Manufacturing Technician - Production Operative

Randstad Construction and Property

Full-time architecture-and-engineering
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Location
Basingstoke, Hampshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 26, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician II (Machine Operator / Setter)

Location: Basingstoke (Houndmills Industrial Estate)

Pay Rate: £13.46/hr + 20% Shift Allowance (Total Rate: £16.15/hr | £33,500/yr equivalent)

Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri | Rotating Shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00 (40 hrs/week)

Contract Duration: 6-Month Contract (Overtime Available)

About the Role

We are recruiting a Manufacturing Technician II for a leading global business based in Basingstoke. In this hands-on role, you will be setting up, operating, and maintaining cutting, forming, and machining equipment to produce high-precision workpieces.

Key Responsibilities

Machine Setup & Operation: Set up, adjust, and operate cutting, forming, grinding, or CNC/manual machine tools.

Tooling & Alignment: Select, install, and align drills, cutters, dies, and holding devices using hand tools and measuring instruments.

Quality Inspection: Read t...