Manufacturing Technician - I

Construction, Property and Engineering; Renfrew; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Manufacturing Technician I to join a regulated life sciences facility in Paisley. The role focuses on maintaining bottle availability, inventory, equipment cleaning and 5S housekeeping to support active production lines.

The position is a 3-month temporary contract with immediate start, rotating early, back and night shifts. You should have at least 1 year of manufacturing and GMP experience, and be able to commute to Paisley for rotating shifts.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in manufacturing or production.
• 1+ year of experience working within GMP guidelines.
• Experience with inventory management or equipment cleaning is a strong plus.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Must be able to commute reliably to Paisley for rotating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Bottle & Inventory Management: Order, manage, and prioritize bottle availability and consumables at the point of use to avoid production bottlenecks.
• Equipment Cleaning & Preparation: Clean equipment and production areas in line with SOPs and GMP standards.
• 5S & Housekeeping: Maintain clean, safe, and highly organized work areas using 5S principles.
• Quality & Safety: Follow gowning procedures, complete precise batch/ cleaning documentation contemporaneously, and adhere strictly to site Health & Safety guidelines.

Skills

GMP experience

Inventory management

Equipment cleaning

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Lancer washers

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I (Cleanroom / GMP)

Location: Paisley (PA4 9RE)

Pay Rate: £13.79/hr + 25% Shift Allowance (Equivalent to £27,027/yr)

Shift Pattern: Rotating Early (06:00-14:00), Back (14:00-22:00), and Night (22:00-06:00) shifts (Mon-Fri / Sun-Fri)

Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract (Possibility to extend)

Start Date: Immediate / ASAP

About the Role

Are you a process-driven individual with experience in a regulated manufacturing or GMP environment? We are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Technician I to join a global life sciences facility in Paisley.

In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining bottle availability, inventory, equipment cleaning, and workplace organization to support active production lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Bottle & Inventory Management: Order, manage, and prioritize bottle availability and consumables at the point of use to avoid production bottlenecks.

• Equipment Cleaning & Preparation: Clean equipment (including operating Lancer washers) and production areas in line with strict SOPs and GMP standards.

• 5S & Housekeeping: Maintain clean, safe, and highly organized work areas using 5S principles.

• Quality & Safety: Follow gowning procedures, complete precise batch/cleaning documentation contemporaneously, and adhere strictly to site Health & Safety guidelines.

Requirements

• 1+ year of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.

• 1+ year of experience working within GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) guidelines.

• Experience with inventory management or equipment cleaning/sanitization is a strong plus.

• High attention to detail, team-player mindset, and strong organizational skills.

• Must be able to commute reliably to Paisley (PA4 9RE) for rotating shift patterns.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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