Production Technician

Production Technician (Packaging Operations)

Location: Based at our state-of-the-art custom designed facilities in Craigavon

Working Hours: Rotating Shift Pattern 06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: Highly Competitive plus excellent benefits package

Business Unit: Almac Pharma Services

Open To: Internal and External Applicants

Ref No.: HRJOB11440

The Role

We are seeking an experienced and technically minded individual to join our Packaging Operations team based in Craigavon. As a Production Technician, you will support the efficient delivery of pharmaceutical packaging operations while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance and safety.

The Production Technician will provide technical support across packaging operations, helping to ensure equipment, processes and documentation are operated and maintained in line with GMP requirements, internal procedures and production schedules. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to broaden their technical expertise and increase their involvement in equipment and process support activities. The role offers exposure to technical problem solving, validation activities, training support and cross-functional collaboration while helping to deliver high-quality products.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a technical environment, has strong attention to detail and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.

Key Requirements:

• A-Level Qualifications or equivalent level OR significant relevant experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Previous relevant experience working with technical processes, equipment, and associated documentation within a regulated industry
• A methodical approach and ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining accuracy
• Strong practical problem-solving abilities

Additional Requirements:

• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK

Refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further information on the role and responsibilities and for a full list of essential and desirable criteria. Please ensure your CV demonstrates how you meet the required criteria prior to submitting your application.

Why Build Your Career at Almac?

At Almac, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Your future matters — and our approach is simple: we support, develop and reward our people, build fulfilling careers and together we advance human health. Find out more about our Support, Develop, and Reward initiatives here:

https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/life-at-almac/

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For further information relating to the essential and desirable criteria, please review the person specification attached to the online job posting.

Apply online - please ensure your CV clearly outlines how you meet the criteria for this role. Please upload your CV in PDF format where possible.

Closing Date

Closing date for receipt of applications is 7th September 2026 at 5pm.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES PLEASE NOTE: Almac will only accept applications from agencies/business partners that have been invited to work on this role by our Talent Acquisition team. Speculative candidate CV’s received or submitted directly to Hiring Managers will be considered unsolicited and no fee will be payable. Thank you for your cooperation.