Are you leaving school or college and not sure what to do next? Maybe you’re thinking of a career change?
Are you looking for a role where you can grow and develop?
Then Almac may have the answer for you!
About the opportunities
Building on the success of our previous trainee operator programmes, Almac Pharma Services is pleased to continue our initiative to recruit for Trainee Production Operators. We are excited to expand on the programme to offer further opportunities for Senior Production Operators (Grade 2).
Trainee Production Operator roles are suitable for those with a Level 3 qualification i.e. A Level, BTEC or equivalent, whilst a Level 4 qualification or above e.g. HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent is required for the Senior Production Operator (Grade 2) role.
Pay rates:
- Trainee Production Operators: £22,035 per annum plus shift premium
- Senior Production Operator Grade 2: £26,200 per annum plus shift premium
These opportunities are perfect for those leaving education who want to start working and gain excellent experience whilst earning a great salary, or equally for those who fancy a change in their career.
This is your chance to join a well-established, global company, providing you with a great foundation to build a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

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More about the roles
Almac Pharma Services consists of multiple departments working together to ensure client demand is met and products are made to high quality every time.
With a wealth of knowledge and experience, we have been manufacturing solid, oral dosage forms (tablets, capsules & powders) for over 50 years. We also pack commercial drug products into bottles, blisters or sachets and have specialised packaging solutions for medical kits, vials and syringes.
These roles are based in our Packaging Operations Team and Commercial Manufacturing Operations teams based at our headquarters in Craigavon and are offered on a permanent basis.
Hours are worked on a bi-weekly rotational shift pattern consisting of the following:
- Week 1 0600 – 1400 hours Monday to Friday
- Week 2 1400 – 2200 hours Monday to Friday
Our attractive benefits package includes an annual bonus, 34 days paid annual leave, employer pension contributions, healthcare benefits and much more.
What can Almac offer you?
We are committed to providing you with a full mentoring and training programme to help you learn new skills to succeed. You will be paired with an experienced colleague who will work closely with you to guide and support you to achieve your goals.
With a clear career progression pathway in place, these roles provide you with the potential for promotion through the Senior Operator bands and offer excellent future opportunities for career development and personal growth.
Having acquired a solid foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing, you can then progress to supervisory, production support, quality and validation roles as you continue to develop in your career.
Hear what our Production Operators have to say about their roles
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