23 manufacturing operative jobs found

Role: Production Operative Location: Newmarket Pay: £12.75 - £14.00 p/hour (DOE) Start Date: Immediate Contract: This is a permanent role subject to a successful 3-month temporary probation period A well-established manufacturer in Newmarket is expanding its production team and seeking practical, hands-on Production Operatives. This role focuses on working with metal components such as evaporator coils and condenser units, with particular emphasis on the brazing stage of assembly. Previous experience in brazing, soldering, or factory work is a bonus but not essential. Production Operative Duties: Brazing metal components with precision and care Prepping metals and materials for assembly Using hand and power tools safely and effectively Maintaining a clean and safe work environment Assisting with other workshop duties as required Working flexibly to meet customer demands Operating near moving machinery and forklift trucks in a chilled, dusty environment Handling repetitive tasks...

Skilled PreBoarder Agency: Search Consultancy Location: Ashington Search Consultancy is looking for an experienced Pre-Border to join our busy production teams in Ashington. We are partnering with leading manufacturing firms who require precision and pace in the initial stages of the production process. If you are an operative who thrives in a productivity-driven environment and has mastered the complexities of material preparation and machine operation, we have immediate starts and long-term runs of work available now. The Role * Preparation Focus: Setting up materials and components for the bordering process, ensuring all specifications are met. * Quality Control: Inspecting fabrics and materials for defects before they move further down the production line. * Machine Operation: Operating specialist machinery to prep and trim borders with precision and speed. * Efficiency: Meeting hourly and daily production targets while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship. *...

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Production Operative! Are you ready to jump into an exciting opportunity with a high-growth, global organization? We are looking for enthusiastic Production Operatives to join our team in our Tallington. If you're passionate about manufacturing and want to be part of a company transforming the construction sector with innovative solutions, we want to hear from you! Position: Production Operative Contract Type: Temp to Perm Hourly Rate: £12.71 - £14.21 Working Pattern: Full Time Driving Required: Yes Why Join Us? Be part of a company generating over £200m in revenue, operating across the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, France, and Germany. Work with market-leading brands known for their smart, safe, and sustainable products. Contribute to groundbreaking projects that enhance efficiency and safety in construction. What You'll Do: As a Production Operative, you will ensure that our products meet the highest safety and quality standards. Your key...

Maintenance Operative Initially 6 months FTC, with the possibility of renewal.  Pampisford, Cambridgeshire CB22 Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week (negotiable) Dixon International Group Ltd (DIG) is an established family business and a market leader in the construction and testing sector, based in South Cambridgeshire on a landscaped 4-acre site. Currently employing around 60 – 70 staff, we are looking to recruit someone to work alongside our Maintenance team to maintain the premises and grounds. The role is very varied and involves both indoor and outdoor working.  The Ideal Candidate: Someone with previous experience in a similar or comparable role. As the role can sometimes be physically demanding, you will need to be physically fit. Able to communicate at all levels and record detailed, accurate maintenance information. Someone who is highly motivated and a team player. Someone keen to learn new skills (e.g. forklift driving). Willing to travel and hold a full UK-valid...

Colas Ltd are a UK subsidiary of the global Colas Group, which operates in over 50 countries worldwide and employs over 55,000 people including over 1500 in the UK across multiple sites. We are specialists in highways construction and have been involved in large-scale UK and international construction projects within the highways, airfields, and marine sectors as well as offering highways maintenance services and manufacturing our own innovative surfacing products. We hold a 'Gold Investor in People' award for continuously developing and rewarding our employees, offering excellent career potential

Job Type: Void Property Tradesperson  Location: Cheltenham Rate: £22.50 - £25.00 per hour Start Dates: Rolling starts from Monday, 13 April 2026 Hours: Full-time, ongoing   We are currently recruiting for experienced Void Property Tradespeople (ideally Carpenter or Multi-Trade) to work on social housing properties across Cheltenham.   The Role: Working on void (empty) properties preparing them for new tenants Carrying out repairs, maintenance, and basic refurbishments Tasks may include carpentry, basic plumbing, patch repairs, and general maintenance Ensuring properties are safe, compliant, and ready to be re-let Requirements: Experience as a Carpenter or Multi-Trade Operative Ability to carry out a range of repair and maintenance tasks Own tools and PPE Full UK driving licence (preferred)

