General Operative
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026.
Job Title: General Operative
Reporting To: Area Supervisor
Location: Onsite, Ashbourne Business Park, Ashbourne, Co. Meath
Hours of Work: 7:30am - 4pm or 8:30am to 5pm
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About PCO Manufacturing Ltd.
At our facility in Ashbourne, we specialize in the packaging of finished pharmaceutical products, ensuring strict adherence to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Distribution Practices (GDP). Our dedicated and proficient Production Team operates with unwavering commitment to the highest standards of GMP, duly authorized through our MIA issued by the HPRA.
Our Production Team are an exceptional group of individuals who exemplify professionalism, expertise, and unwavering dedication. Their collective skill set, attention to detail, innovative problem-solving abilities and commitment to excellence, allow us to operate at the forefront of the industry, consistently meeting and exceeding the highest standards of production.
Role Summary
As a General Operative in our pharmaceutical wholesaler and manufacturer, you will play a crucial role in completing vital GMP/GDP tasks in the Goods Inwards, Production, and/or Dispatch departments. This dynamic role requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong commitment to maintaining elevated levels of concentration, a willingness to learn and achieve, and a dedication to upholding patient safety and quality standards within the organisation.
Responsibilities
Ensure that work areas and equipment are kept clean and free from any materials, products, product residues or documentation not required for the current operation.
Handle all materials and products in accordance with written procedures or instructions and, where necessary, record any work carried out.
Ensure that all materials bulk containers (i.e., trays, boxes and cages, shelves), and areas are appropriately identified/labelled to suit the stage of processing they are at, or activity being performed.
Recording and reporting to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager, any damage to containers and any other problem which might adversely affect the quality of products.
Any deviation from instructions or procedures should be avoided as far as possible. If a deviation occurs, it must be reported to the Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.
Complete all the necessary records in a clear and legible manner and in accordance with the company’s good documentation practices.
Follow instructions and procedures related to the detection of falsified medicines, including those describing EU FMD safety features, i.e., unique identifiers and anti-tampering devices.
Report any issues, mixes or discrepancies to a Team Leader/Supervisor/relevant Area Manager immediately.
Practice good and timely communication with all team members within a fast-moving environment.
Comply with all controlled documents (i.e. SOPs, work instructions and training manuals) provided.
Follow safety protocols, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the workplace, (correct workwear, i.e. safety shoes, high-visibility vests, provided coats, hair nets and gloves when needed.)
Meet department targets set by relevant Area Manager.
Requirements
A professional level of spoken and written English.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good attention to detail.
Previous experience in warehousing/manufacturing is a plus, however full training will be provided.
All applicants must have the right to work in Ireland.