16 production operative jobs found in Buckingham

Production/Assembly Operative Experienced and reliable Production/Assembly/Manufacturing Operative required to join the production team at a friendly and traditional engineerig company based in Slough. The ideal candidate must have previous experience of assembly/production in a manufacturing setting, a range of basic technical skills (use of tools, etc) as well as good hand to eye co-ordination, and very good spoken and written English skills. The ability to read engineering drawings would be an advantage. Naturally, as a Production/Assembly Operative you will be: * enthusiastic and flexible in your approach * committed to providing a high quality, responsive service. Hours: 7.25am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 7.250 to 12 noon on Friday, with paid overtime often available. If you live within easy travelling distance of Slough and are seeking a position where hard work is both recognised and appreciated then please contact us to discuss further. Position to start ASAP, on an...

Location: Baldock Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Immediate Start Available Machine Operator Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a long term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position? We are recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a well established manufacturing business in Baldock. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you'll play an important role in the manufacturing process while developing your skills within a growing company. The role would suit candidates with experience operating manufacturing machinery within engineering, fabrication, sheet metal or production environments. The Role As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring a range of manufacturing equipment, ensuring production runs efficiently whilst maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Working as part of the production team, you will follow job specifications,...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

We are currently recruiting Vehicle Builders to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of vehicle interiors to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.  Key Responsibilities: Remove, modify, strip, and rebuild vehicle interiors including luggage racks, seat frames, and buffet cars. Competently use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and woodworking equipment such as chisels, saws, planes, torque wrenches, and screwdrivers. Operate mechanical machines such as hand saws, bench saws, and portable circular saws safely and effectively. Read and interpret production information and specifications to ensure accurate and efficient completion of tasks. Carry out basic quality control checks to ensure all work meets required standards. Follow all company procedures, safety regulations, and environmental policies at all times. Prioritise health and safety, ensuring compliance with all...

Our client, operating in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a proactive Quality Engineers to join their team in Banbury on a contract basis. This role encompasses both Plant Quality and Supplier Quality responsibilities, ensuring product quality is maintained across manufacturing processes and the supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Quality Assurance & Problem Resolution Manage non-conforming product escalation, containment, incident investigation, and root cause analysis (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, PDCA, DMAIC). Ensure robust corrective and preventive actions for both plant and supplier-related issues. Lead quality performance reviews and lessons-learned activities. Manufacturing Quality Support implementation of production controls, testing plans, and quality processes in collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering. Develop and maintain Control Plans, Inspection Plans, checklists, and quality documentation. Contribute to DFMEA, PFMEA, DFx, and virtual build...

Astute's Power Team are partnering with a Leading EPC Contractor within the Energy Sector. We are currently recruiting for a HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer to join their Open Cycle Gas Turbine project based in Stewartby, Bedfordshire. The HV Electrical Commissioning Engineer position comes with a day rate from £550.00 to £575.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Lead and coordinate all high-voltage (HV) commissioning activities associated with the 298MW OCGT plant, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient delivery in line with project milestones. Execute detailed HV commissioning plans, switching schedules, and energisation procedures, aligned with the overall project commissioning strategy and grid connection programme. Supervise and manage pre-commissioning and commissioning of HV systems, including GIS/AIS switchgear, power transformers, generator step-up (GSU) transformers, protection & control systems, and grid interface...

Sewing Machine Operator Location: Harwell, Oxfordshire Pay Rate: £15.00 per hour + Holiday Pay Contract: Minimum 3-Month Contract (Potential Extension) Hours: Likely Night Shift (To Be Discussed at Interview) Start Date: ASAP Syntech Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Sewing Machine Operator to join an innovative engineering and manufacturing business based in Harwell, Oxfordshire. This position would suit somebody with previous industrial sewing machine experience who enjoys hands-on production work and takes pride in producing high-quality finished products. The role focuses primarily on sewing machine operation and fabric assembly within a specialist manufacturing environment. Sewing Machine Operator Responsibilities * Operate industrial sewing machines safely and efficiently * Carry out sewing and assembly of specialist textile products * Perform overlock stitching and other sewing techniques as required * Follow manufacturing instructions and work...

CNC Miller Setter / Operator (Backshift – Permanent Roles) Location: Coventry, UK Employer: Wf Tech (supporting recruitment partner) Employment Type: Permanent Shift Pattern: Backshift Pay Rate: Up to £18 per hour Hours: ⦁ Monday – Thursday: 14:30 – 00:15 ⦁ Friday: 12:30 – 17:00 About the Role We are currently supporting a leading Coventry-based precision engineering manufacturer in the recruitment of permanent CNC Miller Setter / Operators to join their backshift team. These are stable, long-term positions within a busy manufacturing environment, working on high-quality precision components using modern CNC milling equipment. Candidates will be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines, ensuring efficient production and maintaining high quality standards. Key Responsibilities ⦁ Set and operate CNC milling machines on backshift ⦁ Work from engineering drawings and tight tolerances ⦁ Carry out in-process inspection to ensure quality standards are met ⦁ Load,...

