54 machine operators jobs found

Job Title: Location: Gloucester Pay Rate: Negotiable Contract length: 12 Months Role Summary/Purpose: To gain a deep understanding of existing aerospace component manufacturing processes and equipment, quantify how they perform, and use this insight to inform the design, implementation and optimisation of new production lines and facilities. This role will analyse current operations (time, utilisation, efficiency, waste), create accurate value stream maps, and support line and facility design so that the future production system is efficient at launch and capable of scaling to volume. Key Responsibilities Understand and quantify the existing process Study the current aerospace component manufacturing processes and machines in detail to understand how work actually flows on the shop floor. Conduct time studies on all major steps and support activities (set-up, changeover, inspection, rework, material handling, etc.), maintaining an accurate and current picture of process...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer subcontractor on an initial 12-month contract.   Hourly Rate: £35ph Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a quarter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Mechanical Engineer Job Description: We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team. The work is extremely varied, interesting and challenging. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across the company to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Responsibilities: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology...

We are looking for a skilled temporary Machine Operator with experience on grinding machines in the Basildon area to support one of our clients in the Manufacturing Industry. This role is perfect for someone confident working with machinery. Key resonsilities Follow all factory procedurs regarding safety, production, and quality control Read and interpret job sheets detailing tooling requirements Load tool blanks into machine and set up parameters as rquired Start machine and monitor machine operation for consistency. Measuring using standard inspection equipment to ensure conformance to job specification. Adjust the machine to keep strict tolerances Cleaning machines and workspacePreferred Qualifications and skills Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering enviroment Knowledge of cutting tools Basic engineering geometric measurments Attention to detailsHours Monday to Thursday 7:30am to 4:30pm Friday 7:30am to 12:30pm If you have the above experience please apply...

Machine Operator Location: Baldock Hours: Monday to Friday – 6:00am–2:00pm Salary: Up to £14.00 per hour, increasing after 12 weeks OA are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a busy and growing manufacturing company in Baldock. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with previous experience operating laser cutting, grinding, and polishing machinery who is looking for long-term work and career progression. Main Duties of a Machine Operator  • Operating machines to manufacture small products • Resetting and programming machines when required • Using laser cutting, grinding, and polishing equipment • Carrying out quality checks on finished products • Keeping the working area clean, tidy, and safe • Training provided to learn machine setting and additional processes The ideal candidate will: • Be trained and confident in the use of laser cutting machinery • Have experience using grinding and polishing machines • Be able to work accurately and safely • Have a...

Bandsaw Operative – Nights Staveley £14.00 per hour + £22 Night Shift Allowance Monday to Friday – 10:00pm to 8:00am Full-Time | Ongoing Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bandsaw Operative to join a well-established company in Staveley on a permanent night shift. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience operating bandsaw machinery within a warehouse or manufacturing environment, who is reliable, proactive, and looking for long-term stable work. The Role Duties will include: Operating industrial bandsaw machinery safely and efficiently Measuring, marking, and cutting materials accurately to specification Loading and handling materials using forklift trucks where required Quality checking finished cuts to ensure accuracy and standards are met Supporting general production and warehouse operations Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised work area Following all health and safety procedures at all times Candidate Requirements...

Bandsaw Operative – Days Staveley £14.00 per hour Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:00pm Full-Time | Ongoing Opportunity We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bandsaw Operative to join a busy and growing company based in Staveley. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing experience who is looking for a stable, long-term day shift role with training and development opportunities available. The Role Duties will include: Operating industrial bandsaw machinery safely and efficiently Measuring, marking, and cutting materials to precise specifications Loading and unloading materials using forklift trucks where required General warehouse and production duties Maintaining a clean, safe, and organised working environment Supporting the wider production team where required Candidate Requirements Previous experience operating bandsaw machinery (preferred) Strong FLT experience advantageous Valid FLT licence preferred, refresher training...

Manufacturing Operator I - Join Our Growing Team! Location: Paisley (Inchinnan Business Park) Position Type: Full-Time, 6-Month Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week Pay Rate: Base of £13.20/hr + 25% shift allowance Start Date: ASAP About the Role We are seeking a Manufacturing Operator I to become a key part of our growing manufacturing team. In this role, you will provide crucial support to our production processes on-site, ensuring daily manufacturing requirements for cell culture media and reagents are met. Your dedication will directly impact the overall efficiency of our machinery and our ability to hit schedule targets. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity that provides ample time to learn new skills, develop across different work areas, and enjoy flexibility in your day-to-day tasks. Shift Pattern & Hours This position operates on a 37.5-hour weekly rotating shift pattern: Week 1 (Early Shift): 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM Week 2 (Night Shift): 10:00 PM - 6:00...

