Night Shift Manufacturing Operative

Gi Group; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Training provided

Job summary

Gi Group is recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative at a busy site in Basingstoke. This hands-on production role supports manufacturing and packaging in line with SOPs and GMP/quality requirements.

The role covers following SOPs, completing batch records, setting up materials, monitoring line speed, inspecting materials and finished goods, labeling, and maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards. Training is provided; contract duration is 9 months with 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Follow SOPs and record batch records accurately.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Physically fit for a hands-on role with lifting and standing.

Responsibilities

• Following SOPs, work instructions and work orders to complete manufacturing/packaging tasks.
• Completing production paperwork/batch records accurately (e.g., weights, times, dates packaged).
• Setting up materials on the production line and verifying quantities against the work order.
• Starting/stopping and monitoring conveyors and line speed as required.
• Inspecting materials, products and containers at set-up and throughout the process.
• Filling/decanting product into containers; weighing and adjusting quantities where needed.
• Sealing, labeling and packing finished goods to specification.
• Completing line clearance, reconciliation and disposal of job-related materials.
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, equipment and machines as required.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and working safely at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Operative, Basingstoke

Pay: £13.46 per hour (plus shift allowance), 40 hours/week, Contract: 9 months, full-time

Shifts: Training (first 8 weeks) weekly rotation 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00, Nights 22:00-06:00

We're recruiting for a leading manufacturing site in Basingstoke. This is a hands‑on production role within a busy, process‑driven environment, supporting the manufacture and packaging process in line with SOPs and GMP/quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Following SOPs, work instructions and work orders to complete manufacturing/packaging tasks
• Completing production paperwork/batch records accurately (e.g., weights, times, dates packaged)
• Setting up materials on the production line and verifying quantities against the work order
• Starting/stopping and monitoring conveyors and line speed as required
• Inspecting materials, products and containers at set‑up and throughout the process
• Filling/decanting product into containers; weighing and adjusting quantities where needed
• Sealing, labelling and packing finished goods to specification
• Completing line clearance, reconciliation and disposal of job‑related materials
• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, equipment and machines as requiredSupporting equipment validation activities when needed
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and working safely at all times

What we're looking for

• Strong attention to detail‑able to follow written SOPs and record information accurately
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, team‑based environment and adapting to changing priorities
• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good communication skills in English
• Manufacturing/production or lab environment experience is beneficial (training provided)
• Physically fit for a hands‑on role (lifting, standing for long periods)
• Willing to follow gowning requirements (mop cap/beard snood if required and lab‑style coat)

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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