Packaging Operative - Level 2

Job ref: PKL22426 Job type: Permanent Location: Newry Closing date: Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 13:00 Job Overview The successful candidates will be based within the Operational areas of our Newry Facilities and will assist in the packaging of a wide variety of pharmaceutical products whilst ensuring that all operations are performed in line with GMP standards and Health and Safety guidelines. Our Manufacturing teams work to tight schedules, packing sterile and non-sterile products to meet Customer orders. They also work with our Quality teams to ensure that we produce high quality products at all times. Many of our manufacturing suites have been upgraded recently as part of our overall capital investment programme. Main Activities/Tasks Level 2 operative will assist the assistant packaging manager to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the packaging department in line with daily operational requirements and quality standards. Essential Criteria: Knowledge and understanding of basic level English and Math Skills. This will be tested internally via Assessment Excellent attention to detail Ability to communicate within a team and cross functionally Experience of completing paperwork to a high standard Flexibility to work shift patterns. Desirable Criteria: Previous experience in the completion of documentation to a high standard. Possess a good understanding of the requirements for operating in and cleaning of a packaging line. Duration: Full Time, Permanent Location: Newry, Co. Down Additional Information: Previous applicants to this role, who have been unsuccessful in the past 6 months, need not reapply. Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in the UK at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered. We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a Visa at this time. Benefits: Free Life Assurance Company Pension – salary sacrifice scheme Healthcare cash plan 32 days annual leave Wedding Leave Company Sick Pay Company Maternity / Paternity Paid bereavement leave Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Purchase Scheme Employee Savings scheme Employee well-being initiatives Employee Assistance Programme On-site free parking Subsidised Canteen Facilities Employee Perks scheme Employee Recognition scheme Career development opportunities Norbrook Laboratories Limited employs a workforce with members of all sections of the community and is committed to appointing people purely on the basis of merit. In accordance with our equal opportunities policy, we would particularly like to welcome applicants from the Protestant Community. To Apply Please forward your CV via the APPLY Now button below.