Production Operator

West Pharmaceutical Services; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare company based in St. Austell is looking for individuals to produce medical device components. Responsibilities include supporting team leaders and demonstrating a proactive approach to learning. Candidates should be competent in English and numeracy, with desirable qualifications in Health & Safety and related fields. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• No minimum required work experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out functions in the production of medical device components.
• Support Team Leaders and Manager.

Skills

Competent in written and verbal use of the English language

Competent in basic numeracy

Education

Technical Operator apprenticeship or similar

Level 2 Health & Safety accreditation

English Language Level 2 qualification

Numeracy Level 2 qualification

Job description

Salary: £25,400 + 15% shift premium
Shift: 3 shift cycle (nights, evenings, days)
Overtime: Shifts available (paid at x1.5 and x2 on Sunday)

Overview

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.