Field Based Driver/Tradesperson - Nationwide Contract / Ad-Hoc Role Rapid Resource are currently recruiting for several drivers/trades people to support nationwide cash machine installation projects on behalf of our client, NCR Atleos. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, hands-on individuals who are comfortable travelling, working within a team environment, and carrying out physical installation duties. Please note this role is offered on an ad-hoc basis. Whilst we anticipate engineers will be kept busy during peak periods, we cannot guarantee 5 days of work per week. The Role Working as part of a 3-person team which includes one Site Manager you will assist with the installation and movement of cash machines across the country. The role will involve loading heavy cash machines and associated equipment into company vehicles using appropriate machinery and tools, travelling to customer sites, and assisting with installations. Working hours will vary and flexibility is...

Field Based Driver/Tradesperson - Nationwide Contract / Ad-Hoc Role Rapid Resource are currently recruiting for several drivers/trades people to support nationwide cash machine installation projects on behalf of our client, NCR Atleos. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, hands-on individuals who are comfortable travelling, working within a team environment, and carrying out physical installation duties. Please note this role is offered on an ad-hoc basis. Whilst we anticipate engineers will be kept busy during peak periods, we cannot guarantee 5 days of work per week. The Role Working as part of a 3-person team which includes one Site Manager you will assist with the installation and movement of cash machines across the country. The role will involve loading heavy cash machines and associated equipment into company vehicles using appropriate machinery and tools, travelling to customer sites, and assisting with installations. Working hours will vary and flexibility is...

Field Based Driver/Tradesperson - Nationwide Contract / Ad-Hoc Role Rapid Resource are currently recruiting for several drivers/trades people to support nationwide cash machine installation projects on behalf of our client, NCR Atleos. This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, hands-on individuals who are comfortable travelling, working within a team environment, and carrying out physical installation duties. Please note this role is offered on an ad-hoc basis. Whilst we anticipate engineers will be kept busy during peak periods, we cannot guarantee 5 days of work per week. The Role Working as part of a 3-person team which includes one Site Manager you will assist with the installation and movement of cash machines across the country. The role will involve loading heavy cash machines and associated equipment into company vehicles using appropriate machinery and tools, travelling to customer sites, and assisting with installations. Working hours will vary and flexibility is...

MILLERS & TURERS REQUIRED - Multiple CNC Machinist positions available with a growing Engineering organization based in Wakefield. Offering hourly rates up to £22.50, 4 shifts per week, guaranteed overtime paid at 150%, and the chance to work on bespoke, state-of-the-art projects. Established over 120 years ago, this impressive Engineering organization has diversified and is now a major supplier to a number of high-profile businesses operating in a variety of industries, including Chemical, FMCG and Steel Processing. In the past 2 years, this employer has made significant investment and now operates out of a brand new, purpose-built 75,000 sq ft facility, from which they provide end-to-end services from initial concept design to aftercare & servicing. This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, just a few minutes from the M1, meaning the successful CNC Machinist can easily commute from surrounding towns and cities, such as Leeds, Huddersfield, Castleford, Wakefield, Barnsley,...

Multiple Temporary Mechanical Fitter positions available with a growing Engineering organization based in Wakefield. Offering hourly rates up to £18.00, guaranteed overtime paid at 150%, 30-minute flexibility on start & finish times and the chance to work on bespoke, state-of-the-art projects. Established over 120 years ago, this impressive Engineering organization has diversified and is now a major supplier to a number of high-profile businesses operating in a variety of industries, including Chemical, FMCG and Steel Processing. In the past 2 years, this employer has made significant investment and now operates out of a brand new, purpose-built 75,000 sq ft facility, from which they provide end-to-end services from initial concept design to aftercare & servicing. This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, just a few minutes from the M1, meaning the successful Mechanical Fitter can easily commute from surrounding towns and cities, such as Leeds, Huddersfield, Castleford,...

Multiple CNC Miller positions available with a growing Engineering organization based in Wakefield. Offering hourly rates up to £18.00, guaranteed overtime paid at 150%, 30-minute flexibility on start & finish times and the chance to work on bespoke, state-of-the-art projects. Established over 120 years ago, this impressive Engineering organization has diversified and is now a major supplier to a number of high-profile businesses operating in a variety of industries, including Chemical, FMCG and Steel Processing. In the past 2 years, this employer has made significant investment and now operates out of a brand new, purpose-built 75,000 sq ft facility, from which they provide end-to-end services from initial concept design to aftercare & servicing. This employer is based in WAKEFIELD, just a few minutes from the M1, meaning the successful CNC Miller can easily commute from surrounding towns and cities, such as Leeds, Huddersfield, Castleford, Wakefield, Barnsley,...

