Production Cleaning Operative

Sodexo; Swindon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & Development

Bike to Work

Job summary

Production Cleaning Operative (GMP Environment) at Catalent Pharma Solutions, Swindon, is a full-time role based at a pharmaceutical manufacturing site. The job requires delivering cleaning services in line with GMP standards, supporting safe and compliant operations across the site.

You will perform scheduled cleaning tasks, adhere to PPE, COSHH, and infection control requirements, and report faults or health & safety concerns while collaborating with the wider team to maintain high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience cleaning within GMP/pharma or regulated environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.
• Understand hygiene standards and safe working practices.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and proactive task approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled cleaning tasks across production and support areas.
• Work in accordance with GMP standards and site procedures.
• Follow cleaning methods using SOPs and training guidance.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and COSHH colour coding.
• Maintain high hygiene standards across all areas.
• Report faults with cleaning equipment to the Hygiene Supervisor.
• Identify and report building defects or health and safety concerns.
• Complete tasks per daily schedules and supervisor direction.
• Support continuous improvement by maintaining service standards.
• Work with the wider team to support site operations.

Skills

GMP environment

Attention to detail

Teamwork

COSHH knowledge

Independent worker

Cleaning equipment

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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Full Time
42 hours per week
7am to 7pm – 4 days out of 7
£12.96 per hour
Opportunities for career development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Production Cleaning Operative (GMP Environment)
Catalent Pharma Solutions, Franklands Road, Swindon, SN5 8RU

At Sodexo, we deliver high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within regulated environments. This role is based within a pharmaceutical manufacturing site, where compliance, attention to detail, and adherence to strict procedures are essential.

As a Production Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for delivering cleaning services in line with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards, supporting safe and compliant operations across the site.

What you’ll do:

Carry out scheduled cleaning tasks across designated production and support areas

Work in accordance with GMP standards, site procedures, and infection control requirements

Follow all cleaning methods using task cards, SOPs, and training guidance

Ensure correct use of PPE and adherence to colour coding and COSHH regulations

Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all areas

Report faults with cleaning equipment or machinery to the Hygiene Supervisor

Identify and report any building defects or health and safety concerns

Complete tasks in line with daily schedules and supervisor direction

Support continuous improvement by maintaining consistent service standards

Work collaboratively with the wider team to support overall site operations

What you’ll bring:

Previous cleaning experience within a GMP, pharmaceutical, or regulated environment is desirable

Understanding of hygiene standards, COSHH, and safe working practices

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Good communication skills and a proactive approach to tasks

Reliable, flexible, and able to prioritise workload effectively

A positive, hands-on attitude with a focus on delivering high standards

This is a key role within a regulated environment, requiring a strong focus on compliance, safety, and consistency to support the client’s operational standards.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications