Manufacturing Technician

LEX Diagnostics Limited; Melbourn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join their assembly team. You will play a critical role in producing cartridge consumables for a breakthrough diagnostics system. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, hands-on assembly experience, and an understanding of stock management. This position offers a salary between £27,000 and £35,000 per annum, along with comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a pension contribution.

Benefits

10% employer pension contribution

Private Medical Insurance & Life Insurance

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and theatres

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Hands on assembly skills.
• A good understanding of stock management.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments with standards like ISO 13485 or cGMP.
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Proactive and solution-oriented when challenges arise.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality cartridge consumables as part of a small manufacturing team.
• Ensure smooth production runs with accurate documentation.
• Spot and raise production issues promptly to improve processes.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Hands on assembly skills

Understanding of stock management

Experience in cleanroom environments

Familiarity with Quality Management Systems

Proactive, can-do attitude

Job description

Overview

At LEX Diagnostics, we’re not just making consumables, we’re helping doctors and patients get answers faster, at the moment they’re needed most. As a Manufacturing Technician, you’ll play a hands on role in producing the cartridge consumables that power our breakthrough diagnostics system.

Right now we work 09:00 to 17:30. But as we scale our assembly team into 2026, we plan to move towards a shift pattern of 06:00 to 14:00 and 14:00 to 22:00. This isn’t a job where you’re hidden in the background. You’ll see the impact of your work as our platform moves closer to product launch. We’re a fast-moving company where teamwork and adaptability matter as much as technical skills. You’ll thrive here if you bring a collaborative mindset and hands on approach.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a small and close knit manufacturing team to produce high-quality cartridge consumables.
• Making sure production runs smoothly, keeping colleagues updated, timelines on track, and documentation accurate.
• Taking ownership when something doesn’t look right, spotting issues, raising them quickly, and helping us improve every day.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Hands on assembly skills.
• A good understanding of stock management.
• Experience working in cleanroom environments (ideally with ISO 13485 or cGMP).
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Above all, a proactive, can-do attitude when challenges arise.

What we offer

• Salary of £27,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on experience.
• 10% employer pension contribution (+3% personal contribution)
• Private Medical Insurance & Life Insurance (Family Cover)
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Discounts and memberships to local sports facilities and theatres

Ready to make an impact?

This is your opportunity to join a team that’s shaping the future of point-of-need diagnostics. If you’re hands-on, proactive, and excited to see your work make a difference in healthcare, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver answers that matter.