Production Operative

Stem Recruitment; Penicuik; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Excellent benefits package

Salary £29,520 per year

Job summary

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd, on behalf of a leading diagnostics company, is hiring two Production Operatives to join their growing team in the UK. The role suits individuals with strong attention to detail and a passion for quality.

You will manufacture and package diagnostic products, maintain accurate production records, operate lab equipment, and follow GMP/GDP procedures. Training is provided, with shift patterns of 6am-2pm, 9am-5pm, or 2pm-10pm and a salary of £29,520 per year.

Qualifications

• Standard Grade or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable using IT systems.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment.
• GMP/laboratory experience is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing and packaging of diagnostic products.
• Accurately complete production records and documentation.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment.
• Perform filling, labelling, and packaging tasks to high standards.
• Manage stock and materials efficiently.
• Follow all GMP, GDP, and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team environment

Communication skills

IT systems

GMP/lab experience (adv)

Education

English and Maths (Standard Grade or equivalent)

Tools

Lab equipment

Job description

STEM Recruitment is working with a leading diagnostics company to hire 2 Production Operatives to join their growing team. This is a great opportunity for individuals with strong attention to detail and a passion for quality to join a company focused on producing high-performance diagnostic products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the manufacturing and packaging of diagnostic products
• Accurately complete production records and documentation
• Operate and maintain lab equipment
• Perform filling, labelling, and packaging tasks to high standards
• Manage stock and materials efficiently
• Follow all GMP, GDP, and internal quality procedures

What We're Looking For:

• Standard Grade or equivalent in English and Maths
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using IT systems
• Experience working in a fast-paced, team environment
• Previous GMP/laboratory experience is an advantage but not essential

What's on Offer:

• Salary of £29,520 per year
• Shift patterns: 6am-2pm, 9am-5pm, 2pm-10pm
• Full training provided
• Excellent benefits package

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities