Manufacturing Technician - (Job Ref: 24N/MTDS)
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. Our staff are at the heart of everything we do and achieve. We have exciting new career opportunities for Manufacturing Technicians within our Dispense team.
Location: Randox Site 4, 44 Largy Road, Antrim, BT29 4RN.
Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 07:40-17:20 - Monday-Thursday, 07:40-11:40 - Friday
What does the Manufacturing Technician role involve?
The successful candidate's main responsibility will be the operation of automated liquid dispensing/labelling lines. The successful candidate will be cross trained across our auto dispense, manual dispense and labelling teams. The role will require you to develop a varied skillset, including:
The role:
- Following company procedures for the set-up and operation of dispense/labelling lines.
- Following company procedures for the dispensing and labelling of a range of diagnostic products.
- Maintaining the relevant documentation.
- Carry out routine maintenance of an automated dispense/labelling line.
- Trouble-shooting basic problems relevant to the automated dispense/labelling line.
- Maintenance and upkeep of equipment and instruments used in association with the automated dispense and labelling lines.
Full on the job training will be provided on our processes.
Who can apply?
This role would suit someone with great numerical, verbal, and written communication skills, along with relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Criteria:
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English Language.
- A valid right-to-work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of operation of automated dispense/labelling equipment.
- Good numerical skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Experience of Quality Systems.
- A driving license.
How do I apply?
Click Apply on the site you are seeing this advert on, and it will take you to the Randox careers page. This advert may be open for as long as 30 days but could close early based on application numbers.
About Randox:
An international company operating in over 145 countries that continues to have unparalleled growth, Randox Laboratories was at the centre of the UK's National COVID Testing Programme throughout the pandemic. In early 2020 Randox recognised the threat from COVID-19 and based on over 40 years of diagnostic experience, quickly developed a test to accurately identify the virus. Testing at scale commenced within weeks to support the UK's National Testing Programme and private clients alike. Through the enormous effort and commitment of its staff Randox is currently operating at a capacity of 180,000 COVID-19 samples per day, making it the most productive laboratory in the UK and Ireland and amongst the very largest in Europe.
Additionally, as a world leader in diagnostics for clinical healthcare, toxicology and food security, our expertise and product portfolio have assisted laboratories across the world in improving health and saving lives. Our global success is a result of our pioneering products and the commitment & skill of our workforce, which continue to grow exponentially.
Central to the Randox ethos is our drive and determination to improve healthcare worldwide and every one of our talented staff play a role in this. In order to serve our growing international markets, we require high calibre applicants with scientific, engineering, software, and broader business skills - including sales, marketing, logistics, finance and many more. Join the Randox team and play your part in improving the health of millions.
Randox Laboratories Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.