Packaging Technologist (FTC 11 Months)

Takeda; Wicklow; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Retirement Plan

Private Medical Insurance

Electric Charging Points

Employee Assistance Program

Wellbeing & Engagement

Family-Friendly Policies

Generous Vacation

Development Opportunities

Subsidized Canteen

Flexible Benefits

Job summary

Takeda in Bray, Ireland is seeking an entry-level Packaging Technologist to support routine manufacturing and packaging in a GMP-regulated environment. This fixed-term role lasts 11 months, offering hands-on shop floor experience and training opportunities.

You will operate packaging lines, perform basic quality checks, participate in shift handovers, and learn equipment operation and automation as part of a collaborative team. Competitive base salary and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of GMP and quality requirements (training will be provided)
• Ability to follow procedures and work accurately in a regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Willingness to learn equipment operation and basic automation processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manufacturing and packaging activities in line with SOPs and GMP requirements
• Assemble components and package finished products accurately and efficiently
• Operate, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Apply basic quality checks and report deviations or issues promptly
• Follow EHS standards to ensure a safe working environment
• Support routine equipment maintenance and cleaning activities
• Work collaboratively within the team and participate in shift handovers
• Use basic arithmetic for production and packaging calculations
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment, as required
• Support production schedules and understand their impact on operations

Skills

GMP basics

Procedures adherence

Attention to detail

Equipment operation

Communication

Teamwork

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Job Description

About the role
The Packaging Technologist role supports the production of finished products by carrying out routine manufacturing and packaging activities in a GMP-regulated environment. This is an entry-level position, ideal for candidates looking to build a career in pharmaceutical manufacturing and develop technical skills on the shop floor.

It is a fixed term role for 11 months.

How You Will Contribute:

• Perform routine manufacturing and packaging activities in line with SOPs and GMP requirements
• Assemble components and package finished products accurately and efficiently
• Operate, monitor, and perform basic troubleshooting on manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Apply basic quality checks and report deviations or issues promptly
• Follow EHS standards to ensure a safe working environment
• Support routine equipment maintenance and cleaning activities
• Work collaboratively within the team and participate in shift handovers
• Use basic arithmetic for production and packaging calculations
• Operate forklifts or other material-handling equipment, as required
• Support production schedules and understand their impact on operations

What You Bring to Takeda:

• Basic understanding of GMP and quality requirements (training will be provided)
• Ability to follow procedures and work accurately in a regulated environment
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Willingness to learn equipment operation and basic automation processes
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Previous experience in manufacturing, packaging, or production is an advantage

What you can look forward to with us:

• Competitive Salary: Including performance-based bonuses.
• Retirement Plan: Employer contributions to your retirement plan.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Employer-funded private medical insurance with dependants’ cover, life insurance, and flexible options like dental insurance, partner life insurance, and serious illness protection.
• Electric Charging Points: Available at parking locations.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support for personal and professional challenges.
• Wellbeing and Engagement: Dedicated teams to support your wellbeing.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Supportive policies for a balanced work-life.
• Generous Vacation: 26 vacation days plus additional days for service milestones and humanitarian volunteering leave.
• Development Opportunities: Coaching, mentoring, educational programs, and formal training.
• Subsidized Canteen: Enjoy meals at a reduced cost.
• Flexible Benefits: Options like fuel card, bike to work, commuter ticket, and insurance deals.

More about us:
At Takeda, we are transforming patient care through the development of novel specialty pharmaceuticals and best in class patient support programs. Takeda is a patient-focused company that will inspire and empower you to grow through life-changing work.
Certified as a Global Top Employer, Takeda offers stimulating careers, encourages innovation, and strives for excellence in everything we do. We foster an inclusive, collaborative workplace, in which our teams are united by an unwavering commitment to deliver Better Health and a Brighter Future to people around the world.

Empowering our people to shine:
Takeda is proud in its commitment to creating a diverse workforce and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, genetic information or characteristics, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Locations

Bray, Ireland

Base Salary Range:

€28,300.00 - €38,940.00

The estimated salary range reflects an anticipated range for this position. The actual base salary offered may depend on a variety of factors, including the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, specific and unique skills, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time