65 jobs found in Leighton Buzzard

We are currently recruiting for a reliable and hardworking Production Operator to join a busy and growing manufacturing team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong work ethic looking for a long-term, stable role within a supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: * Operating machinery and production equipment * Assisting with the assembly and manufacturing of products * Ensuring all work is completed to quality standards * Carrying out basic quality checks * Maintaining a clean and safe working environment * Supporting the wider production team as required Requirements: * Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred) * Good attention to detail * Ability to work as part of a team * Reliable, punctual, and proactive attitude * Willingness to learn and take on new tasks Working Hours: * Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm * Early finish on Fridays at 1:00pm

Repair Technicians – Multiple Roles Available 📍 Milton Keynes 💷 £13.50 per hour 🕒 Monday to Friday | Ongoing Contract We are currently recruiting for 3 Repair Technicians to join a busy and growing repair centre in Milton Keynes. Available shifts: • 2 x positions: 08:00 – 16:30 • 1 x position: 06:00 – 14:30 The Role: This is a hands-on position working with small and large printer devices and electronic equipment. Duties will include diagnosing faults, repairing components, testing equipment, packing parts, and general workshop support. Key Responsibilities: • Diagnose and repair hardware and software faults • Carry out component-level repairs, including soldering where required • Strip down and rebuild printer devices and similar equipment • Test repaired units to ensure quality standards are met • Clean, maintain, and adjust mechanical components • Harvest and pack parts for repairs and stock • Install and configure hardware and software products • Record repair activity...

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...

Electrical Test Technician Based in Luton Salary up to £21.54 per hour inclusive of Shift Allowance Rotating AM and PM Shifts We are recruiting for a knowledgeable Electrical Test Technician for our globally renowned client based in Luton. As an experienced Test Technician you will be able to undertake the following duties: - Work in a fast-paced, high pressure environment - Investigate and repair component level PCB's and test equipment failures - Maintenance of all test equipment - Testing of PCB's in high voltage applications and test report write up's - Re-work of SMT and Thru hole technology components - Write test reports and fault analysis - Experience of an ERP system - Understanding of Technical drawings If you are able to demonstrate the above apply today! REF: AM(phone number removed) Response Personnel Aimee McGrath Kim Banes #recruiting #employment #testtechnician #electrical

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Luton Contract: 12 Month Contract Rate: £40 per hour (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required Working Pattern: 4-5 Days On Site THE ROLE We are recruiting on behalf of a leading defence engineering organisation looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support their Manufacturing Engineering Team within Manufacturing Operations. This role will focus on supporting the transition of new products from design into manufacture, ensuring efficient, cost-effective and high-quality production readiness across complex engineering programmes. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly advanced defence environment supporting NPI, process improvement and shopfloor manufacturing engineering activities on technically complex products. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Develop and improve manufacturing processes by analysing product requirements and defining manufacturing methods - Provide Design for...

What you'll be doing * Assembling components and products to set specifications * Using hand and power tools safely and effectively * Carrying out quality checks on finished products * Keeping your work area clean, tidy and safe * Working as part of a friendly team to meet daily targets * Reporting any faults or issues to your supervisor * Following all health and safety procedures Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

We’re looking for someone to join the team assembling commercial furniture. The role includes putting together components, using basic hand tools, following build instructions, and making sure each item is completed to a good standard. You’ll work as part of a team to keep production running smoothly and maintain a clean, safe workspace. What you need: * Previous assembly or hands-on workshop experience * Ability to follow instructions and work at a steady pace * Reliability and good teamwork skills If you’d like something shorter or formatted differently, just shout

JARK Stevenage are URGENTLY looking for Production Operator to contribute to the manufacturing process by efficiently operating machinery, assembling products, and ensuring the quality and quantity of output. Crucial role in maintaining product quality, meeting production targets, and upholding safety standards. STEVENAGE - 08.00 TILL 16.30PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY Main responsibilities and accountabilities include: • Operate and control manufacturing machinery according to established procedures and safety guidelines. • Inspect products for defects, ensuring that they meet quality standards set by our client before they are passed on to the next stage of the production process. • Perform routine maintenance on machinery and report any malfunctions or issues to the maintenance team. • Strictly adhere to safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a secure working environment. • Suggest and implement measures to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste. • Identify &...

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...

Mechanical Fitter/Assembler High Wycombe £15-16 per hour Proactive Global currently has an exciting opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter/Assembler o begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in High Wycombe. The idle candidate will be helping in Mechanical Installation of the extraction systems and installing the inter-connecting ductwork to the customer's woodworking machines. Key Responsibility: Mechanical Installation of extraction systems and installing the inter-connecting ductwork to customers woodworking machines. Servicing existing systems Replacing tubular filters in our filter systems Occasionally working in confined spaces. Main Requirements: * Experience in mechanical installation would be good but not essential as full training will be given. * A good attitude with a positive look on learning new skills. * A Team Leader, able to work as part of a team. * Excellent communication and interpersonal skills If you are interested in this...

Job Description: As a CNC Setter Operator at Cosworth, you will be responsible for manufacturing Crankshafts and Camshafts as well as a variety of other engine components for super/hyper car manufacturers. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up and operating multiple CNC machines, as well as reading and editing programs to ensure smooth operations. You will also be responsible for conducting quality control checks using various measurement tools, and inspecting/maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment. Your goal will be to ensure that all parts meet specifications and to minimise production downtime. The Role:  To manufacture camshafts and crankshafts for Automotive and Aerospace customers. To set and operate machines in a safe manner with regard to themselves and others, complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To produce components to the company standard in the most efficient / cost effective manner. To be familiar with all systems and procedures...

