Manufacturing Technician

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: ongoing, possible permanent transfers Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations after training Early…

Engineering
Pay rate £17/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 1 September 2026

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Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8)
Type of Work: Temporary
Duration: ongoing, possible permanent transfers
Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week)
Moving to weekly shift rotations after training
Early / Late shift (6.15am - 2:15pm and 2pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation)
Salary: £17 per hour
Job Reference: 36205

Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements.

Responsibilities:
* Assembling small plastic components

Requirements:
* Experience assembling small items
* Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements
* Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat
* Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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