Filling Operator

Crewe
8 months ago
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Bespak is looking for an onsite Filling Operators for a 12-month fixed term contract on the Holmes Chapel site, CW4 8BE. The salary range for this onsite role is £45k this includes the shift allowances. Other benefits you will receive are 25 days leave plus bank holidays, a generous 10% pension contribution, onsite free parking, and medical / dental / health / life assurance / access to all internal job opportunities.
Working Pattern – 2/2/3 rotating - Example shift: 2 days 7am-7pm, 2 days off, 3 nights 7pm-7am, 2 days off, 2 days 7am to 7pm 3 days off – repeat the 14-day cycle starting with 2 days 7pm to 7am.
This shift ensures you only work 2 weekends every 28-day cycle.
Once you click apply, you will be redirected to our company website to make your application.
As a Filling Operator, you'll be responsible for operating the automatic filling machine, ensuring process parameters are met for bulk filling. You will perform process testing, analyse data to improve operations, and maintain a compliant controlled environment. Your duties also include completing batch documentation and taking analytical samples. Additionally, you'll handle ancillary tasks like equipment cleaning and stock movement, always adhering to quality and Health & Safety regulations.
As a Filling Operator your duties will include:

  • Operate automatic filling machines in a controlled environment.
  • Conduct process testing and analyse output data.
  • Perform ancillary tasks maintaining a compliant controlled environment.
  • Complete batch documentation adhering to quality regulations.
  • Operate and perform associated process testing.
  • Take analytical samples and complete required batch documentation.
    Filling Operator, beneficial key skills and experience:
  • GCSE qualifications in Maths and English or equivalent Level.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively within team structures.
  • Experience of achieving targets with a customer focus.
  • Positive attitude to accept feedback to develop knowledge.
  • Experience of working in a Pharma/Food manufacturing setting.
    Filling Operator, Benefits:
    25 days holiday + bank holidays + Buy/Sell Scheme | A generous employer pension contribution | Private medical insurance | Private dental Insurance | Permanent Health Insurance | Group life assurance | Free will writing service | Active well-being programme | Recognition awards | Free Parking | access to all internal job opportunities.
    Bespak in Holmes Chapel is an Investors in People Silver Award-winning pharmaceutical CDMO with over 350 employees, currently going through a period of significant site expansion. We are investing heavily to increase our capacity for developing and manufacturing sustainable pMDIs (asthma inhalers) with greener propellants, meeting the evolving standards of the industry, while providing comprehensive development, manufacturing, filling, and finishing solutions for a range of medical devices, including SMIs, DPIs, nasal sprays, and medical check valves.
    Holmes Chapel is a beautiful village in Cheshire with excellent transport links via its railway station on the Crewe-Manchester Line, proximity to the motorway network and Manchester Airport. The National Parks of the Peak District, Lake District and Eryri (Snowdonia) are within easy reach. The village has a population of nearly 7,000 and offers various amenities, including supermarkets, shops, restaurants, schools, and a GP practice.
    This could suit someone with experience of working in the Pharmaceutical or Food industry who has performed roles similar to the following: Production Operator, Packing Operator, Manufacturing/Production Technician, Filling Technician or Quality Technician.
    As an ethical employer we align our BZero sustainability initiative to the SBTI certification which means we are on a road to carbon reduction targeting net zero and are proud to be ISO certified in 14001, 45001 and 13485.
    A full job description can be downloaded on the application Screen.
    Our core values are, Customer Focussed, Respectful, Collaborative, and Agile, these are woven into the fabric of our business and the values we measure ourselves by.
    We are flexible. We understand that there is a life outside of work, so we aim to support you in attaining a happy work/life balance. To cater for employees’ individual circumstances, and where possible, we agree flexible working arrangements.
    We value our inclusivity as we believe diversity should be embraced and celebrated. We live and work by these values and that’s what makes our company a great place to work.
    We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. We will support you throughout the recruitment process with any adjustments you require therefore please contact the Recruitment Team if you require support.
    By applying to this role, you are giving consent to Bespak Limited to process your personal data for employment/recruitment purposes only. All personal and sensitive data processed to Bespak is protected under GDPR regulations. To find out more about our privacy policy please visit our website or contact the local HR team.
    Strictly No Agencies - Our in-house recruitment team manage all our vacancies

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