42 manufacturing jobs found in Reading

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £50/hr | Contract to Dec 2026 Long-term Outside IR35 opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer supporting a major equipment and process transfer within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key highlights: * Maintain production output during site transfer * Lead equipment relocation, qualification & re-installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) * Support PFMEAs, work instructions & process documentation * Troubleshoot lasers, optics & precision assemblies * Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality & Supply Chain Skills needed: * Manufacturing/Process Engineering background (laser, optics, photonics, precision assembly) * Strong hands-on problem solving (mechanical / optical / electro-mechanical) * Experience managing complex transfers under tight timelines Details: * Rate: Up to £50 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉 Apply now for...

Manufacturing Process Writer Location: Bicester Pay rate: £50 p/h 32 hours per week Inside IR35 - requires use of Umbrella Company Job Description: Seeking a Manufacturing Process Writer to support a project on-site at a customer based in Bicester, England. The desired candidate will have previous experience working within an aerospace or regulated manufacturing environment, with strong experience in developing and documenting manufacturing processes. The role will support the development of structured manufacturing documentation in preparation for Design Organisation (DOE) and Production Organisation (POE) approval. The successful candidate will work closely with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality teams to capture existing practices and translate them into clear, controlled procedures. The support will include: * Writing and developing internal manufacturing process documentation * Supporting the creation of external and subcontract manufacturing procedures * Documenting...

Head of Manufacturing (6 Month FTC) £60,000 - £70,000 (Pro Rata) Southampton Are you a Senior Manufacturing professional with strong systems and MRP experience, looking for a highly autonomous role where you can make a significant impact in a growing, specialist industry? This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established, expanding business on a 6-month fixed-term contract, where you will take full ownership of manufacturing systems and play a key role in driving operational improvement and future scalability. The company are continuing to grow within a niche market and are investing in their processes to support long-term expansion. You will be brought in as a specialist to review, improve and implement best-in-class production systems, giving you the platform to truly put your own stamp on the business. This role offers a high level of autonomy, working closely with senior leadership to deliver tangible improvements across planning, material control and overall...

Contract Manufacturing Engineer Contract - 52 weeks - £47.84 per hour (umbrella) The Opportunity We are seeking a Contract Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading organisation in the defence and advanced electronics sector. You will support the development and production of mission-critical systems across multiple domains, working within cross-functional project teams. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement manufacturing processes to support new product introduction Support manufacturing governance, planning, and lifecycle reviews Analyse production data to inform decision-making and improve efficiency Resolve production issues and support shop floor activities Drive continuous improvement in processes, capacity, and workflow Ensure product quality through validation and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and data Contribute to problem-solving activities (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior team members and promote best practices Required Skills & Experience...

This is a newly created Interim position due to ongoing site expansion and significant investment at a manufacturing facility. Our client is an international, market-leading FMCG business known for delivering high-quality products and engineered solutions globally. This role is offered under a fixed term contract initially, and will play a critical part in setting up and developing engineering processes, maintenance strategies, and operational structure, ensuring the site is equipped to scale efficiently as it continues to grow. What's in it for you as Head of Engineering? Salary £75,000 pro rata (initial 6-month contract) Strong likelihood of extension or permanent opportunity Highly competitive holiday allowance Competitive pension and comprehensive benefits package Monday to Friday working hours Opportunity to work within an international market leader Key role in driving the site towards World Class Manufacturing standards High level of autonomy and influence within the...

Avionic Test Technician – Farnborough Morson Edge is looking for an Avionics Test Technician to support the verification and validation of avionics systems for High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) aircraft. This is a hands-on role focused on test execution, fault finding, and close collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, and programme teams to ensure safe, repeatable, and high-quality testing. Rates (ph): £23.29 PAYE / £31.16 Umbrella Contract Length: until the send of the year Hours: Standard 37 hours per week. Location: Farnborough, GU14 (travel occasional) The Role As an Avionics Test Technician, you’ll play a key part in ensuring avionics systems meet performance, safety, and quality requirements. You’ll work from structured test plans, execute tests accurately, and provide clear feedback to engineering teams to support continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities • Carry out verification and validation testing of avionics systems • Execute...

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...

Mechanical Fitter Heathrow Airport £25.00 per hour Ongoing Days, Nights, Weekends Uplifts in place for nights and weekends. The Company MJM is currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to work at Heathrow Airport on a long-term basis. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of Heathrow's critical infrastructure-keeping systems running efficiently in one of the world's busiest airports. The Role As a Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter based at Heathrow, you will be responsible for maintaining automated systems to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency, and equipment availability. Your duties will include: Maintaining automated systems to a high operational standard Carrying out fault-finding, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth system performance About You Proven experience installing and maintaining...

