26 manufacturing jobs found in Swindon

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £45/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 £45 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉...

Lead Manufacturing Simulation Engineer Contract | Onsite | Gaydon Contract Details £37 per hour - Inside IR35 6‑month or 12‑month contract available Immediate start required Onsite role - Gaydon Role Overview We're looking for a Manufacturing Simulation Engineer to lead the development of Discrete Event Simulation (DES) models for manufacturing systems. You'll analyse production flow, identify bottlenecks, optimise throughput, and support major vehicle or system programmes from concept through to delivery. Key Responsibilities Build, develop, and deliver Discrete Event Simulation models that represent full manufacturing process flow from concept to launch. Analyse production performance, throughput, cycle time, buffer sizes, and system availability. Identify bottlenecks and provide recommendations to improve system efficiency. Optimise manufacturing systems using DES "what‑if" scenarios and operational variants. Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering, production,...

Project Manager Location: UK (with occasional international travel) Sector: Advanced Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering Job Type: Permanent We are recruiting for an experienced Project Manager to lead a strategically important operational programme within a UK-based manufacturing environment. This role will oversee a complex, multi-phase project involving equipment, processes, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring activities are delivered safely, on time, and within budget, while maintaining operational continuity and stakeholder alignment. This is a high-visibility role requiring strong leadership, discretion, and structured programme management capability. The Role Reporting into senior leadership, you will: * Lead and coordinate a structured operational change programme across manufacturing functions * Manage project plans covering equipment, assets, workflows, and process transitions *...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Location: Thatcham Contract: 3-Month Rolling Contract Shifts: Panama Shifts – 12hr Days & Nights Rate: £33–£35p/h – Outside IR35 The Role We’re seeking a skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial site on a 3-month rolling contract. You’ll be responsible for ensuring all machinery runs smoothly and efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Reactive maintenance and fault-finding on production machinery Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) Component swaps and repairs on conveyors, cranes, cookers, slicers, pallets, and other equipment Ideal Candidate: Strong mechanical maintenance experience in industrial/manufacturing environments Recognised mechanical engineering qualification (Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ/equivalent) Excellent fault-finding and repair skills across mechanical components Completed mechanical apprenticeship (preferred) What’s on Offer: 3-month rolling contract Consistent Panama shift pattern (days...

Infinity Employment are currently seeking an experienced Production Inspector to join a busy and fast-paced manufacturing environment to carry out inspection and verification of manufactured parts and assemblies in line with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality requirements. The Production Inspector supports right-first-time manufacture by identifying non-conformances early, applying consistent inspection standards, and working closely with production teams to protect quality, delivery, and compliance. You will be responsible for inspection activities across metallic and composite components, ensuring products meet required engineering and quality standards. This position requires strong CMM experience, specifically using PC-DMIS, within a precision manufacturing environment * 3-month rolling contract opportunity * £20+ LTD per hour * Based in Oxford Key Inspection Activities: * Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspection of metallic, composite,...

Are you an experienced Electronic Assembler professional looking to join a growing engineering business? Our client who is a Manufacturing company in the Oil and gas industry, Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a skilled Electronic Assembly Technician with experience in electronic assembly, soldering and interpreting technical drawings, who thrives in a hands-on, quality-driven environment.   Assembly Technician Contract:Till end of the year Working Hours: Full-time  Location: Gloucestershire  Assembly Technician Job Description • Assemble mechanical and electrical components across various production stages • Carry out soldering to IPC standards (training available if required) • Interpret electrical wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings • Maintain accurate production and build records • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards, including working within an EPA environment  Assembly Technician Essential Experience/Skills • Experience...

Your new company You will be joining a global biopharmaceutical organisation. Known for its innovation, high‑quality manufacturing, and patient‑focused culture, operating within state‑of‑the‑art GMP facilities supporting sterile manufacturing, biologics production, and advanced therapy programmes.The QC function plays a critical role in ensuring products meet regulatory, safety, and quality standards. You will be part of a collaborative, well‑established team working alongside experienced QC, QA, and manufacturing professionals. Your new role As a QC Analyst, you will be responsible for performing routine and non‑routine analytical and/or microbiological testing to support raw materials release, in‑process control, environmental monitoring, utilities testing, and finished product batches. Conducting analysis using HPLC, GC, UV-Vis, FTIR, and wet chemistry. Performing bioburden, endotoxin, EM, water testing, and sterility testing in line with GMP. Completing environmental...

