Production Assistant

Job Description

Biocomposites is an international medical devices company that engineers, manufactures, and markets world‑leading products for use in infection management in bone and soft tissue. Based in Keele, UK, the company has global operations across Europe, USA, Argentina, Canada, China and India. It is a world leader in innovative calcium compounds and bone cements for surgical use, with products that regenerate bone and target infection risks across specialties such as musculoskeletal infection, orthopaedics, trauma, spine, foot and ankle, podiatry and sports injuries.

Biocomposites products are now used in more than one million procedures per annum and sold in over 100 countries.

Biocomposites continues to experience dramatic growth, realising its mission to increase the number of patients it can help by extending market coverage to new specialities and geographies.

Our manufacturing facility in Keele is a crucial part of the business and where our products are produced for the global market.

As a production assistant, you will form part of the assembly team and work with accuracy to ensure the quality of our finished medical products.

• Wear appropriate PPE and gowns and work in a cleanroom environment
• Follow and adhere to written instructions, predominantly Batch Manufacturing records
• Fill in prime documentation
• Complete routine tasks within the department
• Ensure full training in all assigned tasks and highlight personal training gaps
• Maintain a clean and organised work area to facilitate manufacturing functions
• Report problems with quality process, equipment or materials to supervisor or deputy
• Comply with all policies, guidelines and regulatory requirements of Biocomposites
• Carry out cleaning and environmental monitoring to required standards
• Perform good housekeeping practices

• 12 months previous manufacturing experience in a production operative role
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice
• Ability to work with precision and accuracy
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to take initiative within a controlled working environment
• Ability to wear PPE and work within a clean room environment
• Previous experience in a highly regulated environment is advantageous

Keele Head Office, Monday‑Friday, 8.00‑4.00, 37.5 hours per week

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On‑site parking

People who are passionate about what we do, open‑minded to evolving the way we work, and able to work together to transform outcomes and change lives.