Manufacturing Technician - Early Shift - 12 month FTC

Dechra Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary pharmaceuticals company in Skipton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will ensure product quality per GMP standards while training others and maintaining a clean, safe environment. The ideal candidate will have good Health & Safety knowledge and effective communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £27,406.08 per annum and numerous training opportunities, along with excellent onsite facilities.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

36-hour week

Training and development opportunities

Option to buy extra holiday

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers and senior staff.
• Ability to work in a manual role with good dexterity.
• A self-motivated individual who can work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture products to high standards compliant with GMP.
• Ensure compliance with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Attend and comply with in-house training.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Notify supervisors about any serious safety or quality issues.
• Support Operational Excellence incentives to improve efficiency.

Skills

Health & Safety compliance

Effective communication

Manual dexterity

Positive attitude

Job description

Manufacturing Technician - Early Shift - 12 month FTC

Manufacturing Technician - Early shift - £14.64 per hour equivalent

The role is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months.

Monday - Friday 5.30am - 2.00pm with every other Friday off - salary £27,406.08 (£14.64 hourly equivalent). We work a 9‑day fortnight! Based at our Skipton, North Yorkshire manufacturing site. Please only apply if you live within a commuting distance of Skipton BD23 2RW.

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.

The Role

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Manufacture product 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.
• Ensure the efficient and safe use of plant and equipment.
• Keep strictly to manufacturing methods as laid down in the documentation and raise any issues or errors with the Manufacturing Supervisors or Manager.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and maintained in good working order and where deficiencies are found, escalating to a supervisor.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and personal hygiene within the department.
• Notify the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor or Senior Manufacturing Technicians 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.
• Identify any issues and attempt to resolve these and escalating if it cannot be resolved.
• Support Operational Excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency.

About You

A self‑motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing manufacturing activities including the operation and cleaning of equipment, while completing associated documentation accurately and in a timely manner, in line with strict procedures. A person with a positive attitude who can constructively challenge others as well as give and receive feedback in a respectful and professional manner whilst demonstrating the Dechra values.

Essential

• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and senior members of staff.
• Ability to work in a manual role with good dexterity.
• A positive attitude.
• Local to our Skipton site.

Desirable

• Experience of low to medium volume manufacturing/packaging, manual/semi‑automated manufacturing processes.
• Proven industry experience from a highly regulated GMP manufacturing/packing facility, either from the Pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry/environment.
• A working knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical manufacture, continuous improvement activities and ability to manage time and workload effectively.

Reward

• £27,406.08 per annum
• Free and ample onsite parking
• 36‑hour week – Mon – Fri 5.30am – 2.00pm
• 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.