Manufacturing Operative

NorbrookNewry, DownFull-timePermanent
Why you’ll love working here:
• Good attendance bonus - £1500 per annum payable quarterly (subject to conditions)
​​​​​​• 32 days annual leave + wedding & paid bereavement leave
• Healthcare cash plan & free life assurance
• Company pension scheme
• Cycle-to-work & tech purchase schemes
• Subsidised canteen & on-site parking
• Employee recognition, perks & wellbeing initiatives

Continental Shift Pattern – Work Smarter
We operate a continental shift pattern designed to give you more control over your time outside work. With 12-hour shifts and fewer working days, you’ll enjoy:
• More days off to spend with family, pursue hobbies, or relax
• Predictable scheduling for easier planning
• Weekend flexibility in some weeks
• Fewer commuting days

The Role: As part of our manufacturing team, you’ll:
• Make high-quality veterinary products in a controlled, GMP-compliant environment
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently
• Keep production flowing and complete documentation like a pro
• Be flexible across tasks and shifts while learning and growing

What We’re Looking For:
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and procedures accurately
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Basic level of English and maths (assessed internally)
• Ability to communicate clearly within a team and with other departments
• Comfortable completing written or electronic records as part of daily work
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage own tasks once trained
• Willingness to work shift patterns

Desirable
• Experience working in a regulated, quality-focused, or safety-critical environment
• Exposure to pharmaceutical, food, medical, or cleanroom operations
• Awareness of GMP principles

Location: Newry, Co. Down Type: Full-time, Permanent
Contact: recruitment@norbrook.co.uk

​​​​​​​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.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday the 29th of April 2026

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