Manufacturing Technician

SoCode Limited; Milton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Milton is seeking a Manufacturing Technician to join its hands-on production team. The role involves assembling and inspecting consumables, ensuring high quality and safety standards. Previous experience in manufacturing and ability to work with machinery are essential. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative healthcare solutions. Competitive day rate offered.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Comfortable following standard procedures while adapting to changes.
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assembling consumables using machinery, presses, and welding equipment.
• Inspecting builds to ensure they meet quality and safety standards.
• Recording production data accurately.

Skills

Practical experience in a manufacturing or production environment

Confident using assembly machinery

Strong teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Technician | Contractor Role | Day Rate: Competitive

Location: Cambridge

Hours: 09:00-17:30 (moving to 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00 shifts as production expands)

About the opportunity

This is an exciting chance to join a fast-growing diagnostics business that's helping doctors and patients get answers faster, right when they're needed most.

As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll play a key role in producing cartridge consumables used in an innovative point-of-need diagnostics system. You'll be part of a close-knit, hands-on production team focused on delivering high-quality products that make a real difference in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assembling consumables using machinery, presses, and welding equipment
• Carrying out hands-on production tasks to keep output consistent and quality high
• Inspecting builds to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
• Recording production data accurately
• Spotting and reporting issues early while suggesting improvements
• Taking ownership of your work and seeing the impact as products move toward launch

What we're looking for

• Practical experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Confident using assembly machinery, presses, or welders (training available where needed)
• Comfortable following standard procedures while adapting when things change
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments (ISO 13485 / cGMP experience desirable)
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Proactive and reliable, with a can-do attitude