We are currently recruiting Production and manufacturing staff to join a busy and well-established manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role offering long-term opportunities within a fast-paced production setting. If you have experience in manufacturing, machine operating or assembly work we would love to hear from you. Working Hours Day Shift and Late shifts: Monday to Friday The Role As a Production Operative, your duties may include: * Operating and monitoring CNC and production machinery * Loading materials into pre-set machines * Cutting, assembling and preparing products to specification * Fitting components and completing basic assembly tasks * Monitoring machine cycles to ensure safe and accurate operation * Quality checking finished goods * Order picking and preparing goods for despatch * Labelling, wrapping, banding and palletising products * Maintaining a clean and safe working...

SW-007-VoidMul-235 Multi-Trader £25 - £26 per hour Working for a maintenance contractor in their voids team Long term temp-to-perm Voids will be located in the Reading area Position good to knows * This is a temp-to-perm role covering a voids contract in the Reading and surrounding areas * A van and fuel will be offered when the role moves to a permanent position so in between time materials will be delivered to site/void you are working in * During the temp period you will only need to get to the location you are working at with your tools, you will not need to carry materials to site * Parking is available at the location you will be working at You will be working for an established Maintenance Contractor within the inhouse maintenance delivery team who carry out repairs, planned works and voids to the organisations extensive housing stock. This role will be working within their voids team covering RG postcodes. **You must have a full...

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Social Value Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Devon South West or London offices. As our Group Social Value Manager, you will have a critical role within the Group Social Value team, with a strong focus on social value data management, systems, governance and assurance. You will take day to day ownership of our Group social value data platform, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and audit readiness across the business. You will play a key role in embedding robust processes, supporting users across regions, and managing our limited assurance and audit processes. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working with complex datasets, digital platforms and cross business stakeholders, and who enjoys turning data into reliable, decision ready insight. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to...

Role Details: Job Title: Cable Assembler / Technician Location: Hayes (UB4 ) Pay Rate: £14 - £16 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Full-time (flexibility required for overtime) Start Date: Immediate ⸻ Job Overview: This role is within an industrial electrical cable manufacturing environment and involves building, assembling, testing, and repairing cable assemblies. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to read technical drawings, and basic soldering or crimping experience. Key Responsibilities: - Hand soldering of surface mount (SMD/SMT) and through-hole components - Assembly and repair of printed circuit boards (PCBs / PCBAs) - Rework and de-soldering of SMD and through-hole components - Surface mount assembly including pasting and hand placement - Cable assembly using hand crimping tools and wire cutting machines - Electro-mechanical assembly and potting of finished goods - Manual and chemical spot cleaning of PCBs - Inspection of...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

We are supprting our client in their hunt for an experienced Carpenter Multi-Trader to join a responsive repairs team operating across the Birmingham area. This is a temporary position offering an immediate start, ideal for candidates who can step in quickly and hit the ground running. The role suits a carpenter with strong multi-trade capabilities, particularly someone comfortable working in a fast-paced, quick response environment. Pay rate: £20–£23 per hour, depending on experience. The Role You will be working as part of a rapid response maintenance team, attending a variety of social housing properties to carry out urgent and reactive repairs. The work will involve travelling between sites, responding to maintenance issues efficiently, and ensuring a high standard of workmanship at all times. Key Responsibilities * Carry out emergency and reactive maintenance across residential properties * Complete carpentry works alongside general multi-trade tasks * Attend...

SW-007-Painter-245 Painter & Decorator £20 - £21 per hour Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based initially based in Kennington Temp-to-Perm role * Working in occupied council properties * External and Internal Re-Decs of blocks of flats and houses * The first job will be in London, Kennington, which will be external and internal works Overview * We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a busy inhouse maintenance team working across residential properties initially in London * This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering high-quality decorating works within occupied and void properties * Deliver high-quality painting/decorating within residential properties, planning each job effectively and completing works to specification (where provided) * Prepare surfaces to ensure a proper finish, including minor wall repairs to...

