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About the Role

Seeking a Technical Operations Specialist to support manufacturing operations, including goods receiving, stores, quality/testing lab activities, and production planning coordination. This hands-on role requires practical manufacturing experience and the ability to work across different operational areas to ensure production runs smoothly and in line with regulated manufacturing standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage goods receiving processes, including inspection, booking-in, and stores control of incoming materials and components.
• Maintain accurate stores records, stock levels, and traceability in line with manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Carry out QC/testing lab activities, including inspection and release testing of incoming materials, in-process components, and finished goods.
• Maintain lab records and test documentation to the standard required for medical device manufacturing.
• Support production planning and scheduling, ensuring material availability aligns with the production plan.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain to flag material shortages, delays, or quality issues that could affect the production schedule.
• Support production readiness by ensuring materials are available, inspected, and released ahead of scheduled builds.
• Escalate stores, lab, or planning issues to the Lead - Manufacturing Operations & Delivery in a timely manner.
• Ensure all goods receiving, stores, and lab records are completed accurately and consistently.
• Support and maintain SOPs and work instructions relating to goods receiving, stores, and lab testing processes.
• Participate directly in manufacturing activities and production support when required.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in a goods receiving, stores, or materials-handling role within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience in a QC or testing lab, including inspection and release testing.
• Working understanding of production planning and scheduling processes within a manufacturing operation.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation in a controlled or regulated environment.
• Comfortable working across stores, lab, and shop-floor activities in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

Skills

• Goods receiving
• Stores control
• QC/testing lab activities
• Inspection
• Release testing
• Record maintenance
• Test documentation
• Production planning
• Production scheduling
• Material availability
• Supply Chain coordination
• SOP maintenance
• Work instruction maintenance
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail
• Organisational skills
• Communication skills

Work Type

• Hands-on

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

About the Company

• This is a hands-on role within a growing manufacturing team, offering the opportunity to work across stores, lab, and planning functions while supporting reliable, compliant manufacturing operations.