21 production technician jobs found in Risby

Location: Newmarket (CB8) Duration: Temporary - 6 months initially with potential to become permanent Hours: 8:30 am until 4:30pm (Monday to Friday) Salary: £13.75 per hour increasing to £14.25 after 3 months Job Reference: 36113 Polytec are looking for a Production Technician for our Newmarket based client. Responsibilities: * Assembly of antenna kits, following documentation, ensuring Health and Safety regulations are adhered to * Operate Test and Measurement equipment * Ensure all relevant paperwork for each job is completed Requirements: * Previous experience of light mechanical assembly work * Electronics background or microwave experience preferable * Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control and costs * Good soldering skills would be an advantage Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

Role Title: Production Technician Duration: 6 months contract with potential for Perm Location: Stevenage Rate: £16.00 for 12 weeks then raising to £16.41 PAYE inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The working days and hours are from Monday to Friday and 7.30/8.00 to 4.30/5.00 depending on the needs of the business. Overtime is paid. Your Responsibilities: Undertake the routine manufacturing activities to produce membrane products. Perform daily lab activities including calibrations and checks using appropriate records and logs. Provide support for NPI introduction including method transfer and validation activities. Assist in compliance inspections and EHS program implementation to maintain high level of EHS compliance. Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position. Undertake training in all Q/C processes required for all membrane...

Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical) Hertfordshire / Cambridge Border 12-Month Contract We’re looking for a hands-on Commissioning Engineer to support the testing and commissioning of modular systems within a high-tech manufacturing environment. This is a practical, shop-floor-based role ideal for a technician or junior engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a solid understanding of mechanical and electrical systems. The Role You’ll be responsible for the commissioning and testing of completed sub-assemblies, ensuring systems are fully functional and meet quality standards before final sign-off. Day-to-day duties include: * Testing electrical, electronic, and mechanical components of assembled systems * Carrying out fault finding and diagnostics * Completing electrical safety testing and validation checks * Following work instructions and acceptance test procedures * Recording results, serial numbers, and test documentation online *...

Job Title: Project Engineer Location: Cambridge, UK Department: Engineering Reports To: Programme Engineering Manager / Project Engineering Lead Rate: approx. PAYE GBP 250 per day, Umbrella GBP 343.91 per day Role Purpose The Project Engineer plays a key role in delivering engineering solutions for land-based systems, including vehicles, tactical support equipment, integrated mission systems, and deployable infrastructure. This role supports the full engineering lifecycle, ensuring technical compliance while contributing to successful delivery against budget, schedule, and quality targets. Key Responsibilities Project Planning & Delivery Support the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering work packages Ensure activities are delivered on time, within budget, and to quality standards Track engineering hours and report financial performance Technical Development & Compliance Analyse and resolve design challenges to meet customer and regulatory requirements...

Our client is seeking a Commissioning Engineer for an initial 12-month contract to be based onsite in the Hertfordshire / Cambridge borders. As the Commissioning Engineer you will possess considerable knowledge of working in a technical environment within a high-tech engineering/manufacturing company Requirements: Educated to HND level in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Extensive understanding of mechanical / electrical / electronic build and assembly Proven experience of commissioning products within a manufacturing environment Ability to read and understand both electrical, mechanical and pneumatic drawings Familiar with full range of mechanical engineering materials, finishes and tolerances Electrical experience of wiring, fault finding, electrical testing practices Flexible to traveling overseas as and when required Responsibilities: Working hands on to test, document and commission products using defined processes Liaising with build, commissioning and manufacturing...

Exciting Opportunity: Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopist Are you a scientist who genuinely enjoys working hands‑on with proteins and NMR? This organisation is looking for a Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopist to strengthen their Molecular Sciences capability, supporting early‑stage drug discovery through high‑quality protein NMR data and assay development. Job Title: Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopist Vacancy Type: Fixed‑Term Contract (3 Years) Location: Cambridge Salary: DOE The Role of the Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopist In this role, you will be embedded within a specialist NMR group, supporting fragment‑based drug discovery programmes across oncology and CNS targets. The position is strongly focused on protein NMR, from protein production through to screening, assay development, and data interpretation. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, setting up, and running protein‑observed and ligand‑observed NMR experiments Supporting NMR‑based fragment screening campaigns and...

Civil & Structural Design Engineer, Harlow, Contract For over 25 years, Addison Project plc has delivered innovative, sustainable engineering solutions across the chemical, pharmaceutical, energy, and food & beverage sectors. As a family‑owned business with UK‑wide coverage, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, client‑focused approach. Our fully integrated EPCM capability supported by strong CDM and HSSEQ leadership and accredited management systems ensures projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards from concept through to commissioning and start‑up. If you're passionate about engineering and want to join a dynamic, people‑focused consultancy driving progress and sustainability across the UK’s manufacturing and process industries, Addison Project is the place to grow your career. Role: Civil & Structural Design Engineer Location: Harlow Start Date: Spring 2026 Status: 6 months, Outside IR35 Workscope Addison Project Plc are...

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...

Overview of department: Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is recruiting an HNC/HND qualified Electronic Test Engineer to work at their state-of-the-art facility in Stevenage, Hertfordshire on an ongoing contractual basis 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 **In order to be considered for this opportunity you will need to hold a HNC/HND level qualification AND be eligible for SC (Secret Level) UK Security Clearance as both the role and client site have ITAR nationality restrictions** Responsibilities: You will be working with a small team of dedicated engineers in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive manufacturing environment, carrying...

