Production Operator

Dechra; Spilsby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing benefits

9-day fortnight

Job summary

Dechra is looking for a Production Operator to support safe, reliable manufacturing operations and maintain high quality standards. You will work from approved procedures, operate equipment, and keep accurate records in a GMP environment.

The role emphasises teamwork, attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement. The site offers wellbeing benefits, an Employee Assistance Program, and a 9-day fortnight for full-time staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production, manufacturing or similar hands-on role.
• Ability to follow written procedures and work accurately with production records.
• A responsible approach to safety, quality and hygiene.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• carrying out production activities in line with approved procedures, work instructions and production schedules
• operating production equipment safely and monitoring processes to ensure products meet quality requirements
• preparing work areas, equipment and materials for production activities
• completing production records and other documentation accurately and promptly
• following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), health and safety requirements, and site procedures
• reporting equipment faults, process deviations and quality concerns to the appropriate team member
• maintaining a clean, orderly work area and supporting cleaning and housekeeping activities
• working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and support continuous improvement

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Basic computer skills

Tools

GMP knowledge

Production equipment operation

Job description

At Dechra, we believe healthier animals mean a better world for everyone. As a global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals, we develop and manufacture high-quality products that support animal health and welfare worldwide. We are looking for a Production Operator to help deliver safe, reliable manufacturing operations and maintain the high standards our customers expect.

Your responsibilities:

• carrying out production activities in line with approved procedures, work instructions and production schedules
• operating production equipment safely and monitoring processes to ensure products meet quality requirements
• preparing work areas, equipment and materials for production activities
• completing production records and other documentation accurately and promptly
• following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), health and safety requirements, and site procedures
• reporting equipment faults, process deviations and quality concerns to the appropriate team member
• maintaining a clean, orderly work area and supporting cleaning and housekeeping activities
• working collaboratively with colleagues to meet production targets and support continuous improvement

What we are looking for:

• experience in a production, manufacturing or similar hands‑on role
• the ability to follow written procedures and work accurately with production records
• a responsible approach to safety, quality and hygiene
• good attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team
• reliability, flexibility and a willingness to learn
• basic computer skills

It would be an advantage if you have:

• experience in a pharmaceutical or other regulated manufacturing environment
• knowledge of GMP requirements
• experience operating production machinery or equipment

We offer:

• Competitive pay (based on experience)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing and product benefits
• Opportunities to get involved in sustainability and community initiatives
• A 9‑day fortnight for all full‑time employees