270 jobs found in Saffron Walden

Production Operative - Food Manufacturing (Luxury Brand) Temporary to Permanent Opportunity Location is Commutable from Cambridge, Saffron Walden, Royston, Sawston, Duxford and Bishops Stortford (M11 corridor) Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30-17:00 Own transport essential (rural location / limited public transport) We're recruiting Food Production Operatives / Machine Operatives for a premium food manufacturing client producing high-end gourmet products for retailers, luxury hotels and airline industry . Key responsibilities * Producing and packing food products to the required quality standards * Operating production machinery safely (training provided) * Maintaining strict hygiene and cleaning routines * Following food safety (GMP) and health & safety procedures * Reporting quality concerns or equipment issues promptly * Good attention to detail and a hygiene-focused approach * Comfortable with standing work, repetitive tasks and basic manual handling * Food...

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...

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

Powder Coating Technician Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire Salary: to £15.00 per hour | 40 hrs/week | Shifts: Monday to Friday | Early / Lates Rotating Contract: Temp-to-Perm We are seeking an experienced Powder Coating Technician to join a busy production team. This is a 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with hours 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Possibility of early and late shift being introduced, so ideally flexibility is required. Key responsibilities: Prepare components for finishing: cleaning, degreasing, masking and hanging parts. Operate powder spray booth and curing ovens safely and efficiently. Apply powder coatings to meet specified finish, colour and thickness standards. Carry out routine quality checks and final inspections; correct defects or report issues. Maintain a clean, organised work area and perform basic routine maintenance of equipment. Follow health & safety procedures, COSHH and environmental controls for coating operations. Record production data...

Welder Fabricator Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire Rate Guide: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour, depending on experience Temp to Perm We are seeking a Welder Fabricator to join a busy fabrication team on a temp-to-perm basis. This is a 40-hour working week, Monday to Friday, with hours 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Possibility of early and late shift being introduced, so ideally flexibility is required. Welder Fabricator Key responsibilities: Perform MIG welding to produce high-quality welded components Carry out stud welding as required Fabrication work including assembly, grinding, tack welding and finishing Weld materials and components at thicknesses from 1.0 mm up to 12 mm Read and work from engineering drawings and specifications Ensure work meets dimensional and quality tolerances, carry out inspections and basic repairs Maintain a clean, safe working area and follow health & safety procedures Essential skills and experience: Proven experience in MIG welding in a metal...

Gap Personnel are hiring Production/Assembly Operatives to join a busy, growing manufacturing team in Newmarket. This is a great opportunity to learn new skills in a supportive, hands-on environment. You’ll work as part of a friendly team, helping to assemble, check, and pack products to a high standard. No experience is needed—full training will be provided. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm Contract: Temporary ongoing work, with the chance of a permanent role Pay: £12.71 Location: Newmarket, CB8 Duties: Assemble basic parts by following instructions Use simple tools safely Work with your team to meet daily targets Check finished products for quality Keep your work area clean and follow safety rules Help with general tasks like packing and moving stock Skills & Experience: Positive attitude and willingness to learn Good attention to detail Able to work well in a team and communicate clearly Reliable and punctual Flexible and willing to...

Gap personnel are looking for Assembly Operatives to join our client’s busy and growing manufacturing team in Newmarket. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop their skills within a supportive, hands-on production environment. Working in a friendly and hard-working team, carrying out a range of assembly and production tasks to ensure that products are made, checked, and packed to a high standard. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided to help you succeed in your role. Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 5:00pm | Friday, 8:00am – 1:00pm Contract Type: Temporary, ongoing work. Permanent opportunities available for the right candidate Location: Newmarket, CB8 Duties: Basic assembly of parts following, clear instructions. Use simple tools safely and handle materials carefully. Work with your team to meet daily production targets. Check finished items for quality and accuracy. Keep your work area clean and follow health and safety...

Location: Cambridge (CB25) Duration: 6 month Fixed Term Contract, possibility of extending or going permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday), flexible start time from 7am Salary: £29000 per annum Job Reference: 36098 Polytec are looking for a Manufacturing Technician for our client based a few miles north of Cambridge, to support the production of high-quality devices for customers worldwide. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and enjoys being part of a collaborative, continuous-improvement culture. Initially this is a 6 month fixed term contract however there may be an opportunity to extend or go permanent in due course. Responsibilities: * Assemble devices, test, configure and pack all products effectively to specified quality standards, HSE and ESD conditions while keeping work areas clean and managing workload to meet schedules * Ensure product quality by completing accurate...

Role: Maintenance Engineer Location: Harlow Hours: Various: 07:00am – 17:00pm Pay: £23.00ph An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Engineer to join one of our clients in Harlow. Benefits as a Maintenance Engineer: * 6 Month contract.. * Immediate start. * Excellent pay rate Maintenance Engineer Duties: * Fault finding on electrical controls within the FMCG Industry. * Maintaining and fault finding on all production machinery and facilities onsite. * Ensure all machinery is operating correctly. * To ensure follow up procedures are followed and signed off. * Prioritise repairs for production efficiency. * To ensure maintenance routines are followed. * Experience of Multi Vac or Thurn machines would be advantageous. I

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...

Role: Machine Operative Location: Hoddesdon Hours: 07:00am - 17:30pm (Overtime available) Pay: £12.80 p/h - 13.00 p/h An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Machine Operative to join one of our clients in Hoddesdon. Benefits as a Machine Operative: * Ongoing contract. * Immediate start. * Temp to perm opportunities. Machine Operative Duties: * Ensuring the machines run smoothly and report any issues/ irregularities in the products. * Loading/unloading machines/ pallets. * Stock checking * Goods in / Goods out * Assembly

Are you an experienced CNC Operator looking for a hands-on role in a fast-growing manufacturing environment? We're hiring a CNC Milling & Saw Operator to join our specialist aluminium window and door fabrication team, working with cutting-edge Elumatec machinery in a modern, well-equipped workshop. The CNC Operator Role:- Operate CNC milling machines and double-head saws to precise specifications Interpret job sheets and technical drawings Set up tools, materials, and monitor production cycles Carry out quality checks on finished components Maintain machinery and keep records of output/settings Ensure a clean, safe, and efficient working environment Experience needed for the CNC Operator role:- Experience in CNC machining and/or saw operation (aluminium or fenestration experience is a plus) Confident using measuring tools and interpreting technical drawings Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety Reliable, physically fit, and comfortable working...

An automotive component manufacturer based in Witham are looking for a CNC Machinist who would be keen on programming, setting and operating a 6 axis Robot. The hourly rate is up to £20.40ph and the hours are 1.30pm to 12 midnight Monday to Friday. Robot Cell Setter / Operator duties:- Responsible for operating and setting of the robot cell Programming and proving out new components on a 6 axis KUKA KRC2 Robot cell from master panels Work with a variety of metals including aluminium, carbon fibre, and epoxy tool boards Working closely with the rest of the machine shop to deliver on time Responsble for setting and operating 3 axis verticle machine centre Setting and operating 5-axis universal machining centres Deburring and manually finishing parts Responsible for the cutting and preparing of materialsThe right person for the role with have a good understanding of the following:- Haas and fanuc controls Good understanding of machining and programming techniques Have a strong...

A manufacturer of automotive components is looking for an Assembler to join their growing team. Ideally you will have Assembly experience or come from a motor mechanic type background or maybe you have completed a manufacturing or engineering college course or similar equivalence. This is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company who have a fantastic working facility with a full order book. The company work on projects for ulta-high value automotive companies including Mercedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina, Aston Martin, McLaren etc so you will be working on some exciting projects. If you want stability, this is the company to work for! The hours for the role are 8am till 4.30pm, working Monday to Friday. The hourly rate is £12.71ph depending on your skills and experience. Overtime is available. There is free parking on site. Assembler Duties:- Assembling products to company standard Reporting defects to management Reviewing manufacturing documents Read from drawings Using...

