Grade 7 Operating Technician

To operate, changeover and setup the packing line in accordance with operating methods described in the work standard sequences to meet SHE and GMP requirements. Provide guidance to the line operation teams and coordinated engineering line support (clean, inspect, check, monitor and report). You will be expected to work along side engineers to troubleshoot and resolve line related issues. Operators are also expected to drive performance of SQSCP Metrics to maximise line output in a safe and efficient manner, In Operations, you can move both upwards and sideways. Whether you want to aim for management, use your skills in a different department or even help other sites achieve consistency, we want our people to grow in the direction that is right for them.

Disciplined thinkers and doers, we thrive in our often intense and varied environment, seeking out new challenges and working towards new solutions. As an avid problem solver, you'll do well here.Eager to learn If you're proactive with a thirst for knowledge, we'll provide you with every resource to grow. We'll give you what you need to achieve autonomy, advance your career and work with advanced technologies., In a global biopharmaceutical, things change quickly - and it's up to us in Operations to make sure that change goes smoothly. The ability to be adaptable plays a huge role in whether our continuous improvement succeeds., The medicines you manufacture, package and deliver in Operations help people. If you have the passion and the drive to make people's lives better - then this is the place for you.,

• Computer literate
• Proven problem solving skills
• Experience of working in a highly regulated environment
• Significant & proven experience of changeover and setup practices within a highly regulated environment
Desirable requirements:
• Knowledge of IT Systems where appropriate e.g. PASX, ECMS, Microsoft Office, XFI, PCs, PLCs
• Proven continuous improvements skills
• Experience of Pharmaceutical Operations
• Knowledge of GMP and SHE requirements
• Operational knowledge of AstraZeneca's products and packing procedures
• Working experience of a packing line
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant engineering field
  
  What you'll do
As a member of our Operations team, you'll be on the front line, directly impacting patients by making sure we manufacture our products effectively, quickly and collaboratively. Every day, you'll experience fresh challenges as you navigate the ever-changing landscape of Operations - which means you'll have plenty of opportunities for personal and professional development. Backed by a supportive team, be part of accelerating our operational excellence with innovations in cutting-edge science, Lean ways of working and fast changing digital technologies. In our fast-paced, growing environment, embrace an exciting opportunity to build a long-term, varied career. Experience leading edge digital innovations such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality that drives efficiencies and keeps a balanced workload. Enjoy varying shifts in a regulated but stimulating atmosphere. And gain invaluable experience and exposure in a team that wants to see you succeed.Why Global Operations at AstraZeneca? From molecule to medicine, our pipeline to deliver to patients is ever-growing and increasingly complex. Our Operations Team brings the Research & Development pipeline to life, from development and manufacturing, through to testing and delivery. We have the ambition to make our processes quicker, more affordable and more sustainable, leading to better outcomes. It makes us proud to know we're working with medicines that address unmet needs. With every decision we make, we are conscious of our very clear responsibility to deliver. So, we create a culture of continuous improvement - driven by our people. With teams across 25 locations and a reach into global communities, your ideas can become a reality at scale, with the potential to genuinely improve the lives of patients and their families. Join the team where everyone feels a personal connection to the people that we impact., AstraZeneca is a place built on innovation and creativity. Where different views and perspectives are encouraged and valued. An environment that champions inclusion, and teams that reflect the diversity of the communities that we serve. Macclesfield is one of over 400 sites here at AstraZeneca, providing an outstanding environment where everyone feels comfortable and able to be themselves is at the core of AstraZeneca's priorities, it's important to us that you bring your full self to work every day!

This role is a permanent night position working Monday to Friday 21:00-06:00 Initial training will take place on an early/late shift pattern. This will be discussed further at interview. There are so many fantastic employee benefits that AstraZeneca offer. AstraZeneca can offer you a competitive salary, private healthcare, a fantastic holiday allowance, excellent training and development opportunities, and much more. Join us on our journey of building a new kind of organisation, to reset expectations of what a bio-pharmaceutical company can be. This means we're opening new ways to work, ground-breaking cutting edge methods and bringing unexpected teams together. Interested..... Come and join our journey!