Manufacturing Technician

Randstad Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Group in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Technician II to support daily production operations in a controlled environment. You will handle planned workloads, ensure material availability, and operate key lab equipment to maintain quality standards.

The role requires at least GCSE or a life science degree, hands-on lab experience, and strong MS Excel/use of SOPs. Overtime and weekend coverage may be required to meet department needs.

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.

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.

Skills

Accurate documentation

SOP adherence

MS Excel

Education

GCSE or Life Science Degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

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.

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.