252 jobs found in Stockport

Production Operative Bredbury Temp to Perm £12.71 per hour 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday Immediate starts available Good transport links in Stockport and Tameside Search Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced production operatives to work for one of our busy manufacturing clients based in Bredbury. This role will be working in a print environment. This is a great opportunity to join a company and department that continues to grow. This role is working in a fast paced environment and will also include a good level of manual dexterity. Previous experience working in a print environment would be desirable and previous manufacturing experience is essential. Duties will include: Packing finished products Operating printing machinery Quality control Cutting of materials Wrapping/Vinyling Working with Scissors and Knife Finishing Keeping work stations clean and tidy Adhering to all health and safety on siteThe successful candidate must: Be reliable and hardworking Have...

Manufacturing Engineer - Vehicle Assembly On-site 12 months fixed term contract We are looking for an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation . This opportunity has arisen due to continued programme development and the growth of the manufacturing function within the organisation. The business has a long heritage of delivering high-quality engineering solutions for defence and military applications, supporting customers globally with advanced manufacturing capabilities and specialist engineering expertise. This role will focus on the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) manufacturing processes . You will play a key role in transferring production knowledge, supporting manufacturing operations on the shop floor, and driving continuous improvement during production ramp-up and beyond. This role would suit a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in complex engineering environments who enjoys working closely with...

We’re looking for passionate and creative individuals with hands-on experience to join the team in Stockport, SK12! Our client specialises in high-quality, handmade home furnishings, and we're excited to bring on someone who has a keen interest in craftsmanship and experience using hand tools, such as band saws, to help bring their products to life. Mon-Thurs: 07.30-16.30 Fridays: 07.30-14.00 (Early finish!) Role & Responsibilities: * Cutting wood to size using hand tools, including band saws. * Creating rustic effects on wood by burning it. * Using various hand tools and equipment with professionalism, attention to detail, and a strong focus on safety. * Applying painting techniques to achieve various effects and styles on products. * Starting on the resin board station to gain foundational knowledge, before rotating to other sections to develop multi-skill proficiency. Key areas you will work on and learn: * Resin board preparation * Scorching wood...

Job Specification – Chemical FLT Operative Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm Contract: Temp to Perm Great opportunity for long-term development within a growing business Role Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chemical FLT Counterbalance Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company. This role involves mixing, batching, handling chemicals, and filling IBCs while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. This is a fantastic temp–to–perm opportunity for someone looking for stability and long-term progression. Key Responsibilities Chemical Processing & Production * Expereinced Counterbalance driver * Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and batch chemical products following detailed production instructions. * Operate mixing vessels, blending machines, pumps, and automated/semiautomated filling equipment. * Fill containers including IBCs, drums, and smaller packaging formats to required...

HGV Technician – Temp - Perm Location: Trafford Manchester, M23 Hours: 40 hours per week We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a skilled HGV Technician to join our clients busy Trafford depot on a 3 month temp to perm basis. Working in a modern, well-equipped 6-bay workshop, you will play a key role in maintaining and repairing a fleet of 150 waste vehicles that support essential environmental services across the community. The Role * Use advanced diagnostic tools to identify faults and carry out effective repairs * Dismantle, overhaul and repair vehicle components * Maintain HGVs and plant equipment to ensure operational efficiency * Complete job cards, inspections and documentation via tablets and PDAs * Carry out road tests and assist with roadside breakdowns * Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures * Undertake ad-hoc driving duties (e.g. MOT appointments) About You * City...

Job Description: Painter & Decorator North Manchester General Hospital – Crumpsall M8 5RB Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Band 4 - £14.06 per hour – 37.5 hours per week Mon to Fri 08.00-16.00 Are you an experienced Painter & Decorator that can turn their hand to basic maintenance tasks and interested in bringing your skills to your local NHS services? If so, then Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust wants to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a Painter & Decorator to work at North Manchester General Hospital in Crumpsall. You need to be hard working and be able to work well in a team, or on your own, and ideally have experience in working in a commercial buildings or estates setting. Key Responsibilities · Carry out painting and decorating repairs were and when required. · Willing to carry out and/or assist in basic maintenance tasks not specific to painting and decorating when required. · Carry out daily tasks and repairs subject to...

