Operator Production

Sterigenics; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive discretionary bonus

34 days holiday

Medicash Health Plan

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Job summary

Sotera Health in Somercotes, Derbyshire, is recruiting a Production Operator to support safe, efficient processing of customer products on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 on 4 off, 07:00-19:00 / 19:00-07:00). You will operate plant equipment, follow SOPs, monitor quality, and contribute to continuous improvement while maintaining high safety standards.

Applicants should have basic numeracy and literacy, forklift licences (reach/counterbalance), basic IT skills (Outlook and Excel), and previous

Qualifications

• Good general level of education, including literacy and numeracy.
• Reach and Counterbalance Forklift Truck licences required (or willingness to obtain).
• Basic computer skills, including Outlook email and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in a manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or production environment preferred.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Safety-conscious approach with a proactive attitude to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant and equipment according to safe operating procedures and production schedules.
• Carry out tasks in line with Quality Procedures and site standards.
• Work from instructions provided by Team Leader and management.
• Operate process control and product transfer systems, including automated equipment where trained.
• Ensure daily production timings are met using scheduling tools and plans.
• Report equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, or deviations promptly.
• Move customer products using forklift trucks and other handling equipment where trained.
• Complete cleaning and housekeeping to maintain high standards across production and warehouse areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

General education including literacy and numeracy

Tools

Reach forklift

Counterbalance forklift

Basic Microsoft Excel

Job description

The name Sotera Health was inspired by Soteria, the Greek goddess of safety, and reflects the Company’s unwavering commitment to its mission, Safeguarding Global Health.Sotera Health Company is a leading global provider of mission-critical sterilization and lab testing and advisory services for the healthcare industry. With a combined tenure across our businesses of nearly 200 years and our industry recognized scientific and technological expertise, we help to ensure the safety of millions of patients and healthcare practitioners around the world every year.Across our 64 facilities worldwide, we have over 3,000 employees who are dedicated to safety and quality. We are a trusted partner to more than 5,800 customers in over 50 countries, including more than 40 of the top 50 medical device companies and 9 of the top 10 pharmaceutical companies.We are seeking a motivated and safety conscious Production Operator to support the efficient processing of customer products and ensure production schedules are achieved safely, accurately, and on time. This role is based at our Somercotes site, Derbyshire, UK. The position operates on a continental 12 hour shift pattern (4 on 4 off) 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00. The shift allowance is set at 22% of base salary.As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring equipment to support the safe and efficient processing of customer products while maintaining high quality standards. You will play a key role in maintaining smooth plant operations, supporting customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and operational standards. Working within a collaborative Production team, you will operate process control systems, manage product movements, support continuous improvement activities, and contribute to an efficient working environment. This role requires strong teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.ResponsibilitiesOperate plant and equipment in accordance with safe operating procedures and production schedulesCarry out tasks in line with the companies Quality Procedures and site operating standardsWork from written and verbal instructions provided by the Team Leader and management teamOperate process control and product transfer systems, including automated equipment where trainedEnsure daily production timings are achieved using scheduling tools and production plansCommunicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth shift operationsSupport investigations into process issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiativesReport any equipment malfunctions, safety concerns, product damage, and procedural deviations promptlyCarry out movement of customer products using forklift trucks, pallet trucks, and other handling equipment where trainedConduct equipment pre use inspections and maintain operational records as requiredComplete cleaning and housekeeping activities to maintain high standards across production and warehouse areasFollow risk assessments, permits, and safe systems of work at all timesWear and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with site requirementsParticipate in training, audits, and risk assessment activities as requiredProvide operational cover during periods of absence through reasonable overtime when necessaryAct as a proactive and responsible member of the Production team, maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and customer serviceQualificationsGood general level of education, including literacy and numeracyReach and Counterbalance Forklift Truck licences required (or willingness to obtain)Basic computer skills, including Outlook email and Basic Microsoft ExcelBasic understanding of mechanical equipment and automated production processesExperience in a manufacturing, processing, warehousing, or production environment preferredStrong organisational and communication skillsAbility to work effectively under pressure and remain calm in a fast-paced environmentHigh attention to detail, confident, and commitment to quality standardsSafety-conscious approach with a proactive attitude to problem solvingComfortable working in hot & humid environment (45degC / 70% Humidity)Comfortable wearing SCBA (training will be provided)BenefitsCompetitive discretionary bonus - paid quarterly34 days holiday (26 + Entitled Bank Holiday Allowance)Medicash Health PlanCompany pension schemeLife Assurance – cover of 4 times your annual salaryEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)Sotera Health goes to market through its three best-in-class businesses – Sterigenics, Nordion and Nelson Labs. Sterigenics is a leading global provider of outsourced terminal sterilization and irradiation services for the medical device, pharmaceutical, food safety and advanced applications markets. Nordion is the leading global provider of Co-60 and gamma irradiators, which are key components to the gamma sterilization process. Nelson Labs is a global leader in outsourced microbiological and analytical chemistry testing and advisory services for the medical device and pharmaceutical industries.