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.