53 jobs found in Wigan

QHSE Assistant Location: Wigan, Lancashire, WN5 0LQ Salary: £29,000 per annum + Excellent Benefits! Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months) Benefits: Friendly atmosphere, Progression opportunities, Holiday entitlement 25 days plus Bank Holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme (available after 12 months of continuous service), Employee Assistance Programme, Employee of the Month Award (monthly and annually), Refer a Friend Scheme of £500, Cycle to Work Scheme, Home & Tech Scheme, Employee Discount Platform, Eye test vouchers and Free Tea/Coffee! At Saica Group, we are more than an organisation; we are a community committed to driving sustainable paper solutions for corrugated board and packaging while championing circularity in waste management. With over 10000 colleagues in 11 countries, our rich history spanning 80 years and our unwavering dedication to our mission and values, we invite you to be part of a journey that leaves a lasting impact. Our Flex division produces a...

Production Operative - 12 hrs Days/Nights Location: Westhoughton Contract Type: Temporary ongoing Rolling contract PAY: £17.03 - £20.05 depending on rota We're on the lookout for enthusiastic and dedicated Production Operatives to join our client in Westhoughton! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love contributing to a team, we want to hear from you! What You'll Be Doing: As a Production Operative, you will play a vital role in our manufacturing process. Your responsibilities will include: Operating Machinery: Safely and efficiently running production equipment to ensure smooth operations. Quality Control: Inspecting products to maintain our high standards of quality. Assembly: Working alongside team members to assemble products and components. Maintaining Cleanliness: Keeping your workspace tidy and organized. Collaborating: Communicating with your team to ensure production targets are met. What We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will possess the following...

HGV Plant Mechanic  Location: Leicestershire Hours: 37 hours per week Pay Rate: £23.54 PAYE per hour | £30.00 Umbrella per hour (inc Holiday) Contract: Temporary Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced HGV Plant Mechanic / Light & Heavy Vehicle Technician on behalf of a local authority within their Environment and Transport department. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled mechanic to join a busy Transport Operations team, maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles and plant equipment. Key Responsibilities Carry out servicing, maintenance, inspections, and repairs on light and heavy vehicles, plant, and passenger transport vehicles Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment Conduct MOT preparation and testing in line with DVSA standards Recover defective or damaged vehicles when required Complete accurate records including worksheets, inspection reports, and compliance documentation Ensure...

HGV Technician Bolton Monday to Friday - Days Salary ranging from £23ph to £30ph depending on experience and pay type. Ongoing Temporary work (Minimum of 6 months) Questech Automotive Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a Council client for an experienced Vehicle Technician. This is a days role and can be PAYE OR UMBRELLA We are looking for Technicians/mechanics from a Commercial, HGV, PSV or LGV background. You will be an apprentice trained, fully qualified Technician that has experience working with a variety of LGV or HGV vehicles ROLE * Electrical, mechanical and hydraulic fault diagnosis, repair and installation * Setting and operating of machine tools and equipment * Department of Transport (MOT) testing duties (if approved tester) * Support workshops team members including Apprentice Technicians as required. * Accurately record time to complete jobs and associated details * Use of skills and performance of other work within normal grade/job...

An opportunity has arisen with my client for an Electrical Wiring Operator to join them on a 12-month contract. As an Electrical Wiring Operator you will join the Calibration and Maintenance Team to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications. Role: Electrical Wiring Operator Pay: £28.35 per hour via umbrella (rising to £29.70 per hour after 12 weeks) Location: Bolton Contract: 12 Months Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: BPSS however needs to achieve Security Clerance. Responsibilities: Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies. Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs. Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to component level. PAT testing across the manufacturing site. Interrogate drawings during fault finding activities. Safety systems testing of Test & Measuring equipment in line with documented procedures. Provide Technical support to facilitate the efficient servicing of STTE to enable...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Production / Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  This role is ideally looking for a candidate with a strong Lineside Production background.       The department welcomes applications from candidates who may currently hold titles such as Production Controller, Production Coordinator, Material Controller, Production Planner, Manufacturing Coordinator or Shop Floor Controller etc. Candidates with experience supporting shop floor operations, managing production orders, controlling materials or Work in Progress (WIP), and working closely with manufacturing teams to ensure materials are available to support production schedules are particularly encouraged to apply.   Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x General Operative’s with very strong Soldering experience an initial 12 month contract.  This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering or Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) or PCB Assembly experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope.  You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives....

