Production Operator

No prior experience needed - full training provided

Bath ASU produces thousands of aseptically compounded injectable pharmaceutical products each day for hospitals and patients across the UK who are fighting cancer, living with chronic disease or in need of pain relief. Through our scientific and technology capabilities, the team continuously develops new and innovative methods to improve our products and services.

Every member of our team has an integral part to play in helping to produce these important, life changing medicines for patients in hospitals or at home who are suffering with cancer, chronic illnesses or in need of pain relief.

About the role

We are looking for someone that is passionate about making a difference to patient lives, dedicated to improving company processes, has a drive to be an expert in what they do, wants to be part of our fantastic company community and is as committed to their career training and progression as we are. If you have these qualities you could join our friendly and dynamic team.

• Participating in activities concerned with any aseptic pharmaceutical activity within our manufacturing unit, including:
• Labelling and packaging the finished medicines
• Assisting with the assembly of ingredients
• Decontamination of ingredients and components entering our clean rooms
• Inspecting our finished products
• Checking ingredients that have been assembled ready for decontamination
• Assisting with any activities in the clean rooms
• Undertaking daily cleaning and monitoring of the unit and equipment
• Maintaining the manufacturing unit to a standard of appearance concordant with the professional nature of the work
• Assisting with the maintenance and control of stock and any components
• Following safe and efficient systems of work in accordance with relevant legislation, such as the Health and Safety at Work act

Working hours

Full time - 37.5 hours per week Monday Friday. Shifts are one week of early shifts followed by one week of late shifts on rotation:

Early shift: 06:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs with a 30 minute break

Late shift: 12:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs with a 30 minute break

Working in an aseptic unit

As you are required to work within our aseptic unit please be aware that no make up (including nail varnish, gel nails, false nails or acrylics), jewellery (except a wedding band), piercings, perfume or hair products are to be worn.

Your journey with us

We are dedicated to progressing our staff, which is why we will invest in you. This may mean that you will be asked to attend study days and courses as deemed necessary for the development of the team and yourself. Future development possibilities could include Pharmaceutical Support manufacturer, Pharmaceutical Manufacturer and then onto Pharmaceutical Production Releaser and Supervisory roles.

Requirements

• Motivated and reliable
• Have a good work ethic
• Keen to learn new skills
• Very accurate with a high attention to detail
• Be able to follow and adhere to strict regulatory guidelines
• Be a good communicator and be able to communicate well using a variety of methods
• A team player

In accordance with Good Manufacturing Practice, you will need to maintain a good level of personal hygiene to prevent any contamination in our medicines.

Our team has a very important job to do as every medicine we make goes to a sick patient.

We want everyone to have an equal opportunity to apply for this role. If you require any adjustments, or would prefer to apply in an alternative format, please contact and we will be happy to support you through the process.

Benefits

• Annual salary of £24,823
• Annual leave of 25 days + bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 3 years' service)
• Annual company bonus scheme (subject to scheme eligibility)
• Pension - you will be auto enrolled after 3 months of employment at 5% (with an employer contribution of 4%). You can also opt to increase your contribution to 6% to which the employer will contribute 8%.
• Generous Life Assurance package
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, counselling service and virtual GP service
• Pharmaxo Engage is our Reward & Recognition intranet which includes shopping discounts and benefits.