Production Operator required for our client in the Sandwich area.

This is an exciting full-time permanent position, 37.5 hours per week over a seven day shift pattern, covering weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis. Salary to £28,447 with an hour's lunch. Benefits to include:

* 31 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays - increasing with length of service
* Auto enrolled pension scheme
* Private health care including dependants and death in service
* Annual performance based bonus scheme
* Free parking
* On site gym and restaurant
* Career development and training
* Great working environment

You will be based within a production laboratory and will be responsible for the daily coordination of manufacturing. This will include the set-up, operation, control, monitoring and cleaning of a variety of process equipment, to produce the finished goods in regard to the manufacturing of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

The main responsibilities of the role will be:

* Accurately and methodically following instructions to manufacture high quality finished goods
* Maintaining GMP standards (Good manufacturing practice)
* Accurate completion of production documentation in accordance with 'right first time' standards
* Taking deliveries
* Maintaining stock levels
* Completing planned and necessary maintenance, troubleshooting and production engineering duties.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Previous experience in manufacturing/production
* Experience of working in a pharmaceutical environment
* Knowledge and experience of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or ISO9001
* Good communication skills
* Ability to follow instructions
* Able to work to strict deadlines
* A self-starter and team player with a flexible approach to work

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