Production Operative (Laboratory)

Company
Adecco
Location
Birmingham
Salary
£26,383.50 per annum

Full Job Description

Manufacturing Technician

Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the dynamic field of Life Sciences? Our client, a leading organisation in the Protein Diagnostics Division, is seeking a dedicated Manufacturing Technician to join their passionate team in Birmingham. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to world-class diagnostic products that drive global progress!

Position Details:

  • Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
  • Hourly Rate: £13.53
  • Working Pattern: Full Time (Mon - Fri, 07:00 - 15:30)
  • Location: Edgbaston

Key Responsibilities:
As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a vital role in the operations team, ensuring impeccable performance and innovative ideas are at the forefront of production. Your responsibilities will include:

  • Independently managing your workload against a published plan.
  • Overseeing inventory to ensure materials are available for completing assigned tasks.
  • Performing scheduled activities for designated equipment, area, or function.
  • Identifying and implementing improvement initiatives proactively.
  • Taking ownership of your work to ensure it is completed 'right first time'.
  • Assisting with any other duties as reasonably required.

Requirements:
To succeed in this role, candidates should meet the following criteria:

  • Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a manufacturing, operations, production, lab setting, or related environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in IT, especially Microsoft Office and Excel.
  • Ability to learn, understand, and carry out instructions effectively.
  • Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills.

Preferred Experience:

    • Experience in a cGMP environment and workload management will be advantageous.

Top Skills:

      • A strong quality and compliance mindset in a fast-paced environment.
      • Technical competence with machinery.
      • Capability to work independently and thrive under pressure.

Take the leap and become part of a team that is leading the way in diagnostics. Submit your application today and seize this opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in the life sciences field!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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Location
Birmingham
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£26,383.50 per annum
Industry
Life Sciences
Closing Date
13th November 2026
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