Manufacturing Technician - Production Operative

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician II (Machine Operator / Setter)

Location: Basingstoke (Houndmills Industrial Estate)

Pay Rate: £13.46/hr + 20% Shift Allowance (Total Rate: £16.15/hr | £33,500/yr equivalent)

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri | Rotating Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00 (40 hrs/week)

Contract Duration: 6-Month Contract (Overtime Available)

We are recruiting a Manufacturing Technician II for a leading global business based in Basingstoke. In this hands-on role, you will be setting up, operating, and maintaining cutting, forming, and machining equipment to produce high-precision workpieces.

• Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate cutting, forming, grinding, or CNC/manual machine tools.

• Tooling & Alignment: Select, install, and align drills, cutters, dies, and holding devices using hand tools and measuring instruments.

• Quality Inspection: Read technical blueprints/job orders and inspect workpieces using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to ensure strict dimensional accuracy.

• Minor Maintenance: Perform routine machine care (oiling, cleaning, coolant top-ups, changing worn tools) and make minor mechanical/electrical adjustments.

• 5-7 years of experience in machine setting, operating, or mechanical production environments.

• Basic ability to read blueprints and technical engineering drawings.

• Proficient with precision measuring tools (verniers, micrometers, calipers).

• Comfortable working alternating weekly shifts (06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00).

Subject: Manufacturing Technician II (£16.15/hr incl. shift allowance) - Basingstoke

Hi [Candidate Name],

I came across your profile and thought your background in machine setting and manufacturing would be a great fit for a Manufacturing Technician II position in Basingstoke (Houndmills Industrial Estate).

Quick Details:

• Pay Rate: £13.46/hr + 20% Shift Allowance (£16.15/hr total / ~£33,500/yr) + Overtime available

• Hours/Shift: Mon-Fri, 40 hrs/week (Rotating shifts: 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00)

• Duration: 6-Month Contract

• Role: Setting up & operating forming/cutting machinery, reading blueprints, tool changes, and quality inspection using micrometers/calipers.

If you're open to a new contract role, drop me a reply with your updated CV or give me a call

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.

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