Production Test Engineer 12-month contract Based in Stevenage Offering £36ph Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Electronics Test Engineer? Do you have experience testing down to component level? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Production Test Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Providing test engineering support to operators on the shopfloor Testing and diagnosing complex electrical/electronic systems, sub-assemblies, and circuit cards down to component level Generating test specifications, operator instructions, and technical reports - based on higher-level requirements and information Identify remedial and...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Test Development Engineer on an initial 6 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite.   Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a hybrid position of 50 / 50 time spent onsite 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)   Test Development Engineer Job Description: The Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability group is a function home to the engineers working as part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), within Electronic Engineering (EE) Directorate. The EE Directorate is part of the wider Operations Directorate and forms part of Greater Engineering (Engineering, Operations and Programmes Directorate). Prepare specifications & develop...

We are recruiting for a talented Hardware Design Engineer to join our client's Test Equipment Hardware Design Capability team on a 6-month contract. Part of the Test Equipment Centre of Excellence (TE CofEx), this team designs, integrates, and validates innovative test system hardware solutions that support products throughout their lifecycle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects, ensure technical excellence, and help drive engineering success. Role: Test Development Engineer Pay: £50 per hour Via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: Monday- Friday, 37 Hours per week, 6 Months Contract IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: SC Required however can start on BPSS Essential Responsibilities Prepare specifications & develop designs in line with all quality and technical standards. Develop proposals for investigations & solutions, following investigation and analysis of technical issues. Carry out design appraisals to ensure all...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Development and Production Test Engineer – Electronic / Electrical subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Experience specifically required: Must have significant experience with measurement and test principles, and associated test equipment. Electronic Component level fault finding CADMID product lifecycle for test equipment is desirable. RF and microwave technology at subsystem level would be an advantage. Environmental testing would also be an advantage. High Voltage training/awareness. SAP Beneficial The department are keen to hear from candidates from a background with either RF / Microwave skills or candidates that have strong Test, Diagnostics, Repair Engineering skills. Hourly Rate: £36.00ph (Umbrella).  Time and a quarter Overtime rate for hours worked over 37 hours Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Development...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage (the role can be a split of working Onsite and Working From Home) is currently looking to recruit a Bid Coordinator on an initial 6 month contract, with very high prospect of extension.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background of working as a Bid Coordinator, Bid Manager, Bid Specialist or Bid Writer.  An Engineering background would be great.  A background of working in the Defence or Aerospace industry would be great.    Rate: £50 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: This role will be 2 or 3 days per week onsite. Duration: 6 Months with very likely prospect of extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Bid Coordinator Job Description: The Test Equipment New Business Support (TE NBS) role...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.  Other CAD Package skills are also fine.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer - Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional...

Senior Configuration Engineer Stevenage (Sector: Defence & Aerospace) Contract Type: 12 Month Contract   The Opportunity We are seeking a Senior Configuration Engineer to join our world-class team of over 30 specialists. In this role, you will be the guardian of product definition, ensuring the technical integrity of life-critical systems across multiple international projects.   The Role Supporting the Project Configuration Manager, you will take ownership of the design structure for major product sections. You will act as the bridge between engineering innovation and controlled execution, managing complex product variants through every stage of the lifecycle—from development and production to in-service support.   Key Responsibilities: Manage and reflect engineering input into the design structure using our PLM tool, Windchill. Lead the engineering change process, reviewing, accepting, or rejecting changes to ensure business approbation controls are strictly met. Maintain...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer (Military Packaging Design) subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: Hybrid, 2-3 days min on site. Although this can change due to workload. Can be continually reviewed. 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) Mechanical Design Engineer - Military Packaging Design Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage, Hertfordshire is currently looking to recruit an RF Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.    This role would suit a candidate who comes from a strong background working as an RF Designer, Microwave Design Engineer or RF Systems Engineer.  Any previous experience of Advanced Design System (ADS) or Cadence would be great. Hourly Rate: £75ph (Umbrella) Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) RF Design Engineer Job Description: The successful candidate will be the designer for specific RF electronics designs. Interfaces to various stakeholders, such as the Datalink core team, Design Authority and other functional entities will need to be managed effectively to ensure the designs are delivered in a timely manner and will integrate to the other parts of the system Responsibilities: The role is substantially technical and hand on testing and proving is essential....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Systems Engineer / Architect subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. Your base site can either be from the companies Bristol, Stevenage or Bolton office.  This role will be a hybrid position – 3 days per week onsite and 2 days remote.      Hourly Rate: £60 - £85 (Umbrella).      Contract Duration: 6 Months initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Missile Electronic Architect Job Description:   Electrical Architects/Engineers are involved in all aspects of missile development, from the early concept studies to series production and in-service support. It’s an excellent opportunity for someone wanting to build on their engineering experience. Responsibilities: You will be responsible for the electrical architecture and requirements for missiles and/or their associated launcher systems with duties including: Specifying/determining system electrical requirements interface definitions...

ASL Technical is currently recruiting for a Quality Assurance Engineer to support accessory and service part quality activities for a leading automotive client. This role is critical in ensuring that all products meet stringent quality standards throughout the development lifecycle and into the field. Scope of Work The successful candidate will deliver Quality Assurance Engineering services across a range of activities, including: Monitoring product issues and developing effective countermeasures and improvement proposals. Maintaining the New Product Quality Process (NPQP) and ensuring supplier compliance. Ensuring accessories and parts are developed in line with established automotive quality standards. Evaluating suppliers, maintaining an up-to-date supplier panel, and conducting quality audits in line with After Sales product plans. Managing supplier quality through PPAP validation and PSW (Part Submission Warrant) sign-off. Validating and tracking process changes...