General Operative - I

Randstad · Swindon, South West

General Operative - I at Randstad, based in Swindon, South West, paying £13.86 - £33.00 per hour. This is a contract role.

Salary
£13.86 - £33.00 per hour
Location
Swindon, South West
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
2 Sep 2026
Sector
Labourer

About 20% above the going rate for labourer

Reference SM -1533888

About the role

Job Title: General Operator I - Manual Packing

Location: Swindon (Kingfisher Drive)

Pay Rate: £13.86/hr + 33% Night Shift Allowance (Total Effective Rate: ~£18.43/hr)

Working Pattern: Full-Time | Mon - Fri | Night Shift (23:00 - 07:00) | 37.5 hrs per week

Contract Duration: 6 Months (Temporary / Replacement)


About the Role

We are recruiting for a General Operator to join our team in Swindon, working within a high-standards, regulated pharmaceutical cleanroom environment.


Key Responsibilities
  • Execute manual packing of product-filled vials in accordance with strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

  • Carry out correct cleanroom gowning, cleaning, and maintenance procedures.

  • Assist with material handling, stock checks, labelling, packaging, and in-process weight checks.

  • Complete all operational documentation following Data Integrity and cGMP principles.

  • Report any non-conformance immediately to Area Leaders or Quality Assurance.


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

  • Prior experience in a regulated production environment (pharmaceutical, food, or FMCG) is preferred.

  • Basic understanding of GMP, GDP, and Data Integrity standards.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain concentration over extended periods.


Hiring Process
  • Interview: 1-stage on-site interview (30-45 mins) with the Hiring Manager.

  • Start Date: ASAP.

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: SM -1533888 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 2 Sep 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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