153 jobs found in Colne

Maintenance Engineer Location: Colne Shift Pattern: Days Mon-Fri Rate £45p/h Gap Technical are seeking skilled Maintenance Engineers to join a highly regulated, BRC-accredited food manufacturing site in Colne. The role is focused on planned maintenance of critical assets, ensuring operational continuity and minimizing downtime across production lines. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar environment, preferably within food production, and possess strong maintenance knowledge on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment. Key Responsibilities: Carry out planned maintenance tasks on assets in accordance with the maintenance schedule. Maintain accurate records of work completed, including equipment maintenance logs, inspections, and repairs. Work closely with the production and hygiene teams to complete scheduled maintenance activities Ensure all maintenance activities comply with food safety standards, health and safety regulations, and BRC accreditation...

About the Role We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Supervisor to lead our busy fabrication shopfloor. This is a pivotal role responsible for keeping production running efficiently, ensuring jobs move through the factory on schedule, and maximising labour utilisation across all departments. You’ll act as the key link between production and management, driving performance, productivity, and quality standards across the shopfloor. Salary is negotiable. Key Responsibilities * Oversee the day-to-day operations of the shopfloor * Ensure all work progresses in line with production schedules * Monitor workflow across departments (laser, fabrication, finishing) * Identify and resolve bottlenecks or delays * Allocate labour effectively and ensure accurate job clocking * Track job timings against estimates to improve efficiency * Act as the main point of contact for shopfloor staff * Maintain high-quality standards and minimise rework * Ensure compliance...

Due to a continued growth we are recruiting a Machine Shop Technician / CNC Miller to join our leading client based near Keighley on a permanent basis. Successful candidates will ideally be time served to ensure that jobs are manufactured in accordance with supplied technical drawings and specifications however those with demonstrable work experience will be considered. Candidates will be required to edit programmes, set and operate a range of CNC Millers utilising Siemens Controls however candidates with experience in Fanuc/ Mazatrol will also be considered Standard Days- Monday - Friday 0745AM - 4PM Overtime available All paid at premium rates. The Ideal candidates will have : * Experience working within a machine shop environment machining components to fine tolerances * The ability to manipulate a CNC Millers utilising Siemens /Fanuc/ Mazatrol controls * The ability to read, understand and work to engineering drawings. overhead crane operating experience Candidate Skills...

Job Title: CNC Milling & Turning Operator Location: East Lancashire Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Day Shift (with the possibility of moving to shift work) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Milling & Turning Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer in East Lancashire This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, starting on a day shift, with the potential to move onto rotating or fixed shift work in the future. This role would suit a reliable, hands‑on machinist with experience in setting and operating CNC machines in a precision manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC milling and turning machines Load and edit programs where required (training provided if needed) Work from engineering drawings and job cards Carry out quality checks using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges) Maintain machine tooling and ensure correct offsets are applied Complete jobs to required...

Laser / Waterjet Machine Operator Location: East Lancashire An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laser / Waterjet Machine Operator to join an established manufacturing operation in the East Lancashire area. This position is suited to a technically competent operator with proven experience in profile cutting operations within a production-led environment. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of laser and/or waterjet cutting machinery, producing components in line with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. Key Responsibilities Operate CNC-controlled laser and/or waterjet cutting machines in accordance with process documentation and work instructions Load, position, and unload raw materials and finished components using approved handling methods Set up jobs and monitor cutting parameters to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality Interpret and work from engineering...

Fabricator Welder roles available! Join a Leading UK Steel Fabrication Company A well-established and industry-leading steel fabrication company is looking for skilled Fabricator / Welders to join their team on exciting engineering projects within the rail sector. 💼 The Role You'll be working on a variety of rail engineering projects, focusing on medium to heavy structural steelwork. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term contract work with a respected employer. ✅ What We're Looking For Proven experience in fabrication or welding Background in medium to heavy structural steelwork Relevant qualifications (preferred for welders/fabricators) Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship 💰 Pay Rates (Days) Starting rate: £21.78 per hour Overtime (Mon-Fri): £25.90 per hour Overtime (Saturday): £29.15 per hour 📅 What's On Offer Long-term contract opportunities Competitive pay with excellent overtime rates Work on major rail infrastructure...