In a Nutshell… We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Social Value Manager to join our team within Vistry Services, at our Devon South West or London offices. As our Group Social Value Manager, you will have a critical role within the Group Social Value team, with a strong focus on social value data management, systems, governance and assurance. You will take day‑to‑day ownership of our Group social value data platform, ensuring data accuracy, consistency and audit readiness across the business. You will play a key role in embedding robust processes, supporting users across regions, and managing our limited assurance and audit processes. This role is ideal for someone who is confident working with complex datasets, digital platforms and cross‑business stakeholders, and who enjoys turning data into reliable, decision‑ready insight. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to...

Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Marine Composite Laminator to join our team, specializing in the construction, repair, and finishing of high-quality yacht components. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, Kevlar, etc.) and a strong understanding of yacht manufacturing processes, ensuring precision, safety, and durability in all laminating tasks. Key Responsibilities: Prepare composite materials (fiberglass, carbon fiber, resins, cores) according to specifications. Lay up and laminate composite structures, ensuring accurate alignment, layering, and resin application. Operate vacuum bagging, infusion, and wet lay-up processes for yacht components. Trim, finish, and inspect composite panels, decks, hulls, and other yacht parts for quality and adherence to engineering drawings. Monitor curing processes, ensuring optimal temperature, pressure, and time for each laminate. Identify defects or delamination...

Fettler DC Personnel are working on behalf of a leading manufacturing company based in Leicestershire (LE7) and are currently recruiting for an experienced Fettler. Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £13.00-£14.00 DOE Working Hours: Mon-Weds 2pm- Midnight Thurs- 2pm - 11.30pm Friday - Off The Role: We are looking for an experienced Fettler to join a busy fabrication team. You will be responsible for finishing, grinding, and preparing fabricated components to a high standard, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity are maintained. Key Duties: • Grinding, polishing, and finishing fabricated metal components • Removing excess material and sharp edges from welds and castings • Inspecting components for defects and ensuring they meet quality standards • Preparing components for painting, assembly, or further processing • Operating hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently • Maintaining a clean and safe working environment • Reporting any production or quality issues...

Job Title: Fabricator Welder Location: Leicester Salary: £14.00 – £16.50 per hour (DOE). To achieve the higher rate a minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required. Job Type: Full-time, temporary to permanent Hours : on offer are a range of full time hours Monday - Friday • 6am-2pm fixed About Us DC Personnel are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business based in Leicester, specialising in high-quality metal fabrication for clients across the UK. The Role We are looking for a skilled Fabricator Welder to join their team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in metal fabrication and welding, and be confident working from technical drawings to produce accurate, high-quality results. Key Responsibilities • Fabricate metal components from technical drawings and specifications • MIG/TIG/welding on mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminum • Operate fabrication machinery such as press brakes, guillotines, and rollers...

Job title: Electrical/HVAC Fitter Job location: Crewe, Cheshire Hourly pay rate: £18.82 PAYE / £24.40 Umbrella Shifts: Mon -Thurs 8am - 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts) Friday Early finish 12.15pm Hours per week: 37 Duration: Ongoing Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians, Aerospace, HVAC Technicians, Vehicle Technicians, Electricians, Electrical Engineers, Plumbers Company Summary: A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary: Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Electrical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Electrical Overhaul of Rail HVAC units Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: * HVAC overhaul, damage repair and engineering * Read...

Electrical Assembler, Edinburgh, EH11, contract position, £13.45p/hr Monday -Thursday 7am-3.00pm, Friday 7am-12pm Assembler required with 1-2 years experience, for our client based in Edinburgh, parking available on site or easily accessible on public transport Duties to include: Repair of electronic equipment including stripping, changing batteries, soldering and packing. Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. Assembles, tests, and ships sophisticated radio communication equipment. Light Computer skills and ability to read/enter data as required. Ability to read build documentation. About you: Quality/Safety conscious with ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast paced team environment. Quick learner with ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Manual handling. Must be able to work with light fabrication equipment....

SW-007-Painter-237 Painter & Decorator £21 per hour Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based initially based in Tottenham and Kennington then GU and RG postcodes Temp-to-Perm role * Working in occupied council properties * External and Internal Re-Decs of blocks of flats and houses * The first 2 jobs will be in London will be Tottenham and Kennington, these will be external and internal * The work from May onwards will be in GU and RG postcodes * Work will mainly be externals through the summer months and returning to internals in the winter months * **You must be able to make your own way to the jobs** Overview * We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a busy inhouse maintenance team working across residential properties initially in London then in GU and RG postcodes * This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering...