Production Operative (M/F/D)

Avantor; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is looking for a Production Operative to join their team at the Hichrom site in Theale, Reading. This entry-level position in a laboratory environment includes manufacturing HPLC columns and requires GCSE in Maths & English. Full training will be provided, and you will be part of a leading company specializing in chromatography.

Benefits

Competitive starting salary

Shift allowance

Private Healthcare after probation

Industry-leading pension scheme

Life Insurance

Social events

25 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays

Day off on your birthday

Reward Schemes

Qualifications

• Entry-level role requiring a curiosity about science.
• Full training is offered, previous experience preferred but not essential.
• Good communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) columns.
• Conduct basic routine maintenance and report issues to minimize downtime.
• Keep the working area clean and organized.

Skills

Communication

Ability to follow Health & Safety instructions

Ability to work under pressure

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Job description

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The Opportunity

The Opportunity

Avantor is seeking a Production Operative to join our innovative team in a laboratory environment. This role will be a full-time, afternoon position based out of our Hichrom site in Theale, Reading. You will have the opportunity to be part of an outstanding team that specialises in the field of chromatography.

For over 30 years, our Reading site has been a market leader in the development, manufacture and supply of high-quality chromatography products, servicing both the UK and overseas markets.

This is an entry-level operative role, manufacturing High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) columns.

You will be covering various functions by completing a variety of support tasks in a laboratory environment. We are offering this role on a full time, permanent basis.

Do you have a curiosity about science and want to kick off your career with a leading company in the sector? If the answer is yes, we want to hear from you!

What We're Looking For

• GCSE in Maths & English and a curiosity about Science
• Full training will be given, previous experience as a production operative in a laboratory or pharmaceutical/food manufacturing environment is desirable but not essential
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
• Ability to understand and follow Health & Safety instructions.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
  
  

How You'll Thrive And Create An Impact

Working in a laboratory production environment, you will carry out manufacture of HPLC Columns to be used in Chromatography procedures.

Undertake process operations under the supervision of senior associates, in accordance with all relevant production procedures and process instructions

Comply with company rules and health & safety.

Be responsible for keeping your working area clean, uncontaminated, and organised at all times

Perform basic routine maintenance and report any issues to the Line Manager to minimise instrument downtime.

Further Information

• Competitive starting salary
• Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 1:45 PM – 10:30 PM, Friday 1:45 PM - 6:15 PM.
• Shift allowance
• Private Healthcare after the successful completion of your probation period
• Industry-leading pension scheme
• Life Insurance
• Social events
• 25 days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
• Enjoy a day off on your birthday!
• Reward Schemes
  
  

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.

The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.

We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today!

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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