42 manufacturing jobs found in Basingstoke

Due to a full order book and increased growth, my client, a leading engineering company based close to Basingstoke are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Finisher / De-burrer on an ongoing temporary basis. This may become a permanent role after a period of time, typically 4-6 months. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of engineering or manufacturing and have good hand work and attention to detail. The work is generally light in nature. Duties * Use hand tools to smooth, polish, and finish manufactured parts. * Operate rumble machines. * Support the CNC operations – De-burring / Honing / Shot blasting. * Inspect components for defects or imperfections and perform necessary corrections. * Maintain cleanliness of work areas and ensure tools are properly stored after use. * Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Experience * Previous experience in a manufacturing / assembly / engineering is...

Overview An opportunity has arisen for Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations within a highly regulated defence aviation environment based in Middle Wallop. Working within a production and support engineering team, the successful candidates will help improve operational efficiency, optimise workflows, support production planning activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Apache fleet maintenance operations. This role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production support, or operational improvement within aerospace, defence, or other complex technical industries. Key Responsibilities Analyse production and operational processes to identify improvements in efficiency, flow, cost, and quality Support development and optimisation of manufacturing and support processes, work methods, and resource utilisation Assist with production planning,...

Manufacturing Engineer \ Havant \ £39,280 – £44,190 \ 6 Month Contract Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in precision engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement Do you enjoy solving complex production challenges while driving quality and process efficiency in a fast-paced engineering environment Workshop Recruitment is supporting a well-established aerospace engineering business in the search for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team in Havant. This Manufacturing Engineer role will support production and quality improvement activities across the site, helping to optimise manufacturing performance, reduce process variation, and support new product introduction projects. The successful Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production, suppliers, and customers to deliver robust manufacturing processes that meet industry and customer standards within a highly regulated environment. Key Responsibilities Develop and improve...

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business that delivers specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail, and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business. The Role Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering, you will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support across production cells, helping improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods. Key Responsibilities Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities Drive Lean...

Our engineering client is looking for x3 Manufacturing Operatrives to join their busy and growing team. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a supportive manufacturing environment, ideal for someone looking to build practical skills. The role will involve supporting the wider production team with a variety of day-to-day tasks, including: * Assisting with basic hand assembly using simple tools * Supporting skilled operatives with ongoing work * General workshop duties and keeping the area organised * Completing basic paperwork and documentation * Helping move materials and components when required (lifting equipment provided) Previous manufacturing or hands-on experience is beneficial but not essential — a strong work ethic and willingness to learn are key. If you’re based in or around Chichester and looking to get started in a practical role, this could be a great opportunity. Assignment Type: Temporary Pay Rate: £13.40 per hour...

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer Chippenham £43,000 – £46,000 (DOE) 6 Months contract Monday – Friday (flexible hours, early finish Friday possible) The role would suit experienced MES / Manufacturing Execution System Engineers who have genuine hands-on experience implementing or supporting an MES platform (Aegis FactoryLogix, Siemens Opcenter, or Critical Manufacturing) within an electronics manufacturing environment. It is essential that you have worked extensively with PCB/PCBA production data including Gerber, ODB++, BOM structures and ECAD-to-MES integration. Candidates with rail, aerospace or high-reliability sector experience will have a significant advantage. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site MES, ensuring seamless flow of accurate manufacturing data from design release through to the SMT and assembly lines in a safety-critical production facility. The Role: * Configure and maintain the MES...

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Reading area, Berkshire Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Rotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support The Opportunity: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs ✔ Preventive maintenance ✔ Quick turnaround...

Overview An opportunity has arisen for Manufacturing Engineers to support aerospace Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations within a highly regulated defence aviation environment based in Middle Wallop. Working within a production and support engineering team, the successful candidates will help improve operational efficiency, optimise workflows, support production planning activities, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across Apache fleet maintenance operations. This role would suit candidates with experience in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, production support, or operational improvement within aerospace, defence, or other complex technical industries. Key Responsibilities Analyse production and operational processes to identify improvements in efficiency, flow, cost, and quality Support development and optimisation of manufacturing and support processes, work methods, and resource utilisation Assist with production planning,...

