Packing Operative

Full-time hours, Monday to Friday (with every second Friday off)
Early Shift
Site-based, Skipton Thanks for checking out our vacancy, we're delighted you want to learn more about Dechra.

Dechra are 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. Here at Dechra, our values are embedded within our culture and thrive within our family of almost 2000 colleagues globally. From manufacturing to marketing, (D)edication, (E)njoyment, (C)ourage, (H)onesty, (R)elationships and (A)mbition are at the heart of our everyday operations and the way we do business.

We'll look to you to take responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (production and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures. Pack products to the highest quality standard and comply with the set GMP guidelines and procedures. Operate machinery and equipment, supporting the line lead in delivering excellence and meeting the schedule of adherence.

Ensure all activities are undertaken in accordance with the set Health and Safety guidelines.

This role has a broad and varied remit, and the successful candidate will have responsibility for duties including:

• Packing products to a 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 (SOP's)
• 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 machinery and equipment.
• To keep strictly to packing methods as laid down in the documentation and raise any issues or errors to the Line Lead, Packing Specialists or shift Manager.
• To ensure all equipment is clean and maintained in good working order, and where deficiencies are found, escalating to senior staff.
• Maintain the highest standards of Housekeeping, Cleanliness, and personal hygiene within the department.
• To notify the Line Lead, Packing Specialist, or Shift Manager as a matter of urgency if there has been any serious safety or GMP failure that could affect staff, product quality, or operational efficiency.
• To identify any issues and attempt to resolve them, and elevate if they cannot be resolved.
• To support Operational Excellence incentives to drive and improve efficiency.
• Any other reasonable request made by a member of staff.
• Demonstrate all DECHRA values and encourage others to do the same.

• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Following Instructions & Procedures
• Adhering to Principles & Values
• Working well with People
• Experience in low to medium-manufacturing
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively
• Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety
• Average 36-hour working week (with a day off every other Friday!!)
• Plenty of training and development opportunities
• 22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Option to buy a week's holiday each year
• Free access to the Headspace App
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking

Due to the nature of our business, all successful candidates will be required to complete a basic DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service check) before employment can commence, and at regular intervals during employment. This check will be paid for by Dechra.

All applications received are reviewed by our internal talent acquisition team, and we will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we're looking for. Should you not hear back from us within 28 days, please don't be too disappointed - we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies which may be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site.

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