Packing Line Lead- (Late shift)

Dechra Group; Skipton; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A global veterinary pharmaceuticals company based in Skipton seeks a Packing Line Lead for the late shift. This role includes leading a team in packing high-quality products while ensuring compliance with GMP standards. Responsibilities include operating machinery, maintaining cleanliness, and driving operational excellence. Candidates should possess leadership experience and a strong work ethic. The salary is £36,131.16 with benefits such as onsite parking and training opportunities, making this an excellent opportunity for a focused professional.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

8% Employer Pension Contribution

Option to buy an extra week's holiday

Qualifications

• Self-motivated individual able to work within a team environment.
• Experience supervising or leading a team in a GMP setting.
• Proven industry experience from a GMP manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team while operating and packing products to high standards.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and drive adherence within the team.
• Maintain GMP and health & safety guidelines in all activities.

Skills

Team leadership

Packing machinery operation

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Vacancies

Packing Line Lead - (Late shift)

Job Introduction

Packing Line Lead - Late shift - £19.30 per hour equivalent Monday - Thursday 2.00pm - 10.30pm, Friday 12.00pm - 8.30pm with every other Friday off (36 hour week) - £36,131.16 salary (£19.30 hourly equivalent). Yes, 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 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 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 take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures. Lead a team whilst operating and packing products to the highest quality standard and compliant to the set GMP guidelines and procedures. Operate machinery and equipment whereby delegating instruction and tasks to team members whilst delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence. To ensure all activities undertaken are within the set health and safety guidelines.

• Pack products to high quality standards and drive those quality standards in accordance with the set GMP standards and standard operating procedures
• Ensure compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) whilst driving adherence to team members
• Support, attend and comply with any planned in‑house training or job training
• To support operational excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintain and drive the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department
• Demonstrate and drive all Dechra values and encourage others to do the same
• Support the departmental goal of achieving 'Zero' overdue CAPA's, deviations and change controls
• Ensure paperwork is 'Right first time'
• Maintain the manufacturing plan and ensure schedules of adherence in order to meet the agreed targets
• Maintain high level of operational excellence and support the line leads to drive and improve efficiency
• Maintaining GMP and Health & Safety at all times ensuring the 'Close out' of hazards and risk assessments in a timely manner

You

A self‑motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing packing 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.

• Experience of supervising or leading a team
• Experience with packing machinery
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and other departments
• Proven industry experience from a regulated GMP manufacturing environment
• Ideally experience in a similar GMP packing role
• Ability to work autonomously
• Good problem‑solving skills
• A positive attitude
• Good knowledge of Health and safety compliance

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

Reward

• £36,131.16 salary
• Free and ample onsite parking
• Monday - Thurs day 2.00pm - 10.30pm, Friday 12.00pm - 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.