# Pharmacy Production Operator > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-production-operator/d967994d-ce9d-4b1c-95eb-2238121e2228 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/pharmacy-production-operator/d967994d-ce9d-4b1c-95eb-2238121e2228.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Stockport NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** Stepping Hill - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Pharmacy - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (7.45am - 4pm Mon - Thurs & 8am - 3pm Fri) - **Closing date:** 2026-09-03T22:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-08-20T12:30:54.766Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Manchester/Stockport/Stockport_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Pharmaceutical_Production/Pharmaceutical_Production-v8194552 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8194552?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.stockport.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview A Production Operator is required to carry out a range of duties as part of a busy team within the Pharmaceutical Production Unit. This can include the Aseptic, Sterile and Non-Sterile production units. All work is performed in a ‘clean-room’ environment, which requires changing into and working in specialised clothing and some confirmed areas. The Pharmacy Production Operator will be required to undertake a minimum of 12months on the job training to develop the necessary skills, competence, and knowledge to fulfil the job requirements Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting Skilled Worker Route and salary threshold of £41,700 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK ### Main duties of the job Job Summary - Undertakes the routine preparation of all ‘products’ produced at Stockport Pharmaceuticals under the terms of the Medicines Licence (specials). - Carries out under supervision Aseptic manufacturing Sterile manufacturing Non-sterile manufacturing Repacking of solid dose product Over labelling Anaphylaxis drug pack preparation/replacement - Aseptic manufacturing - Sterile manufacturing - Non-sterile manufacturing - Repacking of solid dose product - Over labelling - Anaphylaxis drug pack preparation/replacement - Develop technical skills to perform these duties carefully and accurately, with a requirement to concentrate - To be personally responsible for strictly following all procedures and Guidance documents to ensure a quality product is produced to Good Manufacturing Practice (G.M.P.) standards. - To wear the designated ‘clean room’ clothing correctly and work at a level that maintains the required environmental stands essential to the production. - Develop a conscientious attitude in order to provide a co-ordinated and effective service. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification to support your application for this post. Please refer to the essential criteria in the person specification which will highlight the skills, knowledge and experience you will need to demonstrate in your application, by way of example, to give yourself the best opportunity to be shortlisted. You must have an interest in pharmaceutical manufacturing, good written and verbal communication skills and an ability to follow detailed instructions as there is a requirement to concentrate and work accurately. Previous experience of working in a similar environment is desirable but not essential as comprehensive training will be provided. Experience of repetitive work, manual dexterity and using mechanical / electrical equipment is essential. Please be aware that this post involves no patient contact. You must possess good communication skills, be, committed, and work well within a team. You must be flexible in approach to duties, prepared to work reasonable extended hours if needed and capable of physical effort in order to move heavy boxes and equipment. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trust’s policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately. ## Person Specification ### Knowledge **Essential** - Knowledge of Standard Operating procedures **Desirable** - Health and Safety / Coshh - Knowledge of Production computer systems - Knowledge of GMP ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working with Machinery **Desirable** - Pharmacy/Dispensary Experience - Food industry Experience - Pharmaceutical Production Experience - Performed repetitive tasks - Worked in a laboratory - Clean room experience - Worn PPE ### Job Specific **Essential** - Explain why they want to work in a production unit + show they have understanding of role - Good communication skills - Good manual dexterity - Able to work using mechanical and electrical equipment - Accuracy + attention to detail **Desirable** - Able to follow detailed instructions - Able to prioritise and organise own workload ### Qualifications **Essential** - Mathamatics or equivalent - English or equivalent **Desirable** - NVQ in Pharmacy - Qualification in Science - Hygiene qualification ## Documents - [jd (pdf, 481.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10499616) - [candidate pack (pdf, 310.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2576) - [applicant guide (pdf, 224.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1756) - [our behaviours - care (pdf, 218.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=1757) - [pharmacy career pathways (pdf, 559.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2749) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.