Production Operator

Production Operator
GSK Barnard Castle
From £17.26 p/h To £20.45 p/h
Shift Pattern - Early, Lates and Night 37.5hrs a week - 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am
Our respected client is a global pharmaceutical company manufacturing a diverse range of products including medically critical sterile products that help to save the lives of millions of people worldwide.
GSK are committed to moving Ahead Together and aim to have a positive impact on the health of 2.5 Billion people by the end of 2030. We are delighted to offer the opportunity to the right candidate to join our team of exceptional individuals doing work that truly matters to the health of people worldwide.
The successful candidate will support the manufacturing process of our products. On a daily basis your role will involve the preparation of equipment, bulk manufacturing and filling. You will involved in ensuring compliance in Safety, Quality and Training standards in order to meet the companies Customer Service, Cost and Quality Targets.
Your Responsibilities will include:

• To set up and operate a range of Filling and Packaging machines.
• Input bar codes, laser prints & make up print blocks.
• Perform in process control testing throughout production.
• Perform Line Cleaning, Line Clearing and Line Clearance checks of Packaging/Filling machines and work areas.
• Complete batch documentation correctly according to Procedure, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) & Safety standards.
• Assess component usage prior to batch end to reduce waste.
• Resolve a problem if you have good understanding of the issue.
• Responsibility to produce product to the required standards.
• Perform batch checking.
• Hand Packing

We are looking for candidates who have a can-do attitude with the willingness to learn new skills, as well as candidates who are flexible and have excellent communication skills.
As well as the above we are also looking for candidates who are:

• IT literate - Ability to use in house computer systems competently (full training is provided)
• Comfortable working in a Team
• Able to use their own initiative - Our client readily welcomes and encourages its staff to provide suggestions on ways their role can be improved.

You will also be required to have GSCSE's grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
In return not only do we offer a fantastic pay rate, but also-

• Free on-site parking
• Electric car charge spaces
• On-site Canteen - subsidised prices, Costa bar, vegetarian and healthy living options available daily.
• Sports and Social Club
• Opportunity to apply for permanent positions from day one.
• Full comprehensive training provided.
• Employee Assistance Program supplied by Westfield Health.
• Gi Group representative on site for any required support.

If you are interested in this role and feel you have the right skills then please apply.