£12.71 to £14.58 per hour, Shift Premium paid at 34% additional
Contract Type:
Temporary
Hours:
Full time
Disability Confident:
No
Closing Date:
17/11/2026
About this job
Packaging Operative | Production Operative | Packing Operative Hengoed | £12.71 to £14.48 per hour Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting a Packaging Operative to join a production team.
This role involves packing products to required quality standards, supporting production targets and maintaining compliance with GMP, Pharmacovigilance, health and safety, hygiene and operational procedures.
What We Offer Opportunity to work within a quality-focused manufacturing environment.
Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.
Key Responsibilities Health & Safety Operate safely with due regard for your own safety and that of others within the work area.
Quality Maintain a sound knowledge of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
Comply with all company policies and procedures.
Maintain high standards of personal appearance, hygiene and behaviour.
Delivery Maintain high standards of 5S within the department.
Maintain individual training records to ensure required compliance standards are met.
Cost & Continuous Improvement Support the company in reducing costs and increasing efficiencies.
Actively participate in efficiency improvement activities.
Packing & Production Duties Read and understand special packing instructions on packing job cards before packing begins.
Inspect packs as required to ensure acceptable quality standards are maintained.
Obtain the correct outer labels from the Weighfringe Label system.
Change overprinting tapes and/or digits correctly, including Wolke and OCR systems.
Change laminates and labels correctly.
Identify and use the correct outers.
Ensure all packs contain the required parts in the correct quantities.
Maintain individual working speed to achieve standard line outputs.
Maintain packaging component levels on machinery.
Change laminate and label reels within standard times.
Work towards schedule adherence and OEE targets.
Assist with the preparation, changeover and clean-down of packing lines.
Promote safe working practices and support the health and safety of all team members.
Requirements Essential: Understanding of GMP and Pharmacovigilance principles.
Ability to follow packing instructions and company procedures.
Good attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
Ability to work safely and follow health and safety procedures.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Commitment to maintaining accurate training and compliance records.
Desirable: Experience working in a manufacturing, production or packaging environment.
Experience working to production schedules, quality standards and OEE targets.
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Packaging Operative Pharmaceutical in Pengam employer: Acorn Recruitment
Acorn by Synergie is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and supportive work culture in Newport, offering a range of benefits including a minimum of 33 days' holiday, birthday off, and a unique 'You Day'. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have access to training and career progression opportunities while enjoying the autonomy to manage your own client portfolio in a fast-paced recruitment environment. Join us to be part of a friendly team that values creativity, rewards hard work with an uncapped commission scheme, and regularly engages in staff events and competitions.
