115 jobs found in Preston

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)

Assembly Technician - Automotive Location: Leyland Job Type: Full-time Pay: £15 per hour Job Overview We are seeking a skilled and motivated Assembly Technician to join our dynamic team within our automotive production facility. This role involves the hands-on assembly of Automotive equipment integrated into commercial vehicles. You will be working in a fast-paced, safety-conscious environment where precision, reliability, and teamwork are key. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in automotive assembly, mechanical fitting, or vehicle body building who are passionate about building robust, high-quality equipment that serves communities across the UK. Key Responsibilities Assembly & Installation: Build and install refuse collection systems onto commercial vehicle chassis. Fit mechanical components, hydraulic systems, and electrical fixtures as per technical drawings and specifications. Use hand and power tools (e.g., drills, grinders,...

Filter Line Operator Join a leading manufacturing organisation committed to excellence and innovation within the industry. Our company prides itself on fostering a collaborative and safety-focused environment, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and development. We value our employees and invest in their success, making us an attractive prospect for individuals seeking a rewarding and stable career in manufacturing. Job Responsibilities Set up and operate machinery in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOPs) and training guidelines. Adhere to health and safety regulations, actively promoting a safe working environment. Work from written or verbal instructions and general operating procedures to ensure smooth production processes. Maintain control over product quality, ensuring standards are consistently met. Assist in the setup and adjustment of machines as required for different production runs. Perform basic data entry and utilise computer systems...

PE Global is recruiting Filter Line Operators for our manufacturing client in Skelmersdale. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy, safety-focused production team on an initial 12-month contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating and setting up machinery on the filter production line while ensuring high standards of product quality and safety. Previous manufacturing experience is beneficial, although full training will be provided. Pay Rates: Day Shift: £12.96 per hour Shift Rate: £15.81 per hour Night Shift: £16.85 per hour FLT Days: £14.89 per hour Overtime Rates OT1.5: £19.44 per hour OT2: £25.93 per hour Working Hours Standard shifts: • 6:00am – 2:00pm • 2:00pm – 10:00pm Candidates must be flexible to work various shift patterns, including night shifts, when required. Responsibilities • Set up and operate machines on the filter production line • Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training processes • Ensure high product...

Job Advert: Production Operator - Filter Line Location: Skelmersdale Pay Rates: £12.96 - Day shift Pay rate: £ 15.81 shift Pay rate: £ 16.85 night shift OT1.5: £19.44 & OT2: £25.93Working Hours: Standard shifts are 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm. Candidates must be flexible to work various shift patterns, including nights. Role Overview We are looking for reliable and motivated Production Operators to join the Filter Line team in Skelmersdale. This is a key role within the production environment, where you will ensure safe, efficient, and high‑quality output throughout the manufacturing process. Health & Safety will be one of your main priorities, and you will be expected to follow and promote all site safety guidelines at all times. Key Responsibilities Adhere to and promote all Health & Safety standards within the workplace. Set up machines and operate equipment according to SOPs and training processes. Work from written or verbal instructions and general operating...

PE Global is recruiting Line Operators for our manufacturing client in Skelmersdale. This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy, safety-focused production team on an initial 12-month contract, assembling components in a well-lit and clean manufacturing environment. Training will be provided, but candidates with a background in manufacturing are preferred. Pay Rates: • Day Shift: £12.96 per hour • Shift Rate: £15.81 per hour • Night Shift: £16.85 per hour • FLT Days: £14.89 per hour Overtime Rates: • OT1.5: £19.44 • OT2: £25.93 Working Hours (38 hours per week – Shift Days): • Monday – Thursday: 7:50am – 4:45pm • Friday: 7:50am – 12:10pm Candidates must also have flexibility to work other shifts as required. Responsibilities: • Assembly and packing of components for production • Maintaining quality and accuracy in all tasks • Following production schedules and instructions • Working in a safe and organised manner within the production area • Reporting any issues...

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Assembly and Integration, particularly in circuit card assemblies. Based within the unit and missile assembly manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring products are built efficiently, on time, and within budget. As a vital member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will provide support across multiple projects, contributing to the successful delivery of high-quality manufacturing solutions. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and maintain detailed Manufacturing Instructions to ensure accuracy and clarity. Design, commission, and validate the necessary tooling for production processes. Support industrial validation activities, including FMEA and First Article Inspection (FAI). Diagnose and resolve technical issues encountered during manufacturing. Update route cards to reflect changes resulting from rework activities. Manage...

My client based in BOLTON is seeking HGV TECHNICIAN. Your job will be to maintain our fleet - a task that will see you working with diverse vehicle technology and sophisticated ancillary equipment. Day to day you will: * Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment * Diagnose and rectify all types of faults * Prepare and carry out MOT * Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential * Demonstrate proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles * DBS check to be completed before start date (we will do this in-house) * HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible * Inspection training/IRTEC accreditation an advantage but can be provided. * Hydraulics and pneumatics are an advantage but training can be provided if required * You...

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 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....

Our client, a trusted partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, is looking for a detail-focused General Operator to join their cutting-edge manufacturing team. This role is ideal for candidates with experience in microelectronics assembly, particularly those confident working under a microscope with extremely small components. You'll be part of a high-performing team supporting the production of advanced missile systems, with a focus on precision soldering and assembly of circuit card components. If you have a steady hand, a sharp eye, and thrive in a cleanroom-style environment-this is for you. Key Responsibilities: Assembling and soldering microelectronic components under a microscope Following detailed manufacturing instructions and quality standards Supporting sub-assembly and certification processes Working across departments including PEC/CCA, looming, plastics, and stores Ensuring compliance with health & safety and ESD protocols Tentatively work across several...

Our client has an opportunity for a Goods in Inspector to join them on a contract basis for 12 months. You will be ensuring the goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Role: Goods In Inspector Location: Bolton Hours: 37 per week Clearance: full SC required before starting Hourly Rate: £28.35 per hour via an umbrella company, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation. Check and...

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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire 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: £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...

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...

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) Bolton £35 per hour initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.   What will you be doing? Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.  A couple of things you should know: Formal...

Job Summary We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Bagging Operator to join our client's production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating bagging machines, ensuring products are packed correctly, and maintaining quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities * Operate and monitor bagging machines * Fill, weigh, and seal bags accurately * Ensure correct labeling and packaging of products * Check product quality before and during bagging * Stack and prepare finished goods for dispatch * Report machine faults or production issues to supervisors * Keep the work area clean and tidy * Follow all health and safety procedures Requirements * Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential) * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Good attention to detail * Ability to lift and move materials...