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Production Cleaning Operative

Job details
Posting date: 21 January 2026
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 04 February 2026
Location: Swindon, SN5 8RU
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/2372290/153040

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Summary

Production Cleaning Operative (GMP Environment)

Location: Catalent Pharma Solutions, Franklands Road, Swindon, SN5 8RU

Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Pay Rate: £12.21 per hour

Benefits:

  • Opportunities for career development

  • Sodexo employee benefits package

About the Role

Sodexo is recruiting a Production Cleaning Operative to work within a Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) controlled environment at the Catalent Pharma Solutions site in Swindon.

This role supports pharmaceutical production by ensuring all cleaning activities meet strict GMP, hygiene, and compliance standards. Work is carried out in controlled production areas and requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and adherence to procedures.

What GMP Cleaning Means

GMP cleaning involves working in regulated production environments where cleanliness directly impacts product safety and quality. The role requires:

  • Following detailed cleaning schedules, SOPs, and validation processes

  • Wearing site-specific PPE and adhering to strict gowning and hygiene procedures

  • Using approved chemicals and equipment in line with COSHH and GMP requirements

  • Completing cleaning records and documentation accurately and on time

  • Maintaining contamination control at all times

Full GMP training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out production and industrial cleaning tasks within GMP-controlled areas.

  • Follow all cleaning schedules, SOPs, and site procedures accurately.

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness to support pharmaceutical manufacturing.

  • Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly.

  • Complete all GMP documentation and cleaning records as required.

  • Follow health & safety, COSHH, and contamination control procedures at all times.

  • Report hazards, defects, or deviations immediately to the supervisor.

  • Work independently and as part of a team to meet operational requirements.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous cleaning experience is essential.

  • Experience working in GMP, pharmaceutical, food, or other regulated environments is desirable.

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures.

  • A reliable, professional, and disciplined approach to work.

  • Good communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

  • Willingness to wear PPE and comply with controlled environment standards.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big-brand retailers
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

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 run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Join a team that values you for being you.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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