48 manufacturing jobs found in Milton Keynes

Role Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Stevenage (onsite) Duration: 12 Months Hours per Week: 37.5 Rate: £22.50p/h PAYE or £31p/h via Umbrella The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations including production associates, equipment, and processes to ensure we provide the highest quality products to our customers. The Manufacturing Engineer also provides technical and project leadership to develop and deploy equipment and process upgrades for new product development, cost reduction and quality improvement. This position reports to the Tech Transfer Team Leader and is part of the Operations & Supply Chain team located in Stevenage and will be an on-site role. What you will do: Identify, participate in and lead projects that deliver improvements in safety, quality, delivery and cost Problem solve process issues and/or product non-conformances using empirical evidence and quantitative analysis Participate in New Product Development...

Manufacturing Engineer Assembly and Integration JOB LOCATION: STEVENAGE SECURITY: SC (But Can Start on BPSS) DURATION: 12+ Months (Possibility for Extensions) TYPE: Contract WORK PATTERN: FULLTIME ONSITE - 5 Days a Week. PAY RATE: £ 32 - £ 35 / PER HOUR (Umbrella Inside IR35) Essential QUALIFICATIONS/Experience • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Apprenticeship (Advanced Level or L3 Standard) AND • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 4 academic qualification (HNC, diploma, etc.) AND • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering / Manufacturing Level 3 vocational qualification (NVQ) *Not required if a L3 apprenticeship standard has been achieved OR Degree in a relevant subject. TARGET INDUSTRIES AND COMPANIES. Is Defence a must? -Defence/Aerospace is preferred although not essential, will consider other industries within the wider Manufacturing sectors ALTERNATIVE JOB TITLES IN OTHER COMPANIES OR INDUSTRIES Manufacturing Engineer...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. The department are looking for candidates with skills in the following: Verification & validation, design modifications, commissioning, FMEAs, configuration control, sub-assembly manufacturing.   Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage 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,...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Lead on an initial 12-month contract basis. As the Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer 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. Role: Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Pay: £32 - £35 per hour Umbrella rate Location: Stevenage - fully onsite Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC however can start on BPSS Responsibilities: Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process using FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework...

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...

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER FTC – LAYOUT PLANNER Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in improving our operational performance, with a strong focus on enhancing our manufacturing capabilities. As part of this journey, we have embarked on a major factory upgrade programme, optimising layouts, improving workflows, and creating the infrastructure needed to support our long-term growth strategy. To help drive this exciting initiative forward, we are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join us on a 12–18 month fixed-term contract. This is a high-profile role with responsibility for leading the final stages of a significant capital investment project. Working closely with managers across the business, you will assess the future requirements of each value stream and develop plans to ensure these needs are met. You will be responsible for designing and optimising factory layouts, identifying equipment and resource requirements, developing project costings, and...

Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) - Peterborough Location: Peterborough, UK (On-site) Contract Length: 9 Months Rate: £38.17 per hour (£282.46 per day) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 Start Date: ASAP An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment in Peterborough. Working within a high-performing manufacturing engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting production growth, New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, process improvements, and capital investment projects across advanced engine manufacturing operations. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, continuous improvement initiatives, and high-profile engineering projects within a globally recognised organisation. Key Responsibilities Support manufacturing engineering activities across assembly and final assembly operations. Deliver process improvement, industrialisation, and...

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about driving reliability and efficiency in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Maintenance Planner to join our maintenance team at a large, advanced OEM manufacturing facility. Working alongside another Planner, two Managers, and two Supervisors, you will play a key role in ensuring planned and reactive maintenance activities are executed safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively across a diverse range of manufacturing assets and facilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys balancing technical planning, stakeholder coordination, and continuous improvement initiatives. About the Role As a Maintenance Planner, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating maintenance activities to support plant reliability, operational performance, and safety compliance. You will work closely with maintenance technicians, production teams, contractors,...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Our client is currently seeking a full time Counter Balance driver to work from their depot in Bedford. This is not your typical Forklift role, you must also have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points as driving the company van on an adhoc basis will be required. This is a hands on role working in the manufacturing team, and use of power tools and basic understanding of either carpentry or metal works would be desirable. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 This job will be made permanent for the right candidate

CNC Turner - Contract Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton ​​​£30 - £34 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £30 - £33 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract...

CNC Miller – Contract Evenings Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm Northampton £28–£35 per hour (Inside IR35) EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Miller to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £28–£35 per hour Ltd (Inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons – Mon–Thurs 2pm–11pm / Fri 12pm–8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract Your responsibilities include: * Setting, operating and editing...

