General Operative (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

General Operative (Pharmaceutical Manufacturing)

Swindon

£13.86 per hour + 22% Shift Allowance

Full Time | 37.5 Hours per Week

Early & Late Weekly Rotating Shifts (Monday to Friday)

07:00 - 15:00

15:00 - 22:45

About the Role

We are recruiting for a General Operative to join a leading pharmaceutical manufacturing environment in Swindon. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a highly regulated production team responsible for supporting the manufacture of products that make a real difference to people's lives.

Working within a GMP-regulated environment, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, quality, safety and compliance while supporting production operations and aseptic manufacturing activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow GMP, SOP and regulatory requirements at all times.
• Undertake gowning procedures and wear full PPE when working within cleanroom and classified manufacturing environments.
• Work within aseptic and non-aseptic production areas, ensuring strict adherence to contamination control procedures.
• Clean production areas, equipment and facilities in accordance with approved procedures.
• Prepare cleaning solutions and equipment as outlined in SOPs.
• Support material handling and transfer processes into classified areas.
• Assist with packaging, labelling and in-process quality checks.
• Operate airlocks and, following training, assist with autoclave and part washer activities.
• Complete production records and documentation accurately in line with data integrity requirements.
• Conduct environmental monitoring activities following successful training and qualification.
• Report any quality concerns or non-conformances immediately.

What We're Looking For

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C/4 or above), or equivalent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working within a regulated environment such as pharmaceuticals, food manufacturing, automotive, cosmetics or engineering.
• Good understanding of GMP principles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.
• Good level of written and spoken English.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining accuracy.
• Previous pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Experience working in cleanroom or aseptic production environments.

Important Requirements

Due to the nature of the cleanroom environment, successful candidates must be comfortable with:

• Wearing full PPE and cleanroom gowning for extended periods.
• Working in aseptic and classified manufacturing areas.
• Following strict contamination control procedures.
• Removing jewellery, watches, false nails, eyelash extensions and cosmetics before entering production areas.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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