76 manufacturing jobs found in Leicester

Manufacturing Technician - Loughborough Location: Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough The Opportunity Are you detail-oriented with experience in a manufacturing or lab setting? Join our team as a Manufacturing Technician in the Laboratory Products Division, supporting vital research, diagnostic, and clinical environments. This hands-on role involves ensuring the highest quality of our laboratory consumables. Key Responsibilities Inspection & Assembly: Inspect, assemble, and package laboratory consumables to defined specifications and quality standards. Equipment Operation: Set up and operate packaging and labelling equipment, including printing labels using approved software. Documentation: Accurately complete required paperwork (Batch Records, ECNs, etc.) and input downtime data. Quality Control: Assist with in-process and finished goods inspections (Quality Control/Peer Review). Maintenance: Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on labelling equipment. Teamwork:...

Join a globally recognised engineering organisation operating at the forefront of electrification, advanced manufacturing, and critical infrastructure technologies. Based at a highly advanced manufacturing facility in Rugby, this role sits within a specialist Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies team, focused on driving innovation, efficiency, and operational excellence across complex, high-value engineering projects. What You'll Be Doing Lead CAPEX investment projects from concept and cost justification through to installation and handover Drive Lean / Kaizen initiatives to improve efficiency, cost, and delivery performance Plan and coordinate installation, commissioning, and manufacturing readiness activities Analyse workflows, layouts, and space utilisation to optimise production Present improvement initiatives and business cases to senior stakeholders Track and deliver measurable cost savings and performance improvements Mentor and develop junior engineers within the...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Coventry (on site) Contract: 6 months Rate: £35/hr - £45/hr PAYE Holidays: 33 days per annum accrued (inclusive of bank holidays) Purpose Create and maintain manufacturing travellers, operation plans and tooling drawings to support the build and assembly of aerospace products. Work hands‑on with senior engineers and manufacturing staff, and implement quality solutions to ensure high reliability and compliance. Key Responsibilities Build and update manufacturing/assembly travellers, work sequences and procedures. Design and maintain assembly/fabrication tooling; solve assembly, test, machining and process issues on the shop floor. Review and sign off engineering changes, and initiate drawing updates. Lead root‑cause analysis (8D, Fishbone, 5‑Whys, PFMEA) and process improvements. Run PPAP and quality assurance activities for production and suppliers. Turn customer/regulatory specs into work instructions, control plans and...

Job Title: Manufacturing Methods - Production - Process Engineer Location: Derby Hours: Monday to Friday days 37hrs per week on site Duration: 12 month plus contract Rate: up to £50k equiv. Benefits: 33 days paid holiday (inc 8 B/ Hols), pension options, 2 week notice period, free parking, great on site facilities Purpose of the job Defines the manufacturing process and associated equipment for a new product, taking into account the industrial policy, existing standards and constraints of the project. responsibilities During specification and preliminary design phases: Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering. Participate actively to the product design in co-engineering mode, using appropriate methodologies. Design the macro-process, based on standard SMP. Prepare introduction of new technologies if need be, with associated process validation plan. Identify needs of specific...

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: * Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. * Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA). * Build process strategy for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. * Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. * Quality Planning...

Manufacturing Engineer / NPI Process Engineer Manufacturing Engineer required for a long term contract Peterborough (Min 12 Months, likely to become ongoing though). £39.00 FCSA Umbrella (Role is deemed inside IR35) £28.00 paye Office Based 5 days PW in Peterborough The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of an increase in production significantly over the next 12-18 mths the process improvement function and which generally falls within the area of Assembly of Machinery Work assignments may be specialised in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project. Evaluate projects to define desired results and determine logical approaches. Evaluates such NPI factors as cost, assembly, equipment, space, etc. as well as other information needed to determine requirements. Prepares feasibility studies for appropriateness and cost effectiveness and...

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK Contract Type: PAYE/Umbrella – Until 31st December Direct Reports: None Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of an extended run of prototype power systems. This role will act as a subject matter expert across manufacturing engineering and quality disciplines, ensuring robust processes, safe production environments and the successful delivery of prototype and low-volume builds. The position is based full time at our Banbury facility. Role & Responsibilities * Support Engineering and Manufacturing teams in the planning and management of all prototype builds, ensuring all processes, tooling, equipment and facilities are prepared and validated. * Set up low‑volume production environments and develop manufacturing processes that ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence and cost control while maintaining industry best practice. * Support the...

Are you ready to be a vital part of our manufacturing team? We are seeking a dedicated and reliable individual to join us as a Hose Plant Operative in Leicester location. If you have a passion for quality, a knack for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Job title: Hose Plant Operative Job type: Temporary - Ongoing Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour AM shift, £15.96 per hour PM shift Location: Leicester, LE9 9JT Working days: Monday-Friday Shifts timings: AM shift: Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:30 & Friday: 06:00-11:30 PM Shift: Monday - Wednesday 15:00-01:00 & Thursday 15:00-12:30 Overtime Rate: Weekdays and Saturday: £19.95 per hour & Sunday: £26.60 per hour *Full training will be provided. Benefits: A comprehensive induction Free parking Subsidised canteen facilities serving fresh, hot meals Excellent on-site facilities such as the sports and social club! Enhanced holiday accrual, up to 35 days (inc. public Hols) Discounted gym...

FLT Driver - Category B1 £14.00 per hour Coalville Temp to perm Rotating shifts: 5:30am - 1:30pm mornings & 1:30pm - 9:30pm afternoons Hamilton Woods are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business based in Coalville. Duties & responsibilities: Safely operate a forklift truck to transport materials within the site. Load and unload deliveries with accuracy and efficiency. Store products systematically using the internal stock management system. Conduct pre-operational safety checks and maintain equipment. Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations. Support team operations, including stock organization and site cleanliness.Essential skills & qualifications: Must have a Category B1 or B2 FLT license. Must have strong loading experience. Proven experience in operating forklifts in a fast-paced environment. Strong understanding of warehouse processes and safety standards. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Flexibility to work...

TIG Welder / Fabricator (Stainless Steel) – £20 p/h – Leicester Location: Leicester Rate: £20.00 per hour Job Type: Subcontract / Ongoing Work Start: Immediate We are looking for an experienced TIG Welder / Fabricator to join a busy and well-established fabrication business in Leicester. The role involves a mix of workshop fabrication (approx. 60%) and site installation work (approx. 40%), mainly within food manufacturing environments working with stainless steel fabrication. Key Duties * TIG welding stainless steel fabrication * Manufacturing bespoke components from engineering drawings * Installation and modification work on-site in food factories * Ensuring work meets high hygiene and quality standards * Supporting fabrication and installation teams on projects Requirements * Strong TIG welding experience * Experience working with stainless steel * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Comfortable with...

Engineering Project Manager (Automation & Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Machinery)Overview Experienced Engineering Project Manager specialising in complex automation and robotics projects for regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Proven ability to deliver bespoke high-precision machinery, including systems used in the manufacture of contact lenses. Strong background in managing full project lifecycles from concept and design through to build, validation, and commissioning. Key Responsibilities & AchievementsProject Delivery & Ownership Managed multiple concurrent engineering projects (typically 3–4), ensuring delivery to defined scope, schedule, and budget. Led end-to-end project execution from initial user requirement specification (URS) through design, manufacture, installation, and final handover. Delivered automated production machinery for contact lens manufacturing, including handling, moulding, curing, hydration, and inspection processes. Ensured...

Mechanical Design Engineer Position: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Castle Donington - Hybrid/Flexible Contract: Outside IR35 Type: Full-Time The Role This is a contract outside IR35 role working on a project involving designing a range of turbomachinery related components. Key Responsibilities: Create detailed 3D models and assemblies using Siemens NX. Generate engineering drawings. Perform engineering design calculations eg Perform tolerance stack-up analysis. Preparation of engineering design reports. Engage with suppliers and lead design for manufacturing activities. Ensure designs meet industry standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements. Required qualifications and experience: Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Experience designing turbomachinery, particularly blades/turbines. Experience using BS8888 and/or ASME Y14.5 Proficiency in NX software is essential. Strong skills in mechanical calculations and GD&T are essential. Experience...

Mechanical Fitters required ASAP! UP TO £23 PER HOUR Location - Rugby Working hours - 8AM - 4.30PM Aspects of the role include to: Must have previous mechanical Assembly and Fitting experience Identified and recorded correctly. Assembly is carried out accurately, to required tolerances. To undertake self-inspection and quality check of work undertaken. Working with the on site electrician Working on building conveyor systemsCharacteristics & Skills Basic production / manufacturing experience gained from operating in a similar manufacturing environment Basic understanding and interpretation of engineering drawings Basic grounding in H&S policies and procedures Can work under pressure to balance competing job priorities to agreed deadlines. Team player with the ability to work independently. Strong communication skills - both verbal and written. Ability to follow instructions / requests whether verbal or written Call me if you are interested on (phone number removed)...

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, 6 month Contract and onsite (6 months, long term sickness cover) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC 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. ​ This is a 6-month fixed-term role covering a period of long-term sickness within the team, supporting ongoing operational requirements across the protected mobility fleet. ​ 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...

