Production Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Production Operator (night shift) – Pharmaceuticals
Role: 12-month Fixed Term contract available
Location: Barnstaple, Devon
Salary: Circa £32k (including shift allowance) + benefits
Shifts available: Night Shift
Working Hours:
Mon – Thurs: 22.00 – 06:00
Sun: Midnight – 06.00
The Role:
We’re seeking a motivated and proactive Production Operator to support the production of our generic and branded medicines, in order to deliver high quality and consistent end products which meet our strict Quality Control (QC), Good Manufacturing Process (GMP) and Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) standards. Following written and verbal operating procedures precisely, you’ll complete all related documentation accurately to sign-off every stage of your work. With a good level of technical competency, you’ll clean down, maintain and prepare your own work area and equipment (including basic machine setting and fault finding) and replenish supplies to ensure the smooth running of all operations. With a strong safety focus, you’ll complete weekly safety checks to support the attainment of our EHS targets and report any defects, process deviations or issues immediately. Taking pride in your work, you’ll participate in our Continuous Improvement and team briefing programmes to ensure we’re always working safely, effectively and innovatively and pushing the standards of our work.
The Person:
- With strong communication skills in written and spoken English, you’re equally comfortable working on your own initiative or in a collaborative team setting.
- Valuing safety along with efficiency, you’re used to proactively reporting and solving problems within the parameters of Company procedures.
- Experienced in the proper use of protective clothing, manufacturing equipment and observing GMP and EHS policies.
- Known for being reliable, you approach work in a calm and methodical manner and have a keen eye for detail.
- You’re used to working with technical and numerical information, and have good basic math and IT skills, ideally holding a GCSE level qualification in Maths and English.
- You’ll possess a natural aptitude for basic mechanical engineering and ideally have previous hands-on experience in a GMP related work setting.
- You’re a team player, accepting of constructive feedback and always open to learning.
- From a practical perspective, you have a good level of general health and are comfortable to work in an enclosed, indoor environment.
The Rewards:
In return, we offer a competitive salary and rewards package (including holiday, bonus and pension scheme). Not to mention the opportunity to genuinely make a difference in a new and dynamic role within a progressive and expanding business, at an exciting time of growing international reach.
How to Apply:
If you possess the experience, passion and ability to make this role a success then we would like to hear from you. Please complete your Candidate Profile on our careers site to apply for this role. The closing date is 06.06.2023.
A Bit About Us:
Accord Healthcare Europe is one of the fastest growing pharmaceutical companies in Europe. Accord has one of the largest market footprints of any European generic and biosimilars companies selling generic medicines in over 80 countries around the world. This global footprint enables us to deliver vital, affordable medicines to national health systems supporting healthcare professionals to transform patient lives worldwide. The approach of Accord is agile and inventive, always seeking to improve products and patients' access to them. Accord are driven to think differently and deliver more for the benefit of patients worldwide.
To continue our growth, we’re looking for the best and brightest technical minds and forward-thinking business professionals. Keeping our people at the heart of all we do, we offer rewarding opportunities for those looking for continued personal and professional growth, investing in training and development tailored to each individual’s focus. So, if you’re looking for an inclusive company to take your career to the next level, you’re certainly in the right place; come and join us to make it better.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Salary: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Barnstaple: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 06/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Biotech & Pharmaceuticals
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Operator roles across Accord Healthcare's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Biotech & Pharmaceuticals.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £32,000 - £32,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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