Production Technician

Radiometer; Newquay; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% shift allowance

Night shift role

Job summary

Cytiva, part of Danaher, is hiring a manufacturing technician for a high-volume medical manufacturing environment in the UK. The role focuses on equipment reliability, supporting production and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with a 50% shift allowance and night shifts (4 on, 4 off).

You will perform hands-on maintenance, monitor scrap and yield, and participate in root-cause investigations while adhering to GMP/GDP standards.

Qualifications

• Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Mechatronics preferred.
• Hands-on experience maintaining high-volume production lines.
• Familiarity with OEE, TPM, SPC in technical support/maintenance roles.

Responsibilities

• Health & Safety: follow H&S policies and legal requirements.
• Quality: monitor processes, reduce scrap, investigate root causes.
• Delivery: improve OEE, support changeovers and startups.
• Responsiveness: conduct preventive/predictive maintenance.
• Cost: monitor efficiency, maintain GMP/GDP records.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Pneumatic systems

Troubleshooting

Team communication

Education

NVQ 3 in Mechatronics

Tools

PLC programming

Vision systems

Job description

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Cytiva, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. Working at Cytiva means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies. At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. Take your next step to an altogether life-changing career. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

This role is a manufacturing technician position within a high-volume medical manufacturing environment. The focus is on ensuring equipment reliability, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement across safety, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and cost. In addition to your competitive base salary, you’ll receive a generous 50% shift allowance—recognising the flexibility and commitment you bring to the role. This a Night shift position, working a 4 on 4 off 12 hour night shift pattern.

Main Duties

• Health & Safety - Follow company H&S policies and legal requirements
• Quality - Monitor process and scrap data, acting quickly to maintain targets. Reduce scrap, improve yield, and support root cause investigations.
• Delivery - Improve OEE and support process startups/changeovers. Respond to breakdowns rapidly and implement permanent solutions.
• Responsiveness - Conduct preventative/predictive maintenance. Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Cost - Monitor efficiency and drive process improvements. Maintain maintenance records per GMP/GDP.
• Other Duties - Uphold equal opportunities standards. Be flexible as new tasks or updates to the role arise.

Core Competencies

• Strong practical experience with mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve technical faults methodically and logically.
• Experience with PLC programming and vision systems is beneficial.
• Skilled in communicating clearly, providing thorough shift handovers, and training others.
• Solid understanding of safety and quality standards.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team, and comfortable with urgency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering apprenticeship or NVQ 3 in Mechatronics (or equivalent) preferred.
• Electrical qualification is advantageous.
• Hands‑on experience maintaining high-volume production lines.
• Familiarity with OEE, TPM, SPC, and working in technical support/maintenance roles.

Working Requirements

Must adopt a responsible attitude toward Health & Safety. Willingness to work unsociable hours, continental shifts, rotating patterns, and additional hours if needed. Maintains a clean, disciplined work environment.

Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life. For more information, visit www.danaher.com. Danaher is a leading global life sciences, biotechnology, and diagnostics innovator, helping to solve many of the world’s most important health challenges, ultimately improving quality of life for billions of people today, while setting the foundation for a healthier, more sustainable tomorrow. The Danaher ecosystem is made up of more than 15 businesses united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

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