Manufacturing Technician - Late shift - FTC

Manufacturing Technician - Late shift - 12 month FTC

Job Introduction:
The role is a Fixed Term Contract of 12 months. Monday - Thursday 2.00pm - 10.30pm and every other Friday 12.00pm - 8.30pm (36 hour week) – £31,087.16 salary (£13.81 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
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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.

So, what will you be doing? This role has a broad and varied remit and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Manufacture product 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 manufacturing methods as laid down in the documentation and raise any issues or errors with the Manufacturing Supervisors or Manager.
• To ensure all equipment is clean and maintained in good working order and where deficiencies are found, escalating to a supervisor.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping, cleanliness and personal hygiene within the department.
• To notify the Manufacturing Manager, Supervisor or Senior Manufacturing Technicians, 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.

A self‑motivated enthusiastic individual who can work well within a team environment performing manufacturing 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. A person with a positive attitude who can constructively challenge others as well as give and receive feedback in a respectful and professional manner whilst demonstrating the Dechra values.

• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and senior members of staff.
• Ability to work in manual role with good dexterity.
• A positive attitude.
• Local to our Skipton site.

• Experience of low to medium volume manufacturing/packaging, manual/semi‑automated manufacturing processes.
• Proven industry experience from a highly regulated GMP manufacturing/packing facility, either from the Pharmaceutical or similarly regulated industry/environment.
• A working knowledge and practical experience of pharmaceutical manufacture, continuous improvement activities and ability to manage time and workload effectively.

• £31,087.16 per annum.
• Free and ample onsite parking.
• 36‑hour week – Mon – Thurs 2.00pm – 10.30pm, Fri – 12.00pm – 8.30pm.
• 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.