Production Technician

Production Technician
Taunton, Somerset
Immediate start available | Temp-to-perm opportunity
Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in the Taunton area for a Production Technician .
This role is being offered on a temporary basis initially, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate. If you're looking for more than just your next assignment and want the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and supportive business, this could be an excellent fit.
This Production Technician role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing, production, assembly, laboratory support, quality control or process-based environments.
The Role

As a Production Technician , you will carry out a variety of hands-on tasks within a controlled working environment, ensuring work is completed safely, accurately and in line with established procedures.
Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting specialist manufacturing and processing activities
• Handling chemicals and controlled materials in accordance with COSHH and Health & Safety procedures
• Preparing, processing and inspecting small components and assemblies
• Following detailed work instructions and quality standards
• Carrying out checks to ensure consistency and accuracy
• Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working area
• Working effectively as part of a small team

Skills and Experience
To be considered for this Production Technician opportunity, you should have:

• Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, laboratory, processing or quality-focused environment
• Experience handling chemicals or controlled materials would be advantageous
• An understanding of COSHH and workplace Health & Safety requirements
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• The ability to follow procedures and work instructions accurately
• A reliable, positive and flexible approach to work

Applicants with experience as a Manufacturing Operative, Process Operative, Assembly Operative, Laboratory Assistant, Quality Inspector or Manufacturing Technician are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer?

• £12.71 - £13.75 per hour, depending on experience
• Immediate start available
• 35 hours per week
• Monday to Friday day shifts
• No evenings or weekend working
• Full training on company-specific processes
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role following a successful temporary period
• Long-term career prospects within a well-established business
• Convenient Taunton location with good local transport links

If you're looking for a Production Technician role that offers regular hours, the chance to gain specialist skills and the potential to progress into long-term employment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

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