Manufacturing Technician

Summary: This role is for a Manufacturing Technician in a contractor position within a fast-growing diagnostics business in Cambridge. The technician will be responsible for producing cartridge consumables for a point-of-need diagnostics system, working closely with a production team to ensure high-quality output. The position involves hands-on assembly, quality inspection, and data recording, with a focus on continuous improvement. The role requires practical manufacturing experience and the ability to adapt to changing procedures in a regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assembling consumables using machinery, presses, and welding equipment
• Carrying out hands-on production tasks to keep output consistent and quality high
• Inspecting builds to ensure they meet quality and safety standards
• Recording production data accurately
• Spotting and reporting issues early while suggesting improvements
• Taking ownership of your work and seeing the impact as products move toward launch

Key Skills:

• Practical experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Confident using assembly machinery, presses, or welders (training available where needed)
• Comfortable following standard procedures while adapting when things change
• Experience in cleanroom or regulated environments (ISO 13485 / cGMP experience desirable)
• Familiarity with Quality Management Systems (QMS)
• Strong teamwork, attention to detail, and communication skills
• Proactive and reliable, with a can-do attitude

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Cambridge

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other