Almac Pharma Services Extends Trainee Recruitment for A-Level Recipients

Almac Pharma Services, a member of established global contract development and manufacturing organisation Almac Group,  has extended the application deadline for trainee roles within its Production Operations team at the company’s global headquarters in Craigavon, to welcome entries from those who received their A-Level results (or an equivalent level 3 standard qualification).

The roles in question are particularly suited to those candidates who studied Life and Health Sciences (or other STEM subjects) and BTEC Applied Science. Candidates who are mechanically minded or are proficient in the use of computer software and touchscreen applications will also be of interest.

The new Trainee Production Operative roles will be 1-year fixed term contracts with potential to become permanent members of the Almac team and progress towards Grade 2 Senior Operator status. Beyond this, opportunities exist to progress to Grade 3 Senior Operator, Production Technician and Supervisor roles.

There is further potential to transfer skills and explore other support roles within Almac Pharma Services, for example in Quality, Validation or Production Support.

Mentorship and full training will be provided by Senior Operators and the Operations Management team. Successful candidates will be guided to find aspects of the role where their unique skills can be put to use, enhancing their capabilities and assisting them to truly shine in their career.

With over 30 years’ experience in the development and manufacture of medicinal products, the capabilities of Almac Pharma Services include formulation and analytical development, clinical and commercial-scale drug product manufacture, primary and secondary packaging and global supply chain management.

Mark English, VP Packaging & Logistics at Almac Pharma Services, said, “We want to firstly congratulate all those students who received their A-Level results after what has been a very difficult year and a half for them. We hope you feel very proud of your efforts.

“The Institute for Fiscal Studies reported that young workers today would be hit hardest by the pandemic with regards to unemployment and job prospects. We are pleased, particularly in the current climate, to be recruiting for STEM roles that would be suited to school leavers or young adults who are qualified with relevant A-Levels or BTECs.

“At Almac, we are passionate about mentoring our junior employees to highlight the possibilities that come with their skillset and developing those skills to unlock potential progression and growth. We look forward to welcoming our new colleagues to help us advance human health together.”

For information on the opportunities available, including job specification and to make an application ahead of the deadline on 20 August, please visit https://www.almacgroup.com/careers/.