MPI are looking for a FITTER / WIRE OPERATIVE for our client based in St. Albans Salary £16.00 to £17.00 / Hour The Company is a manufacturer of low voltage switchgear. The position of Fitter / Wire Operative would be based at the Company’s manufacturing facility located in St. Albans with the opportunity to join the site installation team. This position entails the fitting and wiring of electrical power components within sheet metal enclosures. This would include assisting the fitter operatives with the installation of main busbar systems when required. The ability to be able to wire from electrical schematic diagrams is essential. The main roles with this position include (but are not limited to) the following: * Wiring electrical components in accordance with schematic diagrams. * Fitting electrical components to chassis plates and external covers. * Fitting copper busbar systems. * Assist with installation of LV switchgear at site when required

Job title: Production Operative Job type: Temporary (for around 2-3 months) Location: Hitchin Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 8am-5pm & Friday, 8am-1pm Hourly rate: £14.00 per hour   Our well known client based in Hitchin are looking for a Temporary Production Operative to support their Factory team for a short term basis. The successful candidate must have a strong background within a Manufacturing & Production environment, with strong dexterity skills and ability to learn & adapt to new skills quickly.   Main duties as a Production Operative: - Electro-Plating manufactured components along the production process - Reading & understanding engineering drawings  - Jig & wire parts during busy periods - Quality inspection upon all finalised production  - Manoeuvring heavy loads around the workshop    What's required for this role: - A strong background within Manufacturing/Production environments - Ability to read & understand technical...

Composite Laminators, Fitters, Machinists & Patternmakers - Oxfordshire 🏁 📍 Oxfordshire 💷 £28.73 - £45.65 per hour 🕒 Various Shift Patterns Available 📅 August, September & October 2026 Starts Shorterm Group is supporting a leading Formula 1 team with a significant recruitment campaign for an exciting new vehicle build programme. We are looking to speak with experienced motorsport, Formula 1, aerospace and high-performance automotive professionals for the following positions: August / September Start Dates: 🔹 Composite Laminators x13 🔹 Composite Fitters x7 🔹 Machinist x1 🔹 Patternmaker x1 Mid-October Start Dates: 🔹 Composite Laminators x25 The successful candidates will have experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment where quality, precision and attention to detail are critical. Ideal experience includes: ✅ Formula 1 ✅ Motorsport ✅ Aerospace ✅ Automotive ✅ Composite Manufacturing Key Skills: * Composite laminating and tooling * Trimming and fitting of...

TEMP AND TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 8.00am - 5.00pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY Our client, a specialist manufacturing provider based in High Wycombe, is seeking Assembly Technicians to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-driven environment, contributing to the assembly of innovative products used across major projects throughout the UK and internationally. This role is available on a temporary and temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term potential for the right candidate Key Duties: * Assembling bespoke product systems to specification * Reading and interpreting basic technical drawings * Supporting project delivery and meeting production deadlines * Providing technical assembly support to internal teams * Maintaining quality standards across all builds * Following health and safety procedures at all times Key Requirements: * Strong attention to detail and quality-focused approach * Good communication skills and...

Test Development Engineer Initial 6-month contract Inside IR35 On-site in High Wycombe Electronics An advanced electronics technology business in High Wycombe is looking for a Test Development Engineer to take ownership of developing and improving automated and manual test systems used across cutting‑edge electronic products and sub‑assemblies. This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you’ll work closely with manufacturing, design and quality teams, and play a vital part in new product introduction, production support and continuous improvement. Test Development Engineer What You’ll Be Doing Design, develop and support functional test solutions (hardware & software) for electronic assemblies and systems Create and maintain automated test programs using industry ATE platforms Write, debug and validate production‑ready test software Configure and integrate electronic test equipment including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, electronic loads, spectrum analysers and...

Our client has an opportunity for an Electrical Test Operations Engineer to join them on a contract role for 6 months with possible extension. You will be Executing electrical and functional test procedures on engineering test benches and flight spacecraft in accordance with Work Orders, test procedures and processes. Role: Electrical Test Operations Engineer Location: Oxford Hours: Shift work Monday to Sunday - either rotating double day shifts or rotating Early, late ,nights depending on project need. There may be periods of flexible shift depending on project phases. Clearance: SC required before Hourly Rate: £37 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 + a 20% shift uplift when working on shift What you'll be doing: Execution of Electrical and Functional test procedures on Engineering test benches and flight spacecraft. Use of the Central Checkout System (CCS), Electrical Ground Support Equipment (EGSE) and Spacecraft Check Out Equipment (SCOE) to support the test activities....

We are looking for an innovative and detail-oriented Thermal Design Engineer to join our automotive engineering team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, analysis, and optimization of thermal systems and components across vehicle platforms. This includes ensuring optimal performance, energy efficiency, and reliability of thermal systems for propulsion, cabin climate control, battery management, and electronic components. Key Responsibilities: * Design and develop thermal management systems and components for electric power systems to go into vehicles. * Have knowledge of modelling and simulation of thermal behaviour using 1D/3D tools (e.g., GT-SUITE, ANSYS, Flowmaster, CFD tools). * Evaluate and optimize cooling and heating strategies for batteries, HVAC systems, and electronics. * Perform thermal analysis to ensure compliance with performance, durability, safety, and regulatory requirements. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams...

Chemist – Pilot Plant 24-25k South East ABJ6515A TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for a chemist with a background in chemistry, biochemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As chemist - lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a chemist - Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate...