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.