Engineering Consultant (6 month+ contract) Location: Aldershot (On-site, full-time) Contract Length: 6 months initially, likely extension to 9+ months IR35 Status: Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Engineering Consultant to join a growing GMP pharmaceutical site in Aldershot. The site is undergoing significant expansion, including new and upgraded facilities. This is a highly visible, on-site position requiring someone who can hit the ground running, operate autonomously, and drive engineering activity forward without relying on heavy oversight. Key Responsibilities: * Lead and execute CAPEX and engineering projects, including expansions, new site builds, facility conversions, and equipment installations. * Drive engineering activity from concept through to commissioning and handover. * Manage contractors, suppliers, and external engineering partners. * Ensure project delivery aligns with GMP requirements and site quality standards. * Work...

Mechanical Fitter Heathrow Airport £25.00 per hour Ongoing Days, Nights, Weekends Uplifts in place for nights and weekends. The Company MJM is currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to work at Heathrow Airport on a long-term basis. You'll be part of a skilled team responsible for maintaining the mechanical integrity of Heathrow’s critical infrastructure—keeping systems running efficiently in one of the world’s busiest airports. The Role As a Mechanical / Maintenance Fitter based at Heathrow, you will be responsible for maintaining automated systems to ensure maximum productivity, efficiency, and equipment availability. Your duties will include: * Maintaining automated systems to a high operational standard * Carrying out fault-finding, reactive repairs, and planned preventative maintenance * Diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults * Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure smooth system performance About You * Proven experience...

️ Weekend CNC Turner - Programmer / Setter / Operator 📍 Oxfordshire 💰 £40.83 per hour (Umbrella PAYE) - Inside IR35 📅 Ongoing Contract 🕒 Friday - Sunday | 6:30am - 6:30pm We're working with a high precision motorsport company based in Oxfordshire, supporting advanced manufacturing within the performance engineering sector. Due to increased workload, we're looking for an experienced CNC Turner to join the team on a weekend shift. 🔧 Role Overview: This is a hands-on position where you will be responsible for programming, setting, and operating CNC turning machines to produce high-precision components. 🔧 Key Responsibilities: * Programming, setting, and operating CNC turning machines * Working with Mitsubishi 730UM and 730BM controls with CELOS * Machining high-precision components to tight tolerances * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings * Ensuring all parts meet strict quality standards * Maintaining a safe and efficient working environment 🛠️ Machine Experience: *...

NW33335 Site Quality Manager Day Rate: £550 - £700 per day (dependent on experience) Location: Southeast England (Site-Based) An exciting contract opportunity has arisen for an experienced Site Quality Manager to support major Energy-from-Waste (EfW) and power generation projects across the Southeast of England. This is a senior, site-based quality leadership role responsible for ensuring all construction and installation activities meet the highest standards of quality, safety and regulatory compliance. Boiler experience within EfW or power plant environments is essential. Role & Responsibilities Lead and manage all Site Quality Control (QC) activities and the on-site Quality team Act as QC Lead, reporting to the Project Site Manager (PSM) with a functional line to the Project Quality Manager (PQM) Ensure compliance with HSE, quality standards and all contractual requirements Approve and control inspection and test plans, procedures, certifications and documentation...

A well established and highly successful engineering company based in Medway Towns is looking to recruit a Factory Labourer initially on a temporary basis. This is a manual role with training provided. There is a permanent opportunity for the right candidate after short qualifying period. You will be working Monday to Thursday, 06:00 to 16:30, 40 hours per week, £12.86 per hour. Overtime is also available at an enhanced rate. Duties Include Preparing materials and moulds for casting Pouring molten aluminium into ceramic moulds Moving moulds through the casting process Cleaning moulds after casting Manual handling Completing basic production records via touch screen systems Ideal Candidate Manufacturing or production experience preferred (not essential) Physically fit as lifting will be involved and comfortable with manual work Reliable, punctual, and safety-conscious Able to follow instructions and work as part of a team Willing to learn new skillsApply now to start your...

Job Purpose - To develop innovative mechanical design solutions, to current and future aerospace industry challenges, on existing and next generation smart motor and power generation technologies. To lead and deliver project based engineering work-package activities, by ensuring mature and robust mechanical solutions, designed to meet manufacturing, cost and weight targets. Responsibilities - Primary responsibility is to create and support the definition of robust mechanical design solutions, for R&D / R&T project/s, by ensuring the designs are technically robust, fit for purpose and meet both the business and customer needs. - Responsibility for the oversight and approval of design solutions, delivered by other Product Engineers within designated teams. Where necessary, support other senior, Principal and Senior Principal Engineering teams with design review and approval. - Support and/or ownership of, one or more Engineering Work Packages, for the Mechanical...

