Senior Manufacturing Technician in Woking

We are looking for an experienced Senior Production Operator / Senior Manufacturing Technician to join a growing manufacturing operation in Surrey.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional from a food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, beverage, dairy, biotechnology or other process manufacturing environment who is ready to take on greater responsibility within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing setting.
Pharmaceutical experience is not required.
The Role
As a Senior Production Operator / Senior Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Alongside hands-on production duties, you will provide technical support to the wider team, help maintain production standards and support less experienced operators.
Key Responsibilities
Operating and monitoring manufacturing and process equipment
Supporting fermentation, media preparation and manufacturing processes
Preparing, assembling, operating and cleaning process equipment
Following manufacturing procedures, SOPs and work instructions
Completing production documentation and records accurately
Monitoring processes and identifying potential issues
Supporting equipment troubleshooting and process investigations
Maintaining high standards of hygiene, housekeeping and contamination control
Supporting production schedules and achieving manufacturing targets
Identifying and contributing to process improvements
Providing technical guidance and support to Production Operators
Supporting the training and development of less experienced team members
Coordinating day-to-day production activities when required
Escalating quality, safety and operational issues appropriately
Promoting a strong culture of quality, safety and teamwork
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Minimum 3 years' experience within a manufacturing or production environment
Strong experience in process or manufacturing operations
Background in food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, beverage, dairy, biotechnology or similar industries
Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process control
Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation skills
Excellent health and safety awareness
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational issues
Experience mentoring, supporting or training other operators
Good communication and organisational skills
Ability to ...