Job Description

Are you looking for meaningful work on a secure night shift? Join our operation in Witney, Oxfordshire, as a Manufacturing Technician and directly contribute to global health. This is a crucial technical role: you will operate and monitor sophisticated, highly automated equipment, ensuring the smooth, compliant, and efficient production of essential medical products.
Key Details

• Job Title: Manufacturing Technician (Night Shift)
• Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
• Shift Pattern: 4 nights on, 4 nights off (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM)
• Pay Rate: 16.49 per hour

What You'll Be Doing
You'll be responsible for the continuous, high-quality operation of our production line:

• Equipment Operation & Setup: Run and monitor automated manufacturing equipment, performing essential setup procedures, line clearances, and ensuring processes adhere strictly to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation using 6S principles. Ensure all work fully complies with strict quality guidelines, SOPs, COSHH regulations, and EHS risk assessments.
• Accurate Data Management: Input and verify critical machine data (e.g., yield, efficiency) into specialised software systems (like MacPac or POMS/EBR) to accurately track inventory and manage batch records.
• Proactive Problem-Solving: Effectively troubleshoot and resolve minor production issues that arise on the line. Promptly escalate more complex technical problems to Engineering or Management and collaborate with the team to report and address equipment breakdowns.
• Safety Focus: Champion site safety by adhering to all training and procedures, including the timely reporting of near misses and accidents.

Who We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, IT literate, and committed to quality:

• Accuracy & Detail: A strong commitment to following complex guidelines and SOPs with a high degree of precision.
• Team & Communication Skills: An effective collaborator with the ability to communicate clearly within a dynamic team environment.
• Troubleshooting Mindset: A proactive, problem-solving approach to quickly address and resolve operational issues.
• Quality & Safety Focus: A demonstrable dedication to maintaining excellent standards in health, safety, and production quality.
• Experience: Previous experience in a manufacturing or regulated (e.g., pharmaceutical, medical device) environment is beneficial, but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Impact: Directly contribute to the production of vital medical products that improve lives.
• Full Training Provided: We offer comprehensive, on-the-job training to ensure you become fully confident and competent in all aspects of the role.
• Stable Schedule: Enjoy a consistent 4-on, 4-off night shift pattern that provides an excellent balance of work and personal time.

Ready to start a rewarding career in medical manufacturing?
If you are a motivated individual with a desire to learn and contribute to a leading operation, we encourage you to apply today or call 01622585980 and ask for Lottie!
Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Skills Required