Randstad CPE
Manufacturing Technician I
Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RE
Key information
- Pay
- £13.20 - £13.20
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted date
- 17 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 16 Aug 2026
About this role
Manufacturing Technician I
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Location
Loughborough (Bishop Meadow Road) - fully onsite
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Pay Rate
£13.20 per hour (Equivalent to £24,258 per year)
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Contract Type
12-Month Contract, Full-Time
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Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00)
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About the Role
We are looking for practical, motivated team players to join our onsite manufacturing team in Loughborough. In this entry-level role, you will start by packing chemical containers and outer packaging. As you gain experience and complete your training, you will progress to filling chemicals and operating machinery.
This is an active, hands-on position with a structured 12-month training plan designed to help you step up into a Manufacturing Technician II role.
Key Responsibilities
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Packing & Assembly
Pack various chemical products into different container styles and outer packaging according to daily schedules and work orders.
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Equipment Operation
Use manual and automatic packaging equipment, including filling and labeling machines.
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Quality Checks
Use weighing and measuring equipment to ensure batches are accurate. Double-check that batch numbers and chemical codes match the paperwork.
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Warehouse Prep
Palletize, strap, and stretch-wrap finished goods to make sure they are safe to transport to the warehouse.
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Safety & Compliance
Follow all safety rules (including COSHH, waste handling, and manual handling guidelines) and wear your provided safety gear.
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Workspace Upkeep
Keep your work area clean and tidy (5S standards) and assist with basic routine maintenance on equipment.
What We Are Looking For
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Fitness & Motivation
You should be physically fit and healthy, as this role involves regular manual handling and packing.
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Safety First
A strong awareness of health and safety guidelines and the ability to follow instructions closely.
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Team Players
Someone who works well with others, communicates clearly, and is reliable.
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Basic Skills
Good reading, writing, and basic computer entry skills.
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Experience
No degrees, certifications, or prior manufacturing experience are required-we will teach you everything you need to know.
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.