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 start

Preferred 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.