GMP Cleaning (Operative/Technician)

Job Introduction

As a Solid Dose Manufacturing Cleaning Technician the successful candidate will undertake the cleaning of equipment and facility within the Solid Dose Manufacturing facility (SDM). The successful candidate will be required to follow GMP standards and ensure compliance with the clients Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times. Demonstrating basic cleaning skills with successful delivery of clinical products within a fast-paced dynamic work environment. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking to start and build their career in this field.

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for cleaning equipment for manufacturing operations for use in the GMP manufacturing facility, under direct supervision.
• Exhibits a basic understanding of cleaning & stock control and demonstrates fundamental GMP knowledge
• Accurately completes compliance records and adheres to area GMP & EH&S compliance requirements. This includes the following of Standard Operating Procedures and other related document whilst demonstrating a good attention to detail. 
• Plans & Prioritises their own work, under direct supervision in the execution of cleaning duties.
• Shows the flexibility & ability to learn and retain new skills as an individual contributor.
• Contributes towards the safety culture by identifying and raising incidents and being involved in investigations as part of a team.
• Has the ability to learn from their own and others experiences and share with the rest of the SDM team.
• To be mentored/coached by experienced members of the team to develop the required skills and knowledge.
• Colleague interacts closely with the SDM team, to deliver Clinical and Development batches and projects to agreed timelines.
• Demonstrates a flexible attitude to working patterns during normal, extended & shift working hours, executing the role with enthusiasm and diligence.
• Identifies continuous improvement areas and contributes within a team to implement these improvements.
• Demonstrates a change agile approach towards changing work requirements.
• The role will include the stripping/setting up of equipment throughout the facility, the required skills for this role would be preferred.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidate must be physically capable of working in a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility, be amenable to wearing personal protective equipment, Lifting and other manual tasks may be required periodically. Candidate must be able and willing to accommodate a flexible work schedule

Package Description

23 days annual leave plus 8 Bank Holidays, pension, Life Assurance, uniform provided, cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, reward and recognition scheme  

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs around 30,000 people, and partners with clients in many sectors across business and industry; schools and universities; sports and leisure; energy and resources; government and agencies; healthcare; justice and defence.

Sodexo’s connected; people-centric approach brings together a diverse range of expertise. The breadth of services it offers ranges from food and hospitality; cleaning; reception; concierge (Circles); security; property management and technical services through to data driven workplace strategy and design (Wx); employee engagement and recognition services (Sodexo Engage) and personal home services through Prestige Nursing + Care and the Good Care Group.

Vital Spaces is Sodexo’s value proposition that puts people at the heart of everything we do, bringing together services and solutions and focusing on the productivity and wellbeing of people wherever they are.

Sodexo is committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process