Manufacturing Technician

Randstad · Birmingham, West Midlands

Manufacturing Technician at Randstad, based in Birmingham, West Midlands. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands
Contract
Contract
Posted
3 days ago
Closes
27 Oct 2026
Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing

Reference PR-1550298

About the role

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.

Reference: PR-1550298 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 27 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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