Job Description
Level 4 Production Operative – Norbrook Laboratories
Location: Newry, Co. Down
Duration: Full Time, Permanent
About the Role:
Join Norbrook, a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer, as a Level 4 Production Operative. In this role, you will work within a controlled manufacturing environment, producing high-quality products in line with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and the company’s Quality Management System. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals with experience in regulated manufacturing or the pharmaceutical industry.
Important: Only candidates meeting the essential criteria will be considered.
About The Role
WHY JOIN NORBROOK?
· Reward for Joining Our Team - £750 Sign-On Bonus
· 32 days annual leave (plus long service leave after 5 yrs service)
· Company sick pay
· Paid Bereavement Leave
· Enhanced Maternity / Paternity Pay
· Free life assurance
· Company pension scheme (salary sacrifice scheme)
· Healthcare cash plan
· Wedding leave
· Subsidised Canteen
· Free on-site parking
· E-Car Charging facilities on site
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Employee perks & recognition schemes
· Well-being initiatives
· Cycle to Work & Tech Purchase Schemes
· Employee Savings Scheme
· Career development and progression pathways
Continental Shift Pattern – Work Smarter
You will work 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
Essential Criteria:
• Knowledge and understanding of basic level English and Math Skills - This will be tested internally via Assessment
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to communicate within a team and cross functionally
• Experience of completing paperwork to a high standard
• Flexibility to work varying shift patterns.
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.
Skills Needed
About The Company
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.
Company Culture
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.
Desired Criteria
* Experience of working in pharmaceutical or food industry
* Previous experience of working in a GMP environment
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
Closing DateMonday 6th April, 2026