Production Operative
other jobs First Recruitment Services
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- England,South East,West Sussex,Worthing
- Full Time, Permanent
- £26,230 - £29,230 per annum
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.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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.
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Job number 3522999
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Company Details:
First Recruitment Services
Company size: 20–49 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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