Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician
Due to an internal promotion, our client, a successful and dynamic Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company, are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their team based in Great Yarmouth.
This is a full time permanent position, completing the below shift pattern, based in Great Yarmouth:
Week one:

• Monday to Thursday 6am to 2pm
  
• Friday 6am to 1pm
  Week two:
  
• Monday to Thursday 1.45pm to 10pm
  
• Friday 12.45pm to 6.45pm.
  Minimum requirements:
  
• Have experience as a Manufacturing Operator.
  
• Have experience of working in a busy production/manufacturing environment
  
• Good numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
  
• Experience of working within a regulated manufacturing/production environment (e.g., pharmaceutical, food production environment) and associated documentation.
  
• Be a competent computer user.
  Key responsibilities:
  
• Work efficiently and effectively to work schedules based on manufacturing plans
  
• Follow complex written and verbal instructions
  
• Ensure starting materials, components, cleaning materials and consumable parts are available.
  
• Make entries onto the inventory system (IFS) on a timely basis.
  
• Ensure good housekeeping and GMP standards in all areas.
  
• Take active part in daily manufacturing meetings on the factory floor.
  
• Maintain a safe working environment by working safely and follow all Health & Safety procedures.
  
• Be responsible for site, Health & Safety, fire evacuation and first aid in the absence of the Manufacturing Shift Leader.
  As the Manufacturing Technician, you will ideally have previous experience leading a small team (this would be in the absence of the Manufacturing Shift Leader). Ideally, you will also have previous experience with training others.
  Applicants must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, whilst being self-motivated with a proactive ‘can do’ approach and flexible. It is important that the successful candidate is punctual and hardworking.
  Benefits:
  
• Competitive salary, salary reviewed annually with an annual bonus payable in May depending on Company performance
  
• Holiday is 25 days less 4 to cover Christmas closure plus bank holidays
  
• Pension offered at 5%, increasing to 6% after 5 years’ service, this is offered on a matched / salary exchange basis.
  
• Life Assurance, payable at 4 times basic salary
  
• AXA PPP private health offered after a qualifying period.
  
• Free lunch offered daily, plus tea / coffee etc
  
• Free onsite parking
  The role would be responsible for leading the Manufacturing shift team to achieve the manufacturing plans in an efficient and safe manner and to produce a bulk product that complies with GMP requirements.
  This role reports to the Manufacturing Manager and deputises for the Manufacturing Coordinator in their absence.
  For further details of this exciting opportunity please forward a copy of your CV today!
  Todd Hayes Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. Due to the large number of applications we receive I’m afraid we are unable to respond to everyone individually however your details will remain on file should another suitable opportunity become available moving forward.
  If we can take your application further we will of course be in touch.
  Todd Hayes is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
  Todd Hayes Ltd