Production & Manufacturing Operative – Immediate Starts Location: Rochdale Pay Rate: £12.24 per hour  Hours: Monday – Friday (Rotating Shifts) 6:00am – 2:00pm 2:00pm – 10:00pm Occasional 8:00am – 5:00pm shifts available  Contract: Temporary to Permanent About the Role We’re currently recruiting Production & Manufacturing Operatives to join a busy manufacturing team in Rochdale. This is a hands-on role where you’ll support the production process, helping to assemble, prepare, and finish products to high quality standards. This opportunity offers immediate starts, a clean working environment, and the chance to secure a permanent role. Key Responsibilities Assemble and bond components as part of the manufacturing process Prepare materials including sanding, finishing, and quality checking Support production lines and build teams to meet daily output targets Carry out general factory and manufacturing duties Follow health & safety and quality procedures at all...

Welder Rochdale Temp to Perm Pay rate - £15.90 Monday to Thursday 6am to 5pm Due to the location your own transport maybe required Search recruitment are looking for an experienced welder/fabricator to join our industry leading manufacturing client based in Rochdale. The successful candidate must have Mig and Tig welding experience and be able to weld on a variety of metals. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a business that continues to grow. Duties of this role will include: Welding and Fabricating Supporting in the machine shop where necessary Cutting and drilling Grinding and polishing General labouring around the factory. Adhering to all health and safety while on site.The successful welder must: Be hardworking Have a minimum of 2 years experience Be comfortable working on their own Be experienced welding on aluminiumIf you are interested in this role for a welder please apply today or send an email to James.Mellon @(url removed) Search is an...

CNC Manual Turner – Fixed Term Contract • £15.14 per hour • 3-month Fixed Term Contract • Great team culture • Free Car Parking Are you a skilled CNC Manual Turner available immediately for work? Join one the UK’s specialist engineering companies on a Fixed Term Contract. We need the candidate to have a strong mechanical knowledge. This role requires precision and attention to detail, as you will be responsible for fabricating components and ensuring they meet the required specifications The Job * Operate manual turning machines to produce high-quality components * Interpret engineering drawings and specifications to ensure accuracy in fabrication * Perform milling operations as necessary, ensuring adherence to safety protocols * Conduct materials handling and assembly tasks as part of the production process * Use hand tools effectively for adjustments and repairs on machinery * Maintain a clean and organised work area, adhering to health and safety...

A freelance opportunity inside IR35 exists for a Sub Agent, who has progressed through the ranks from Site Engineer to Section Engineer to Sub Agent, on major civil engineering infrastructure projects for a tier one or principal Contractor. Your proven delivery experience on heavy reinforced concrete structures like viaducts/bridges etc and earthworks fill, would be advantageous. Your duties will include - Oversee and guide Section, Site and Assistant Engineers to ensure effective engineering control and the proper documentation of activities. Foster positive relationships with stakeholder and joint venture partners as well as the supply chain. Encourage a cost-conscious mindset by efficiently utilizing company resources. Assist the Agent in managing the cost system, creating schedules, and preparing Quality Files (QF). Collaborate with commercial staff to ensure timely and accurate preparation of records for measurement and payment purposes. Promote the use of Building...

Maintenance Engineering Contractors – Immediate Start (Inside IR35) Ongoing Project | Days-Based | FCSA Umbrella | Manufacturing Environment We are currently seeking an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to support a key project within a busy production environment. This is a critical role, where you will be responsible for delivering both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of automated machinery and production equipment. You will play a key part in ensuring minimal downtime and supporting the successful delivery of the project. To be considered, you must be multi-skilled, with strong electrical competencies and relevant electrical qualifications. A solid understanding of mechanical systems is also essential. This is a contract position for approximately six months, offering the opportunity to work on a high-impact project within a fast-paced manufacturing setting. Key Responsibilities: * Support my client with an engineering project. * Machinery...

