Laboratory/Manufacturing Operator I
Randstad CPE - Warrington, Cheshire
£13.35 to £13.35 an hour
ContractFull time
Manufacturing Operator I Location: Warrington (Onsite) Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week Days: Mon - Fri Hours: Mon - Thu: 07:15 - 16:00 Fri: 07:15 - 11:45 Pay Rate: £14/hour We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Manufacturing Operator to join our production team in Warrington. In this role, you will play a crucial part in our filling department, operating both manual and automated equipment to help deliver high-quality products. This is a fantastic 12-month opportunity with an immediate start date, offering a stable daytime schedule and excellent overtime earning potential. Key Responsibilities Production & Equipment: Operate manual and automated manufacturing equipment efficiently. Cleanroom Operations: Work comfortably in a cleanroom environment while wearing required PPE. Quality & Safety: Maintain a clean, safe workspace and complete all production documentation to high quality standards. Continuous Improvement: Actively participate in team initiatives to improve daily processes and productivity. Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering and material handling. Note: This role involves standing for long periods and some manual handling. What We Are Looking For Attributes: You are reliable, punctual, forward-thinking, and possess a strong work ethic. Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or cleanroom environment is preferred, but not required-full training will be provided! Skills: A willingness to learn, an understanding of how tools/machinery operate, and the ability to spot production or quality issues. Teamwork: Ability to work proactively both independently and as part of a team. Apply 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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Cleanroom Manufacturing Technician (Contract)
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Manchester, Greater Manchester
On-siteContractFull time
Your new company A global leader in pharmaceutical and biotechnology is looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join its specialist production team. An excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated GMP environment, supporting the manufacture of innovative products used across research and diagnostics. You'll be joining a highly skilled and collaborative team working within a specialist manufacturing environment, gaining exposure to production processes, advanced analytical techniques and industry-leading quality standards. Whether you're looking to build on your existing manufacturing experience or take the next step in your career, this role offers excellent training, long-term development and the chance to work with some of the latest technologies in biotechnology manufacturing. Your new role As a Manufacturing Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out synthesis, purification, formulation and quality control activities in accordance with GMP and GDP requirements. Working within ISO 5 and ISO 7 clean room environments, you will support the production of high-quality products while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Key responsibilities include: Operating manufacturing and purification equipment, including HPLC systems. Performing routine quality control checks and product testing. Supporting formulation activities using UV-Vis spectroscopy. Completing manufacturing documentation to GMP/GDP standards. Maintaining cleanroom standards and equipment through routine cleaning and maintenance activities. Assisting with investigations, deviations and process improvements. Supporting continuous improvement projects. What you'll need to succeed Degree in scientific discipline or previous experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, chemical or cleanroom manufacturing. Experience working within a GMP-regulated environment. Familiarity with laboratory or manufacturing equipment such as HPLC, AKTA systems, spectroscopy or similar analytical instruments. Experience safely handling chemicals or hazardous materials. Strong attention to detail and documentation skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Experience with SAP, TrackWise or similar systems would be advantageous. Please note: Sponsorship cannot be provided for this role. Candidates must already hold the right to work in the UK for the entire duration of the contract at the point of application. What you'll get in return Hourly rate of up to £16.20 per hour + Shift Allowance/Overtime. Opportunity to join a globally recognised life sciences organisation. Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies and specialist production processes. Ongoing training and development opportunities. Supportive and collaborative team environment. Potential for long-term career progression within a growing organisation. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Operations Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Hays Specialist Recruitment - Bristol, Bristol
£50,000 to £60,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Your new company A leader in the healthfood and nutrients sector, with a growing stable of well-loved products sold through D2C and Retail channels. This brand is well established and going through an exciting period of sustained growth. Your new role As Operations Manager you will lead a team of approx 20 across Production and Warehouse functions. This is a hands-on role in a fast-moving environment, leading and supporting the teams, solving problems, and driving performance improvements. You will ensure all activities are completed safely, efficiently, and in line with customer requirements, with a clear focus on Quality. What you'll need to succeed You will have experience in a similar role, ideally in a Food / FMCG manufacturing business with solid foundations around Health & Safety and Food Safety standards. Your CV will demonstrate the ability to identify and deliver process improvements that help to improve measurable performance, capacity, and efficiency. You will be comfortable developing and using KPIs to understand performance, and any experience of improving data capture and use of dashboards is an advantage. Project work supporting capacity and efficiency gains is also useful; so experience of assessing layout and flow, assessing and