Shift Production Operator

We are SGS – the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Life Sciences services support the pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare sectors with expert testing, clinical research, auditing, and certification—ensuring product safety, quality, and regulatory compliance from development to market.

• Job Title: Shift Production Operator
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Deeside
• Hours: Shift work, 6am‑2pm + 2pm‑10pm (rotating shift pattern)
• Salary: From £24,785, including £3,908.26 shift allowance
• Industry: Life Sciences – Pharmaceutical drug development (GMP)

Join SGS and play a key role in manufacturing and packing high‑quality drug products in a GMP‑compliant environment. Work as part of a collaborative team to meet client and project requirements while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.

• Follow GMP procedures to make and pack drug products and intermediates.
• Take samples and dispense materials as per the documents to keep product quality intact.
• Mix drug product blends according to batch records to ensure every batch meets the right standards.
• Fill and pack products by hand or using torpacs, blister machines, and other equipment, keeping everything consistent and on spec.
• Work closely with the production team to hit the production plan and project goals.
• Carry out all tasks carefully and accurately while sticking to safety and quality rules.

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in a production operator role. You will also have the following:

• Experience in a GMP or production environment is preferred, but full training will be provided.
• Attention to detail and the ability to follow established procedures accurately.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover from day 1 (BUPA)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration, and if you are selected for an interview, or further consideration, we will be in touch with you directly.