Pilot-Scale Manufacturing Technician (6-Month Contract)

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Polytec Personnel Ltd in Cambridge invites applications for a Manufacturing Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, salary £30k-£35k.

You will support manufacturing operations, pilot-scale process development, equipment maintenance and continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient production. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day production, operating and maintaining equipment, installing and validating new gear, improving process

Qualifications

• Engineering or science degree or 5–10 years hands-on experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, laboratory or pilot-plant environments.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new software.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day production activities, schedules and pilot-scale trials.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning, testing and validation of new equipment.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve production efficiency and quality.
• Prepare and maintain operating procedures, trial plans and technical reports.
• Record and analyse trial results with traceable data.
• Manage raw material inventories and finished product dispatch.
• Handle chemicals and gas cylinders following safety procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and support safety, quality audits.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety

Record-keeping

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Engineering or science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Polytec Personnel Ltd in Cambridge invites applications for a Manufacturing Technician on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, salary £30k-£35k.

You will support manufacturing operations, pilot-scale process development, equipment maintenance and continuous improvement to ensure safe, efficient production. Responsibilities include coordinating day-to-day production, operating and maintaining equipment, installing and validating new gear, improving process