adding automation, system upgrades etc is an advantage and should be detailed within your CV. Experience of liaising with Finance and Commercial Teams regarding Forecasting and Planning is an advantage, as is working in businesses where in-house capacity is supplemented by co-packers / co-manufacturing. This is a very people-focussed position, you will know how to lead with positivity and ambition, and enjoy developing a working culture that motivates and encourages people to succeed. It is also useful to have experience of BRC audits, Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement, HACCP level 3, Food Safety level 3, although training and support can be given. What you'll get in return This is an opportunity to take a key leadership position within an established but growing business, where there are genuine opportunities for ongoing career development. We are looking for someone who will enjoy setting the standards and supporting your teams in delivery of those standards. This is a B-Corp business with a purpose. The role is on-site Monday-Friday. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
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Manufacturing Technician Precision Mechanical Assembly
Expert Employment - Aylesbury
£38,000 to £40,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Mechanical Fitter required to join a precision aerospace production team to work in a cleanroom environment on the assembly, integration and testing of aerospace devices. Our international Aerospace and Defence client is going through a continued period of expansion and looking for Precision Mechanical Assembly Technicians. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Mechanical fitter experience ideally through apprenticeship with exposure to and of the following: non return valves, flow control valves, solenoid valves, cold gas thrusters or any fluidic components for the space industry. Training and skills development will be provided, extended working hours may be required to meet production targets. Responsibilities Precision assembly and test activities in a Class 8 clean room. Testing the integrity of assembled systems using high pressure gases and leak detection equipment such as helium mass spectrometers. Cleaning components in preparation for assembly and test activities using automatic particle counting equipment and patch sample counting techniques. Electrical testing Gas flow testing of valves, thrusters and fluidic components to ensure components are within tolerance prior to assembly. Digital voltmeters, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, high voltage dielectric and insulation resistance test equipment. Material joining processes including manual TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding, orbital welding, and compiling weld inspection reports on parts and test pieces.
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Technical Operator - Thick Film Manufacturing
Smiths interconnect, a Molex company - Dundee
On-sitePermanentFull time
Are you a technically skilled manufacturing professional with a passion for advanced machinery and cutting-edge technology? Do you enjoy working in a precision-driven environment where quality, innovation, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything you do? We are seeking an experienced Technical Operator to join our high-performing manufacturing team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with state-of-the-art Thick Film Printing Technology, playing a key role in the production of high-performance products used within critical aerospace and defence applications. Working within a modern and technologically advanced manufacturing environment, you will operate sophisticated equipment, assemble precision-engineered components, and utilise digital manufacturing systems to deliver products that meet the highest industry standards.
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Lead Pharmacists for Manufacturing and Accountable Pharmacist
NHS Jobs - Oxford
£66,582 to £77,368 a year
PermanentFull time
See attached job description with person specification for the full details. Please do take time to read the requirements of the role. The main responsibilities of this role are to provide the leadership and management to deliver aseptically prepared and manufactured medicines to patients whether as part of clinical trials or specialist care. You will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services (CTAS) and responsible for the management and service development of medicines manufactured under the Manufacturing Specials (MS) license. As the Accountable Pharmacist for CTAS, you will be responsible for the management, leadership and co-ordination of the unlicensed Clinical Trials Aseptic Services unit which provides injectable Investigational Medicinal Products, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and selected high risk injectable medicines to all divisions within the Trust. You will release aseptic doses, train staff, lead and further develop the quality system, worksheet and labelling systems.The Radiopharmacy & Hyperpolarising Gas Unit hold Manufacturing Specials (MS) Licences and are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), you will line manage the Production Manager(s) named on the licences and ensure the service is run in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will release medicines under these license(s). You will be responsible for the interpretation of complex national and international legislation, applying this to assure the quality of the medicines dispensed and manufactured, whether as part of a clinical trial or standard of care. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical trials of IMPs are set-up in accordance with sponsor requirements and align with UK, trust and pharmacy best practices. You will act as a role model and source of expert advice for pharmacy and clinical staff across the Trust in relation to aseptic preparation and production conforming to all appropriate legal requirements and professional guidelines. You will act to ensure the safety of the patient and their experience remains at the centre of the service provided, while supporting the well-being of staff across their teams. A key part of the role will be supporting the building and commissioning of a new CTAS facility to further enable its extensive research portfolio.
