General Operator - Swindon

Company
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Location
Swindon
Salary
£25,935 - £27,027 per annum

Full Job Description

About the Role
Asa General Operative, you will support critical manufacturing and production.processes within a regulated environment. This role plays an essential part inensuring quality, compliance, and operational efficiency while contributing toimpactful work in the life sciences sector.

Location: Swindon, UK (On-site - KingfisherDrive)
Job Type: Full-time | 12-month contract
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday (Early: 7:00-15:00| Late: 15:00-22:45)
Pay Rate: £13.86/hour + 22% shift allowance
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Overtime: Available (including weekends)

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain and maintain Bronze License Badge for production area (Grade C/D) access
  • Follow gowning and cleaning procedures for aseptic and non-aseptic areas
  • Perform cleaning activities in line with SOPs
  • Support materials handling and transfer into classified production areas
  • Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are within expiry dates
  • Maintain equipment and production areas according to cGMP and regulatory standards
  • Operate airlocks and assist with autoclave and part washer processes. (post-training)
  • Assist with packaging, labelling, and in-process checks
  • Report non-conformances to management or QA teams
  • Conduct environmental monitoring (once qualified)
  • Ensure accurate documentation in line with data integrity requirements

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  • Methodical and quality-focused approach
  • Ability to perform repetitive tasks with consistency
  • Good level of English proficiency
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment

How to Apply: If you're interested in thisrole, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call usnow. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a newposition, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Talent Solutions is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Location
Swindon
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£25,935 - £27,027 per annum
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
12th August 2026
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