Manufacturing Operative, Basingstoke

Pay: £13.46 per hour (plus shift allowance), 40 hours/week, Contract: 9 months, full-time

Shifts: Training (first 8 weeks) weekly rotation 06:00–14:00 / 14:00–22:00, Nights 22:00–06:00

We’re recruiting for a leading manufacturing site in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on production role within a busy, process-driven environment, supporting the manufacture and packaging process in line with SOPs and GMP/quality requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Following SOPs, work instructions and work orders to complete manufacturing/packaging tasks

• Completing production paperwork/batch records accurately (e.g., weights, times, dates packaged)

• Setting up materials on the production line and verifying quantities against the work order

• Starting/stopping and monitoring conveyors and line speed as required

• Inspecting materials, products and containers at set-up and throughout the process

• Filling/decanting product into containers; weighing and adjusting quantities where needed

• Sealing, labelling and packing finished goods to specification

• Completing line clearance, reconciliation and disposal of job-related materials

• Cleaning and sanitising work areas, equipment and machines as required

• Supporting equipment validation activities when needed

• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and working safely at all times

What we’re looking for

• Strong attention to detail—able to follow written SOPs and record information accurately

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-based environment and adapting to changing priorities

• Basic IT skills including Microsoft Word and Excel

• Good communication skills in English

• Manufacturing/production or lab environment experience is beneficial (training provided)

• Physically fit for a hands-on role (lifting, standing for long periods)

• Willing to follow gowning requirements (mop cap/beard snood if required and lab-style coat)