At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a hands-on role in manufacturing, ensuring quality and safety in production.
- Company: Established manufacturing business in Taunton with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, full training, regular hours, and potential for permanent position.
- Other info: Friendly team environment with convenient location and good transport links.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with a stable job and opportunities for growth.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing or quality control is a plus; attention to detail is key.
The predicted salary is between 13.75 - 13.75 £ per hour.
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Immediate start available | Temp-to-perm opportunity
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Taunton area for a Production Technician. This role is being offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. If you're looking for more than just your next assignment and want the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and supportive business, this could be an excellent fit.
This Production Technician role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, laboratory support, quality control or process-based environments.
The Role
As a Production Technician, you will carry out a variety of hands-on tasks within a controlled working environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with established procedures. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting specialist manufacturing and processing activities
- Handling chemicals and controlled materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
- Preparing, processing and inspecting small components and assemblies
- Following detailed work instructions and quality standards
- Carrying out checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area
- Working effectively as part of a small team
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this Production Technician opportunity, you should have:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, laboratory, processing or quality-focused environment
- Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials would be advantageous
- An understanding of COSHH and workplace Health & Safety requirements
- Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
- The ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately
- A reliable, positive and flexible approach to work
Applicants with experience as a Manufacturing Operative, Process Operative, Assembly Operative, Laboratory Assistant, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Technician are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?
- £12.71 - £13.75 per hour, depending on experience
- Immediate start available
- 35 hours per week
- Monday to Friday day shifts
- No evenings or weekend working
- Full training on company-specific processes
- Friendly and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period
- Long-term career prospects within a well-established business
- Convenient Taunton location with good local transport links
If you're looking for a Production Technician role that offers regular hours, the chance to gain specialist skills and the potential to progress into long-term employment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
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