Manufacturing Technician

Southampton On-site (Monday to Friday) 8:00am - 4:00pm 18.51 per hourInitial contract through to the end of 2027About the RoleWe are looking for a hands-on Prototype Manufacturing Technician to support Product Development teams by manufacturing samples, prototypes, and trial products in a fast-paced development environment. This role is ideal for someone with manufacturing or engineering experience who enjoys working with machinery, maintaining high quality standards, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.Working as part of a collaborative team, you will be responsible for operating, setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting production equipment to ensure prototypes and development samples are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.Key ResponsibilitiesOperate manufacturing machinery and equipment to produce prototype and finished products.Set up, calibrate, and verify machinery is fully operational before commencing production.Review material requirements and work with Supply Chain teams to ensure sufficient inventory is available.Carry out in-process quality checks and comply with project-specific Quality Control Plans.Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across machinery and work areas.Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and established manufacturing processes.Support Daily Direction Setting (DDS) and Integrated Work Systems (IWS) activities.Ensure compliance with quality standards, including ISO 9001 ..... full job details .....