Manufacturing Technician

Spectris; Malvern; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Malvern is looking for motivated individuals to join their manufacturing team. This role involves assembling and testing precision instruments, participating in daily meetings, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a strong attention to detail, flexibility to learn, and a recognized qualification in engineering or electronics. Join a diverse and inclusive culture where you can grow and develop your skills.

Benefits

Access to an onsite restaurant

Gym discounts

Volunteering days

Friendly and inclusive culture

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in technology and innovation.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability.
• Flexibility to be cross-trained across different areas.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar environments.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test precision instruments following SOPs.
• Participate in daily manufacturing meetings and contribute to teamwork.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Take ownership of safety and sustainability practices.
• Engage in personal and professional development.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Technical capability in engineering or electronics

Hands-on experience in manufacturing

Continuous improvement mindset

Education

Recognised qualification in engineering or electronics

Practical experience in related fields

Job description

Overview

Are you motivated by the idea of working in a dynamic, high-tech manufacturing environment? Do you want a role where you can learn, grow, and develop your skills? Would you like to be part of an ambitious, international company that values diversity, collaboration, and inclusion? If so, this could be your opportunity to join our manufacturing team at Malvern Panalytical!

Responsibilities

• Assemble and test precision instruments in line with production schedules, following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality control standards to ensure excellence in every product
• Participate in daily manufacturing stand-up meetings, sharing updates, listening to colleagues, and contributing to a culture of open communication and teamwork
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, using daily management tools to suggest ideas, highlight opportunities, and help make processes more efficient and inclusive
• Collaborate across teams, working closely with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and disciplines to achieve shared goals and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Take ownership of safety and sustainability practices, ensuring that work is carried out responsibly and with care for people and the environment
• Engage in personal and professional development, actively learning new skills, seeking feedback, and contributing to a workplace where everyone can thrive
• A genuine interest in technology and innovation, with the curiosity and aptitude to learn new skills and approaches.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in technology and innovation, with the curiosity and aptitude to learn new skills and approaches.
• Strong attention to detail and reliability, ensuring that tasks are completed accurately and consistently while supporting your team.
• Flexibility to be cross-trained across different areas, showing openness to new challenges and a willingness to broaden your expertise.
• A recognised qualification in engineering or electronics (preferred), or equivalent practical experience that demonstrates your technical capability.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing or a similar environment, with sound engineering skills across mechanical, electronic, or electrical disciplines.
• Adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset, ideally with knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, and a commitment to contributing positively to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

Company Overview

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery. Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure. Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide- range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity. SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia. We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support. Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do - our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive. Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps Your Partners in Discovery Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn't something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.

Benefits

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place
• Be a key member of our team in our amazing offices, with a hybrid working model available
• Access to an onsite restaurant
• Gym discounts
• Volunteering days and much more