Production Operative

Natures Aid Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer of health products is seeking an Entry-level Production Operative in Preston. You will manufacture and package vitamins and supplements, ensuring compliance with Good Manufacturing and safety standards. Previous manufacturing experience is desirable, but full training will be provided. You must be comfortable wearing PPE. Benefits include a competitive salary with a shift premium, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

Competitive salary with 15% shift premium

Annual bonus scheme

23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days

Free fruit on site

Health benefits from Medicash

Free winter flu jab

Wellbeing support

Salary sacrifice Tech-Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Family Leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.
• Comfortable wearing PPE.
• No specific educational qualifications required, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture and package vitamins and supplements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Operate all machinery required in production.

Skills

Ability to strip, clean, assemble and operate all tableting machines

Maintain tooling and equipment to a high standard

Follow cGMP and safety procedures

Monitor safe use of all equipment

Accurate recording and reporting of quality checks

Meet production schedules and targets

Maintain a clean working area

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.

Natures Aid – Production Operative

Location: Kirkham, Preston, U.K.

Employment type: Full-time Permanent

Working hours: Mon‑Fri Rotating Shifts – 6 am to 2 pm / 1:55 pm – 9:55 pm

We are looking for a Production Operative to join our team! Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment specifically tablet manufacture or 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 immediatelyPerform 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
• 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

• 💸 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.
• 💉 Free winter flu jab.
• 🧠 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.
• 🚲 Cycle to Work 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.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Management and Manufacturing