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Through the design, manufacture, maintenance, and continuous improvement of production equipment, jigs, fixtures, and tooling, you will help ensure reliable and efficient production processes that contribute to better health for more people.\nBased in Stonehouse, Gloucestershire, this position is site-based and follows a working pattern of Monday to Thursday 7:30-16:30 and Friday 7:30-12:30. 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