At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth production by managing packaging lines and collaborating with your team.
- Company: Join AstraZeneca, a global leader in biopharmaceuticals focused on patient health.
- Benefits: Initial 3-month contract with potential for growth and development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission-driven company making a real difference in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills, ability to work in a team, and operational knowledge of machinery.
The predicted salary is between 23625 - 28875 £ per year.
Role Type: 3-Month Initial Contract – Further Contract/Development Opportunities
Location: Macclesfield
Shift Pattern: Variable - Most likely 7-Day Working Pattern (Meaning, 21 Day overall rota, with on/off periods, rotating). Combination of Earlies & Lates.
Your New Company: This global, science-led biopharmaceutical company focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines. Operating in over 100 countries, the mission is to make a meaningful difference to patient health through great medicines that bring benefits for patients and add value for our stakeholders and society. We discover, develop, manufacture and market prescription medicines.
Your New Role: You will ensure correct batch components are received from the warehouse to ensure smooth running of the line. You will be responsible for clearing the line from the last order, checking all components/batch documentation, setting up the line, starting up and running the line to ensure smooth running and production schedules are met. You will also close down packing orders.
Working effectively as a member of the team in order to ensure that effective communication channels and efficient working practices are maintained within the working period/team, you will also participate as a team member in improvement work and projects to ensure fitness for purpose and line improvement. You will provide performance data on a daily basis and work with the team to analyse the data to improve performance.
Essential Skills:
- Ability to work within an Aseptic Processing Area (Sterile manufacturing)
- Operational knowledge of procedures and compliance with GMP & SHE requirements e.g. COSHH, risk and manual handling assessment
- Operational knowledge of line equipment
- Numeracy & literacy skills
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Manual role with ability to operate machinery and lift and transport equipment, products and tools
- Ability to learn and adapt to changing operational requirements
- Ability to undertake core tasks independently
AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team regardless of their characteristics. We align with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification.
Locations
Packaging Technician in Cheshire, Macclesfield employer: AstraZeneca
AstraZeneca is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cambridge where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a culture that values entrepreneurial thinking and scientific excellence, alongside opportunities for professional growth through mentorship and cross-functional projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, AstraZeneca fosters a supportive atmosphere that empowers individuals to make meaningful contributions to life-changing medicines.
