Manufacturing Technician (Earlies)

ZipRecruiter; Skipton; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A veterinary pharmaceuticals company in Skipton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to ensure high-quality product manufacturing, compliance with GMP standards, and training team members. The role offers a salary of £25,852 and includes ample training opportunities, onsite parking, and a 36-hour workweek from Monday to Friday. Ideal for local candidates with a background in regulated environments.

Benefits

Free and ample onsite parking

Option to buy an extra week's holiday

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Tons of great training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and senior staff.
• Ability to work in a manual role with good dexterity.
• A positive attitude.
• Local to our Skipton site.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture product to high standards according to GMP.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Train others in the team.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety standards.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technician (Earlies) – Skipton

Early shift - £14.46 per hour equivalent

Monday - Friday 5.30am - 2.00pm with every other Friday off (36 hour week) - £25,852 salary (£13.81 hourly equivalent). Yes, we work a 9 day fortnight!

We are Dechra a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

The Role

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Manufacture product to high standard ensuring the quality of those products is in accordance with the set GMP standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Attend and comply with any planned in house training or on the job training.
• Capable and willing to train others in the team.
• To ensure the efficient and safe use of plant and equipment.
• To keep strictly to manufacturing methods as laid down in the documentation and raise any issues or errors with the Manufacturing Supervisors or Manager
• To ensure all equipment is clean and maintained in good working order and where deficiencies are found, escalating to a supervisor.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and personal hygiene within the department.
• To notify the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor or Senior Manufacturing Technicians, as a matter of urgency, if there has been any serious failure of safety or GMP which could affect staff safety or product quality or operational efficiency.
• To identify any issues and attempt to resolve these and escalating if it cannot be resolved.
• To support Operational Excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency.

You

A self-motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing manufacturing activities including the operation and cleaning of equipment, whilst being able to complete associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in line with strict procedures. A person with a positive attitude who can constructively challenge others as well as give and receive feedback in a respectful and professional manner whilst demonstrating the Dechra values.

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and senior members of staff.
• Ability to work in manual role with good dexterity
• A positive attitude
• Local to our Skipton site

Desirable

• Experience of low to medium volume manufacturing/packaging, manual/semi-automated manufacturing processes.
• Proven industry experience from a highly regulated GMP manufacturing/packing facility, either from the Pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry/environment.
• A working knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical manufacture, continuous improvement activities and ability to manage time and workload effectively

Reward

• £25,852 per annum
• Free and ample onsite parking
• 36-hour week - Mon - Fri 5.30am - 2.00pm
• Tons of great training and development opportunities
• Option to buy an extra week's holiday each year
• 8% Employer Pension Contribution

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and are proud of our and work culture. Take a look at our website to view our truly embedded values.

We look forward to receiving your application.

For further information and to register your interest please click "apply on our website"