Job vacancy: Manufacturing Operative, Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust, Huddersfield

Job summary

Main area

Manufacturing Operative

Grade

NHS AfC: Band 2

Contract

1 x Permanent 30 hours per week

Hours

Full time
Flexible working

37.5 hours per week (up to 37.5 hours per week)

Job ref

372-HPS1099

Employer: Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Huddersfield Pharmacy Specials
Town: Huddersfield
Salary: £25,272 pro annum pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 17/04/2026 23:59
Interview date: 05/05/2026

Manufacturing Operative

NHS AfC: Band 2

Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics.

We are committed to recruiting to our values. Leading One Culture of Care underpins our values by creating an environment, tone and behaviours across all parts of the Trust that are fundamentally rooted in compassionate care.

We are open to considering a wide range of flexible working arrangements. There are opportunities to flex the days of the week, hours and times of work and place of work including: part-time, job-share, flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home when appropriate. Please talk to us during the interview process to discuss any flexibility that you may require.

We received our Silver Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we provided its statement of intent to support all Defence personnel and we welcome application to work for us.

Our Future Plans

The Department of Health and Social Care has awarded capital funding to invest in local health services at both Calderdale Royal Hospital and Huddersfield Royal Infirmary. This is a significant investment and an opportunity to enhance services for our populations in Calderdale and Huddersfield and West Yorkshire for generations to come. To find out more, please visit https://future.cht.nhs.uk/

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Responsible for creating batches at the front end to maintain a consistent and efficient workflow within the department, using judgement to determine the appropriate timing and sequencing of tasks.
• Carries out the repackaging of bulk tablets, capsules and other medicines into ready to use patient or ward packs, including over labelling, repackaging and the assembly of multi component packs and commercially available medicines (patient packs).
• Uses, disassembles, cleans, and reassembles tablet and capsule counting equipment.
• Works in a clean, organised and tidy manner.
• Prints labels and assembles batch documentation for products manufactured.
• Demonstrates the ability to meet agreed KPIs and maintain consistent performance.
• Provides a second check on components assembled by other members of staff.
• Assists with the training of new members of staff.
• Performs specialised cleaning of the production area, or other pharmacy areas, as required to cover sickness, leave, or absence of specialised cleaning operatives.
• Removes rubbish, pharmaceutical waste, clinical waste and other waste materials to designated disposal points within the hospital.
• Assists with stock control, incoming goods receipt, and data entry into the HPS computer system.
• Participates in the Performance Development Review process.

Person specification

Qualifications/Training

Essential criteria

Grade 4 – 9 or equivalent to 3 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics or equivalent.

Desirable criteria

Health and Safety Training
Lifting and Handling Training
A Level NVQ or equivalent in a scientific field

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE

Essential criteria

Computer literate and keyboard skills.

Desirable criteria

Previous manufacturing experience.
Experience in a hospital pharmacy department.
Able to use MRP systems effectively to support workflow and stock management.

COMMUNICATION AND RELATIONSHIPS (INCLUDING MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES)

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Neat and tidy appearance.
Able to understand and follow written procedures.
Pays attention to details.
Flexible and reliable.
Enthusiastic.
Self-motivating.
Ability to lift loads according to Lifting and Handling Policy.
Ability to work on feet or sitting for long periods of time.
Ability to perform tasks requiring precision and coordination.

Our vision is to provide One Culture of Care for one another in order that we can provide compassionate care for the people who use our services. We are passionate about creating a workplace where we work together to get results, encouraging colleagues to have their say, in order to co create the change we want to see. We take pride in the diversity of our workforce that’s why we encourage applications from all. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants.

We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It’s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form.

Please ensure your application is submitted with referees who can verify your employment/education history over the last three years and include valid email addresses for them. We will request electronic Factual Employment References from your previous employers. These references will be requested before you are issued with an unconditional offer of employment letter.

Candidates who require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the United Kingdom can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship for this position by assessing their circumstances against the criteria specified on the Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK website. We encourage all applicants to review these criteria carefully to understand their eligibility for sponsorship.

If you are appointed to a post, information will also be transferred into the NHS Electronic Staff Records system. The Inter-Authority Transfer (IAT) process is a critical and beneficial component of ESR and following interview your previous NHS employment data, if applicable will be transferred from your current / most recent employer.

You may be required to undertake a DBS. The Trust will administer the DBS check on your behalf and will recover the cost (Enhanced £54.40, Standard £26.40 or Basic £26.40) from your salary when you commence in post (including Internal staff). You will also be required to participate in the DBS Update Service and pay the £16 cost per year. This is a condition of your employment.

CHFT is part of the West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT), a collaborative of the NHS hospital trusts from across West Yorkshire and Harrogate working together to provide the best possible care for our patients.

If you have any questions please contact [email protected] for assistance.