Production Operative
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