Production Technician

On behalf of our client we are looking to recruit a Production Technician to work for a successful pharmaceutical & sports supplement manufacturing company based in Burnley, Lancashire. Main Duties: Dispensing - you will need to dispense and weigh a number of different materials from bulk bags and drums to small quantities required according to a picking list. Mixing and Blending – you will need to mix and blend materials to a specific recipe. This will involve using pre-dispensed materials along with additional materials according to a picking list. Compression and Encapsulation - you will be tasked with the running of compression and encapsulation machinery. Other duties will include a series of in production tests to ensure the product meets the specification. Quality Control – you will be responsible for ensuring quality control procedures are adhered to at all times. Cleaning/Maintenance - you will be required to clean, maintain and set up your area and equipment to a high standard. Requirements of Candidate: They are looking for a self-motivated, organised team player with an eye for detail. The candidate must be literate, numerate and computer savvy. You are required to have GCSE’s of C or above in Maths, English & Science. They require a person who is fit and healthy and likes to keep busy as well as being reliable and hard working. Experience Working within a manufacturing environment Operating machinery in a work environment Maintaining accurate electronic and paper-based data recording systems Working without supervision and using own initiative Working to standard operating procedures This position is temporary leading to permanent for the right candidate. Hours of work: 37.5hrs per week 8.45pm -5pm Mon–Thu, 9am – 4.00pm Friday Rate of pay: £8.72p/h By submitting your CV to Tailor Made Sourcing Ltd you are consenting to Tailor Made Sourcing Ltd providing you with recruitment services as an agency defined under the Employment Agencies Act 1973 and authorising Tailor Made Sourcing Ltd to work seek on your behalf. You are consenting to your CV being forwarded to clients via electronic mail. You are also giving your consent to your personal data being included on a computerised database and its use in order to secure employment. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive per vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally and so if you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.