General Operative

2026-01-27

Full Time

Contract


General Operative
Swindon, SN3

We are currently seeking a General Operative to support pharmaceutical production activities at our clients site based in Swindon, SN3. This role plays a key part in maintaining cleanroom standards, supporting production activities, handling materials, and completing accurate documentation in line with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Pay Rate: £13.28 per hour

Contract Length: 3 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time

Shifts: Monday to Friday, weekly rotational shifts (07:00 - 15:00 and 15:00 - 23:00)

General Operative Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain cleanroom and production areas in line with SOPs and cGMP standards
* Follow correct gowning and cleaning procedures for non-aseptic and aseptic areas
* Prepare cleaning equipment and carry out cleaning regimes as required
* Support material handling and transfer into classified areas
* Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are in date
* Assist with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and operation
* Load and operate part washers and autoclaves
* Support production line activities including packaging, labelling, and in-process checks
* Complete documentation accurately and in line with data integrity requirements
* Report any deviations or non-conformances to the appropriate team members
* Carry out environmental monitoring once fully trained

General Operative Requirements:

* Secondary education or equivalent qualification
* Experience in manufacturing, production, laboratory, or operational environments
* Experience in a cGMP or regulated environment is desirable
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to remain focused and work to procedures and schedules

Interview Process
* One in-person interview (30-45 minutes) with the hiring manager

To be considered for this role as a General Operative, please apply now!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.



Industrial

Production Operatives

JM260127248632 - Bristol

Swindon - Wiltshire


Up to £13.28 per week

GBP

per week



General Operative
Contract / Swindon
Location:
Swindon
Sector:
Industrial
Job Type:
Production Operatives
Number of vacancies:
10
Reference code:
JM260127248632
Gi Group Team:
Bristol
Salary:
Up to £13.28 per week
Date Vacancy Posted:
2026-01-27

General Operative
Swindon, SN3

We are currently seeking a General Operative to support pharmaceutical production activities at our clients site based in Swindon, SN3. This role plays a key part in maintaining cleanroom standards, supporting production activities, handling materials, and completing accurate documentation in line with cGMP and regulatory requirements.

Pay Rate: £13.28 per hour

Contract Length: 3 months

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, full time

Shifts: Monday to Friday, weekly rotational shifts (07:00 - 15:00 and 15:00 - 23:00)

General Operative Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain cleanroom and production areas in line with SOPs and cGMP standards
* Follow correct gowning and cleaning procedures for non-aseptic and aseptic areas
* Prepare cleaning equipment and carry out cleaning regimes as required
* Support material handling and transfer into classified areas
* Monitor stock levels and ensure materials are in date
* Assist with equipment cleaning, maintenance, and operation
* Load and operate part washers and autoclaves
* Support production line activities including packaging, labelling, and in-process checks
* Complete documentation accurately and in line with data integrity requirements
* Report any deviations or non-conformances to the appropriate team members
* Carry out environmental monitoring once fully trained

General Operative Requirements:

* Secondary education or equivalent qualification
* Experience in manufacturing, production, laboratory, or operational environments
* Experience in a cGMP or regulated environment is desirable
* Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
* Strong attention to detail
* Ability to remain focused and work to procedures and schedules

Interview Process
* One in-person interview (30-45 minutes) with the hiring manager

To be considered for this role as a General Operative, please apply now!

Should you require any support or assistance on your application, please contact your local Gi Group office directly.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Gold status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.


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