Manufacturing Technician

Manufacturing Technician II - Contract | Birmingham | £13.53 p/h | Immediate Start Location: Birmingham Contract: Temporary - 6 months Hours: Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: £13.53 per hour Salary Equivalent: £28,142.40 Overtime: Available Workplace: Onsite Start Date: ASAP The Assignment We have an immediate requirement for a Manufacturing Technician II to join our clients Protein Diagnostics Division in Birmingham. You'll be part of a skilled operations team responsible for producing world‑leading diagnostic products used globally. This is a 6‑month temporary assignment covering a replacement requirement, with the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a highly regulated life sciences and medical diagnostics environment. What the Work Involves Working as part of a dedicated manufacturing team, your duties will include: Independently managing your workload against a published production plan Managing inventory to ensure materials are available and accurately transacted Owning and performing scheduled activities for designated equipment or areas Ensuring all work is completed right first time with a strong quality focus Proactively identifying and supporting continuous improvement initiatives Adhering to site health, safety, and quality procedures at all times Hours, Shifts & Pay Shift pattern: Days only, Monday-Friday, 07:00-15:30 Pay rate: £13.53 per hour Pay frequency: Weekly Overtime: Available Holiday pay: Accrued and paid in line with statutory requirements What We Need From You Minimum 1 year' s experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, or laboratory environment Strong quality and compliance mindset in a fast‑paced setting Technically competent and comfortable working with machinery or equipment Able to work independently, manage priorities, and perform under pressure Good verbal and written communication skills IT literate, particularly Microsoft Office and Excel Ability to learn and follow written procedures and instructions Right to work in the UK - documentation required prior to startPreferred experience (not essential): Experience working in a cGMP or regulated environment Previous workload or production plan management experience Culture & Work Environment Workplace: Onsite manufacturing facility PPE: Fully provided Environment: Clean, regulated, professional manufacturing setting Ready to Start? Apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch within one working day. Applications are being reviewed immediately. Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide proof of right to work and references prior to placement