General Operator

Manpower; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower is seeking a General Operator - Manual Packing to join its production team in a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. The role focuses on accurate manual packing of filled product vials, strict adherence to SOPs, gowning, cleaning, and compliance with cGMP standards.

Ideal candidates will have experience in regulated production operations, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, self-driven approach to maintain quality and efficiency within the packing area.

Qualifications

• Experience in pharmaceutical, food or other regulated production operations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-driven with proactive work attitude.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs for manual packing of filled product vials.
• Adhere to gowning and cleaning procedures in the packing area.
• Assist with safe transfer and handling of materials into production.
• Maintain stock levels of operational materials and ensure expiry dates.
• Perform cleaning and maintenance per SOPs, cGMP regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

GMP/GDP/Data Integrity

Self-driven

Regulated production experience

Job description

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday 07:00 - 15:00 or 15:00 - 23:00
We are currently recruiting for a General Operator - Manual Packing to join a busy and professional production team within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a company that values quality, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

As a General Operator - Manual Packing, you will play a key role in ensuring products are packed accurately and safely while maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, compliance, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for the manual packing of filled product vials.
• Adhere to gowning and cleaning procedures within the packing area.
• Assist with the safe transfer and handling of materials into the production area.
• Maintain adequate stock levels of operational materials and ensure all items remain within expiry dates.
• Carry out cleaning and maintenance activities in line with SOPs, cGMP requirements, and pharmaceutical regulatory standards.
• Perform packaging, labelling, line-end run-off activities, and in-process weight checks.
• Identify and report any non-conformances, quality concerns, or process deviations to team leaders, management, or Quality Assurance.
• Complete production documentation accurately and in accordance with Data Integrity principles and company procedures.
• Contribute to a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working in pharmaceutical, food or other regulated production operations.
• Attention to detail
• Self-driven

Top Skills

• Ability to maintain high concentration over extended periods
• 2. Understanding of GMP / GDP / Data Integrity basics
• 3. Attention to detail and consistency