Manufacturing Technician (Steriles)

Job Introduction

Why Dechra?
Thank you for checking out our vacancy, we’re delighted you want to learn more about joining Dechra.

A career at Dechra is different. Sure, we’re a growing global company with a presence in 27 countries but our purpose is simple – to achieve the sustainable improvement of animal health and welfare globally.

If you want to be part of a team that invests in your future and ensures you have the support to reach your full potential and thrive, please read on.

The Opportunity
You'll become a key contributor in achieving the production planned on a daily basis. Taking responsibility for the equipment used and ensure all aspects of use (set up, production, strip down and cleaning) are carried out to a high standard, in line with associated documentation and GMP procedures. Manufacture product to the highest quality standard and compliant to the set GMP guidelines and procedures, ensuring all activities undertaken are within the set Health and Safety guidelines.

Role Responsibility
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.
Any other reasonable request made by a member of staff.

The Candidate
Here at Dechra we pride ourselves on being an inclusive employer. We know that individuals’ unique background and experience can bring a wealth of variety and expertise to our global workforce. For this role, we’re particularly keen to hear from those who have/are:

Good knowledge and understanding of Health & Safety compliance.
Ability to communicate effectively with both peers and senior members of staff.
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.

What we can offer you:

Great work life balance, 6am-3.30pm, Mon-Thurs (every Friday off!)
Plenty of training and development opportunities
22.5 days annual leave + Bank holidays
Option to buy a week's holiday each year
8% Employer Pension Contribution
Free access to Headspace App
Discounted gym membership
Employee assistance programme (mental, physical and financial wellbeing)
Healthcare cash plan (optical, dental, therapy, prescription costs)
Free On-site parking (free electric charging)

About the Company

If a career at Dechra has piqued your interest, find out more at Dechra Careers.

Dechra is a growing, global specialist in veterinary pharmaceuticals. Our expertise is in the development, manufacture, marketing and sales of high quality products exclusively for veterinarians worldwide.

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 could be suitable, and we encourage you to keep an eye on our careers site. We value diversity within our global workforce and encourage an inclusive culture. Any questions or queries, please contact us at recruituk@dechra.com

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