Operations Associate
Reference Number: 443961
Published Date: 21/07/2026
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £19.67 - £19.67 Per hour
Industry: Manufacturing
Hours: Full Time
Operations Associate
Location: Horsham
Shifts: Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:15
Pay Rate: £19.67 + 22% shift allowance
You'll be joining a dynamic Operations team, dedicated to receiving, packaging and distributing world-class products in any of the ambient, cold or frozen areas.
Responsibilities may include:
* Picking and packing client orders to fulfil business targets.
* Receiving deliveries from couriers into the correct storage location and onto the relevant inventory software.
* Following Production Orders to complete client packaging requirements, including set up and clean down of rooms/equipment.
* Completing GMP paperwork with accuracy, meeting vital timelines.
* Completing inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals.
* Following Standard Operating Procedures.
* Focusing on delivery for internal and external customers.
* Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment job.
* Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations, through the required training and competency programs, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
* Supporting the culture of Continuous Improvement through the PPI Lean Process.
* Reporting Health and Safety and Quality risks, near misses and incidents to Line Management.
* Any other duties on an ad-hoc basis as required by Line Management.
How will you get there?
*Demonstrates behaviours in line with the Thermo Fisher Core Competencies and 4i Values.
*Confirmed self-starter able to work well within a team as well as independently.
*Ability to collaborate and work within cross functional teams to deliver against critical project timelines in line with business need.
*Strong interpersonal, communication and numerical skills (verbal and written).
*Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond to last-minute changes whilst maintaining a positive and "can do" attitude.
*Appreciation and respect for diversity, cultures, and professional workplace standards.
Requirements
*Previous warehouse, logistics, production, or operations experience is preferred.
*Good attention to detail with the ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and complete documentation accurately.
*Comfortable working in ambient, refrigerated, and freezer (-20°C) environments, and handling physical tasks including lifting, packing, and manual handling.
*IT literate with good communication, numerical, and teamwork skills.
*Flexible, reliable, and able to work independently as well as within a team in a fast-paced environment.
*Experience in a GMP/GxP, pharmaceutical, or biological environment is desirable but not essential.
*Candidates must hold a valid driving license and be able to drive to the site, as public transport may not be suitable for all shifts.
*Candidates should demonstrate a positive attitude, a strong safety mindset, and alignment with professional workplace standards.
Physical Requirements / Work Environment
*Frequently required to type, sit, stand, walk, lift and carry. May be required to push/roll heavy loads, work from height, and work with semi-automated/automated machinery. These activities will be in line with Health & Safety regulations,
*The Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992 and related Manual handling assessment criteria and guidance.
*This position may include working with dry ice, liquid nitrogen, hazardous and infectious agents, as well as marked changes in temperature.
*A good level of hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity is required for packaging and labelling activities.
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