Process Operator

Process Operator Location: Basingstoke, UK Contract Duration: 12 Months (Temporary, Full-Time) Pay Rate: £13.46 per hour + 20% shift allowance Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday-Friday (Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 | Week…

Pay rate £13.46/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 18 September 2026

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Process Operator

Location: Basingstoke, UK

Contract Duration: 12 Months (Temporary, Full-Time)

Pay Rate: £13.46 per hour + 20% shift allowance

Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts, Monday-Friday (Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00 | Week 2: 14:00 - 22:00)

Hours: 40 hours per week (Optional overtime available)

Workplace Style: Onsite

An opportunity has arisen for a Process Operator to join an established manufacturing team in Basingstoke. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in the production and packaging of dehydrated culture media products that support global healthcare and scientific safety.

Key Responsibilities

Follow defined manufacturing processes to create batch records, print labels, and operate equipment to produce required products.
Update stock management systems (SAP) upon the completion of allocated production tasks.
Maintain personal training records within the company Quality Management System (MasterControl).
Participate actively in daily departmental meetings, monitoring and reporting on daily output and safety goals.
Adhere strictly to site health, safety, compliance, and quality guidelines, reporting any unsafe practices immediately.Key Requirements & Skills

Physical Capability: Ability to comfortably handle the physical demands of the role, including the manual handling and lifting of up to 25kg bags of raw materials.
Literacy & Numeracy: Strong basic literacy, numeracy, and computer skills (including email) with the ability to record data accurately.
Attention to Detail: Precision and diligence when following written instructions and standard operating procedures.
Experience: Previous manufacturing or production line experience is preferred, though not essential.
Equipment: Candidates must possess their own safety boots (additional PPE is provided on-site).To apply please call Danielle on (phone number removed) or apply using the apply button.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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