Job Title: Design Engineer Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 4 month Contract and onsite Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC OR £275 - £350 per day contract (subject to experience) About the role At NP Aerospace, we don’t just design to innovate – we design to protect. We’re looking for x3 immediately available Design Engineers to join our Coventry-based team, developing advanced vehicle protection and integration solutions used across global defence programmes. These temporary roles will work from initial concept through to production designing systems that directly enhance the safety and performance of those who serve on the frontline. In these hands-on role, you’ll be immersed in 3D CAD design, working with complex materials, assemblies and components that must perform in the toughest real-world environments. Contract Options We’re offering two engagement routes, depending on how you want to work: o...

Interim Buyer / Procurement Engineer – Process Manufacturer £350 - £400 per day (Ltd Company, Outside IR35) – based in South Derbyshire Contract Length – 6 months This globally recognised business is currently going through an exciting period of growth. This means that delivering high quality product to their customers on time and to budget is integral to their busines. As a result, this company are looking to recruit an Interim Buyer that has the capability to work within manufacturing teams to procure components and raw material at the best price and ensure that they are delivered on time. If you are a Buyer with capability to support and direct a small team with a good amount of manufacturing experience, please apply for this role immediately. You will be responsible for the following: Receive the designs and bill of materials from the design and project engineers. Products that require purchasing are sheet metal, pipework, plate, dished ends, brackets and other ancillary...

MIG Welder Location: Corby We are currently recruiting an experienced MIG Welder to join a well-established manufacturing company in Corby, specialising in irrigation equipment. This is a great opportunity for long-term, stable work in a busy workshop environment. Pay £16.21 per hour Overtime paid at £24.31 per hour Working Hours Monday to Thursday: 08:00 - 17:00 Friday: 08:00 - 16:30 The Role MIG welding mild steel (1mm - 15mm) Welding thin and thick sections Working with and without jigs Producing strong, water-tight welds Reading and working from engineering drawings Preparing materials and setting up equipment Inspecting welds to ensure quality standards Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Meeting production targets and deadlinesWhat We're Looking For Proven experience as a MIG Welder Confident welding mild steel across varying thicknesses Ability to read engineering drawings Strong attention to detail Reliable and able to work as part of a team Flexible...

Mechanical Fitter - Temporary with the potential to become permanent Corby - Northamptonshire UK £28,500 - £32,500 per annum DOE Monday to Thursday 07:30 - 16:30 Friday 07:30 - 13:30 Are you looking for a hands-on role where quality matters? Are you available for an immediate start? We are currently looking for people who have previously worked as Mechanical Fitters, Mechanical Technicians, Engineering Fitters or Mechanical Engineers to join a well-established engineering company. Our client has over 20 year's experience producing premium, durable products that are placed within manufacturing and logistics facilities to ensure continuous work flow. To be considered for this role you are required to be a UK resident with right to work documentation in place and be within a commutable distance of Corby. The Role To carry out heavy mechanical fitting and mechanical assembly work on roller conveyor systems Work from diagrams and technical specifications Check quality at every...

Quality Engineer - Coventry (On-site) Contract: 3-6 months initially Rate: Negotiable (PAYE only) Holidays: Accrue 33 days per annum (incusive of bank holidays) We're seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead product assurance from supply chain through delivery. You'll ensure customer requirements are met and support continuous improvement across the value stream. Key Responsibilities: Drive quality performance and "Right First Time" delivery. Act as key interface for customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Lead RCCA (8D), FMEA, audits (AS9100), and quality clinics. Analyse KPI/data to identify issues and improve processes. Support PPAP, FAIR, and NPI quality documentation. Promote Lean and MPS tools to achieve 100% quality & delivery. What You'll Need: Hands-on audit experience (AS9100). Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of RCCA, FMEA, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and Lean principles. Excellent communication across suppliers and internal...

Are you ready to accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician in an innovative and dynamic environment? This opportunity is not just a job; it's a chance to work with a company that has a rich history of over 90 years in delivering high-strength, light-weight, and fatigue-resistant products manufactured from the world's most advanced composite materials. This role offers an inspiring work setting where your contributions directly impact the company's success in the defence and aerospace sectors. What You Will Do: - Visual Inspection: Inspect parts prior to fitting, identifying issues and escalating them as appropriate. - Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following Manufacturing instructions. - Multi-tasking: Work across different assembly cells, not just confined to one area. - Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment, grind and sand internal surfaces of the vehicle using hand-held tools. - Integration: Fit/integrate new parts/equipment to military...