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Are you an experienced Production Operative with demonstrable experience working within a controlled production environment?

Can you work well in a fast-paced environment with the ability to deal with stress and absorb pressures?

Are you looking for a permanent opportunity to work with one of Europe's leading health care providers to drive the development of  customised nutrition plans for a healthier and safer future?

If the answer is yes, this could be the role for you!

The Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity to join a leading Group who are recruiting due to successful growth. Given their expansion, they are currently seeking an experienced Production Operative to become an integral part in preparing and providing customised nutrition for patients who are ill.

The role This role will be 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday. The working hours are 6am – 2pm, alternating with 2pm – 10pm on a weekly basis, or 7am - 3pm, alternating with 3pm - 11pm on a weekly basis and it will be based in Runcorn. 

Remuneration and benefits
You can also expect a wide range of benefits from this role that will include 25 days holiday (rises with service), no Rota'd weekend working and no night shift working, a tailored training and development plan, maternity, paternity and adoption leave, professional fees scheme, bike to work scheme, long services award, employee assistance programme, free onsite parking and subsided canteen plus many more.

Your duties and responsibilities will be 
Working to a production plan to deliver parenteral nutrition to the compounding schedule.
Assembling raw ingredients for the final pharmaceutical product in accordance with each patients’ individual requirements.
Ensuring all materials and components are replenished in preparation for the next shift.
Ensuring areas are maintained and cleaned in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Ensuring the appropriate disposal from the cleanrooms is in accordance with current procedures.You will have the following qualifications & experience
Experience of working within a controlled production environment such as pharmaceutical or food manufacturing.
Strong attention to detail, organisational and planning skills.
Good communication skills to ensure active motivation and good teamwork.
Able to deal with stress and absorb pressures.It’s great if you also have the following
A recent graduate with a Biomedical Science or Pharmaceutical degree OR a background within the industry.Get in touch now
If you're seeking a an exciting opportunity, where you will be at the forefront of a safety driven team culture committed to excellence and a forward thinking culture where you can progress to new levels and believe you have the relevant skills and experience our client is seeking then apply now to avoid missing out!

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’. Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business.

Millbank Holdings Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and respects diversity.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons who are eligible to live and work in the UK.
Millbank is proud to be a member of the ‘Disability Confident Scheme’.
Millbank operates as an Employment Agency and Business

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