A long term, inside IR35, opportunities exist for a Site Engineer on a major rail project in West Yorkshire. Civil Site Engineers experienced in improving and upgrading of over and underpasses, tunnels, reinforced concrete structures, bridges, embankments, earthworks, drainage etc on rail projects for tier one principal Contractors, on major rail projects, are sought. Regular duties will include Accurate setting out of the works under high pressure situations Interpreting the drawings and ensuring construction is to the specifications. Ensuring Quality as well as H&S standards are achieved. Management of subcontractors Produce records, as-builts and maintain a daily dairy. Ensure WPP and TBs are adhered to. Requirements: HND or Degree in Civil Engineering Solid experience gained working for a tier one or principal contractor on rail projects Competent in setting out and producing as-builts. Proven experience in a similar post Valid PTS is preferred....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Missile Test Architect subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.    Rate: £60.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference)   Hybrid / Remote working: This role is a hybrid role, 1-2 days a week possibly in lab up to 3 in first weeks Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Missile Test Architect Job Description: The department are looking for experienced test equipment engineers that want to use their knowledge in a system/sub system management role. The role includes determining the project test equipment needs, managing the requirements for test equipment and managing the development through delivery and into service. In this role, you will be responsible for the projects test equipment and...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Supply Chain Manager to join our Defence client on an initial 6 month contract within their equipment's team in Bolton. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £50 PER HOUR - BOLTON, GREATER MANCHESTER - 6 MONTHS - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Overview of the Department An opportunity has arisen for a Supply Chain Manager to join an equipment-focused team. The successful candidate will use their experience and knowledge to support effective supplier performance, capability, and risk management. The team operates across multiple programmes within a dynamic environment, managing and implementing both established and emerging technologies. Responsibilities, Skills & Experience Required Strong internal and external assessment capabilities, including: Business maturity Planning and control Relationship management Manufacturing excellence Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and expand professional networks Desirable: SC21...

Our client has an opportunity for a Production Test Engineer to join their team on a contract basis for 12 months. You will play a vital role in supporting testing and diagnostics of electrical/electronic sub-systems and circuit cards during the production phase of the product lifecycle. You will use your experience to provide technical support to the manufacturing test capability, to ensure programme targets are met to agreed time, cost and quality requirements. Role: Production Test Engineer - Live Build Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£36 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting, UK Eyes Only due to project What you'll be doing: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying out the following: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor, including supporting the introduction of new test...

Company Description Assystem is an international company with one mission: accelerate the energy transition around the world. Every day, our 8,000 switchers located in 13 countries (Europe, Middle East, Pacific Asia & Africa) connect their six thousand billion neurons to tackle the task of the century: switching to low-carbon energy. We are a collective committed to the actors who are making the energy switch. Sharing our knowledge, expertise and values allows us to innovate and think differently about the energy transition. Drawing on more than 55 years' experience in highly regulated sectors subject to strict security and safety requirements, we provide our customers with engineering and project management services, as well as digital services and solutions to optimize the performance of complex infrastructure projects throughout their life cycle. The Group is currently ranked second in the world for nuclear engineering. To ensure a viable, efficient, and reliable energy...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Principal Quality Assurance Engineer to support with Supply Chain engineering programmes in the defence sphere from our client's site in Bolton. Please note, there will be regular supplier visits to international sites and you must have awareness of AS9100 and ISO 9001. PRINCIPAL QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £45 PER HOUR (£333 PER DAY) - 6 MONTHS - 2 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS - Bolton (+INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL) Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools Conduct thorough verification / inspection of products to ensure they meet the required quality standards Identify and document any non-conformities in the manufacturing process and deviations from the product specifications Maintain accurate and organized records of all quality control activities Communicate findings to relevant departments / stakeholders and work cross functionally to implement root cause corrective actions at supplier Contribute to...

Location: Bolton OR Stevenage (2 days per week onsite + supplier travel) Duration: 6 month initial contract Inside IR35 Role details: Our client, a prominent defence organisation, is strengthening its Quality Division and has opportunities for Quality Assurance Engineers to join their Supply Chain team on a contract basis. This role will be based in either Stevenage or Bolton, with the flexibility of hybrid working and travel to UK supplier sites. Responsibilities: The primary responsibility will be to plan and conduct supplier quality audits / surveillance activities to drive future process control. In addition, where applicable carry out inspection / verification activities to support the delivery of conforming production hardware. While ensuring adherence to our customer and supplier requirements. Complete scheduled Quality Assurance audits at suppliers using standardised tools. Conduct thorough verification and inspection of products to ensure they meet the required...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Fitter on initial 12 month contracts and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing qualifications essential. Significant mechanical fitting experience required – the work is at a fine detailed level, so any experience with intricate work would be beneficial.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Mechanical Fitters Job Description: The Mechanical Fitter will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing and test tasks within the mechanical department, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives. Certify the product in line with the product...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA’s, FAI’s etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process....