Rullion are looking to recruit for the following role: Electronics Engineer Start : 1st May 2026 12 month contract Location : Oxford Inside IR35 PAYE £46 Per hour /£59 Per hour Umbrella. 7.5 hours per day 37.5 hours per week Power Supply & Power Electronics Design Design and develop high-current, high-stability power supplies for superconducting magnets and related systems Design linear and switch-mode power converters (DC/DC, AC/DC, current-regulated supplies) Develop precision current regulation and control loops with excellent stability and low ripple Perform detailed control-loop analysis (Bode plots, phase margin, transient response) Design protection circuits (over-current, over-voltage, ground fault, quench-related protection) Select power semiconductors (IGBTs, MOSFETs, diodes), magnetics, and passive componentsMagnet System Support Support powering, ramping, and steady-state operation of superconducting magnets Understand magnet load characteristics,...

Assembly Operative - Gloucester Are you skilled in assembly or production and looking for a new opportunity? Our client, a highly successful manufacturing company in Gloucester need an Assembly Operative to join their team on a 12-week temporary to permanent basis. In this role, you'll be a vital part of their team, involved in assembling and testing parts. Previous assembly experience is essential- if you have good dexterity and great attention to detail from an assembly/electrical assembly production/manufacturing background, we want to hear from you! What you'll do: · Assemble and test electrical sub-assemblies. · Assemble and test completed systems. · Assemble parts from stores. · Assemble electrical sub-assemblies into the main products. · Complete relevant documentation. · Use company tablets for various tasks such as: accessing engineer drawings, attending Teams meetings, responding to emails etc. · Barcode scan relevant supplier information. · Maintain a tidy...

Our prestigious client based in North Gloucestershire are currently looking to recruit an Electrical Fitter to join their loyal and experienced team. Experience required ; * Manufacture of cable looms and harnesses. * Construction of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies and machinery/equipment. * Performing electrical systems installation. * Performing sub-assembly testing, commissioning and acceptance testing activities. * Building of electro-mechanical sub-assemblies * Switch boards, * Lockers, Drop safes, Transfer hatches * PSM (Power Switch Modules) * Manufacturing of cable looms and harnesses from drawings, diagrams and tables of cabling. * Fitting housing panels, devices and modules for security vehicles: * HMI (Human Machine Interface) panels, * CCTV cameras and video recorders * GPS, radio and mobile phone aerials. * Reverse systems (cameras and parking sensors) * Additional sensors to signal door and shutter...

Quality Lineside Engineer Location: Filton - 100% onsite Contract: 6 months (with potential extension) Hours: Monday-Thursday, 06:30-15:45 (overtime available on Fridays) Pay: £23.41 PAYE / £31.30 Umbrella Security: BPSS+ and A400M Accreditation (ITAR‑related) Join a team that's shaping the future of aerospace manufacturing At Guidant Global, we're proud to partner with industry‑leading organisations to connect skilled people with impactful work. We're looking for an experienced Quality Lineside Engineer to support lineside quality operations within A400M Wing Assembly. If you're passionate about quality, thrive in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment, and enjoy working collaboratively across multifunctional teams, this could be the ideal next step. What you'll be doing As a Quality Lineside Engineer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of product and process quality on the shop floor. Your responsibilities will include: Quality Inspection...

CAD Design Engineer Contract up to the end of 2026 Based in Filton Offering £40ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 3DX or 3D models? Do you have experience with Catia V5/V6? 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 CAD Design 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: Play a crucial role in leading, developing, and validating Digital Mock Ups (DMUs) for the Wing Airframe Deal with numerous stakeholders A blend of technical expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of the aviation industry Responsible for ensuring that the wing airframe wing design team has a real-time DMU, data exchange of DMU...

LEAD FEM Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Lead FEM Engineer based in the Filton area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Lead FEM Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-orientated and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Support the development of GFEM and DFEM projects across all Programmes Analyse and Validate FE and Stress data Deliver digital solutions to optimise Wing structure enablement processesThe Individual We’re looking for people who can show: Educated to degree level in Aerospace Engineering...

