Manufacturing Lead Technician
RandoxAntrim, Antrim£13.50 to £14 per hourFull-timePermanent
Manufacturing Lead Technician - (Job Ref: 26N/MLLT)
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Manufacturing Lead Technician within our Marchesini Line Dispense team, within Freeze Dry Production.
What do the Freeze Dry team do?
Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Some of these products are dispensed, capped and labelled on a fully automated, high-speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried.
Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL.
Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 7.00am – 5.40pm, 9.00am-7.40pm and 11am- 9.40pm. 4 x 10 hour shifts across 7 days including weekends and Bank Holidays. (Flexible work pattern)
What does this role involve?
This role is responsible for assisting the department supervisor in the day to day running of the dispense/capping/labelling lines. Assisting in the dispense, capping and labelling of Randox products in accordance with order and product specifications. The main duties of the role include:
• To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the dispense/capping/labelling/IMA lines.
• The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties.
• To work closely and liaise with all departments directly impacted by the Freeze Dry and Marchesini departments.
• Ensuring that manufacturing deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews.
• The creation, maintenance and improvement of departmental procedures in line with ISO requirements.
• Ensuring that staff, adhere to departmental procedures and processes.
• The operation of the Marchesini Line and IMA line to accurately dispense, cap and label a range of Randox diagnostic components.
• Overseeing and scheduling the maintenance of the dispense/capping/labelling/IMA lines.
• Ensuring that accurate and adequate records are maintained covering every aspect of the department.
• The alerting of the department manager to any problems with the production lines or production schedules.
Essential criteria:
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritised work in a logical fashion.
• Good numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility in your availability, especially during busy periods.
• Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of health and safety, including CoSHH.
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Previous management/supervisory experience.
Randox Laboratories continues to develop disruptive innovations in Diagnostics and Healthcare globally. We are proud to have been named the Number 1 company in Northern Ireland for the second consecutive year in the Belfast Telegraph Top 100 Companies List for 2024. We have an exciting new career opportunity for a Manufacturing Lead Technician within our Marchesini Line Dispense team, within Freeze Dry Production.
What do the Freeze Dry team do?
Randox is the 2nd largest manufacturer of Quality Control products globally. Diagnostic Laboratories are obliged to use these QC products to ensure the accuracy and precision of their processes and equipment used. We have a growing number of serum-based products. Some are sold as freeze-dried. The Freeze Dry team are responsible for the dispense of all these QC controls, calibrators and reagents. Some of these products are dispensed, capped and labelled on a fully automated, high-speed dispense line. These products are then loaded onto any one of our freeze dryers and then unloaded once the product is dried.
Location: Randox Science Park, 30 Randalstown Road, Antrim, BT41 4FL.
Contract Offered: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours / Shifts: 7.00am – 5.40pm, 9.00am-7.40pm and 11am- 9.40pm. 4 x 10 hour shifts across 7 days including weekends and Bank Holidays. (Flexible work pattern)
What does this role involve?
This role is responsible for assisting the department supervisor in the day to day running of the dispense/capping/labelling lines. Assisting in the dispense, capping and labelling of Randox products in accordance with order and product specifications. The main duties of the role include:
• To ensure the smooth and efficient running of the dispense/capping/labelling/IMA lines.
• The supervision of team members and the allocation of work and duties.
• To work closely and liaise with all departments directly impacted by the Freeze Dry and Marchesini departments.
• Ensuring that manufacturing deadlines are met without compromising quality.
• The training and development of staff and the conducting of regular training reviews.
• The creation, maintenance and improvement of departmental procedures in line with ISO requirements.
• Ensuring that staff, adhere to departmental procedures and processes.
• The operation of the Marchesini Line and IMA line to accurately dispense, cap and label a range of Randox diagnostic components.
• Overseeing and scheduling the maintenance of the dispense/capping/labelling/IMA lines.
• Ensuring that accurate and adequate records are maintained covering every aspect of the department.
• The alerting of the department manager to any problems with the production lines or production schedules.
Essential criteria:
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent organisational skills with an eye for detail and the ability to prioritised work in a logical fashion.
• Good numerical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Flexibility in your availability, especially during busy periods.
• Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
• Working knowledge of quality systems.
• Working knowledge of health and safety, including CoSHH.
• Previous experience within a similar role.
• Previous management/supervisory experience.
The closing date for applications is Friday the 29th of May 2026
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