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Lead Pharmacists for Manufacturing and Accountable Pharmacist
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - Oxford
£66,582 - £77,368 per annum pro rata
PermanentFull time
A Vacancy at Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Interview date -Wednesday 21 October - On site Hi, my name is Michelle and I'm the Senior Pharmacist Manager for this team. I'm glad that you have looked at the vacancy and are thinking about if it is right for you at this time in your career. Are you a UK registered pharmacist with previous experience of aseptics or manufacturing? The role is an exciting one offering you the opportunity to focus on the aseptic dispensing of doses for patients in clinical trials or other novel agents. As the Accountable Pharmacist, you will be leading a dedicated team of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, SMT and healthcare scientists who are passionate about research. Can you show that you combine excellent technical knowledge and skills with those of positive people management? The other aspects of the role is to support our manufacturing units for radiopharmaceuticals and hyperpolarised gas. Perhaps this isn't something you have done before; we can provide training. You will work alongside a knowledgeable QA team to ensure that GMP and QAAPS standards continue to be delivered. At last inspection CTAS was in March 2025 assessed as Low Risk by the SPS QA inspector and you will be in good hands. We have strong team values and work together to deliver a timely and efficient service through kindness and support for one another. If this role is of interest, then please get in touch for an informal chat and I look forward to potentially meeting you at interview. You will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services (CTAS) & responsible for the management, leadership and co-ordination of the unlicensed unit providing injectable Investigational Medicinal Products, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and selected high risk injectable medicines to all trust divisions.. You will be responsible for the aseptic preparation of doses for a portfolio of c150 trials and ensuring that GCP requirements are met. For the MHRA MS Radiopharmacy & Hyperpolarising Gas Units you will line manage the Production Manager(s) and ensure the service is run in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical trials for IMPs are set-up in accordance with sponsor requirements and align with UK, trust and pharmacy best practices. You will act as a role model and source of expert advice for pharmacy and clinical staff for aseptic preparation and ATMPs. You will act to ensure the safety of the patient and their experience remains at the centre of the service provided, while supporting the well-being of staff across the teams. You will be supporting the building and commissioning of a new CTAS facility to further enable its extensive research portfolio. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trustis one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research. The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please viewOUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via theOUH YouTube channel. See attached job description with person specification for the full details. Please do take time to read the requirements of the role. The main responsibilities of this role are to provide the leadership and management to deliver aseptically prepared and manufactured medicines to patients whether as part of clinical trials or specialist care. You will be the Accountable Pharmacist for the Clinical Trials Aseptic Services (CTAS) and responsible for the management and service development of medicines manufactured under the Manufacturing Specials (MS) license. As the Accountable Pharmacist for CTAS, you will be responsible for the management, leadership and co-ordination of the unlicensed Clinical Trials Aseptic Services unit which provides injectable Investigational Medicinal Products, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) and selected high risk injectable medicines to all divisions within the Trust. You will release aseptic doses, train staff, lead and further develop the quality system, worksheet and labelling systems. The Radiopharmacy & Hyperpolarising Gas Unit hold Manufacturing Specials (MS) Licences and are regulated by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), you will line manage the Production Manager(s) named on the licences and ensure the service is run in compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). You will release medicines under these license(s). You will be responsible for the interpretation of complex national and international legislation, applying this to assure the quality of the medicines dispensed and manufactured, whether as part of a clinical trial or standard of care. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure that clinical trials of IMPs are set-up in accordance with sponsor requirements and align with UK, trust and pharmacy best practices. You will act as a role model and source of expert advice for pharmacy and clinical staff across the Trust in relation to aseptic preparation and production conforming to all appropriate legal requirements and professional guidelines. You will act to ensure the safety of the patient and their experience remains at the centre of the service provided, while supporting the well-being of staff across their teams. A key part of the role will be supporting the building and commissioning of a new CTAS facility to further enable its extensive research portfolio. This advert closes on Sunday 11 Oct 2026
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Senior Teaching Technician: Manufacturing (Digital)
University West of England - Bristol, South West
£34,610 to £38,784 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
About this role We are seeking to appoint a permanent post for Senior Teaching Technician: Manufacturing (Digital), to be part the School of Engineering. This role presents a fantastic opportunity to shape our multidisciplinary Engineering education. The successful candidate will be working alongside the programme team(s) to design and develop curricula and pedagogies that leads to outstanding learning and practice experience contributing to Engineering programmes. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a technical environment, along with the skills and enthusiasm to deliver demonstrations and provide instruction to students. About you We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing (Digital) Technician who will manage 3D printing facilities, operate and maintain manufacturing equipment, and provide hands-on training to support practical classes, student projects, and research. We particularly welcome candidates who can bring not only strong technical expertise but also a passion for supporting and mentoring the next generation of engineers. We highly value candidates who have a background and knowledge that can help develop our aspiring student engineers. The School of Engineering is committed to creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all, and we are passionate about creating teams with diversity of thought and lived experience. The successful applicant will have a degree level qualification in the relevant subject area, with evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Where you will be working In this role, you’ll be based at our modern Frenchay Campus This role is based on campus for all your time. Why UWE Bristol? We are one of the largest providers of Higher Education in the South West with 38,000 students and 4,000 staff from right across the globe. We offer a wide range of employee benefits as well as retail savings, onsite nursery and opportunities for training and personal development. Add your individuality to ours UWE Bristol recognizes the power of a truly diverse university community. We’re part of a vibrant, multicultural city and welcome talented people from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from global majority and female candidates as we are currently under-represented in this area, however all appointments are made strictly on individual merit. As a Disability Confident employer we welcome applications from those who identify as having a disability. Further information If you would like to speak to us to find out more about this role, please contact Geoff Sims on 0117 3287429 or email: Geoffrey2.sims@uwe.ac.uk Or Timi Salako on 0117 3283511 or email: Timi.Salako@uwe.ac.uk This is a full-time, permanent post working 37 hours per week. Right to Work in the UK If offered a role, you will need to provide valid documentation confirming your right to work in the UK before employment begins. Guidance on acceptable documents is available via the Home Office Right to Work Checklist. We may be able to sponsor eligible candidates for this role under the Skilled Worker visa route; however, visa sponsorship eligibility is assessed only at offer stage, being invited to interview does not indicate an offer of sponsorship. Please review our Skilled Worker Guidance and UK Government website to assess your eligibility. If you do not qualify you may wish to explore other visa options. Please note that UWE Bristol does not cover any visa or health surcharge costs.
