Production Operative

Job Introduction

Production Operative - Dispensary - £29, 476 per annum (£15.75 per hour equivalent) - Inclusive of late shift allowance.

36-hour week – Mon – Thurs 2.00pm – 10.30pm - Friday 12pm - 8.30pm with every other Friday off ( 9 day fortnight)

Based at our Skipton, North Yorkshire manufacturing site. Please only apply if you live within a commuting distance of Skipton.

We are Dechra a growing, global specialist within the world of veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high-quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

Our Recruitment Process

We understand applying for roles isn’t always a great experience! From this point we want you to have a positive experience with our recruitment process.

We will review your application and CV and notify promptly if you will be progressing to the next stage.
If you are selected, we will arrange a brief informal call to discuss the role.
If after that call be both agree the position is a good match, we will arrange a face-to-face interview and site tour at our Skipton site, at the earliest mutually convenient date and time.
We will provide you with speedy feedback following your interview.

The Role

To assist in achieving the production planned on a daily basis.

To take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (set up, dispensing and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures.

To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set Health and Safety guidelines.

Dispensing products to high standard ensuring the quality of those products is in accordance with the set GMP standards and Standard Operating Procedures.
Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Attend and comply with any planned in house training or on the job training.
Capable and willing to train others in the team.
To ensure the efficient and safe use of plant and equipment.
To keep strictly to Dispensing Records as laid down in the documentation and raise any issues or errors with the Senior Dispensing Technician or Supervisors.
To ensure all equipment is clean and maintained in good working order and where deficiencies are found, escalating to a Senior Dispensing Technician or Supervisors.
Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and personal hygiene within the department.
To notify the Warehouse Manager, Supervisor or Senior Dispensing Technician, as a matter of urgency, if there has been any serious failure of safety or GMP which could affect staff safety or product quality or operational efficiency.
To identify any issues and attempt to resolve these and escalating if it cannot be resolved.
To support Operational Excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency.
Any other reasonable request made by a member of staff.

You

A self-motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing dispensing activities including the operation and cleaning of equipment, whilst being able to complete associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in line with strict procedures.

Attention to detail
Local to our Skipton, North Yorkshire site
Ability to work autonomously
Good problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a manual role with good dexterity
A positive attitude
Understanding of Health & Safety compliance

Reliability, punctuality and a demonstrable strong work ethic are characteristics we are looking for.

Reward

£29,476 per annum - inclusive of late shift allowance
Free and ample onsite parking
36-hour week – Mon – Thurs 2.00pm – 10.30pm - Friday 12pm - 8.30pm with every other Friday off
Tons of great training and development opportunities
Option to buy an extra week's holiday each year
8% Employer Pension Contribution

Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer and are proud of our diversity and work culture. Take a look at our website to view our truly embedded values.

We look forward to receiving your application.

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