36 manufacturing jobs found in Braintree

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations 13th July 2026 early / late shift (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36205 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact...

Composite Laminator Location: Witham, Essex Pay Rate: Negotiable (Paid via PAYE Inside IR35) Monday to Friday, 08:00-4:30 (Plus 20% uplift on night shift) Contract: 6 - 12 months, potential for extension/permanent About Us We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams. We are partners on ultra-premium, low-volume programmes delivering vehicle programmes for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector for automotive brands. Role Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for Carbon Laminators to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and...

Composite Trimmer Location: Witham, Essex Pay Rate: Negotiable (Paid via PAYE Inside IR35) Monday to Friday, 08:00-4:30 (Plus 20% uplift on night shift) Contract: 6 months, potential for extension/permanent About Us We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams. We are partners on ultra-premium, low-volume programmes delivering vehicle programmes for the ultra-exclusive, ultra-high-value automotive sector for automotive brands. Role Summary: We have an exciting opportunity for Carbon Trimmers to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world's most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes. If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components - intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and...

Factory Operative Location: Witham, Essex Pay: £12.85 per hour Hours: Weekly rotating - 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00 We are currently recruiting Factory Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Witham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity offering full-time hours, ongoing training, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a significant pay increase. This role is ideal for candidates with previous manufacturing or factory experience who are looking to join a busy production environment with genuine career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities of Factory Operative: Preparing products ready for the manufacturing process Working on production lines within a fast-paced factory environment Operating machinery and manufacturing equipment Using overhead cranes and forklifts where required (full training provided) Loading, unloading and safely moving products around the factory Carrying out quality inspections on finished...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex to join our customer on an initial contract basis. This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own PSC. Our customer is a leading developer of high-performance embedded computing solutions, supplying innovative technology across sectors including defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support their supply chain and procurement function. As a Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement activities to ensure the timely supply of critical components. You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, and Sales teams to drive supplier performance, reduce costs and lead times, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Key Responsibilities -...

Electrical Assembler Location: Sudbury, Suffolk Hours: Monday to Thursday | 06:30 - 17:00 (Four-day working week) Salary: £14.00 - £16.50+ per hour (DOE) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Stonetech Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Sudbury to recruit an Electrical Assembler. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company producing high-quality electrical control panels and enclosures. Working within a clean, modern production environment, you'll become part of a supportive team with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. The Role As an Electrical Assembler, you'll be responsible for assembling, wiring and testing electrical control panels to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Assemble and wire electrical control panels, cabinets and enclosures to engineering specifications. * Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings. * Install and wire components...

Job Title: Contract Quality Engineer Location: Colchester Rate: £40 to 45 per hour Employment Type: 3–6 Month Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite We’re seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support a busy manufacturing site in Colchester during a critical period of audit preparation and QMS improvement. This short‑term contract is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands‑on quality environment and can quickly embed structure, compliance, and documentation control. You’ll play a key role in strengthening ISO9001 compliance, preparing the business for upcoming audits, and tightening QMS processes and documentation. This role requires someone confident, organised, and able to hit the ground running in a fast‑moving production setting. Key Responsibilities for the Contract Quality Engineer - Lead ISO9001 readiness activities ahead of internal and external audits - Review, update, and manage QMS documentation to ensure full compliance - Support audit preparation,...

Punch Machine Operator Location: Buntingford Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience Overtime: £22.50 - £25.50 per hour Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus overtime available Contract: Temp to Perm About the Role We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Machine Operator to join a busy and established sheet metal manufacturing company in Buntingford. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role offers regular overtime, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing team. Applicants with experience as a CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Fabrication Operative, Metalworker, Manufacturing Operative, or Engineering Operative may also have transferable skills suitable for this position. What You'll Do • Set up and operate punch machines safely and efficiently • Read and...

A well established engineering family run business located in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk are currently seeking a Welder / Fabricator to join their expanding team. MIG Welder Location: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk Salary: £14.00 - £16.50 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 4:45pm Stonetech Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturer in Bury St Edmunds who supply specialist equipment to the agricultural industry. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced MIG Welderto join their skilled manufacturing team. Working Hours * Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:45pm * Overtime available during the week, with additional weekend overtime during busy periods. The Role You'll be responsible for MIG welding and fabricating a range of products, including ventilation units and other equipment used within the agricultural sector. This is a hands-on role within a modern manufacturing environment where quality and...

Location: Cambridge (CB22) Job Type: Temporary, with the potential to go perm for the right candidate Hours: 8am - 4pm, Monday - Friday, but can be flexible Salary: £16.92 per hour Job Reference: 36230 Polytec are looking for a motivated and reliable Production Assistant to support our client in South Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn. No previous manufacturing experience is required-full training will be provided. Working closely with the Production Supervisor and wider team, you'll help ensure products are assembled, packed and prepared to the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and organised working environment. Responsibilities: • Assisting with the assembly of precision products • Packing finished products for dispatch • Cleaning and maintaining production equipment and work areas • Providing holiday cover across the production department • Maintaining a clean, safe and organised...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations after training Early / Late shift (6.15am - 2:15pm and 2pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36238 Polytec are looking for Assembly Technicians to complete manufacturing tasks in a cleanroom environment for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. While having your own transport would be beneficial, the location is also accessible by train. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components within a cleanroom Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a...

Overview A leading industrial automation and systems integration business is supporting an upcoming automation project at a brownfield chemical manufacturing facility in Royston and is looking to appoint an experienced Technical Lead. The role will focus on the technical delivery of a complex automation scope within a live operating chemical plant environment. The successful contractor will provide hands-on technical leadership across control systems design, integration, testing, commissioning and site implementation. This role would suit a senior automation professional with proven experience delivering brownfield controls upgrades in chemical, batch manufacturing, pharmaceutical, speciality chemical, petrochemical, COMAH or other regulated process environments. Role Purpose The Technical Lead will be responsible for leading the technical automation scope across the project lifecycle, acting as the key interface between the systems integration team, end client, engineering...

