Production Technician

Production Operative – Permanent Night Shift

Location: Worthing, West Sussex

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift: 7:00pm – 7:00am, 4 on / 4 off

Sector: Medical / Technical Manufacturing

Recruitment Agency: Peopleforce Recruitment

About the Role

Peopleforce Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading, innovative and highly regulated medical technology company based in Worthing.

We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a specialist technical production department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous production experience. The working environment is closer to a laboratory or cleanroom, with a strong emphasis on precision, quality, cleanliness and following detailed procedures. Due to the nature of the products being manufactured, candidates must be comfortable working to strict processes and maintaining a consistently high level of attention to detail.

The Role

As a Production Operative, you will work within a specialist production department carrying out a range of technical and process-driven tasks.

• Preparing and filling moulds with polymer and placing them into an exposure machine.
• Processing and curing products through controlled washing processes.
• Operating vacuum ovens as part of the production process.
• Accurately measuring products and sorting them into the correct categories.
• Carrying out quality checks throughout the production process.
• Following detailed work instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness within a controlled production environment.
• Ensuring all production processes are completed accurately and consistently.
• Reporting any quality issues or abnormalities in line with company procedures.
• Working as part of a team while maintaining individual responsibility for quality and accuracy.

About You

We are looking for candidates who have previous production or manufacturing experience and are comfortable working in a highly controlled environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous production experience – essential
• A strong eye for detail and accuracy.
• The ability to follow detailed procedures and work instructions.
• A methodical and consistent approach to work.
• The ability to work comfortably within a regulated environment.
• A willingness to wear full PPE throughout the working shift.
• The ability to carry out repetitive and detailed tasks while maintaining concentration.
• A reliable and responsible approach to attendance and timekeeping.
• Previous experience within medical, pharmaceutical, scientific, laboratory, cleanroom or other regulated environments would be highly advantageous.

Working Environment & PPE

This is a controlled production environment and full PPE will be required, including:

• Cleanroom suit
• Head covering
• Face mask
• Gloves
• Overshoes
• Suitable clean footwear

Candidates must be comfortable wearing PPE for extended periods.

There are also strict hygiene and cleanliness requirements within the production area, including restrictions on make-up and personal items.

Working Hours

7:00pm – 7:00am

4 days on / 4 days off

This is a permanent night-shift position, so applicants must be comfortable working nights on a long-term basis.

Location

The position is based in Worthing, West Sussex.

Candidates should ensure they have reliable transport arrangements for both the 7:00pm start and 7:00am finish, as these hours may have limited public transport availability.

Why Apply?

Competitive salary + attractive night-shift allowance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly innovative and technology-driven organisation operating within the medical sector.

You will receive training and work within a specialist production environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are genuinely important.

If you have production experience and are looking to move into a more technical and regulated environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.