Production Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A global healthcare company in St. Austell is seeking a Production Operator. Responsibilities include carrying out production functions for medical device components while supporting team leaders. The role offers a salary of £25,400 plus a shift premium and opportunities for lifelong learning in an inclusive environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for lifelong learning

Community support programs

Health and wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
• Level 2 Health & Safety accreditation
• Full knowledge of West products and their functions

Responsibilities

• Carry out production functions for medical device components.
• Support Team Leaders and Manager.
• Demonstrate a proactive learning mindset.

Skills

Competent in written and verbal use of the English language

Competent in basic numeracy

Education

English Language Level 2 qualification (written and verbal)

Numeracy Level 2 qualification

Tools

Technical Operator apprenticeship or similar

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Job Details

Title: Production Operator

Requisition ID: 71935

Date: Oct 24, 2025

Location: St Austell, Cornwall, GB

Department: Operations

Overview

Salary: £25,400 + 15% shift premium

Shift: 3 shift cycle (nights, evenings, days)

Overtime: Shifts available (paid at x1.5 and x2 on Sunday)

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

To responsibly carry out the functions of any role trained to do in the production of medical device components whilst demonstrating a proactive learning mindset whilst supporting Team Leaders and Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Required:
  • Competent in written and verbal use of the English language
  • Competent in basic numeracy
• Desirable:
  • Technical Operator apprenticeship or similar
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment
  • Level 2 Health & Safety accreditation
  • Full knowledge of West products and their functions
  • English Language Level 2 qualification (written and verbal)
  • Numeracy Level 2 qualification

Work Experience

• No min required

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Medium-Exerting up to 50lb/22kg of force occasionally and/or up to 20lbs/9kg of force frequently, and/or up to 10lbs/4kgs of force constantly to move objects.

West embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We foster an environment where all individuals are safe, treated fairly, valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Where permitted by law, employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of post-offer background screening and/or drug screening.