40 manufacturing jobs found in Bury St Edmunds

Manufacturing Operatives – AM or PM Shift (Choice of Shift) Select Recruitment is currently recruiting Manufacturing Operatives for ongoing roles in window and door manufacturing. We are offering candidates the choice of working either the AM or PM shift: AM Shift: 06:00 – 14:00, Monday to Friday PM Shift: 14:00 – 22:00, Monday to Friday Pay rate: £12.76 per hour This is a great opportunity to join a busy manufacturing environment with long-term potential for the right candidates. Key Responsibilities: Assisting in the manufacturing and assembly of windows and doors Operating within a production line environment Cutting, fitting, assembling, and finishing products to specification Loading and unloading materials and finished goods Quality checking products to ensure high standards are met Operating basic hand and power tools where required Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Following health and safety procedures at all times Supporting different areas of...

My client a leading manufacturing plant based in Stevenage are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join their existing team as a permanent member of staff. immediate starts are available They take massive pride in their brands and all that they do, including having one of the best safety performance records in the industry. We know that the success of their business depends on them having the right people on the team, so if you’re looking to join a business that values its people, encourages everyone to get involved and be the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you. Overview of role Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire The role of a Manufacturing Technician is to Safely and efficiently operate and optimise plant and equipment. Working as part of a team, achieve high levels of targeted performance, customer satisfaction and quality standards; this will be founded on a culture of continuous improvement, development and learning. It is expected that the jobholder will...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.    Hourly Rate: £25.26 per hour.  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 planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules. Packing...

Job Opportunity: Production / Assembly We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Production Operative to join our client's team. With a strong commitment to quality and innovation, they take pride in producing high-standard products within a supportive and collaborative environment. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make a difference, we want to hear from you! Location: Bury St Edmunds Contract Type: Temporary Rate of Pay: £13.00 - £14.50 per hour Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (1-hour unpaid break) As a Production Operative, you will play a key role in the manufacturing process, assembling products to meet high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. Working closely with a collaborative team, you will support continuous improvement and help maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment. Key Responsibilities: Assemble products to defined production quality standards, following standard operating procedures (SOPs)...

We are currently recruiting Key Operators for our client, a well-established cleaning products manufacturer based in Thetford. Working Hours: Monday to Thursday: 15:00-23:30 Friday: 15:00-21:30 Key Responsibilities: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot machinery to ensure efficient performance Work on a production line producing cleaning products Support general production tasks as required Label, pack, and prepare products for dispatch Load machines with raw materials Carry out basic quality control checks Maintain a clean and safe working environment Follow all health and safety procedures at all times Requirements: Previous experience in production and machine operation is essential  What’s on Offer: Immediate start available Ongoing work with a reputable employer Apply today to secure your position

Packing Operative: Job Overview The Packing Operative will be responsible for packing products accurately and efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. This role involves operating packing machinery, ensuring correct labeling and packaging, and keeping the work environment clean and organized. Adherence to safety protocols and effective teamwork to meet production targets are essential aspects of this position. Key Responsibilities: Packing: Pack products according to company guidelines and production schedules. Operate packing machines and equipment, ensuring correct setup and optimal functionality. Conduct quality checks on packed products to verify they meet company standards. Report any product or machinery issues to the supervisor promptly. Maintenance and Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized packing area, complying with health and safety regulations. Perform basic maintenance tasks on packing machines as required. Ensure all packing...

Job Title: Process Operative Location: Thetford Shift Pattern: Rotating Shifts (Week 1: 6am - 2pm, Week 2: 2pm - 10pm) Salary: £13.83 About the Role: Our client, a leading company in the healthcare sector, is currently seeking a motivated and reliable Process Operative to join their team. The role involves operating and maintaining production equipment, ensuring efficient and safe operation of a specific production line. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a forward-thinking company that provides full training and great career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Operate and monitor production equipment, ensuring consistent and efficient performance. Conduct quality checks to ensure all products meet the company's standards. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and comply with health and safety regulations. Perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and minor repairs on equipment. Maintain accurate production records and complete all...

Filling Operator: Job Overview The Filling Operator will be responsible for accurately and efficiently filling products in accordance with company quality and safety standards. This role involves operating filling machinery, monitoring production lines, ensuring proper labeling and container integrity, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Strict adherence to safety protocols and effective teamwork are essential to achieving production targets. Key Responsibilities Filling Operations: Operate and monitor filling machines and associated equipment to ensure consistent product quality and output. Set up machines according to production requirements, ensuring correct calibration and operation. Conduct in-process quality checks to verify fill levels, weights, and packaging integrity meet company standards. Identify and report any equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or safety concerns to the supervisor promptly. Maintenance and Cleanliness: Maintain...

