Production Operative in Preston

Production Operative – Natures Aid (STADA UK)

Kirkham, Preston | U.K. | Full-time | Permanent

Mon‑Fri | Rotating Shifts | 6 am to 2 pm / 1:55 pm – 9:55 pm

How You Will Make An Impact

In this role you will work among other highly skilled production operatives to manufacture and package vitamins & supplements to specification while following Good Manufacturing and H&S standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to strip, clean, assemble and operate all tableting machines and packing equipment required throughout the production areas
• Tooling and Equipment is always maintained to a high standard
• Ensure all equipment is assembled, following all cGMP and Safety procedures
• Ensure the safe use and operation of all equipment is monitored throughout its use, reporting any issues immediately
• Perform accurate recording and reporting of all process and quality checks
• Ensure production schedules and set targets are met
• Always comply with company procedures and policies
• Always keep your area of work clean and tidy, using 5s principles
• Ensure all Health and Safety and reporting procedures are carried out maintaining a safe working environment.

How We Care For You

• Competitive salary with 15% shift premium, and annual bonus scheme.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 6% employer contribution rates.
• 23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days over the first 5 years, plus bank holidays. With the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.
• Free fruit on site.
• Health benefits provided through our Medicash Health Cash Plan.
• Free winter flu jab.
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.
• Salary sacrifice Tech‑Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Enhanced Family Leave.
• Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment specifically tablet manufacture / experience working with machinery in a food or pharmaceutical environment is highly desirable, though full training is provided. You must be comfortable in the wearing of PPE as this is an essential requirement in this role.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment.

We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.