Manufacturing Technician

Manpower UK Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish 3:30pm

Full training provided

Healthcare manufacturing experience

Modern facilities

Job summary

Manpower (United Kingdom) is recruiting a Manufacturing Technician in Birmingham on a 6-month temporary assignment. You will join a busy manufacturing team in a regulated environment supporting healthcare and diagnostics product manufacture.

The role focuses on safe, efficient production, following SOPs, and completing daily tasks with accurate documentation. Training is provided and there may be occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent required.
• Desirable: experience in manufacturing, production, warehouse or lab.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable following written procedures and instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Basic numerical skills and understanding of measurements.
• Reliable, organised and able to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Follow daily production plans and complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure materials and inventory are available for manufacturing activities.
• Carry out routine checks and activities on equipment and work areas.
• Complete production documentation and record data accurately.
• Perform process and quality checks in line with company procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with identifying and resolving basic production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Written communication

Record keeping

Numerical skills

Education

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00am - 3:30pm

Pay Rate: £13.53 per hour

Contract: 6-Month Temporary Assignment

We are currently recruiting for a

Manufacturing Technician to join a busy manufacturing team in Birmingham on a 6-month assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to gain experience within a regulated production environment, supporting the manufacture of high-quality products used across the healthcare and diagnostics sector.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring production activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Follow daily production plans and complete assigned tasks.
• Ensure materials and inventory are available for manufacturing activities.
• Carry out routine checks and activities on equipment and work areas.
• Complete production documentation and record data accurately.
• Perform process and quality checks in line with company procedures.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with identifying and resolving basic production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment.

Candidate Requirements

• GCSEs or equivalent.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, warehouse, laboratory, or a similar environment is desirable.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Comfortable following written procedures and instructions.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Good communication and record-keeping skills.
• Basic numerical skills and understanding of measurements.
• Reliable, organised, and able to work as part of a team.

This role is based within a manufacturing environment and may involve:

• Wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Handling materials and chemical solutions safely.
• Following strict health, safety, and quality procedures.
• Lifting and moving items up to 20kg when required.
• Standing for extended periods during the working day.
• Occasional overtime, including weekends, to support business requirements.

What's on Offer?

• £13.53 per hour.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Early finish every day at 3:30pm.
• Full training provided.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a recognised manufacturing environment.
• Supportive team and modern working facilities.