Job Title: Procurement Engineer Location: Eynsham, Oxfordshire Contract Length: 12 Months (FTC) Hourly Rate: £26.00 – £40.00 per hour Job Purpose To serve as a technical-commercial liaison during a critical supplier onboarding phase. This role ensures that MRI magnet components are optimized for cost and manufacturing without sacrificing the high-performance standards required by Siemens Healthineers. Responsibilities * Supplier Onboarding: "Hit the ground running" with a new supplier integration, ensuring they meet technical and cost specifications from day one. * Stakeholder Mediation: Act as the "translator" between R&D designers, engineers, and external suppliers to balance Cost, Quality, and Technical Performance. * Cost Driver Analysis: Identify exactly where costs sit within manufacturing techniques (machining, fabrication, etc.) and challenge stakeholders to optimize them. * Tactical Procurement: Drive the "Design for Manufacture"...

Production Technician (Aerospace) Location: Bedhampton We are currently seeking a skilled Production Technician to join a growing aerospace manufacturing team, working on high-performance components used in aircraft systems. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team assembling precision-engineered hydraulic pumps, motors, and generators that play a critical role in both civil and military aviation. What you’ll be doing: Assembling hydraulic pumps, motors, and generators to high-quality standards Working from detailed engineering drawings and product documentation Performing precision assembly of hydro-mechanical and electro-mechanical components Completing batch documentation to ensure full traceability Carrying out visual and dimensional inspections Supporting quality checks and recording any required actions Taking part in continuous improvement activities such as 5S and lean manufacturing Collaborating with the team to support problem-solving and investigations...

Senior Electronics Engineer – 12 Month FTC | West Sussex | Defence Industry About the Role We are seeking a Senior Electronics Engineer to join an established engineering team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Electronics Group Lead, this role plays a key part in setting engineering standards and acting as a technical authority within the team. You will take ownership of electronic circuit design and multi-layer PCB development, supporting both new product introduction and legacy product improvements. Key Responsibilities * Design and develop electronic circuits and multi-layer PCB layouts * Maintain and enhance existing PCB designs, ensuring performance, manufacturability, and compliance * Work across EMC, power management, servo control, processor interfacing, and communications * Manage electronic component obsolescence, including lifecycle monitoring and alternative component selection * Lead redesign activity where required due to component...

Contract Production Manager Job Title: Contract Production Manager 6 month, rolling contract. Immediate start available Days – Monday – Thursday, Early finish Friday Market-leading development and manufacturing organisation producing complex products are looking for a Production Manager to take ownership of one of their key manufacturing areas.   As a Production Manager you will manage the operations team and implement continuous improvement.        With overall responsibility for your own area, as Production Manager you will coordinate and facilitate the daily operations to provide adequate resources and on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met.  You will also act as a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operations in the cell through the deployment of lean principles and identification of continuous improvement opportunities. Key accountabilities as Production Manager will include: - Taking full operational...

Mechanical Fitter Heathrow Airport £25.00 per hour Ongoing Days, Nights, Weekends Uplifts in place for nights and weekends. The Company MJM is currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to work at Heathrow Airport on a long-term basis. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of Heathrow's critical infrastructure-keeping systems running efficiently in one of the world's busiest airports. The Role As a Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter based at Heathrow, you will be responsible for maintaining automated systems to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency, and equipment availability. Your duties will include: Maintaining automated systems to a high operational standard Carrying out fault-finding, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth system performance About You Proven experience installing and maintaining...

Job Title: Contract Metal Worker/ De-Burrer Metal Finisher Immediate start available, Long contract until Mid 2027 Days  07:30-16:15, Monday-Thursday, 07:30-11:30 Friday Early Shift         10% premium 6-2pm   Lates                20%  Premium 2pm - 11:45 pm Mon – Thurs Overtime x 1.5 after standard hours, x2 Sundays Fantastic opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team on high-precision components. Key role of a De-Burrer / Metal Worker / Metal Finisher: Remove burrs, sharp edges, and imperfections from machined parts using hand tools, grinders, or other mechanical devices. Smooth and finish surfaces to meet technical specifications and quality standards. Ensure the finished parts are safe to handle and ready for the next phase of production or assembly. Utilize various deburring tools such as files, sandpaper, deburring blades, pneumatic tools, and grinders. Operate hand tools and power tools safely and efficiently to achieve a high-quality finish. Work closely...

