Manufacturing and Testing Assistant

Birmingham
2 months ago
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Opportunity: Manufacturing & Testing Assistant (Medical Devices)

Are you detail-oriented, reliable, and passionate about quality? Join our team in B15 1QT and play a crucial part in the production and testing of essential medical devices!

Location B15 1QT

Pay Rate £12.65 per hour

Hours Full-Time: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday

The Role:

As a Manufacturing and Testing Assistant, you will be key in maintaining high-quality production, ensuring our medical devices meet strict standards. You'll maintain equipment, follow precise procedures, and support overall team goals.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing & Testing: Assist directly in the production and testing of medical devices.
Equipment Management: Maintain and calibrate production and testing equipment.
Documentation: Accurately complete all necessary records, worksheets, and documentation.
Systems Use: Utilise the ERP system for efficient work tracking and document management.
Teamwork: Report progress and issues promptly, work collaboratively, and assist with task planning.
Compliance: Adhere strictly to health and safety procedures, company standards, and industry regulations.

Candidate Requirements

GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science (Essential)
Degree or A Levels in a relevant subject. (Desirable)
Previous team experience. (Essential)
Previous laboratory experience. (Desirable)
Basic computer skills. (Essential)
Knowledge of Health & Safety and Quality Systems. (Desirable)Personal Qualities: We are looking for someone friendly, positive, reliable, self-motivated, organised, and flexible to work occasional overtime.

To apply, please call Danielle on (phone number removed) now!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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