General Operative (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Adecco Portugal; Swindon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A General Operative is required in Swindon to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. The role involves supporting aseptic manufacturing, maintaining cleanliness and compliance in a GMP-regulated setting.

Working early and late weekly rotating shifts, 37.5 hours per week, you will follow SOPs, wear PPE in cleanrooms, and complete production records with attention to detail. Competitive hourly rate with a shift allowance is offered.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, automotive, cosmetics or engineering.
• Good understanding of GMP principles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in cleanroom or aseptic production environments.

Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, SOP and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Undertake gowning procedures and wear full PPE when working within cleanroom and classified manufacturing environments.
• Work within aseptic and non-aseptic production areas, ensuring strict adherence to contamination control procedures.
• Clean production areas, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and equipment as outlined in SOPs.
• Support material handling and transfer processes into classified areas.
• Assist with packaging, labelling and in-process quality checks.
• Operate airlocks and, following training, assist with autoclave and part washer activities.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately in line with data integrity requirements.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities following successful training and qualification.
• Report any quality concerns or non-conformances immediately.

Skills

GMP principles

Attention to detail

English language proficiency

Regulated environment experience

Job description

General Operative (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Swindon

£13.86 per hour + 22% Shift Allowance

Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Early & Late Weekly Rotating Shifts (Monday to Friday)

07:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 22:45

About the Role

We are recruiting for a General Operative to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regulated production team responsible for supporting the manufacture of products that make a real difference to people's lives.

Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality, safety and compliance while supporting production operations and aseptic manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, SOP and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Undertake gowning procedures and wear full PPE when working within cleanroom and classified manufacturing environments.
• Work within aseptic and non-aseptic production areas, ensuring strict adherence to contamination control procedures.
• Clean production areas, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and equipment as outlined in SOPs.
• Support material handling and transfer processes into classified areas.
• Assist with packaging, labelling and in-process quality checks.
• Operate airlocks and, following training, assist with autoclave and part washer activities.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately in line with data integrity requirements.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities following successful training and qualification.
• Report any quality concerns or non-conformances immediately.

What We're Looking For

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, automotive, cosmetics or engineering.
• Good understanding of GMP principles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in cleanroom or aseptic production environments.

Important Requirements

Due to the nature of the cleanroom environment, successful candidates must be comfortable with:

• Wearing full PPE and cleanroom gowning for extended periods.
• Working in aseptic and classified manufacturing areas.
• Following strict contamination control procedures.
• Removing jewellery, watches, false nails, eyelash extensions and cosmetics before entering production areas.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.