Fabricator  Location: Heywood, OL10 Pay: £16.50 – £17.00 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday Benefits: Company pension, on-site parking On behalf of our client, a specialist manufacturer based in Heywood, we are currently recruiting an experienced Fabricator to join their growing team. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering competitive pay and a stable working environment. Key Responsibilities Fabricate and assemble thin-gauge stainless steel components using a variety of hand tools, power tools, and workshop equipment. Carry out tack welding and spot welding to secure components prior to final assembly. Read and interpret engineering drawings to cut, form, and assemble stainless steel parts accurately. Ensure all work is completed to tight tolerances and high-quality standards. Follow workshop safety procedures and quality control processes at all times. Requirements Previous experience in stainless steel fabrication. Ability to read and work...

Assembly Operative Rochdale £12.21 per hour – rising to £12.71 on April 1st Temp to perm We’re currently looking for an Assembly Operative to join a busy and welcoming timber manufacturing team based in Rochdale. You’ll be working in a fast-paced production environment, helping to assemble timber components used in the construction industry. This is a great temp to perm opportunity with consistent hours and an early finish every Friday! Working Hours : Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 5:00pm Friday: 7:30am – 12:30pm Pay : £12.21 per hour – rising to £12.71 on 1st April Ongoing, stable work What you’ll be doing : Assembling timber components used in construction Measuring, cutting, and positioning materials accurately Using hand tools and power tools safely Following simple technical drawings and job sheets Operating production machinery Maintaining high quality standards Keeping your work area clean and tidy What we’re looking for : Experience in manufacturing,...

Our client has an opportunity for a Mechanical Engineer to join their Calibration and Maintenance Team. You will be joining a dynamic and focussed team, responsible for the support of the manufacturing function across all stages of product assembly integration and test. The team are self-motivated and work directly with support functions and engineers across MBDA to resolve routine and non-routine tasks arising within the business. Role: Mechanical Engineer Location: Bolton, fully onsite Hours: 37 per week Hourly Rate: £32-£35 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Clearance: SC required before starting What you'll be doing: The main aspects of the role will be as technical support for the metrology department supporting COTS (commercial of the shelf) equipment and STTE (Special to type test equipment) calibration and maintenance. You will be required to assist production with technical queries on fixtures and tooling along with supporting CMM (Co-ordinate measuring machine)...

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...

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...

General & Production Operatives April 2026 Start Dates! Area - Littleborough (Rochdale) Hourly Rate - £12.71 per hour Hours Of Work-  Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm & Friday: 8:00am – 2:00pm Contract -Temp to Perm Opportunity On behalf of our client based in Littleborough, we are currently recruiting several General & Production Operatives to join their growing manufacturing team for an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-standing and reputable company in the Rochdale area that truly values its workforce. The company offers a positive working environment, invests in training and development, and provides genuine opportunities for permanent contracts for the right candidates. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Sanding and finishing products Assembly work using a range of handheld tools Light machine operation (full training provided) Operating machinery and equipment safely and effectively Carrying out manual and physical...

Job Title: General Machine Operator Location: Westhoughton Hours: Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm Reference: ASPLIV Job Summary We are seeking a dependable General Machine Operator to support our production team. This role involves operating pre-set machinery, monitoring production processes, and ensuring consistent quality output in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities Operate machinery that has been pre-set by skilled technicians or setters Load and unload materials and components into machines Monitor machines to ensure smooth and continuous production Identify and report faults, stoppages, or quality issues Carry out basic visual quality checks on finished products Assist with packing, labelling, and moving finished goods Maintain a clean, organised, and safe work area Follow all health and safety procedures and company policies Requirements & Qualifications Previous experience working in a manufacturing or shop floor environment preferred FLT (Forklift...

Our client is a well-established and successful manufacturer, they are looking for an experienced Production Operative to join their team. >> NOTE: This is an ongoing, rolling temporary contract. There may be a chance for it to go permanent in the future depending on business needs, however this is not guaranteed at this stage, please see it as a rolling temporary contract. << Salary: £16.18 an hour (this includes the shift allowance) Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off, 12 hour shifts, Days and Nights on rotation (5.30am – 5.30pm / 5.30pm – 5.30am) PLEASE ONLY APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: * You have extensive experience in a Production / Manufacturing company in a similar hands-on manufacturing role. * You drive and have your own transport (Essential due to the location of the company). * You are willing to work the shifts shown above. Responsibilities: * As a Production Operative, you will operate as a flexible, co-operative and effective team...