Manufacturing Technician

E3recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join a team in Leeds. This entry-level role is perfect for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in manufacturing and R&D. Responsibilities include assisting with robotic systems assembly, preparing materials, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates should be organized, reliable with attention to detail, and eager to learn. This initially temporary position may lead to a permanent role depending on performance.

Qualifications

• Interest or exposure to manufacturing or workshop environments.
• Practical, reliable, and well-organised with a positive attitude.
• Experience with mechanical or electrical systems beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the assembly of robotic systems.
• Prepare materials and cut conductors for testing.
• Clean and maintain manufacturing machinery and tools.
• Organise, label, and store parts and materials.
• Support packing and setup of equipment for testing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Reliability

Tools

Hand tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

We are looking for motivated and hands‑on Manufacturing Technician to join a team based in Leeds. This Manufacturing Technician role is ideal for someone at an early stage of their career who is keen to gain practical experience in a manufacturing and R&D environment, or who can bring experience from a similar setting. As a Manufacturing Technician, you will support production activities, assist with equipment preparation, and help maintain organised and safe workspaces. This is role is initially a temporary contract, with the potential to become permanent dependent on performance!

Roles & Responsibilities of Manufacturing Technician:

• Assisting with the assembly of robotic systems and related equipment
• Preparing materials and cutting conductors for testing and product samples
• Cleaning and maintaining manufacturing machinery and tools
• Organising, labelling, and storing parts and materials
• Supporting the packing, transport, and setup of equipment for testing and deployment
• Assisting engineers during lab tests and prototype builds
• Keeping basic records of parts usage and equipment checks
• Following health and safety procedures, including PPE requirements
• Taking part in workplace organisation and continuous improvement activities

Qualifications & Experience Required from Manufacturing Technician:

• An interest or some exposure to manufacturing, production, or workshop environments and be keen to learn and follow instructions accurately.
• Be practical, reliable, and well organised, with good attention to detail and a positive attitude toward hands‑on work.
• Experience with hand tools, workshop equipment, mechanical or electrical systems, or site‑based work is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided.
• This role is based at the Leeds manufacturing site, with the ability to travel to a second local site.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and have the right attitude and willingness to learn, we would like to hear from you. This is a great opportunity to build hands‑on experience as a Manufacturing Technician in a growing and innovative environment, so apply now to join the team