R&D Process Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Drayton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking R&D Process Technicians in Didcot, England. This temporary position lasts for 6 months, offering competitive pay rates of £12.50 per hour for day shifts and £15.00 for nights. Candidates should ideally hold an NVQ/BTEC in a relevant field and be eligible to work in the UK. Responsibilities include operating pilot plant equipment and maintaining quality standards. Apply today to join a dynamic team!

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Exceptional attention to detail required.
• Comfortable working with tools and performing assembly tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment with training provided.
• Monitor production processes and diagnose faults.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Experience with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Manual handling

Assembly and disassembly of equipment

Education

NVQ/BTEC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline

Job description

Overview

Manpower is seeking R&D Process Technicians

We invite applications from recent graduates in engineering, science, or related disciplines seeking valuable industry experience, as well as individuals with operational expertise in chemical, pharmaceutical, or related sectors.

Position: Temporary R&D Process Technician

Contract Duration: 6 months.

Location: Didcot, Milton Park

Payrates: Day shift: £12.50 per hour. Night shift: £15.00 per hour

Shift Pattern: Rotational shifts following a consistent schedule of 4-day shifts, 4-day shifts, 4 days off, 4-night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate pilot plant equipment (comprehensive training provided)
• Assemble and disassemble plant equipment for maintenance and troubleshooting (training provided)
• Monitor production processes and diagnose faults.
• Handle and prepare raw materials and products to required standards.
• Maintain high quality standards throughout production.
• Adhere strictly to health and safety regulations and actively promote a safety-first culture.
• Participate as a member of the site Emergency Response Team
• Always maintain excellent housekeeping standards.

Candidate Requirements

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Minimum qualification of NVQ/BTEC or equivalent in a technical or scientific discipline
• Exceptional attention to detail with experience following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Comfortable working with tools and performing assembly/disassembly tasks.
• Capable of manual handling within Health and Safety Executive (HSE) limits: 25kg for men, 16kg for women
• Able to perform physically demanding tasks while wearing respiratory protection.
• Flexible to work shifts and overtime as required (with agreement)

If you are ready to contribute to an innovative new product and develop your skills in a dynamic environment, apply today. A representative will contact you shortly