Production Operative
Join Norbrook, a global leader in veterinary pharmaceuticals, and become part of our high-performing manufacturing team in Newry. If you enjoy hands-on work, value quality and compliance, and want a role with excellent work-life balance and real career progression, this is your opportunity.
Benefits:
· Good attendance bonus - £1500 per annum payable quarterly (subject to conditions)
· 32 days annual leave (plus long service leave after 5 yrs service)
· Company Sick Pay
· Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
· Wedding Leave
· Paid Bereavement Leave
· Free Life Assurance
· Company Pension (salary sacrifice scheme)
· Healthcare Cash Plan
· Cycle to Work & Tech Purchase Schemes
· Employee Savings Scheme
· Well-being initiatives & Employee Assistance Programme
· On-site free parking and subsidised canteen
· Employee Perks & Recognition Schemes
· Career development and progression opportunities
About the role
Main Activities/Tasks
Manufacturing high quality products using approved processes within a manufacturing controlled environment.
Understand and follow the company’s Health & Safety policies.
Comply with all aspects of the Quality System, adhering to the principles of Good Manufacturing Practice ensuring products are manufactured within the defined parameters of the Quality Management System.
Operation of all processing equipment in accordance with current Standard Operating Procedures
Maximise output and efficiency while looking for opportunities to drive improvements.
Provide timely, detailed and accurate reports on the status of operations, alerting the supervisor of any issues which may impact on finished product quantities and availabilities.
Check and carry out calculations in relation to quantity of active and other materials.
Ensure products are produced according to the appropriate Production Control Record in order to obtain the required quality.
Understand requirements for operating in and cleaning – ensuring cleaning of equipment and facilities are carried out and recorded in accordance with the relevant procedures.
Completion of all documentation associated with the manufacture of a product in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice(Production control records, log books, procedure proformas)
Work towards the company mission, strategy and culture.
Ensuring work areas are audit ready at all times.
Communication of production issues to management.
Personnel must be an effective and co-operative part of the team.
Personnel must be conscious of and work towards achieving the set targets
Essential Criteria:
6 months manufacturing experience using regulated work instructions for quality purposes.
Knowledge and understanding of basic level English and Math Skills. This will be tested internally via Assessment
Excellent attention to detail.
Confident with the ability to use own initiative and manage own workload.
Ability to communicate within a team and cross functionally
Experience of completing paperwork to a high standard.
Flexibility to work shift patterns.
Desirable Criteria:
Experience of working in pharmaceutical or food industry
Previous experience of working in a GMP environment
Additional Information:
Applicants should be able to provide proof that they have a right to work in Ireland at the time of their application. Applicants who are unable to provide this proof will not be considered.
We regret that applications received after the closing date and time will not be accepted.
What you will need
Required criteria
- 6 months manufacturing experience using regulated work instructions for quality purposes.
- Knowledge and understanding of basic level English and Math Skills. This will be tested internally via Assessment
Desired criteria
- Experience of working in pharmaceutical or food industry
- Previous experience of working in a GMP environment
Norbrook Laboratories Ltd
Norbrook is a family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical company headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland, that specialises in manufacturing and distributing both farm and companion animal health products.
Since its founding in 1969, Norbrook has developed a global reach, exporting to over 100 countries.
With a strong focus on innovation, quality manufacturing, and ethical practices, the company offers professionals opportunities to work in cutting-edge science and global distribution, all while being part of a trusted and stable employer.
Founded in 1969 by the late Lord Ballyedmond in Newry, Norbrook is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of veterinary pharmaceuticals. The company develops, produces, and exports a broad portfolio of products for both large and companion animals—antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, antiparasitics, intramammaries and more—with over 300 product registrations. Norbrook operates multiple world-class manufacturing sites in Northern Ireland (including Newry and Monaghan) and Kenya, and supports its markets through regional sales, technical and regulatory teams. It exports to more than 100 countries and is known for its regulatory compliance (including FDA, EMA & VMD approvals) and ongoing investment in R&D. For candidates seeking a role in animal health, Norbrook offers a blend of scientific excellence, global impact, and long-term career growth.
At Norbrook, the culture is grounded in scientific excellence, ownership, and community commitment. The company values innovation, continuous improvement, and precision, ensuring its people stay ahead with training and professional development. Employees often speak of a strong sense of purpose—knowing their work improves animal health globally—and a collaborative environment where quality and compliance matter deeply. Being family-owned, there remains a close connection between leadership and staff, with transparency, respect, and accountability. Norbrook also places importance on giving back locally—through charity efforts, community engagement, and environmental awareness—making it an employer where work is meaningful not just in product, but in impact.
Production Operative
Norbrook is a family-owned veterinary pharmaceutical company headquartered in Newry, Northern Ireland, that specialises in manufacturing and distributing both farm and companion animal health products.
Since its founding in 1969, Norbrook has developed a global reach, exporting to over 100 countries.
With a strong focus on innovation, quality manufacturing, and ethical practices, the company offers professionals opportunities to work in cutting-edge science and global distribution, all while being part of a trusted and stable employer.