My well-established Engineering client based in Reading is looking to recruit a Counterbalance Forklift Driver on a temporary basis. Candidates must hold a valid Counterbalance licence. The role is starting immediately after successful interview so please only apply if you are available to start immediately or within a couple of days from an offer. Duties of Counterbalance driver: * Loading / unloading of raw materials / goods in. * Move raw materials to the production area. * Help maintain a clean and organized work area Other duties: * Basic operation of manufacturing machines (machine operating). * Quality checking of products using measuring equipment. Working Hours: 06.00 – 14.00 / 14.00 – 22.00 Monday to Friday (rotating weekly) covering 37.5 hours per week. Hourly pay rate is £13.50 per hour. Please send your CV for immediate consideration and interview. GDPR: In line with the GDPR legislations by applying to this vacancy you are agreeing that Fortis...

Morson are working with one of the UK's leading aerospace manufacturer who are looking for a Quality Lineside Engineer to join their team based at the Filton site in Bristol. Responsibilities Perform product inspections according to standards, delegation rules and guarantees attestation of work-orders under his accountability Performs Clearance of areas, Pre-delivery checks, Duplicate checks of Customer Protection Board items Duplicate checks of Key Risk items Participates in setting of quality standards and ensures compliance with them in own area of responsibility Collects and manages Quality issues requiring preventive and corrective actions and contributes to daily workstation Lean activities (e.g. SQCDP, PPS) Ensures that containment, customer protection board activities and corrective activities are implemented and efficient within dedicated lead-time agreed and communicated within the area Provides feedback to the Inspection Standard Operations Instruction Owner, to ensure...

Industrial Electrician - Water Treatment - 18th Edition / JIB Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Newport, Glouster, Swindon) Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years) Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Electrician looking for long-term contract work locally to Bristol? We are recruiting skilled Industrial Electricians (18th Edition / JIB) to work on a major water treatment plant. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and security of work for up to 5 years. This role is suited to contractors with strong industrial experience who are comfortable working in live process environments. The Role - Industrial Electrician (Contract) As an Industrial Electrician, you will carry out installation, maintenance and fault-finding work across plant equipment within a busy water...

Industrial Electrician - Water Treatment - 18th Edition / JIB Location: Bristol, South West (commutable from Bath, Filton, Avonmouth, Portishead, Newport, Gloucester, Swindon) Rate: £28.00 - £30.00 per hour Hours: Up to 50 hours per week + overtime Job Type: Contract (Long-Term - Up to 5 Years) Are you an experienced Industrial Electrician or Maintenance Electrician looking for long-term contract work locally to Bristol? We are recruiting skilled Industrial Electricians (18th Edition / JIB) to work on a major water treatment plant. This is a long-term contract opportunity offering up to 50 hours per week, overtime potential and security of work for up to 5 years. This role is suited to contractors with strong industrial experience who are comfortable working in live process environments. The Role - Industrial Electrician (Contract) As an Industrial Electrician, you will carry out installation, maintenance and fault-finding work across plant equipment within a busy water...

Structures Test Technologist Certain Advantage is hiring for a Structures Test Technologist based in Filton. This role is on a contract basis and is office-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and separate Space and Defense division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? Would you like to be responsible for the development of new test rigs, test methods/processes and tools? The Role: This role is for a Structures Test Technologist —someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-orientated and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Critical structural tests. Design and setup of the control and data acquisition systems of the test. Design and setup of hydraulic loading systems for test rigs....

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bristol (depending on your preference) Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days a week likely onsite (likely could be lower on a week by week basis; depending on work). 1 day remote. (flexible on start and finish time). A compressed 4 day week (Monday to Thursday) a possibility. 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) 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 teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role...

Surface Technology Specialist Certain Advantage is hiring for a Surface Technology Specialist based in the Filton area. This role is on a contract basis and is hybrid-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and separate Space and Defense division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for a Surface Technology Specialist/Materials Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Developing and deploying Materials, Processes and Test Technologies Providing corrosion protection, sealing concepts and solutions Ensuring reactive support for improvement projects Ensuring EHS regulations (REACh) thanks to eco-efficient...