Trainee Machine Operators Monday to Friday 7.00am – 15.00pm Northampton Salary DOE Role: Machine Operator These roles will be temporary- permanent for the right candidate. Our client has a brand-new facility and any new team member that joins have excellent possibilities for their future growth and progression opportunities. They are looking for some Trainee Machine operators to join the business at this very exciting time. You will be trained to use a variety of Metal and Wood Production machinery such as; edge banders, drills, crosscut saws, beam saws and brake press. Previous experience operating industrial Machinery is essential. Some Previous experience can include the following: Working within a production environment Machine Operating experience required, checking quality and production progression Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse locations Quality checking outgoing stock Wood /Metal machinist/manufacturing background Attributes we are looking for...

Machine Operators Monday to Friday 7.00am – 15.00pm Northampton Salary DOE Role: Machine Operator These roles will be temporary- permanent for the right candidate. New starters will be operating Wood / Metal Machines such as; edge banders, drills, crosscut saws, beam saws and brake press. Previous experience operating industrial Machinery is essential. Previous experience can include the following: Working within a production environment Machine Operating experience required, checking quality and production progression Replenishing stock in the correct warehouse locations Quality checking outgoing stock Wood /Metal machinist/manufacturing background Attributes we are looking for machine operator: Manufacturing background and understanding of manufacturing process Experience of operating wood and or metal machinery Good timekeeping and attendance record Operating Edge banding machines Operating Crosscut saw machines Operating Drill machines Operating CNC machines Operating...

Production Operative / Recycling Operatives 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights Rotation) Shift Times: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am rotating shift pattern Pay Rate: £14.89 per hour FLT /Forklift Counterbalance is required. Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for Production Operatives with in date Counterbalance Licence to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work. If you are hands on and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. The Role We are looking for a proactive and reliable Production Operative to support our Recycling Operations team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where safety, teamwork, and...

Laminator – Manufacturing Operator Location: Hayes, Middlesex Hours: Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm Type: Contract / Temp, Full-Time About the Role We are currently recruiting for a Laminator / Laminating Operator to join a busy manufacturing site in Hayes. This is a hands-on role within the laminating section, working in a cleanroom environment to support the production of high-quality laminated sheets used in aerospace and specialist engineering applications. This role is ideally suited to candidates with solid manufacturing experience who are detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working in a physically active role. Key Responsibilities Operate a continuous coating machine to apply adhesive to foils. Stack coated foils and prepare laminated sheets in a cleanroom environment. Load and unload curing presses, using a ball roller table to move heavy loads. Carry out peel testing to ensure correct peel strength. Perform guillotining and other associated production...

Extrusion Machine Operator (Experienced) The Role We are recruiting an experienced Extrusion Machine Operator to join a busy and well-established manufacturing environment. This is a permanent, day-shift role offering regular hours, enhanced overtime rates, and excellent employee benefits. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining polymer extrusion processes, ensuring consistent quality, efficiency, and safe working practices. Key Responsibilities * Set up, operate, and monitor polymer extrusion lines * Control process parameters to maintain product quality and consistency * Troubleshoot extrusion and process-related issues * Carry out in-process quality checks and inspections * Support continuous improvement and process optimisation * Assist with routine and preventative maintenance * Work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams * Maintain health & safety standards at all times Skills &...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, option to transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Will move to early / late shift in due course (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36151 Polytec are looking for Cleanroom Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact us as soon as...

Line Leader - Daventry (NN6) £12.71 to £14.21 per hour | 06:00 - 14:00 Barker Ross is recruiting a Line Leader for a fast-paced co-pack operation in Daventry. This is your chance to step into a hands-on leadership role with a world-leading food and beverage company, offering stability, development, and long-term career prospects. If you're motivated, enjoy working with a team, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you. The Role As a Line Leader, you'll take ownership of the production line, leading a team to meet targets while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency. This is a hands-on role, where your leadership will directly impact performance and team success. Shift Details · 06:00 - 14:00 · £12.71 to £14.21 per hour - Once training has been completed successfully (In this position, you will be required to begin as a line operative) Key Responsibilities: · Lead, motivate, and support your team · Drive production to meet daily targets and...

HGV Technician Oxford Days – up to 60 hour week - Monday to Friday or 4 on 4 off - days Ongoing The Automotive Maintenance division of Questech currently have an exciting new position, located near Didcot. This is an opportunity to work on a mixed fleet of NHS and local authority vehicles. This is an ongoing temporary contract with the option of a permanent contract for the right individuals. 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 while also holding a C1 or Grandfathers rights license. 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...

Good Morning! We are currently recruiting for an Mechanical Technician in Culham, Didcot for a great project, a contract inside IR 35, for 12+ months that is ran by a Public Sector Authority. About the role: As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. Essential Experience Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent qualifications to those stated will be considered). Worked in an industrial setting, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance Experience of vacuum systems and understanding of electrical work, would be desirable. Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques. Experience of working under a Written Safe System of Work/Method Statements/Risk Assessments.Interviews will start as...