Production Operative

Who we are:

Fannin Limited is part of DCC Vital. At Fannin, we provide the medical devices, pharmaceuticals and diagnostic products that help healthcare professionals and patients across the Island of Ireland and the UK manage illness and restore health. What we deliver is more than simply the mechanics of treatment, with our extensive range, expert knowledge and unrivalled customer care, we seek to be the best service provider of Medical Devices, Medicines, and Services to the healthcare sector.

With the heritage of care giving dating back to 1829 we have a track record in medical supplies and pharmaceutical distribution to support our claims. We deliver confidence in our ability and with the backing of DCC, one of Ireland’s largest PLCs, we have the financial strength to sustain and develop our business which is underpinned by our dedicated workforce.

The Galway Site at Ballybrit on the outskirts of Galway city has been part of Fannin Ltd since its acquisition in 2004 and operates a modern manufacturing and testing facility providing ready to use Microbiological media and supplying to the Clinical, Pharma and Food industries throughout the island of Ireland.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The principal duties and responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the manufacture of prepared microbiology media and the day to day running of media production and any associated tasks.

Experience & profile:

… The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Knowledge of Cleanroom Manufacture and GMP would be desirable but not a necessary requirement as comprehensive on site training will be given.

The successful candidate will ideally be:

• Flexible, hard working and enjoy working with people.
• Ability to produce results, prioritising objectives and scheduling work to make best use of time/resources.
• Ability to work well under pressure while adhering to strict deadlines. 

Benefits & Other Information

• Pension
• Annual Bonus*
• Life Assurance
• Full time, permanent contract

Please note that all DCC Vital staff work within quality management systems and that all of the above will apply to the full DCC Vital product portfolio which includes products such as medical devices, pharmaceuticals and tissues.

Although the above is a description of the requirements of your job, as stated in your contract of employment, you may be required to carry out other reasonable duties as the Company may require from time to time.

Occasional requirements to work beyond normal working hours and to travel to other Fannin sites will be expected.

You will be expected to attend internal & external training courses