Job Title: Isolator Operator Location: Thetford Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts - 6:00am-2:00pm / 1:00pm-9:00pm Job Type: Full-time Salary: £13.84 per hour Department: Manufacturing / Production Reports to: Shift Supervisor / Production Manager Job Summary A leading manufacturer in Thetford is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Isolator Operator to join its production team. This role is crucial for maintaining a controlled production environment, ensuring products are prepared, assembled, and inspected according to strict quality standards. Key Responsibilities Operate and maintain isolator equipment following standard operating procedures. Assemble, prep, and inspect products within the isolator environment. Ensure accurate documentation of production processes and material usage. Monitor material quality and report any deviations or issues. Support production lines by providing materials and components as needed. Assist with line changeovers, cleaning, and...

Filling Operator – Job Overview The Filling Operator will be responsible for accurately and efficiently filling products in line with company quality and safety standards. This role involves operating filling machinery, monitoring production lines, ensuring correct labelling and container integrity, and maintaining a clean and organised work environment. Strict adherence to safety protocols and effective teamwork are essential to achieving production targets. Key Responsibilities Filling Operations Operate and monitor filling machines and associated equipment to ensure consistent product quality and output Set up machines according to production requirements, ensuring correct calibration and operation Conduct in-process quality checks to verify fill levels, weights, and packaging integrity Identify and report equipment malfunctions, product deviations, or safety concerns to the supervisor Maintenance & Cleanliness Maintain a clean, safe, and organised filling area...

Do you have experience in powder coating or a hands-on background in metal finishing and take pride in delivering high-quality results? Job title: Powder Coater Location: Sudbury Hourly Rate: £13 - £14.50 DOE Contract: Temp - Perm Hours: Monday - Thursday An opportunity has arisen for a Powder Coater for our client, based in Sudbury, Suffolk. As the Powder Coater your duties will include: * Prepare metal components for coating, including cleaning, masking, and pre-treatment processes * Apply powder coating using manual or automated spray equipment * Operate curing ovens and monitor temperatures and curing times * Inspect coated parts to ensure finish quality, thickness, and consistency meet specifications * Identify and rectify coating defects if not in line with our quality specifications * Carry out basic maintenance and cleaning of spray equipment and work areas * Follow job specifications, work instructions, and production schedules An ideal candidate for the...

Do you have experience in Vacuum Forming? Job title: Plastic Vacuum Forming Operative Location: Sudbury Hourly Rate: £13 - £14.50 DOE Contract: Temp - Perm Hours: Monday - Thursday An opportunity has arisen for an Plastic Vacuum Forming Operative for our client, based in Sudbury, Suffolk. As the Plastic Vacuum Forming Operative your duties will include: * Set up and operate vacuum forming machines, including manually loading aluminium tools * Load plastic sheets and monitor the heating and forming process * Trim and finish formed plastic components to required specifications * Inspect formed parts for quality, accuracy, and defects * Follow job specifications, work instructions, and production schedules * Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work environment An ideal candidate for the Plastic Vacuum Forming Operative will have: * Previous experience in vacuum forming, plastics manufacturing, or a similar production environment (preferred but not essential) *...

Are you happy with manual labour? Are you available immediately? Job Title: Production Operative Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Hours: Rotating shifts 6am - 2pm & 2pm - 10pm Hourly rate: £13.25 p/h (DOE) Contract Type: 12 weeks Temporary to Permanent contract Sector: Manufacturing An opportunity has arisen for a full time Production Operative for our client located in Haverhill, Suffolk. As Production Operative you will be responsible for: * Loading and unloading goods * Assisting with production processes * Operating machinery * Moving products from different stations * Adhering to H&S. An ideal candidate for the Production Operative will have: * Excellent work ethics * Strong working background * Ability to lift heavy products. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days,...

