Manufacturing Technician


Company:	Randstad CPE
Salary:	£13.53 to £13.53 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Birmingham, B15 1QT
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	28 Sept 2026
Closing date:	5 Oct 2026

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Summary

Manufacturing Technician II

Location: Birmingham (Onsite)

Pay Rate: £13.53 per hour (£28,142.40 per annum equivalent)

Work Pattern: Days, Monday to Friday (Choice of 07:00-15:30 or 07:30-16:00)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Contract Duration: 9 Months

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented

Manufacturing Technician II to join a passionate operational team supporting world-leading diagnostic products in Birmingham

In this role, you will play a crucial part in day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring scheduled activities are carried out accurately and high-quality standards are consistently met

Key Responsibilities

Independently manage your daily workload against a published manufacturing plan

Monitor and manage material inventory to ensure stock is available and correctly transacted for assigned work

Operate, maintain, and own scheduled activities for designated laboratory equipment, work areas, or functions

Perform routine data collection and process-checking activities to ensure quality compliance

Proactively identify and assist with implementing process improvement initiatives across the department

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: GCSE level education with at least 1 year of relevant experience,

OR a degree in a relevant life science subject

Experience: Essential hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment

Skills: Strong digital literacy (including MS Excel), accurate documentation skills, and the ability to strictly follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Technical Aptitude: Basic mathematical skills and a practical knowledge of units of measurement

Physical & Environmental: Comfortable handling chemical solutions, following strict chemical hygiene standards, and using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

. Ability to lift up to 20 kg as required by essential functions

Flexibility: Willingness to work short-notice overtime (including occasional weekends) to support department needs when required

How to Apply

If you have the required laboratory experience and are ready for a new contract opportunity, please apply with your updated CV today!

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.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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