Location: Titchfield, near Fareham, Hampshire Contract: PAYE (running to June 2027) About the Opportunity We are growing our team and hiring x9 machinists for contract roles at our well-equipped manufacturing site in Titchfield. Opportunities are available across the machine shop. In Spring 2027, the role will transfer to a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility in Lee-on-the-Solent - a European Centre of Excellence with significant investment in new machinery. This is a truly exciting time to be part of the business. Shift Pattern Training period: Day shifts Post-training: Early or late shifts The client will aim to accommodate candidates preference - let's discuss! Pay Rates & Hours - PAYE + 33 days holiday, or have the monetary amount advanced to you in your weekly pay. ShiftHoursFirst 12 WeeksAfter 12 Weeks Day (training)Mon-Thu 7:30am-4:15pm, Fri 7:30am-11:30am£18.72 (£21.44 inc. holiday)£19.29 (£22.09 inc. holiday) EarlyMon-Thu 6:00am-2:00pm, Fri...

Process Technician – Electronics / PCB / IPC / Soldering We are recruiting for a hands-on Process Technician / Electronics Technician to join a growing electronics manufacturing environment. This role focuses on PCB assembly, rework, soldering, and testing in line with IPC standards (IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721). This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Technician / Test Technician / Assembly Technician with strong experience in electronics manufacturing, SMT, and PCB repair. Key Responsibilities: * Carry out PCB rework, soldering, and component-level repair * Perform assembly and build of electronic sub-assemblies and final assemblies * Conduct testing, diagnostics, and inspection at sub-assembly and GA level * Complete test reports and production documentation * Work in line with IPC standards and quality procedures Requirements: * Experience as a Process Technician / Electronics Technician / Production Technician * Strong soldering, rework, and...

Our World leading client has an immediate requirement for several CNC Machinists for their new Weekend Shift. Successful candidates will be highly experienced with running complex 5 axis machining centres, ideally using Mazatrol Smooth operating software. Position Description: Setting and operating of 5 axis CNC machining centres for the manufacture of high precision, high quality, and low volume machined parts used in the assembly of critical systems supplied to the maritime industry. Responsibilities: Responsible for machining of parts on 5 axis CNC machining centres Stropping, lifting and loading materials (use of slings and overhead cranes) Working to engineering drawings and making CNC programming edits Tooling set up, support with program and process improvement activities Undertaking program prove out activities, parts measurement and inspection Ensuring product quality and conformance to specification Perform machine TPM activities and ensure good area...

TEMP AND TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 8.00am - 5.00pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY Our client, a specialist manufacturing provider based in High Wycombe, is seeking Assembly Technicians to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-driven environment, contributing to the assembly of innovative products used across major projects throughout the UK and internationally. This role is available on a temporary and temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term potential for the right candidate Key Duties: * Assembling bespoke product systems to specification * Reading and interpreting basic technical drawings * Supporting project delivery and meeting production deadlines * Providing technical assembly support to internal teams * Maintaining quality standards across all builds * Following health and safety procedures at all times Key Requirements: * Strong attention to detail and quality-focused approach * Good communication skills and...

Composite Laminator Location: Oxfordshire, UK Salary: £20ph – £25ph DOE Type: Full-Time | Temporary Contract (1 Month) Hours: 35 hours per week Syntech Recruitment are working with a specialist client in Oxfordshire to recruit a temporary Composite Technician / Laminator for an immediate assignment. This role will support composite production activities within a process-driven manufacturing environment, focusing heavily on carbon fibre lay-up, laminating and composite tooling work. Composite Technician (Laminator) Duties * Carry out carbon fibre laminating and lay-up activities * Manufacture composite components using pre-preg materials * Work with honeycomb panels and composite assemblies * Prepare tooling and support mould making activities * Follow technical drawings and manufacturing documentation * Complete work in line with quality and process standards * Inspect components for defects and quality issues * Maintain accurate production...

Electrical Technician – Abingdon - £30-45phr An Electrical Technician is required ASAP on a long-term contract basis (inside IR35) for a growing and interesting company in the Abingdon area. The Electrical Technician will be responsible for * Electrical installation * Commissioning * Panel wiring * Rack building and wiring * Electrical machine installation The ideal Electrical Technician will have: * Electrical qualification * LV electrical experience * Industrial biased experience – manufacturing, special purpose machinery process, energy etc. * PLC Controls and Instrumentation knowledge desirable In return the Electrical Technician will get the opportunity to join a well-established company offering very interesting work, and long term contract opportunities. If you’re an Electrical Technician with previous installation and commissioning experience, apply now to find out more