Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician II - Temporary | Birmingham | £13.81 p/h | Immediate Start
The Assignment

We have an immediate requirement for a Manufacturing Technician II to join a leading organisation within the diagnostics and life sciences sector in Birmingham.

This is a 6-month temporary assignment supporting a busy Quality Control Testing team within a manufacturing laboratory environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring products meet quality standards through testing, data verification and equipment support activities.

The assignment is expected to run for 6 months
, with the potential for extension for the right candidate.

Working as part of a laboratory-based manufacturing team, your duties will include:

• Performing QC testing of components and finished products using automated analytical equipment
• Managing inventory and ensuring materials are available to support planned activities
• Carrying out data checking, process verification and accurate documentation activities
• Operating within SOPs while supporting equipment, laboratory and continuous improvement activities

Shift pattern: Days only, Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:30
Pay rate: £13.81 p/h
Pay frequency: Weekly
Holiday pay: Accrued and paid weekly
Overtime: Available

• Previous experience working within a laboratory environment (
  essential
  )
• GCSE-level education or equivalent; a relevant scientific degree would be advantageous
• Experience following SOPs and working within controlled processes
• Good computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel and digital documentation systems
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to completing work right first time
• Able to work safely with chemicals and laboratory materials while following PPE requirements
• Comfortable with manual handling tasks, including lifting items up to 20kg where required
• Flexibility to support overtime, including occasional weekends, when business needs require it
• Right to work in the UK - documentation will be required before start

Please note:

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of right to work and references prior to placement. A standard background screening process may also be required before commencement. PPE and laboratory gowning requirements will apply within the working environment.