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Controller subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.    Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a half.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control. Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with...

Electrical Calibration Operator 12 Month Bolton £21.12 rising to £22.12 PAYE (£28.35 rising to £29.70 Umbrella) Role Purpose As a valued member of the Manufacturing function, the Electrical Calibration Operator is responsible for the routine calibration, maintenance, and repair of both Special To Type Test Equipment (STTE) and Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) equipment. This role ensures all test and measurement instruments are compliant with proprietary procedures and company standards to maintain operational traceability.   Key Responsibilities Perform initial and routine calibration, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of electrical test and measurement equipment (e.g., Power Supplies, Multimeters, Oscilloscopes, and Function Generators). Carry out in-service inspection and testing of electrical equipment to ensure safe and reliable operation within the factory environment. Ensure factory-specific and proprietary measuring equipment is maintained strictly in accordance with...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Wiring Operator on an initial 12 month contract and then ongoing and long-term thereafter.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: Hourly Rate: £28.35ph for the first 12 weeks and then £29.70 after week 12 (Umbrella).  Overtime Rates of 'time and a half' for all hours worked over 37 hours per week.   Electrical Wiring Operator Job Description: An exciting opportunity for a Skilled Electrical Wiring Operator to join our Calibration and Maintenance team for a 12-month period in a fast-paced but friendly and inclusive Manufacturing environment. We are seeking a Skilled Wire Operator to join our Calibration & Maintenance Team, to fault diagnose and repair bespoke cabling to drawing specifications. Fault finding and subsequent repair of cable assemblies. Carry out surface mount repair on CCAs. Maintain and repair test/measuring equipment to...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a General Operative (Microelectronics / Soldering) on an initial 12 month contract.  This position will specifically require experience with strong soldering experience.  Any prior microelectronics experience would be great, i.e. soldering under a microscope.  You will also need experience working within a manufacturing environment. There are 3 positions working on standard days and 1 position working nights.   Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Job Spec: The General Operator will be responsible for the carrying out of manufacturing and self-certification tasks within the deployed business, in accordance with product certification procedures, defined workmanship standards, allocated budgets and timescales to meet...

HRGO are recruiting a Production Operative to join our manufacturing client in Rainhill. You will be operating machinery and managing the manufacturing process to build their products. Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-4pm Pay: £13.50 Location: Rainhill Responsibilities Operate production machinery and equipment safely and efficiently Using hand tools to build and produce products Quality checking products and ensuring products are fully compliant with standards, reporting any defects Assemble components, carry out manual tasks and pack finished products Meet daily production targets while maintaining standardsRequirements Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic Good attention to detail and a commitment to quality Able to follow verbal and written instructions Basic numeracy and literacy Willingness to learn and undertake trainingWhy you should work for HRGO Easy online registration process, done from home Online portal for viewing all documents relating to your assignment,...

Job Title: Installer / Maintenance Operative Location: Warrington (WA1) Pay Rate: £13.33 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm About the Opportunity Aspired Talent is recruiting on behalf of a renowned and well-established company that specialises in the manufacture and installation of high-quality ground covers and large-scale products used at major sporting events across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing business that offers genuine long-term progression. You’ll not only be part of a skilled team at their Warrington base, but you’ll also have the chance to work on-site at some of the UK’s biggest sporting events. Key Responsibilities Assisting with the manufacturing of ground covers and related products Carrying out maintenance and repairs to ensure products meet high standards Preparing materials and equipment for installations Attending events across the UK to support...

