Production Operative

STADA Arzneimittel AG; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health supplements manufacturer in Preston is seeking Production Operatives for full-time roles. You will join a skilled team to manufacture vitamins and ensure adherence to health and safety standards. Desired candidates will have previous manufacturing experience, especially in tablets, and must be comfortable with PPE. The position offers a competitive salary, numerous employee benefits, such as a pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary with shift premium

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days

Free fruit on site

Health benefits through Medicash Cash Plan

Wellbeing support services

Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is highly desirable.
• Comfortable wearing PPE as it's essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and package vitamins & supplements adhering to specifications.
• Monitor safe operation of equipment and report issues.
• Perform quality checks and maintain clean work areas.

Skills

Ability to operate tableting machines

Compliance with cGMP and Safety procedures

Cleaning and maintenance of equipment

Job description

Natures Aid, part of STADA Group was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, e-commerce and grocery, with over 200 products throughout 15 main health categories. Together we are shaping the future of Natures Aid by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA.

STADA UK |Natures Aid – Production Operative

Kirkham, Preston |U.K.| Full-time | Permanent

Mon-Fri | Rotating Shifts| 6 am to 2pm/ 1.55 pm – 9.55 pm

We are looking for a Production Operatives to join our team!

Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment specifically tablet manufacture / experience working with machinery in a food or pharmaceutical environment is highly desirable, though full training is provided.

You must be comfortable in the wearing of PPE as this is an essential requirement in this role.

How You Will Make an Impact

In this role you will be working among other highly skilled production operatives to manufacture and package vitamins & supplements to specification while following Good Manufacturing and H&S standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to strip, clean, assemble and operate all tableting machines and packing equipment required throughout the production areas
• Tooling and Equipment is always maintained to a high standard
• Ensure all equipment is assembled, following all cGMP and Safety procedures
• Ensure the safe use and operation of all equipment is monitored throughout its use, reporting any issues immediately
• Perform accurate recording and reporting of all process and quality checks
• Ensure production schedules and set targets are met
• Always comply with company procedures and policies
• Always keep your area of work clean and tidy, using 5s principles
• Ensure all Health and Safety and reporting procedures are carried out maintaining a safe working environment.

How we care for you

At Natures Aid our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸Competitive salary with 15% shift premium, and annual bonus scheme.

🗝Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.

🌴23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days over the first 5 years, plus bank holidays. With the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗Free fruit on site.

🏥Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan

🧠Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme.

👪Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.