Dispensary Technician

Curaleaf International; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent holiday allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

Life insurance

On-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Curaleaf International in Sunderland is seeking a Dispensary Technician to prepare, label and dispense pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials for manufacturing in a regulated environment.

You will work on-site in Sunderland with 06:00-14:45 or 14:00-00:45 shifts, handling accurate record-keeping, GMP compliance and stock control, and supporting the production team to ensure timely manufacture of medicines. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and track materials.
• Strong numeracy and literacy for calculations and documentation.
• Good IT skills and ability to use basic software for records.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.
• Respect for procedures and continuous compliance with GMP/COSHH/PPE.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, weighing, dispensing, labeling and preparing pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials in line with procedures.
• Maintaining accurate, traceable records including expiry checks.
• Support stock control, including checks, expiry monitoring, returns and quarantined materials.
• Prepare materials and documentation for independent checking before production.
• Keep dispensary clean and compliant with quality, hygiene and safety standards.
• Follow GMP, COSHH and PPE requirements.

Skills

Organised

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Teamwork

Procedural compliance

Willingness to learn

Job description

About The Role

Are you organised, reliable and have a keen eye for detail? Would you like to develop your skills and build a career in a growing international pharmaceutical company?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

We're looking for a Dispensary Technician to join our Sunderland production team. You'll play an important role in making sure pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials are accurately prepared, documented and supplied for manufacturing.

Working as part of our dispensary team, you'll help maintain the high standards of quality, safety and compliance needed to manufacture bespoke cannabis-based medicines.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working methodically, takes pride in getting things right and is keen to learn and develop in a regulated environment.

This is a fully on-site role based in Sunderland. Candidates must be flexible and open to working either of the following shift patterns: 06:00-14:45, Monday to Friday, or 14:00-00:45, Monday to Thursday. There may also be occasional changes to working hours or overtime in line with changing production priorities.

About Us

Curaleaf International is shaping the future of cannabis through its commitment to research and product excellence. Powered by a strong presence at all stages of the supply chain, its unique distribution network throughout Europe, Canada and Australasia brings together pioneering research with cutting‑edge cultivation, extraction, and production. Amidst a rapid growth trajectory, the emphasis on quality and expertise aims to ensure the delivery of safe and legal cannabis.

Curaleaf International's network includes a clinic, pharmacy, and laboratory in the UK; cultivation and EU‑GMP processing facilities in Portugal; an EU‑GMP processing, quality assurance and research site in Spain; Four 20 Pharma wholesaler and distributor in Germany; a Polish wholesaler and clinic; and the EU‑GMP producer Northern Green Canada. Curaleaf International is part of Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading international producer and distributor of consumer cannabis products.

What You'll Be Doing

• Receiving, selecting, weighing, measuring, dispensing, labelling and preparing pharmaceutical ingredients and packaging materials in line with approved procedures.


• Keeping accurate, complete and traceable records, ensuring materials are correctly identified, within expiry and suitable for use.


• Supporting stock control, including stock checks, monitoring expiry dates, processing material returns and separating quarantined or unsuitable materials.


• Preparing materials and supporting documentation for independent checking before they are supplied to Production.


• Keeping the dispensary clean, tidy and organised, ensuring equipment, materials and work areas meet required quality, hygiene and safety standards.


• Following company procedures and all relevant Health & Safety, COSHH and personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements.


• Raising any discrepancies or quality concerns promptly and working with colleagues to support the safe and efficient manufacture of medicines.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Is organised, methodical and pays close attention to detail.


• Takes pride in working accurately and getting things right first time.


• Can follow procedures carefully and concentrate for sustained periods, maintaining high standards in a busy environment.


• Has good numeracy, literacy and IT skills, with the ability to complete calculations and records accurately.


• Communicates clearly, works well as part of a team and feels comfortable asking questions or raising concerns when needed.


• Takes a responsible approach to their work and is keen to learn, develop and maintain high standards.


• Previous experience in a pharmaceutical dispensary, cleanroom, pharmaceutical manufacturing or another regulated environment would be an advantage.


• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), documentation practices and stock control would also be beneficial.

Don't have experience in pharmaceuticals?

If you're organised, have a great attitude and are willing to learn, we'd still love to hear from you. Role‑specific training and the necessary competency assessments will be completed before you undertake activities independently. We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow in your role.

What You'll Get From Us

You’ll receive:

• A competitive salary.


• Excellent holiday allowance.


• Private medical insurance.


• An enhanced pension scheme.


• Life insurance.


• Free on‑site parking.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, work with a supportive team and make a valuable contribution to the quality and safety of medicines, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Curaleaf International.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.