General Operative

HireHive; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PCO Manufacturing Ltd. in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is seeking a General Operative to join the pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer’s Goods Inwards, Production, and Dispatch teams. The role emphasizes GMP/GDP compliance, accuracy, and patient safety in a dynamic setting.

You will support documentation, labeling, and material handling while adhering to EU FMD requirements and company SOPs. Training is provided; right to work in Ireland is required.

Qualifications

• Professional level of spoken and written English.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Warehousing/manufacturing experience is a plus; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure work areas and equipment are clean and free from unnecessary materials.
• Handle materials and products according to written procedures and record work.
• Ensure materials containers and areas are identified to match processing stage.
• Report damage or issues to supervisor immediately.
• Avoid deviations from instructions; report any deviation promptly.
• Complete records clearly and per good documentation practices.
• Follow procedures for detection of falsified medicines and EU FMD safety features.
• Report issues or discrepancies to management.
• Maintain good communication within a fast-moving team.
• Follow SOPs, work instructions, and training manuals.
• Follow safety protocols and wear required PPE.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: General Operative

Reporting To: Area Supervisor

Location: Onsite, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath

Hours of Work: 7:30am - 4pm or 8:30am to 5pm

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

About PCO Manufacturing Ltd.

At our facility in Ashbourne, we specialize in the packaging of finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Our dedicated and proficient Production Team operates with unwavering commitment to the highest standards of GMP, duly authorized through our MIA issued by the HPRA.

Our Production Team are an exceptional group of individuals who exemplify professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Their collective skill set, attention to detail, innovative problem-solving abilities and commitment to excellence, allow us to operate at the forefront of the industry, consistently meeting and exceeding the highest standards of production.

Role Summary

As a General Operative in our pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer, you will play a crucial role in completing vital GMP/GDP tasks in the Goods Inwards, Production, and/or Dispatch departments. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to maintaining elevated levels of concentration, a willingness to learn and achieve, and a dedication to upholding patient safety and quality standards within the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that work areas and equipment are kept clean and free from any materials, products, product residues or documentation not required for the current operation.

• Handle all materials and products in accordance with written procedures or instructions and, where necessary, record any work carried out.

• Ensure that all materials bulk containers (i.e., trays, boxes and cages, shelves), and areas are appropriately identified/labelled to suit the stage of processing they are at, or activity being performed.

• Recording and reporting to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager, any damage to containers and any other problem which might adversely affect the quality of products.

• Any deviation from instructions or procedures should be avoided as far as possible. If a deviation occurs, it must be reported to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.

• Complete all the necessary records in a clear and legible manner and in accordance with the company’s good documentation practices.

• Follow instructions and procedures related to the detection of falsified medicines, including those describing EU FMD safety features, i.e., unique identifiers and anti-tampering devices.

• Report any issues, mixes or discrepancies to a Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.

• Practice good and timely communication with all team members within a fast-moving environment.

• Comply with all controlled documents (i.e. SOPs, work instructions and training manuals) provided.

• Follow safety protocols, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the workplace, (correct workwear, i.e. safety shoes, high-visibility vests, provided coats, hair nets and gloves when needed.)

• Meet department targets set by relevant Area Manager.

Requirements

• A professional level of spoken and written English.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

• Good attention to detail.

• Previous experience in warehousing/manufacturing is a plus, however full training will be provided.

All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.