Lab Tech

Meridian Business Support; Staplegrove; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training on processes

Permanent opportunity after temporary

Friendly working environment

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is recruiting for a Production Technician in Taunton, Somerset. This temporary role offers potential to become permanent for the right candidate and includes full training in company-specific processes.

Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, production, or quality environments, with COSHH awareness and careful, detail-oriented work. Enjoy a supportive team and opportunities for long-term career progression within a well-established business.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, or quality-focused environments.
• Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials is advantageous.
• Understanding of COSHH and health & safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out hands-on tasks in a controlled environment safely and accurately.
• Handle chemicals and controlled materials per COSHH and safety procedures.
• Prepare, process and inspect small components and assemblies.
• Follow detailed work instructions and quality standards.
• Carry out checks to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe workspace.
• Work effectively as part of a small team.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

COSHH knowledge

Attention to detail

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Flexible approach

Job description

Production Technician

Taunton, Somerset — Immediate start available | Temp-to-perm opportunity

Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Taunton area for a Production Technician.

This role is being offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. If you're looking for more than just your next assignment and want the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and supportive business, this could be an excellent fit.

This Production Technician role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, laboratory support, quality control or process-based environments.

The Role

As a Production Technician, you will carry out a variety of hands‑on tasks within a controlled working environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with established procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting specialist manufacturing and processing activities
• Handling chemicals and controlled materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
• Preparing, processing and inspecting small components and assemblies
• Following detailed work instructions and quality standards
• Carrying out checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area
• Working effectively as part of a small team

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this Production Technician opportunity, you should have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, laboratory, processing or quality-focused environment
• Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials would be advantageous
• An understanding of COSHH and workplace Health & Safety requirements
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• The ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately
• A reliable, positive and flexible approach to work
• Applicants with experience as a Manufacturing Operative, Process Operative, Assembly Operative, Laboratory Assistant, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Technician are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer?

• £12.71 - £13.75 per hour, depending on experience
• Immediate start available
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday day shifts
• No evenings or weekend working
• Full training on company‑specific processes
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period
• Long‑term career prospects within a well‑established business
• Convenient Taunton location with good local transport links

Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy