16 manufacturing jobs found in Ipswich

Machine Manufacturing Operative – Norwich £13.00 per hour | Monday–Friday | Early Finish on Fridays Select Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of our client in Norwich for a Machine Manufacturing Operative to join their growing manufacturing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with assembly or manufacturing experience who enjoys hands-on work and takes pride in producing high-quality products. You'll be responsible for assembling, testing, and inspecting mechanical and electro-mechanical equipment while working to production schedules and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Assemble and test mechanical, electrical, and electro-mechanical products. Follow engineering drawings, build instructions, and production procedures accurately. Complete sub-assembly and spares work orders within agreed timescales. Work to daily production targets while maintaining high quality standards. Complete production and quality documentation accurately. Work closely with...

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...

Job Specification – Welder / Fabricator Location: Braintree, Essex Pay: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent (subject to a 3-month probation period) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm About the Role: A well-established manufacturing company in Braintree is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team. This is a hands-on, full-time position offering long-term stability, excellent pay, and great company benefits. You’ll be working in a structural and architectural fabrication environment, contributing to high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Key Responsibilities: * MIG welding of mild steel components (3mm – 40mm thickness) * Interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings * Operating fabrication machinery and equipment * Working to execution class 2 welding standards * Fabricating bespoke and structural components to specification *...

Do you have experience in operating machinery? Job title: General Operative Location: Haverhill Hourly Rate: up to £13.00ph DOE Contract: Temporary on-going (could go perm for right person) Hours: Monday - Friday (Shift Pattern: 10PM - 6AM) Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for General Operative for our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk As the General Operative your duties will include: * Operate and maintain a variety of machinery including lathes, milling machines, drilling rigs and cutting equipment * Set up, align and calibrate tooling, work‑holders and fixtures for machining components * Assemble machined parts, carry out finishing operations * Monitor machine performance, conduct routine checks, perform basic maintenance, and report issues promptly. An ideal candidate for the General Operative will have: * Familiarity with machining previously. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill,...

Do you have strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience? Job Title: Maintenance Engineer Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: Up to £19.00 per hour (DOE) Hours: Some flexibility required Contract Type: Full time – Term to Perm Sector: Manufacturing & Engineering Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a full-time, term-to-perm basis. As a Maintenance Engineer your duties will include: * Carrying out both mechanical and electrical repairs on production machinery and equipment * Managing and completing the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedule * Diagnosing faults and carrying out reactive maintenance * Organising and managing external contractors on site * Ensuring machinery is operating safely and efficiently * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing facility * Maintaining accurate maintenance records and ensuring compliance with health &...

We're Hiring – Team Leader 🚨 👥 Do you have previous team leadership experience within a manufacturing or production environment? 📈 Are you passionate about driving safety, quality, and continuous improvement? 📍 Location: Haverhill 💷 Salary: £17p/h 🕒 Hours: Monday – Friday 📄 Contract: Full Time We're recruiting for an experienced Team Leader to lead a small team within a fast-paced and innovative manufacturing environment. 🔹 Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and motivating a small production team to achieve daily production targets • Allocating work and resources to meet shift production plans • Promoting and maintaining a strong health & safety culture • Conducting safety inductions and training for permanent and temporary staff • Completing and maintaining risk assessments and raising near misses where appropriate • Monitoring quality standards and ensuring standard operating procedures are followed • Escalating engineering, quality, or material supply issues using...

CNC Machine Turner– Nights (Temporary) 📍 Basildon | Manufacturing Environment We are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner with Miller Experience to join our manufacturing team at our Basildon site. 💷 £18.54 per hour + plus 33% shift allowance Working Hours * Monday – Thursday: 19:30pm – 4:30am * Friday: 14:30pm – 19:30pm Benefits: * Competitive pay * Shift allowance * Overtime available * Pension * 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays (Christmas shutdown) * Long Service awards * Death in Service Purpose of role and key accountabilities: * To produce precision components from drawings using CNC machines. * Produce accurate, high quality components with maximum efficiency * Competently set and operate CNC machines * Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard * To work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process * Quality check all finished jobs...

Job title: Vehicle Fitter Job location: Basildon Rate: £15.64 (Increasing to £16.56 after 6 months) Start Date: Multiple intakes starting at the end of July Hours per week: 39 6:45 - 15:45 (Mon - Thurs) 6:45 - 11:45 (Fri) Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (potential for perm) Benefits: * Free Onsite Gym * Subsidised Canteen * Workwear Provided * Pension Match up to 9% * 25.5 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays * Strong Progression (Supported by Line Manager, encouraged to broaden skill set) Client Summary: Working for CNH Industrial - a major manufacturer of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery. Based out of the Basildon Manufacturing Plant. Position Summary: This is a great opportunity to break your way into the engineering industry. Carry out the fitting of parts and the repair of quality defects to a high standard. This position sits after initial quality checking. The main role is to complete repairs and replacements of smaller defects on non-conforming products as well as...

Job title: Mechanical Technician Job location: Basildon Rate: £15.64 (Increasing to £16.56 after 6 months) Start Date: Multiple intakes starting at the end of July Hours per week: 39 6:45 - 15:45 (Mon - Thurs) 6:45 - 11:45 (Fri) Duration: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (potential for perm) Benefits: * Free Onsite Gym * Subsidised Canteen * Workwear Provided * Pension Match up to 9% * 25.5 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays * Strong Progression (Supported by Line Manager, encouraged to broaden skill set) Client Summary: Working for CNH Industrial - a major manufacturer of Agricultural Vehicles and Machinery. Based out of the Basildon Manufacturing Plant. Position Summary: This is a great opportunity to break your way into the engineering industry. Carry out the fitting of parts and the repair of quality defects to a high standard. This position sits after initial quality checking. The main role is to complete repairs and replacements of smaller defects on non-conforming products as...

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...

IT Support Engineer – 6-month contract – Dereham My customer is looking for an experienced IT Support Engineer that will be responsible for diagnosing and resolving technical issues across a Microsoft environment, supporting users up to 2nd Line level, and taking ownership of the complete Joiners, Leavers and Movers (JLM) process. As you'll be supporting both office and manufacturing users, this role requires someone who is happy working on-site, moving around the business, setting up equipment, and carrying out physical deskside support when required. Skills & Experience required from the IT Support Engineer: Microsoft 365 administration and end-user support. Providing 1st and 2nd Line IT Support. ITSM or Service Desk ticketing systems. Joiners, Leavers and Movers (JLM) processes. Windows desktop operating systems and standard business applications. Hardware installation, configuration and troubleshooting. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Strong...

Talent STEM are partnering with an established chemical manufacturer to recruit a Temporary QC Analyst to support their Quality Control laboratory during a busy production period. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced QC Analyst to join a busy manufacturing laboratory, carrying out routine analytical testing to support production and ensure products consistently meet quality standards. The Opportunity Working as part of the Quality Control team, you will perform routine analysis of raw materials, in-process samples and finished products using a range of analytical techniques. This is a hands-on laboratory role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities - Perform analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products. - Operate GC, HPLC, FTIR and Karl Fischer instrumentation. - Carry out wet chemistry techniques including titrations. - Prepare samples, standards and reagents. - Record, review and report analytical...

Job description Fitter Wissington (PE33) Day 7am - 5pm Are you an Experienced Pipefitter with confined space experience looking for work with an immediate start? If yes, read on…. My client is wanting to add to their team of fitters working for the next 2 weeks on site. They are currently looking for skilled Pipefitters. The Role - Pipefitter: As a Pipefitter, you'd be responsible for replacing pipe systems within a large food manufacturing facility, focusing on equipment like bulk conveying systems, milling, and packaging machines, while adhering to safety guidelines. This company specialises in high-quality mechanical installations across a range of commercial and industrial projects and is looking for a reliable and experienced professional to support their growing workload. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Fabricate, install, and weld pipework Interpret technical drawings and specifications to ensure precise pipework installations. Cut, prepare, and...

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:30 Pay: From £12.72 per hour We are currently recruiting for a Temp-to-Perm Fettler to join a well-established manufacturing company based in the NR29 area. In this role, you will be working with stainless steel and aluminium components, using grinders and sanders to achieve a high-quality finish on welded products. The finished components are used in the manufacture of marine doors and windows, so attention to detail and pride in your work are essential. Key Responsibilities: Finishing welded stainless steel and aluminium sections using grinders and sanders. Producing high-quality finished products to specification. Maintaining a safe and tidy working environment. Carrying out any other duties as required. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. If you are interested, apply today! Or send your CV to

We are currently recruiting for a Metal Polisher on behalf of our client based in the NR29 area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business, offering a temporary-to-permanent position for the right candidate. The successful applicant will be involved in the production and finishing of high-quality products, working as part of a skilled manufacturing team. Full training will be provided on specialist processes and equipment. Key Responsibilities: Operate and monitor machinery used in the manufacturing and finishing process. Work from engineering drawings and specifications to ensure products meet customer requirements. Carry out polishing, finishing, and quality inspection tasks to a high standard. Load programmes and operate production equipment following training. Handle and move materials safely throughout the production process. Maintain excellent attention to detail and adhere to company quality standards. Follow all health and safety...

Location: NR29 Hours: Rotating Shifts Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm Week 2: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are currently recruiting for a Glass Production Operative on behalf of our client based in the NR29 area. This is an excellent opportunity to join a specialist manufacturing business producing high-quality glass products for a range of industries. The successful candidate will receive full training across various areas of the production process, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. Key Responsibilities Glass Cutting – Transfer CAD data and optimise nesting layouts to maximise material utilisation and accurately cut components from glass sheets. Glass Grinding – Load CAD data, programme, and operate glass edge grinding machinery to achieve the required finish and specification. Glass Toughening – Train and operate specialist in-house bending and toughening processes, including flat glass furnaces,...