Job Description

Location: Loughborough - Bakewell Road

Position Type: Full-Time, 12-Month Contract (

Pay Rate: 13.20/hr + 14% Shift Allowance (AWD/AWR Salary Equivalent: 24,258)

Shift Pattern: Days (Mon - Fri) Alternating weekly: 6:00 AM - 14:00 PM / 13:45 PM - 21:45 PM

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite

Join a world-class manufacturing team and play a crucial role in our mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

As a Manufacturing Technician I, you will work in a fast-paced environment handling the precision packing, labelling, and movement of chemical materials. This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, safety-first individual to build a long-term career with a global industry leader.

• Precision Packing & Labelling: Pack chemicals into various containers, outer packaging, and pallets. Assemble, seal, and label packs accurately to align strictly with UN regulations.

• Material Verification: Ensure batch numbers and chemical code numbers match labels and product containers perfectly. Use a computer-based system to log finished material transactions.

• Logistics & Material Handling: Prioritize and safely move chemical containers ranging from sacks and drums up to Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBCs). Secure completed pallets for transfer to the finished goods warehouse.

• Quality & Maintenance: Carry out routine inspections, perform basic equipment maintenance, and process returned packaging for reuse.

• Safety & Continuous Improvement: Maintain a pristine, hazard-free work environment through strict housekeeping and safety protocols. Participate actively in departmental improvement initiatives.

• Safety & Compliance: High awareness of environmental, health, and safety issues, with the ability to follow strict procedures and standard work instructions.

• Quality Focus: A strong attention to detail to meet rigorous quality standards and delivery timelines.

• Tech Literacy: Proficiency in navigating computer systems for inventory transactions.

• Teamwork & Drive: Physically fit, highly motivated, and eager to learn new processes to support team goals.

• Education: GCSE, A-Level, or Diploma equivalent is considered an advantage.

• Previous experience working in a production or manufacturing environment.

• Practical knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

• Attractive Shift Premium: Earn an additional 14% shift allowance on top of your base rate.

• Predictable Hours: Enjoy a structured Monday-to-Friday schedule with no weekend rotations.

• PPE Provided: Full, high-grade personal protective equipment (PPE) is supplied directly by the site.

• Fast-Track Hiring: A seamless, single-stage onsite interview process directly with the hiring manager.

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.