Manufacturing Operator in Cramlington, Northumberland

Position: Manufacturing Operator I

Location: Cramlington (Onsite)

Contract Duration: 12-Month Contract

Base Rate: £13.46 per hour

Shift Allowance: +30% night shift allowance (Effective rate: £17.50/hr | AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: £26,476.00)

Working Hours: 40.25 hours per week

Shift Pattern: C-Shift (18:00 - 06:00), 4-on / 4-off rotating schedule

Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking a dependable Manufacturing Operator to join a leading medical manufacturing facility in Cramlington. Working in a certified cGMP cleanroom environment, you will play a crucial role in safely assembling and inspecting high-quality, single-use medical products destined for critical healthcare customers.

All personal protective equipment (PPE) and cleanroom gowning are provided on-site.

• Safely assemble critical medical components on a designated production line adhering strictly to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and assembly drawings.
• Prepare, set up, and kit raw materials and components for production runs.
• Operate manual, electronic, and pneumatic assembly hand tools.
• Accurately record production and quality data on batch record sheets following cGMP compliance standards.
• Inspect finished components and products against stringent quality specifications.
• Maintain cleanroom hygiene, 5S standards, and adhere to workplace health and safety practices.

• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for 12-hour shifts, lift/carry components as required, and possess good eyesight for intricate assembly work.
• Technical Skills: Comfortable using hand tools and capable of following detailed written instructions and standard operating procedures.
• Core Competencies: Basic numeracy skills, strong attention to detail, and a dependable, punctual work ethic.
• Experience (Desirable): Prior experience in a manufacturing, assembly, cleanroom, or cGMP-regulated environment is advantageous, but full training will be provided.
• Vetting: Candidates must be able to complete a standard background check.

• Stage 1: Onsite practical/competency test.
• Stage 2: Onsite hiring manager interview on the same day (upon successful completion of Stage 1).

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.

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