Gerard Laboratories 35/36 Baldoyle Industrial Estate, Grange Road, Dublin 13

Rosiejane

Hi All

Anyone work for Gerard Laboratories in Baldoyle or know anyone who does ...what are they like to work for? Found a court case on them but dates back to 2005, it was to do with pay and sickness

j4vier

put it this way, they are always hiring which is a big hint,what area are you looking at

Rosiejane

Thanks for this, any other feedback would be good..how do they treat employees, what is management like,the role is Sales Order Management ...

Oranage2

Rosiejane wrote: »

Thanks for this, any other feedback would be good..how do they treat employees, what is management like,the role is Sales Order Management ...

'Always hiring' suggests that they have a high turnover of staff for whatever reason.

Eoin

I've deleted a post. No unsubstantiated rumours please, post links to news articles to back yourself up please.

msg11

Eoin wrote: »

I've deleted a post. No unsubstantiated rumours please, post links to news articles to back yourself up please.

Eoin if your talking about my post. It's not a rumour it's true.

http://www.rte.ie/news/2009/0512/drugs.html

Although it has nothing to do with the plant, it was a just saying sort of bit of information.

christy02

Hi,

I worked for them until recently for the past 4 years. They are extremely good to work for and promote intermal promotion. I left for a new challenge elsewhere. I would reccomend to anyone. The reason they are always hiring is that they are expanding rapidly. They are part of Mylan 3rd biggest generic pharma compaqny in the world. Very small turnover of staff. Can I ask what position you are applying for?

Rosiejane

Hi,

The role is sales order management with initial focus on some sap work ...
What area did you work when you were there?

christy02

Rosiejane wrote: »

Hi,

The role is sales order management with initial focus on some sap work ...
What area did you work when you were there?

I worked in the packaging dept as supervisor. Thoroughly enjoyed my time there and would definitely return in the future.

Rosiejane

Hi
I have been called for interview, it would seem that they are always hiring but you say this is because of expansion, just don't want to end up somewhere where I end up regretting, am a hard and concentious worker, what type of support do you get from your manager, what would you say the management style is there...

Thanks for help
Susie

christy02

Rosiejane wrote: »

Hi
I have been called for interview, it would seem that they are always hiring but you say this is because of expansion, just don't want to end up somewhere where I end up regretting, am a hard and concentious worker, what type of support do you get from your manager, what would you say the management style is there...

Thanks for help
Susie

Hi Susie,

I always had a very good relatioship with my manager. I still keep in touch since I have left. The company encourages good communication between managers and their reports.
There is a good reward and recognition program, if you work hard and perform well, you are rewarded for that.
Good bonus every year and pay rise every year. Not many places can say that in this climate.

donnacha

I work with them in the capacity of an IT partner (SAP support / project work). The people I have dealt with haven't changed in the past 4 years - a few senior mgmt have moved up the ladder into more senior roles with Mylan. Good luck with your interview.

groggs

My dad works there. He's been there over 10 years and constantly getting bonuses plus extra pay for countless hours of overtime and he loves it. They have a great reward scheme and even have a no sick day reward every 6 months. I've applied a couple of times for positions there but have never even got past the application stage, so if you get an offer grab it with both hands.

Good luck

JamieJohnstonn

anyone know how to apply for a job in Gerard laboratories please ?

groggs

@jamiejohnston search for mylan. That's their parent company. There should be a job section on the website

micks

http://irishjobs.ie/ShowResults.aspx?Keywords=mylan&Location=&Category=&Recruiter=Company&Recruiter=Agency

Grinder25

I see that Gerard Laboratories have an advertisement for a shift operator on Indeed.ie. Anyone know if they are looking for a number of operators or just one? I'm going to apply anyway but it would be good to know if there are multiple positions available. Thanks.

mohawk

JamieJohnstonn wrote: »

anyone know how to apply for a job in Gerard laboratories please ?

They generally advertise on Irish Jobs. They tend to have alot of jobs going both because people leaveand they are expanding.

For those who are asking what they are like to work for. Like any company with 500+ employees it can very much depend on which department you are in. Like all companies some supervisors are greatand others not so much.
With regards turnover anyone who is a supervisor/team leader upwards tends to be there a very long time. I worked as an analyst and there was always people leaving after they got 1-2 years work experience(I left last year).

If you stay long enough you will more then likely get a chance to work your way up and you are worked hard. Like nearly all the other pharma companys they have a bonus scheme.

RachelS32

Hey ive been called for an interview with Mylan for Office Administrator, does anyone know what their interviews are like questions etc? im very very nervous and all the advice and help would be appreciated. Thanks

Adedele

Hi, sorry an pharmaceutical student and looking for a 1 or more industry work experience can please guard me to how can obtain this in Gerald lab. Thank you

Adedele

Sorry how did apply am look for work in the analytical department in Gerald lab

gabria

Has anyone ever worked or known anyone who worked in the Mylan UK office in Potters Bar Hertfordshire?

I visited it during an inspection by my current company. The office looks very modern and its right slap bang on top of Potters Bar station on the main line from London to Cambridge. You would never need a car to work there!

gabria

Adedele wrote: »

Sorry how did apply am look for work in the analytical department in Gerald lab

Sending a CV and cover letter to the HR department of Gerard lab did not work then?

Adedele

Sorry if I want to apply for lab position how do I go about doing that ??

Lisa78

Adedele, if you keep an eye on the Mylan profile on irishjobs.ie, you can apply for any positions through that website.
Mylan is the parent company of Gerard Laboratories, and there are 2 companies in the industrial estate - the OSD (oral solid dose - tablets/ capsules) manufacturing facility which has been there 25+ years, and the new respiratory plant (which will manufacture inhalers) which is currently recruiting. There are also offices a few minutes away at Northern Cross, but there are no manufacturing facilities or labs there.

RachelS32, you've probably had your interview by now, hope it went well. As far as I know, the interviews can be very different depending on what department you're going for, but normal HR questions would be expected, I'd say. Most departments are very into OE (operational excellance)/ six sigma as well.

Varaksa

Hey I am a 4th year student. I would love to apply a job for Gerard Laboratories for the summer temporary only for work experience. I really enjoy chemistry. Can anyone please tell to apply to them as in, their email address or phone number to contact them. I live in Blanchardstown. Any advices would be very helpful

Lisa78

Varaksa, if you have a look on irishjobs.ie, the addresses and phone numbers are there for the OSD and the respiratory plant - they both have labs. I'm not sure if they take students on anymore for work experience, but there's no harm in asking.
As far as I know, there isn't a general email address, but you could ring and ask reception.