Production Operative

Nelsons; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Staff discounts on products

Volunteer days

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Nelsons is seeking a production operator to support the manufacture of natural medicines, including homeopathic, herbal, and flower remedy products.

You will complete batch documentation, maintain production areas and equipment, and support engineering and continuous improvement initiatives under GMP and H&S guidelines.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths to a C grade or above (or equivalent).
• GMP experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Good knowledge of production lines and processes is desirable.
• Ability to work accurately and with attention to detail.
• Solid IT skills and good written/verbal communication.
• Ability to recognise and maintain good hygienic practices.

Responsibilities

• Complete all required training and keep it up to date, ensuring cGMP compliance.
• Maintain QMS documentation and data integrity protocols.
• Work in teams or individually to produce Nelsons' products following GMP and H&S standards.
• Develop technical and interpersonal skills, assist operator training, and support improvements.
• Perform changeovers, troubleshoot packaging equipment, and support SOP development and validation.
• Maintain production documentation, complete in-process checks, and hit KPI targets with supervision as needed.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

GMP experience

Production lines

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Hygiene practices

Education

GCSE C or above

Job description

Shift Pattern : Monday to Friday - 06:30 - 15:00 (40 hours per week) £14.80 per hour

Nature, nurture and wisdom

We believe nature holds the key to our emotional and physical wellness, providing gentle yet effective remedies. At Nelsons, we harness these powerful ingredients and infuse them with centuries' worth of expertise to offer traditional treatments for a modern world.

We're an award winning, family-owned business, whose passion for providing natural healthcare choices since 1860 continues to drive us today. Nelsons is one of the UK's leading and Europe's longest established manufacturer of natural healthcare products, having built up an impressive portfolio including the world-famous RESCUE® Remedy and Teetha®

Nelsons is one of the UK's leading and Europe's longest established manufacturer of natural healthcare products, having built up an impressive portfolio including the world-famous RESCUE® Remedy and Teetha®

Nelsons is one of the UK's leading and Europe's longest established manufacturer of natural healthcare products, having built up an impressive portfolio including the world-famous RESCUE® Remedy and Teetha®

What's next? Growth, and lots of it! We're experiencing a significant and exciting period of digital transformation and we're looking for talented, ambitious individuals to help drive meaningful impact across the business.

The Role

Join our team at Nelsons, where you'll contribute to the production of natural medicines, including homeopathic, herbal, and flower remedy products. Your role will involve completing batch documentation, maintaining production areas and equipment, supporting engineering activities, and driving continuous improvement initiatives, all while adhering to GMP and H&S standards.

Key responsibilities

• Complete all required training and keep it up to date, ensuring compliance with cGMP standards and using assigned initials.
• Maintain documentation within the Quality Management System (QMS) and adhere to Data Integrity protocols.
• Work as part of a team or individually in the production of Nelsons' products, following GMP and H&S requirements and encouraging adherence among team members.
• Develop technical and interpersonal skills, assist in operator training, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform changeovers, troubleshoot packaging equipment, and support validation of processes and development of SOPs.
• Maintain production documentation, ensure timely completion of in-process checks, and achieve KPI targets while reporting issues to the Team Leader.

Requirements

We'd love you to have:

• English and Maths to GCSE Grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Previous experience with GMP in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Good knowledge of production lines and processes preferred.
• Ability to work accurately, with attention to detail.
• Good IT Skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to recognise and work with good hygienic practices.

Benefits

What's on Offer:

• 25 days holiday per year PLUS Christmas shut down - whoop!
• Free products and staff discounts to keep you healthy and happy
• Paid days off to volunteer for some awesome charities
• Cycle to work scheme

Nelsons is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. We are interested in every individual bringing their whole self to work and this includes you!