The RLE INTERNATIONAL Group is one of the world's leading providers in the fields of vehicle development, technology and consulting. On the basis of more than 40 years of development & consulting, we provide innovative and effective solutions for our UK customers in the area of Automotive Engineering. RLE INTERNATIONAL is represented at locations close to its customers in Europe, Asia and USA. Position Description: Plant IT CIM Engineer Rate: £27.38 (via Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £35.89 under AWR’s) Agency Worker Regulations) Lead the seamless operation of PFS (Plant Floor System) applications at our client’s largest European engine manufacturing facility Become the subject matter expert (SME) for several PFS applications and utilise that knowledge to provide production support, and new ideas and solutions. Lead the escalation and resolution of critical incidents/issues, working and collaborating with in-plant customers, other in Plant IT and our global IT organisation...

Location: Cambridge (CB24) Duration: Temporary, 3-6 months initially, possible transfer to permanent Hours: 9am - 5pm (Monday to Friday), 30 minutes lunch break Salary: £13.70 per hour Reference: 36218 Polytec are looking for an Assembly Technician for our client based just north of Cambridge. This is a temporary role but could become permanent for the right person. Responsibilities: * Assembly, packing and despatch of products in a clean lab environment * Completion of manufacturing records and related documentation (ERP system) * Ensure all work is performed to agreed time scales Requirements: * Previous experience in an assembly and or despatch role preferred * Proven ability to perform with the highest accuracy and repeatability * Good communication and numerical skills * Punctual with a good attendance record * Capable of handling multiple tasks at the same time * Familiarity with following SOP's, working to ISO 13485 & ISO 9001 * Computer literate, previous...

Mechanical Design Engineer 12 month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using CREO? Do you have experience carrying out mechanical design and proving activities? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Carry out Mechanical Design and proving activities as part of a wider team for prime and variant products, of both piece parts and assemblies Support/liaise with manufacturing, resolving manufacturing problems & defects Support the functional & environmental testing and trials Liaise with suppliers/purchasing to...

Join a Leading Energy from Waste Business Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career? Do you want to work on complex engineering projects that help power a more sustainable future? Our client is a leading company within the Energy from Waste and resource management sector. As they continue to invest in their operations and future growth, they are looking for a talented Mechanical Engineer to join their engineering team. The Role As a Mechanical Engineer, you'll play a key role in ensuring the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of critical plant assets. Working closely with the Operations, Maintenance and Engineering teams, you'll support major maintenance projects, outage planning and long-term asset strategies. Key Responsibilities * Develop and support long-term mechanical asset management strategies. * Plan and deliver major maintenance and outage projects. * Provide technical support to maintenance teams. * Assist with...

Production Process Engineer (Rolling Stock) Location: Stratford, London Rate: Up to £500 per day (Umbrella) Contract: Long-term Contract Start: ASAP We are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Process Engineer to support a major rolling stock overhaul and refurbishment programme based in Stratford, London. This is an excellent opportunity for a Production Process Engineer with a strong rolling stock or railway engineering background to join a busy engineering team delivering fleet overhaul, refurbishment and modification projects across operational rail assets. We’re looking for someone who can hit the ground running and has previous experience developing production processes, work instructions and engineering documentation within a rail environment. The Role As a Production Process Engineer, you’ll support the delivery of rolling stock overhaul programmes by developing robust production processes and engineering documentation that enable safe, efficient and...

Fabricator / Assembly Operator Location: Dartford, Kent Salary: £13.10 per hour | £14.43 per hour | £16.43 per hour (Night Shift) Job Type: Temp to Perm Right Match Recruitment Group is currently recruiting on behalf of a leading manufacturing organisation in Dartford that is expanding its production team and seeking experienced Fabricators and Assembly Operators. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with previous experience in assembly, mechanical build or fabrication who are looking for a long-term career opportunity within a successful and growing manufacturing environment. The Role Working as part of the production team, you will be responsible for assembling and building products to a high standard, following detailed instructions, technical drawings and quality procedures. Your duties will include: Carrying out mechanical assembly and product build. Reading and interpreting technical drawings, diagrams and work instructions. Using hand tools and equipment...

We are currently looking for an experienced Electro-Mechanical Technician to join our client on an exciting contract opportunity. Working within a clean, professional manufacturing environment, you'll be responsible for building and assembling complex electro-mechanical equipment from engineering drawings. Key Responsibilities Mechanical and electrical assembly of specialist equipment. Building equipment from engineering drawings and assembly instructions. Wiring, fitting and integration of electro-mechanical components. Carrying out quality checks to ensure high standards of workmanship. Working as part of a skilled production team to meet project deadlines.What We're Looking For Previous experience in an electro-mechanical assembly or technician role. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. Strong mechanical assembly and electrical wiring skills. Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to work. Available to start immediately.What's on Offer £23.00 -...

Hardware Team Leader Location: Kent Rate: £87.83 per hour Umbrella Duration: 12 Months We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Hardware Team Leader to lead a team of hardware engineers supporting the development and production of complex, safety-critical electronic systems within the aerospace and defence sector. This role combines technical leadership with people management, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering activities throughout the full product lifecycle. Key Responsibilities Lead, motivate and develop a multidisciplinary hardware engineering team. Manage engineering work packages, including cost, schedule, resource planning, risk and delivery. Ensure engineering activities effectively support development, production and New Product Introduction (NPI). Provide technical governance, ensuring...