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Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up
Unipart Group - Coventry
Up to £43,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Buyer - Advanced Manufacturing Scale-Up Coventry Up to £43,000 plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this exciting venture will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 team members within a four-month period, carrying potential to evolve into a standalone business. We are seeking a driven, commercially sharp Buyer to support strategic sourcing, New Product Introduction (NPI), and raw material/component procurement. Reporting to the Head of Purchasing, you will negotiate supplier terms, manage business system data, and secure continuity of supply across electrification assembly and injection moulding inputs. As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on: Sourcing and NPI Support - Execute strategic sourcing and NPI purchasing activities for goods, materials, electrification components, and services to meet cost, quality, and delivery (QCD) targets Supplier Negotiation and Cost Savings - Negotiate supplier contracts, improve commercial terms, conduct spend analyses, and deliver tangible business savings using procurement best-practice tools Continuity of Supply and Risk Management - Monitor supply chain risks, facilitate communication between suppliers and internal engineering/manufacturing teams, and ensure uninterrupted material flow Systems and Performance Evaluation - Manage purchasing data (purchase orders, contracts, supplier onboarding), compile departmental KPI reports, and conduct supplier performance reviews Culture and The Unipart Way - Embed Unipart Way principles, standardised workflows, and continuous improvement practices across all procurement operations About You We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role! Purchasing Experience - Experience working within a purchasing or procurement team, ideally in an automotive, electrification, or fast-paced manufacturing environment Commercial and Analytical Acumen - Numerically astute with strong contract negotiation skills, supplier cost analysis capability, and understanding of manufacturing impact NPI and Supplier Management - Track record of managing supplier relationships, supporting new project introductions, and raising purchase orders/contracts within ERP/MRP systems Work Ethic and Drive - Proactive self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to handle time-critical supply chain demands About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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Quality Assurance Manager - Food Manufacturing
Cibus People Ltd - Bedford
£45,000 to £45,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Bedfordshire Food Manufacturing £45k plus benefits This is far more than a compliance-led role. It’s an opportunity with real autonomy to influence and ensure quality remains at the centre of every decision the business makes. As Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll lead the site’s QA team, taking ownership of the Quality Management System while ensuring compliance with BRCGS, HACCP, customer and legislative requirements. You’ll be joining a food manufacturer with an outstanding reputation for innovation, technical excellence and long-standing customer partnerships. You’ll be the driving force behind continuous improvement, leading internal and external audits, analysing trends, identifying risks before they become issues and implementing sustainable solutions that strengthen quality performance across the site. Working closely with Production, Operations and Supply Chain, you’ll build strong relationships across the business, providing technical guidance, coaching colleagues and ensuring food safety and quality standards are consistently achieved. You’ll also play a key role in supplier quality, allergen management, environmental monitoring and customer engagement, acting as a trusted technical expert both internally and externally. Just as importantly, you’ll be passionate about developing people. You’ll enjoy mentoring your team, building capability and creating an environment where continuous improvement is embraced rather than enforced. About You You’ll already have experience leading Quality within a food manufacturing environment and will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced manufacturing business where standards are high and continuous improvement is part of everyday life. We’re looking for someone who combines technical credibility with strong leadership skills—someone who can influence at every level of the business, communicate confidently with customers and auditors, and bring people with them on the journey. You’ll ideally offer: Experience in a Quality Assurance Manager or quality supervisory role within food manufacturing. A thorough understanding of BRCGS, HACCP and food safety legislation. Proven experience leading customer, certification and regulatory audits. Level 3 HACCP and/or Level 3 Food Safety qualification. A degree in Food Science or a related discipline The permanent right to work in the UK Why Apply? This is an opportunity to join a business that’s investing in its people, its facilities and its future. You’ll have the autonomy to shape quality strategy, influence site performance and make a genuine impact within an organisation where technical excellence is recognised as a key driver of success. If you’re looking for a role where your expertise will be valued, your ideas listened to and your leadership can make a lasting difference, we’d love to speak with you.
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