We are recruiting for a General Operative in Salford to be an integral member of the team in providing a low-level maintenance and compliance service. This position is part-time 3 days per week - Tuesday/Wednesday and Thursday. The role will initially be a temporary position but could lead to a permanent role for the right person. The role is would suit a handyman but the main tasks/responsibilities are listed below; * Bin management (putting in and outs, rotating bins, inspections) * Furniture removals * Meter readings * Litter picks Please apply for immediate considersation

Job Title: CNC Milling Machinist Location: Preston Area / North West Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Shifts: Day Shift & Night Shift Available Pay: Excellent rates of pay, plus overtime Job Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced CNC Milling Machinist to join a high‑precision engineering manufacturer based in the Preston area. This is a long‑term opportunity offering excellent pay, overtime, and flexible day or night shift options, with the role moving from temporary to permanent for the right candidate. This position would suit a skilled machinist with a strong background in precision manufacturing, capable of working to tight tolerances in a quality‑driven environment. Key Responsibilities Set up, operate, and program CNC milling machines Produce high‑precision components in line with engineering drawings and specifications Carry out tool setting, offset adjustments, and job prove‑out Perform first‑off and in‑process quality inspections using precision...

Questech Automotive Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-respected client for an experienced HGV Technician to work in a in a large sized Fleet Maintenance workshop located in Preston. THE ROLE: You will be an apprentice trained, fully qualified HGV Technician and have experience working with a variety of light commercial and HGV vehicles. THE DUTIES: * Carrying out Service, Maintenance and Repair of a mixed fleet of vehicles. * Diagnosing faults. * Carrying out 6 weekly inspections. THE HOURS: You will work work Monday to Friday 6:00am - 2:00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm. THE RATE OF PAY: You will earn an hourly rate of between £24 - £30 (Depending on experience. If you believe that you are the perfect candidate for the role, please apply today or contact Scott Jackson for more information on (phone number removed)

Job Title: CNC Milling & Turning Operator Location: East Lancashire Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Hours: Day Shift (with the possibility of moving to shift work) Overview We are currently seeking an experienced CNC Milling & Turning Operator to join an established precision engineering manufacturer in East Lancashire This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, starting on a day shift, with the potential to move onto rotating or fixed shift work in the future. This role would suit a reliable, hands‑on machinist with experience in setting and operating CNC machines in a precision manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Set and operate CNC milling and turning machines Load and edit programs where required (training provided if needed) Work from engineering drawings and job cards Carry out quality checks using measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, gauges) Maintain machine tooling and ensure correct offsets are applied Complete jobs to required...

Laser / Waterjet Machine Operator Location: East Lancashire An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laser / Waterjet Machine Operator to join an established manufacturing operation in the East Lancashire area. This position is suited to a technically competent operator with proven experience in profile cutting operations within a production-led environment. Role Overview The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of laser and/or waterjet cutting machinery, producing components in line with engineering specifications, quality standards, and production schedules. Key Responsibilities Operate CNC-controlled laser and/or waterjet cutting machines in accordance with process documentation and work instructions Load, position, and unload raw materials and finished components using approved handling methods Set up jobs and monitor cutting parameters to ensure dimensional accuracy and surface quality Interpret and work from engineering...

Job Title: Press Brake Operator Location: East Lancashire Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Shift: Day Shift Start: Immediate Role Overview We are currently recruiting an experienced Press Brake Operator for an immediate start to join an established manufacturing company based in East Lancashire. This is a day‑shift, temporary to permanent opportunity, suited to a capable operator with hands‑on experience in programming, setting, and operating press brake machines within a production environment, including work with steel components. Key Responsibilities Program, set, and operate CNC press brake machines Produce components in line with engineering drawings and specifications Select and set correct tooling for each job Carry out first‑off and in‑process quality checks Troubleshoot and resolve production or quality issues Adjust programs and machine settings to maintain accuracy and efficiency Work to tight tolerances and production targets Maintain high standards of health...

Building Surveyor (Repairs & Maintenance) Location: Liverpool Salary: Up to £45k Contract: Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Are you a qualified Building Surveyor looking to make a real difference within a close-knit housing organisation? We’re working with a small, community-focused housing provider seeking an experienced and customer-focused professional to support their day-to-day repairs and maintenance service. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team environment where your expertise will directly impact tenants’ homes and overall service delivery, with the potential to secure a permanent role. The Role As a Building Surveyor, you will play a key role in delivering a high-quality responsive repairs and maintenance service. You’ll work closely with internal teams, contractors, and residents to ensure works are carried out efficiently, safely, and to a high standard. Key responsibilities include: * Carrying out property inspections and diagnosing...