Metrology Engineer - 6-Month Contract Location: Oxfordshire Working Arrangement: Minimum 80% onsite About the Company An innovative company, established in 2021, is dedicated to commercialising next-generation electric motor technology and intellectual property for the emerging electrification aerospace market. Their technology leads the way in delivering hybrid and all-electric propulsion solutions across Urban Air Mobility (UAM), Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), and General Aviation (GA). Operating from a state-of-the-art 39,000 sq ft facility in Oxfordshire, the company's ultra-high-performance, low-weight axial-flux motors and power electronics are smaller, lighter, and more robust than competing technologies. The site includes advanced engineering labs, custom test and validation facilities, and full-scale manufacturing capability. The Opportunity *We're looking for an experienced Metrology Engineer to join the team on a 6-month contract. *This role has been created due to...

Temp - Perm £13.00 Per hour Monday - Thursday (Apply online only) - Friday - (Apply online only) Our client is looking to recruit for a 100% Part Inspector to provide additional support to the finishing cell department with support on visual inspection of manufactured components. Inspection is required for specific manufacturing faults generally using magnifying equipment. Key Responsibilities  Check batches of products to a consistently high level, as quickly and efficiently as possible Good attention to detail and focus is required as work can repetitive  be able to quickly understand faults, blemishes and marks so the clients standard is maintained  Competent to be able to book work on and off the computer system Maintain a safe working environment The following attributes are essential for the role and training will be provided for the right candidate: Previous warehouse experience IT literate  Knowledge and experience within the engineering sector would be...

The RoleProject Manager role will cover management of complex projects up to $10m with multiple supply chain interfaces external and internal. Projects delivered will contain Medium and Low voltage switchgear solutions and will include other company and 3rd Party Electrification Products including Relays, Automation Systems and solutions, Indoor and outdoor Medium Voltage apparatus and sensors. Responsibilities  Responsible for achieving the Revenue and Gross Margin budgets on projects with the submission of accurate forecasts. Providing all H&S documents and completed drawings/reports in a timely manner Managing of projects with multiple interfaces and supply chains – internal and external Regularly attend site meetings on site and be based on site for 3-4 days a week during site delivery phase. Manage variations accordingly with defined process and handle any claims from the customer side Gather key delivery KPI’s and monitor for continuous improvement Ensure lessons...

Contract Design Engineer – MedTech (Outside IR35) ARCA is supporting an innovative MedTech organisation developing next-generation medical devices, looking to bring in an experienced Senior Design Engineer to support a key development phase. This is a hands-on role across the full product lifecycle – from concept through to design refinement and validation, within a regulated environment. The role: * Mechanical design and development of medical devices * Creating and iterating CAD models and technical drawings * Supporting design verification & validation (DV&V) * Collaborating with R&D, QA/RA, and manufacturing teams * Contributing to design documentation in line with regulatory standards Experience: * Design Engineer within MedTech / medical devices * Strong CAD capability (SolidWorks or similar) * Experience working within ISO 13485 environments * Understanding of design controls, risk (ISO 14971) * Familiarity with verification...

A well-renowned manufacturer of consumer electronics are seeking to recruit a Contract Design Engineer to join their team to assist with the development of a range of new consumer products. As Mechanical Design Engineer will you be responsible for: Development of whole products as well as mechanisms and sub-assemblies. End-to-end project management of multiple projects from concept through to manufacture. Rapid prototyping, functional lab testing and analysis of test data. Work with external manufacturing partners and other suppliers. To be successful in this role you will have: Proven experience as a Design Engineer. Qualified to degree level in either PhD, MSc, MA, MEng, BEng or BSc in Mechanical Engineering Experience in medical devices, consumer electronics or household/kitchen appliances. Proven experience in developing plastic injection moulded components and enclosures for mass manufacture. 3D CAD (such as ProE, wildfire, CREO, solidworks, solid-works). We offer full...

Rail Engineering Specialist – CO₂ Transport (UK)  The client is exploring emerging opportunities in UK non‑pipeline CO₂ transport, driven by recent government discussions and increased strategic interest in alternative CO₂ logistics. The focus is on assessing rail-based transport options from industrial CO₂ capture sites to storage or utilisation locations. Purpose of the Role: To provide high-level technical guidance on the feasibility, design considerations, and operational requirements of transporting CO₂ by rail. The specialist will review and critique existing internal work, advise on best‑practice engineering approaches, and support early‑stage concept development. Key Responsibilities:  Offer expert, high-level input on rail engineering solutions for transporting CO₂ from industrial plants. Evaluate and critique the client team’s current technical assumptions and conceptual work. Advise on rail infrastructure requirements, including: loading and unloading systems...