Manufacturing Operator

Randstad Employment Bureau; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

PPE provided

Career progression

Job summary

Randstad CPE in Paisley seeks a Manufacturing Operator I to support cell culture media and reagent production on a 37.5-hour week. This 6-month, full-time role involves following strict quality standards and daily production schedules in a cleanroom environment.

You'll work a 3-week rotating shift pattern (Early, Back, Night) with a base pay of £13.20/hour plus a 25% shift allowance, delivering an effective rate of £16.50/hour and an annualized salary around £27k.

Qualifications

• Education: National 5 Maths and English or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Comfortable with manual handling and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to work a 3-week rotating shift pattern.

Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing of cell culture media and reagents.
• Safely handle chemicals and materials in cleanroom/graded environments.
• Follow gowning and PPE protocols to maintain quality standards.
• Maintain process efficiency to hit production schedules.
• Collaborate with team leaders and cross-functional teams to ensure quality.

Skills

Adaptability in fast-paced environment

Continuous improvement mindset

Manual handling ability

Education

National 5 Maths and English

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operator I

Location: Paisley PA4 9RE

Contract: 6 Months (Full-Time)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are recruiting for our manufacturing facility in Paisley and looking for a Manufacturing Operator I to join our growing team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in supporting our cell culture media and reagent manufacturing processes, ensuring daily production schedules and quality standards are consistently met.

Pay & Shift Allowances

• Base Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour
• Shift Premium: +25% Shift Allowance
• Effective Hourly Rate: £16.50 per hour (including allowance)
• Annual Salary Equivalent: £27,107 per year

Shift Pattern

3-week rotating pattern (37.5 hrs/week):

• Week 1 (Early): 06:00 - 14:00
• Week 2 (Night): 22:00 - 06:00
• Week 3 (Back): 14:00 - 22:00

Key Responsibilities

• Support daily manufacturing of cell culture media and reagents.
• Safely handle chemicals and materials in cleanroom/graded manufacturing environments.
• Follow strict gowning and safety protocols (PPE provided).
• Maintain process efficiency to hit schedule targets.
• Collaborate with team leaders, supervisors, and cross-functional teams to maintain quality standards.

Requirements

• Education: National 5 (or equivalent) in Maths and English, or relevant work experience. School leavers are welcome to apply!
• Skills: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Physical Requirements: Comfortable with manual handling and standing for extended periods.
• Flexibility: Able to commit to the 3-week rotating shift pattern.

What We Offer

• Full training provided across multiple work areas.
• All PPE provided on-site.
• Opportunities to learn new skills and progress within the team.

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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