Production Operative / Eye, Suffolk / Monday – Friday / 13.67 £ per hour  Hales Group is looking for experience Production operatives to join client based in Eye,Suffolk on ongoing basis ! Shifty pattern:   Week 1: Monday to Thursday: 6:00am to 2:30pm Friday: 6:00am to 11:30am Week 2: Monday to Thursday: 2:30pm to 11:00pm Friday: 11:30am to 5:00pm Duties include: Operating cranes to move large sheets of metal Unhooking sheets of metal off the production line and palletising them Machine minding Cleaning down machines Inspecting the metal sheets for chips or marks in the paint work Please call (phone number removed)  or email your CV to (url removed) to apply

Job Title: Paint Prepper / Vehicle Prepper Location: Raydon Salary / Hourly Rate: £18 per hour Job Type: Contract About the Role Our client, a busy and well-established automotive accident repair bodyshop, is looking for an experienced Paint Prepper / Vehicle Prepper to join their team in Raydon. This is a great opportunity for a skilled bodyshop prepper / paint technician assistant / vehicle preparation technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality preparation work ahead of refinishing. You will be working in a fast-paced bodyshop environment, preparing vehicles for paint and ensuring all surfaces are finished to a high standard ready for the vehicle paint sprayer / paint technician. Key Responsibilities * Prepare vehicles for paint refinishing and spraying * Carry out masking, sanding, priming, and filler work * Ensure all surfaces are clean, smooth, and ready for paint application * Assist paint technicians in maintaining workflow within the bodyshop...

We are currently seeking Production Operatives to become part of our client’s fast-paced packaging team. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers the chance to secure a permanent position while developing your skills within a supportive and growing company. Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Working Hours This role operates on a rotating shift pattern (39 hours per week): Week 1: Monday to Thursday – 06:00 AM to 02:00 PM Friday – 05:00 AM to 12:00 PM Week 2: Monday to Thursday – 02:00 PM to 10:00 PM Friday – 12:00 PM to 07:00 PM Overtime Saturday (6:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – Paid at time and a half Sunday (6:00 AM to 12:00 PM) – Paid at double time Key Responsibilities * Ensure that Health & Safety, hygiene, and housekeeping standards are maintained to a high level * Understand and follow instructions on specification sheets relevant to the role * Liaise with relevant departments to ensure the correct quantities of materials are available for each job * Work with the...

We are seeking a Process Technician to support production operations within a pharmaceutical GMP-regulated environment. This role involves operating and monitoring manufacturing equipment, maintaining batch documentation, and ensuring compliance with pharmaceutical quality, safety, and hygiene standards. Key Responsibilities * Operate and monitor production equipment in line with SOPs and GMP requirements. * Carry out raw material charging, equipment setup, cleaning, and basic maintenance. * Maintain accurate batch documentation and production records. * Identify and report process deviations and support resolution activities. * Support continuous improvement and updates to procedures where required. * shift work will be required Requirements * Experience in pharmaceutical, GMP, or manufacturing environments preferred. * Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures. * Good communication and teamwork skills

Job Title: Production Operative Location: Ely, UK Salary: £12.71 per hour (+ overtime after 40 hours/week) Shift Pattern: Rotating double days (see below) Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Production Operative to join our team in Ely. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a fast-paced manufacturing or production environment and be confident working with machinery, materials handling, and quality control processes. This role requires attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a strong commitment to health, safety, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities * Operate and support conversion machinery, following instructions and safety procedures. * Assist with setup, changeovers, and routine maintenance to ensure smooth production flow. * Ensure accurate execution of job specification sheets and production schedules. * Monitor and maintain product quality, promptly reporting issues to the Machine Operator. * Stack, palletize, and prepare products to a high...

Assembler - Braintree Pay Rate: £12.71ph Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm (early finish on Fridays) Contract: Temporary to Permanent We are working with a leading manufacturer in the Braintree, Essex area who are looking for an Assembler to join their team on a temp-to-perm basis. This company supplies both standard and bespoke solutions to a wide range of clients worldwide. Duties include: Carrying out basic product assembly Working with small components and materials Assisting with general production and factory tasks Final packing of finished products The ideal Assembler candidate: Previous experience in assembly, manufacturing and production preferred Strong attention to detail Able to work effectively within a small team Comfortable working with small components Benefits: £12.71ph Holiday pay & pension scheme On-site parking Opportunity for permanent employment with further training and progression

Production Operative – Temp to Perm Opportunity Thriplow, Cambridge Monday to Friday | 07:30 – 17:00 £13.00 per hour Looking to kick-start your career in production or warehouse operations? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a growing team where you’ll be trained, supported, and developed from day one. We’re on the lookout for a hands-on, reliable Production Operative who’s keen to learn and get stuck into a fast-paced environment. No extensive experience needed – just the right attitude! What you’ll be doing: * Operating and monitoring production machinery * Carrying out quality checks to ensure high standards * Assisting with assembly and packaging of products * Supporting stock control and materials handling * Helping maintain a safe, clean, and organised workspace * Getting involved in improving processes and efficiency What we’re looking for: * Someone reliable, hard-working and eager to learn * A great team player with a positive attitude...