Senior Production Operator

THOMAS Professional
Mitton, Gloucestershire, GL20 8AW, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£32,000 – £38,000 pa

Salary

£32,000 – £38,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Senior
Posted
19 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Enhanced Employer Pension Contribution 4 x Death in Service Private Medical Insurance 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays Continued Professional Development

Job Role; Production Operative

Location: Tewkesbury

Salary: Up to £38,000

Full-time, permanent

Would you like to work for a growing medical device organisation? Are you an experienced production professional with cleanroom expertise and the ambition to move into a pivotal management role?

Thomas Professional are delighted to be exclusively supporting a leading medical device organisation in the recruitment of a Production Operative.

Benefits:

Enhanced employer pension contribution

4 x death in service

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Continued professional development

The Role

Execute the production of medical devices according to strictly defined Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Work within a Grade C (ISO 7) cleanroom environment, adhering to all gowning and sterilization protocols.

Conduct in-process inspections and final checks to ensure every product meets our exacting quality specifications.

Maintain accurate and detailed production records (Batch Manufacturing Records) to ensure full traceability in compliance with ISO 13485 standards.

Perform basic setup, cleaning, and routine maintenance of production equipment and tooling.

Contribute to a culture of safety and efficiency by identifying potential process improvements.

The Ideal Candidate:

To be successful as a Production Operative, you will:

Proven ability to work with small components and perform delicate manual tasks.

An uncompromising approach to quality and the ability to follow complex instructions exactly.

Strong verbal and written English skills for accurate documentation.

A consistent and professional work ethic with a focus on punctuality.

Previous experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, or electronics manufacturing environment. (Not essential)

If you are interested and have the relevant skills and experiences, please apply with an up to date copy of your CV and we promise to get back to you!

As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, Thomas Professional commit to reviewing every application we receive with complete fairness and equality.

At Thomas Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we'll be happy to accommodate your needs.

Thomas Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position. Our purpose as a business is to pioneer ethical recruitment for a better working world.

Thomas Professional is proud to be a corporate member of the REC, the recruitment industry's leading professional body.

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