Production/Manufacturing Visual Inspector

Randstad · Swindon, South West

Production/Manufacturing Visual Inspector at Randstad, based in Swindon, South West, paying £12.00 - £37.50 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£12.00 - £37.50 per hour
Location
Swindon, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
2 days ago
Closes
26 Oct 2026
Sector
Production Operative

About 52% above the going rate for production operative

Reference CSVISw-1517403

About the role

Visual Inspector I

Location: Swindon

Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Contract Duration: 12-month contract

Workplace: Onsite

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Rotating shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 or 15:00 - 23:00)

Pay Rate: £13.86/hr + 22% shift allowance

Openings: 7 Positions available


About the Role

We are looking for detail-oriented Visual Inspectors to join our production team in Swindon. In this role, you will perform manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions to ensure top-quality standards before products move to the next stage of production.


Key Responsibilities
  • Perform manual visual inspections of filled vials in controlled inspection booths.

  • Identify and remove defective units (e.g., visible particulate matter, cosmetic defects, cracks, chips, or fill volume issues).

  • Maintain clear separation between accepted and rejected items.

  • Record inspection results accurately following Good Documentation Practices (GDP).

  • Comply strictly with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety guidelines.

  • Participate in routine vision checks and qualification assessments.


Requirements
  • Education: GCSE-level Mathematics and English (or equivalent).

  • Must pass a required visual acuity check (vision correction is fine).

  • High level of concentration, focus, and consistency during routine tasks.

  • Strong attention to detail and self-motivation.

Preferred Experience:

  • Prior experience in pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, or another regulated production environment.

  • Basic understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.

Apply today!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Reference: CSVISw-1517403 · Posted 2 days ago · Closes 26 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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