Wind Turbine Team Leaders & Technicians (Mechanical, Cable & Quality Assurance) Location Scotland Contract role – duration 4 – 5 months Shift pattern 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off Accommodation supplied Sorry, no sponsorship Job Summary We are recruiting for a team of experienced Wind Turbine Professionals to drive the assembly, installation, and quality assurance of a wind energy project at Stranraer, Scotland. We are looking for hands-on and proactive leaders to manage pre-installation, mechanical assemblies, cable works, and QA compliance. Prior Vestas experience is essential and the specific turbines are V162, 4 MW. Key Positions We Are Sourcing: * Team Leader / Support: Prep, Preinstallation, Mechanical & Cable (incl. EnVentus) * Quality Assurance (QA) Team Leader & Support Core Responsibilities * Oversee and execute hands-on mechanical builds, cable installation, and pre-assembly on wind turbine components. * Act as a Team Leader, mentoring...

CNC Turner Job Location: Ferndown, Dorset Job Type: Permanent Salary: £15.72 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 7.30am – 4.45pm & Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm A well-established Manufacturer is seeking to add to their CNC Machining team and in that is currently looking to recruit for a Turner to work on a Hitachi machine. For this role we are looking for: * CNC Setter / Operator * Programming experience is advantageous For more information, please apply with a full CV and covering letter by email or call the Recruitment Team on (phone number removed). Those who have the right skills and experience, our aim is that you will hear back from us within 24 hours but due to the high number of applications we are receiving at present, we are unable to respond to every application individually so If you do not hear from us within 3 days please assume that your application at this stage has not been successful. As new positions arise we will review any...

Quality Assurance Team Leaders / Supports Location Scotland Contract role – duration 4 – 5 months Shift pattern 6 weeks on and 2 weeks off Accomodation provided - Sorry, no sponsorship (Covers: Quality Assurance Team Leader EnVentus, Quality Assurance support or Team Leader) About the Roles: We are seeking detail-oriented Quality Assurance (QA) Team Leader / Specialist to uphold the uncompromising quality standards of the EnVentus turbines. You will champion a zero-defect culture, leading inspections, audits, and corrective actions to ensure equipment operates flawlessly. Prior Vestas experience is essential and the specific turbines are V162, 4 MW. Key Responsibilities: * Lead the QA team * Perform regular quality inspections and audits on mechanical components, preinstallations, and assemblies. * Drive Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA). * Ensure full compliance with internal ISO standards and strict client...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: £40-50 per hour Contract: 7 Months Role Overview – Manufacturing Engineer Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise? This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading engineering organisation as they continue to develop and refine their precision machining capability. As a CNC‑focused Manufacturing Engineer, you will take ownership of developing and optimising machining processes across complex components, working with advanced CNC equipment and industry‑leading CAM software. You’ll act as the technical specialist for CNC methods, tooling, fixturing, programming and machining standards, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency and right‑first‑time performance. This is an on‑site role based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire, working within a state‑of‑the‑art advanced manufacturing environment with the benefit of a 4‑day working week (Mon–Thu). Key...

CNC Setter Operator Redruth | Aerospace / Machine Shop | £19.46 to £29.38 per hour inclusive of shift allowance | Monday to Friday | Temp to Perm Introduction Acorn by Synergie is proud to be working in partnership with Pall Redruth, a world-leading manufacturer in the aerospace and industrial engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled CNC Setter Operator to join a forward-thinking organisation renowned for precision engineering, technical innovation, and manufacturing excellence. Key Duties: Set and operate CNC machines in line with engineering drawings, planning sheets, and quality standards. Ensure machining operations meet production targets and agreed cycle times. Maintain consistent quality output, ensuring all components are machined to precise specifications. Adhere to all safe working practices, using safety guards and PPE provided. Work collaboratively with colleagues across Fabrication and Machine Shop departments. Support wider production...

NW33509 Outage Manager - EFW £500 - £550 Outside IR35 National Position Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a market-leading energy from waste company and together we are seeking an experienced Outage Manager to oversee multiple upcoming outage projects across the UK. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate both planned and reactive plant outages, maintenance programmes, and operational activities across multiple sites, ensuring all works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with contractual and operational requirements - with the flexibility to support extended hours, weekend working, and site-based assignments as needed. Provide clear operational leadership across all plant activities, ensuring personnel, contractors, consultants, and service providers are aligned with plant objectives and HSEQ standards, while actively supporting recruitment, training, competency development, and workforce planning to sustain a capable and compliant...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Peterlee, County Durham Position Type: Full-Time, Contract (Up to 12 Months) Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with flexible timing options) Salary/Rate: Competitive hourly rate £24-£29 per hour (Equivalent to £49,500+ per annum) Travel: Not required About the Role We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class heavy manufacturing facility in Peterlee. In this role, you will provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement complex manufacturing systems, operations, and sophisticated machinery. You will be part of a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for developing cost-effective processes, launching new products (NPI), and driving continuous improvement utilizing the latest 3D virtual visualization and production validation techniques. Key Responsibilities Project Management: Develop, analyze, and manage complex Manufacturing,...