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Production Operative
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ 26,230 - 29,230 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
We are recruiting for a Production Operative to support a sterile production team at a leading pharmaceutical manufacturer in Worthing. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a small team and is comfortable working in both pharmaceutical preparation areas and cleanroom environments. Some heavy lifting is required, so candidates must be confident with manual handling tasks.
As a Production Operative you will play a vital part in ensuring all equipment, components, and materials are sterilised and prepared for production. Part of the role involves moving goods between buildings using the company van, therefore a clean driving licence is essential.
You must also be comfortable being fully gowned and working in Grade A, B and C cleanrooms for part of the shift.
As a Production Operative, your key responsibilities will include:
* Completing work requests to meet production demand
* Operating machinery to sterilise and sanitise equipment
* Managing consumable stock levels across production areas
* Ensuring all activities are completed to GMP standards
* Supporting the cleaning and disinfection of Grade A/B/C areas
* Unloading cleanroom machinery and preparing materials for use
Requirements for the Production Operative:
* Comfortable working in a cleanroom environment wearing full PPE
* Ability to perform some heavy lifting
* Strong communication skills and a team‑focused mindset
* Ability to follow GMP processes and documentation
* Clean UK driving licence (required)
Benefits for the Production Operative:
* Salary increase after successful 3 months’ probation and training
* 15% shift premium
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension, income protection & life assurance
* Private healthcare
* Free onsite parking
* Monday–Friday working
* Paid overtime during busy periods
* Wellbeing support, remote GP, and employee discounts
The Production Operative is a full‑time, permanent role working Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:30pm to begin with. From June 2026, you will move onto a rotating shift pattern: Week 1 (6am–2pm) and Week 2 (2pm–10pm). Once on the rotating shifts, you will receive a 15% shift allowance paid monthly, taking your salary up to £30,165.
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