Operations Technician

Osborne AppointmentsPencoedreedpublished 10/29/2026

About the company

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment? Do you take pride in quality, attention to detail, and being part of a team that makes a real difference?

This is your opportunity to join one of the world's leading diagnostics and life science organisations as an Operations Technician, working in a modern, high-tech facility with excellent training and career development opportunities.

Your tasks

As an Operations Technician, you'll play a key role in supporting production and maintaining the highest quality standards.

  • Carrying out dispensing and manufacturing activities
  • Maintaining quality and production standards
  • Following GMP, ISO, QRS and Health & Safety procedures
  • Accurately recording production data and documentation
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensuring effective communication during shift handovers
  • Contributing to a safe, efficient and productive working environment

Requirements

Essential

  • GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/Level 4 or equivalent)
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Ability to follow detailed procedures and SOPs
  • Good communication and teamwork skills
  • Basic Excel and data-entry skills
  • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and overtime when required

Desirable

  • Previous manufacturing or production experience
  • Experience working within a regulated environment
  • Knowledge of GMP or quality-controlled processes

What we offer

Shifts available

  • Pay rate: £18.17 per hour
  • Shift Pattern: Continental shifts (06:00–18:00 / 18:00–06:00) - Every other weekend off
  • Competitive pay of £18.17 per hour
  • Full training and comprehensive induction provided
  • Work in a clean, modern, state-of-the-art facility
  • Weekly pay
  • Free on-site parking
  • Subsidised on-site canteen
  • Excellent team environment
  • Enjoy every other weekend off
  • Opportunity to gain experience with a globally recognised organisation

How to apply

If you're ready to start a rewarding role as a Operations Technician with excellent pay, fantastic facilities, and a company at the forefront of life sciences, we'd love to hear from you.

Other

Location: Pencoed, Bridgend

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by OA Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others and we will contact you within 3 working days.