiene.
Strong manual dexterity, hand‑eye coordination, and practical aptitude.
High level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated understanding of GMP principles within a regulated environment.
What We Offer
A role within a GMP‑regulated manufacturing environment where quality and patient safety are paramount.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
A collaborative, safety‑focused team culture with a strong emphasis on continuous improvement.
Diversity and inclusion
Building an inclusive environment where people can thrive, grow and achieve their full potential is a priority. We believe this isn’t just the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. We are on a journey and will seek to move forward together through education and awareness to build a culture that welcomes and celebrates diversity and uniqueness. We will create a workplace environment where everyone can, every day, bring their authentic selves and is treated with dignity and respect.
About Mundipharma
Mundipharma is a global healthcare company focusing on customers across Africa, Asia Pacific, Canada, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East.
Mundipharma is dedicated to bringing innovative treatments to patients in the areas of pain management, infectious disease as well as other severe and debilitating disease areas. Their guiding principles, centered around Integrity and Patient-Centricity, are at the heart of everything they do. For more information visit www.mundipharma.com.
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Additional Job Description:
Primary Location:
GB Cambridge
Job Posting Date:
2026-03-19
Job Type:
Fixed Term Contract (Fixed Term)