Dispensary Operator

About the Role

Bespak are looking for Dispensary Operatives for a fixed‑term contract until December at their Holmes Chapel site (CW4 8BE
). The salary for this role is £34,199 plus shift allowance, a discretionary annual bonus. Benefits include 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical/dental/health/life insurance.

5D3S rotating pattern (37.5 hours).

Shifts:

1:50pm‑10pm, 5:50am‑2pm, 9:50pm‑6am.

• Perform dispensing and sampling tasks, ensuring compliance with HSE and cGMP standards.
• Prepare and provide materials in the required format.
• Support dispensing operations with accurate documentation.
• Handle loading, drying, and off‑loading of Sodium Cromoglicate (SCG) powder using the Hosokawa Dryer.
• Execute specialist dispensing using isolator techniques.
• Maintain adherence to cGMP and HSE regulations to uphold a compliant environment.
• Carry out area and isolator cleaning to pharmaceutical standards.
• Manage environmental monitoring systems, ensuring area integrity is maintained.
• Weigh liquids and solids.
• Complete batch paperwork.

• GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• Strong team player with the ability to adapt to change in a fast‑paced environment.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage stress constructively.
• Consistently meets targets with a proactive, customer‑focused approach.
• Demonstrates accountability, openness to feedback, and willingness to seek guidance when needed.
• Minimum of 12 months’ experience in dispensing and cleanroom environments.
• At least two years’ experience within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Experience in basic fault finding and minor mechanical adjustments.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to plan and schedule activities.

• 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous employer pension contribution.
• Private medical and dental insurance.
• Permanent health insurance.
• Group life insurance.
• Free parking.
• Active well‑being programme.
• Recognition awards.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.