Position: (phone number removed) - MAF Facility Engineer Location: Whitley Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Salary: £29.72 per hour umbrella inside IR35 About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of a Luxury Automotive OEM based in Whitley who are seeking a MAF Facility Engineer to join their team on a long term rolling basis The Opportunity In this role you will work within the Powertrain Facilities supporting the development of the next generation and current generation state of the art of the Clients' products be it conventional Combustion Engines or new Technology such as Battery powered with Electric Drive Units and Control systems or a mixture of both in Hybrid systems. You will work as an individual and as part of a team to keep the facility and equipment within the facility compliant for Certification and Development testing across all Product Development sites. This role will operate across the facility conducting activities to ensure that the team...

Job Title: Vehicle Technical Advisor – Military Vehicles Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum Please note: internally, this role is titled Technical Representative About the role We’re looking for a Technical Representative to support the delivery of the PMETS (Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support) contract and provide expert vehicle support to the UK Ministry of Defence. ​​ In this role, you’ll act as a technical authority for several of the UK’s protected mobility platforms, including Mastiff, Ridgback, Wolfhound, Foxhound, Jackal and Coyote. You’ll work directly with MOD personnel, maintainers and users across the UK, helping diagnose issues, analyse failures and provide technical guidance that keeps these vehicles operational. ​ You’ll thrive in this role if you have a strong background in military vehicle maintenance and enjoy solving complex technical...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ We’re hiring 10 Vehicle Technicians and we need them now. NP Aerospace is expanding its production capability to support high-priority defence programmes, and we’re building a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to deliver it. This is your chance to work on specialist military vehicles where precision, quality and purpose genuinely matter. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re hands-on, take pride in your work, and want to be part of a team delivering vehicles that protect lives. With immediate starts available and strong potential for extension, this is a real opportunity to get involved in meaningful, high-impact...

We are currently looking for an NDT Level 2 Technician for a contract position based in Alcester. The shift pattern for this role is Mon - Thu 16:00 - 02:30am, Fri 16:00 - 01:30am. Pay rate: £32 per hour 16:00 to 20:00 £38.40 per hour 20:00 to 2:30am (Mon - Thu) & 20:00 to 1:30am (Fri) Responsibilities specific to the role: · Perform Inspection operations (DPI and Visual) in accordance with procedures. · Ensure NDT equipment is maintained and suitable for the operation. · Conduct control checks and test in accordance with procedures. · Interpretation and evaluation of test results against defined acceptance standards. · Generate work instructions in preparation for Level 3 approval. · Manage workflow to meet production requirements. · Prepare and authorise product test reports. · Achieve and maintain Level 2 approval in the relevant Non-Destructive Test method · Conduct test and inspections to ensure product is conforming to customer product specifications and...

Location: Desford (Fully Site-Based) Pay Rate: £25.20 - £35.20 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Salary Equivalent Comparator: £41,593 per annum Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Standard Hours) Key Benefit: 35 Days Holiday Entitlement About the Role Are you a proactive, delivery-focused Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on being on the shop floor rather than stuck behind a desk? We are seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Project Engineer to support and lead a portfolio of containerisation improvement initiatives at our world-class manufacturing facility in Desford. This role perfectly combines practical engineering execution with project management responsibility. You will focus on implementing robust processes to support increasing operational output, eliminate process variability, and improve efficiency across the containerisation footprint. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery: Lead and deliver containerisation-related projects from their current status through to...

Facilities / Building Services Engineer - (phone number removed) - £28.54/hr umbrella rate Do you have proven experience in facilities engineering or building services management? Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment? This Facilities / Building Services Engineer role offers an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, where your expertise will directly influence the success of the company's operations. Based in Solihull, this position is perfect for someone who thrives on problem-solving, managing processes, and delivering impactful solutions in the facilities and security sector. What You Will Do:  - Plan, budget, and schedule facility modifications, including estimates on equipment, labour, materials, and other related costs. - Oversee the coordination of building space allocation, layout, communication services, and facilities expansion. - Establish and oversee health and safety standards to ensure...

Manufacturing Engineer – Close to Leicester Manufacturing Project Engineer required for a long term contract near Leicester (initially 6 months, likely to extend beyond this). Around 15 mins Junc 21a M1 £47.00 FCSA Umbrella (Role is deemed inside IR35) £34.50 PAYE   The Manufacturing Project Engineer is expected to function as a hands-on engineering specialist, leading and delivering manufacturing improvement projects whilst supporting the development of robust, repeatable production processes. Work assignments will involve ownership of multiple projects at varying stages of completion and will require the successful candidate to work independently, identifying issues, developing solutions and driving improvements through to implementation. Evaluate existing manufacturing processes, identify opportunities for improvement and determine logical approaches to increase efficiency, throughput and quality. Analyse manufacturing operations, equipment, layouts and process capability to...

Passenger Operations Supervisor An opportunity has arisen for a Passenger Operations Supervisor with experience in transport operations, staff management and compliance monitoring to join a busy Passenger Transport team within a Local Authority environment. This role is primarily responsible for overseeing the day-to-day delivery of managed passenger transport services, ensuring operational efficiency, safeguarding compliance and high service standards across the network. The successful candidate will manage Drivers and Passenger Assistants directly while supporting service improvements and operational performance across the department. Working within the Transport Services team your main duties include: ·Managing and supervising Drivers and Passenger Assistants across the passenger transport operation ·Monitoring operational performance and ensuring passenger journeys are delivered safely and efficiently ·Carrying out vehicle spot checks to ensure legal and safety compliance...