We are working with an automotive component manufacturer based in Witham who are looking for a CNC Setter Operator to join their night shift. We are looking for people who can set and operate CNC Milling machines and be happy to work the night shift. Pay is up to £17ph + a 33% shift allowance. The night shift hours are 9.30pm to 7.30am Monday to Thursday. This is a 38 hour week. CNC Setter Operator duties:- Set and operate 3 and 5 axis machines Cutting and preparing materials Work with aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre Deburring and manueally finishing parts where requiredFor this role you must possess a good understanding of HAAS or Fanuc controls, be able to set tools, work offsets and adjust tool offsets when required. This is a temporary to permanent position. The company has a full order book till early 2030's so do need people to go permanent after the temporary period. If you are a CNC Setter Operator who is looking to work night shift,...

We are looking for a CAD/CAM Programmer, to report to the Machine Shop Supervisor. You will be responsible for programming 3 and 5-axis CNC machines using HyperMill to deliver a range of components and tooling. The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation and contribute greatly to the solutions we deliver to our clients. We are looking for someone with CAD / CAM programming experience. We would be open to hearing from people with experience using Hypermill, PowerMILL, MasterCAM, Fusion 360 or EdgeCAM. Training courses can be provided for the right person to help with the transition to Hypermill. The role is working 8am till 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. The company are paying up to £28ph if you have used Hypermill before. Duties for CAD/CAM Programmer role:- Be responsible for programming 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMC's) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table. Responsible for programming 5-axis Universal...

Tennial Personnel are actively seeking an experienced Production Technician with gantry crane and forklift experience to join a growing, family-run manufacturing business based in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity following a successful 12-week probation period, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, offering an hourly rate of £13.00–£14.00 per hour depending on experience. The role sits within an exciting and rapidly developing sector, offering hands-on involvement in a specialist manufacturing project where your skills and experience will be genuinely valued. You will be joining a close-knit, supportive team within a business that continues to grow day by day, providing consistent working hours, long-term stability, and a clear pathway into permanent employment. Key Responsibilities: • Operate gantry cranes and forklifts to safely move materials and large assemblies • Support mechanical and electromechanical assembly operations •...

Tennial Personnel are actively seeking an experienced Production Technician with three-phase electrical testing experience to join a growing, family-run manufacturing business based in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity following a successful 12-week working period, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, offering an hourly rate of £13.00–£14.00 per hour depending on experience. The role sits within an exciting and rapidly developing sector, offering hands-on involvement in a specialist manufacturing project supporting the launch of a newly designed product destined for international deployment. You will be joining a close-knit team where quality, safety, and precision are critical, within a business that continues to grow day by day and offers long-term opportunities for the right individuals. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out electrical testing on equipment involving three-phase power • Support mechanical and electromechanical assembly...

Tennial Personnel are actively seeking detail-oriented Production Technicians with pressure testing experience to join a growing, family-run manufacturing business based in Risby, near Bury St Edmunds. This is a temporary to permanent opportunity following a successful 12-week working period, working Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm with a 1-hour unpaid break, offering an hourly rate of £13.00–£14.00 per hour depending on experience. The role sits within an exciting and rapidly developing sector, offering hands-on involvement in a specialist manufacturing project where quality, safety, and precision are critical. You will be joining a close-knit team working on the first production run of a newly designed product, supporting mission-critical infrastructure, within a business that continues to grow day by day and offers long-term opportunities for the right individuals. Key Responsibilities: • Carry out pressure testing of assembled products in line with defined procedures •...

Job Title: Assembly Operative Location: Welwyn Garden City Role Type: Mon – Thurs, Day Shifts Salary: £12.71 per hour Role Overview We are recruiting for a Multi-Skilled Assembly/Production Operative to build and test a range of manufactured products. The role involves using mechanical and hand tools, working independently or within a team, and ensuring build times, quality, and accuracy meet company standards. Key Responsibilities Assemble mechanical items Read and interpret assembly documentation Carry out testing and quality checks Meet production targets and deadlines Ensure products meet quality and customer requirements Key Skills & Experience Ability to read engineering drawings Experience working from materials or assembly documentation Understanding of quality standards and measurement tools Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines Personal Attributes Team player with a flexible approach Good communication skills Ability to work with minimal...