288 jobs found in Thetford

Manufacturing Roles Available - Thetford, Norfolk   We are currently recruiting for multiple manufacturing positions based in Thetford, Norfolk. These roles offer competitive pay rates and a variety of shift patterns to suit different availability.   Shift Patterns & Pay Rates Rotational Shifts (Monday to Friday) Week 1: 06:00-14:00 Week 2: 14:00-22:00 Pay: £13.84 - £13.94 per hour (including shift allowance)   Continental Shifts (4-week rotation) Week 1: Monday-Tuesday days, Friday-Sunday nights Week 2: Wednesday-Thursday days Week 3: Monday-Tuesday nights, Friday-Sunday days Week 4: Wednesday-Thursday nights Pay: £15.33 - £16.34 per hour (including shift allowance)   Experience Required (desirable but not essential) - Production / Manufacturing background - Machine Setting / Machine Operating - Forklift Truck driving (licence preferred) - Material handling / stock movement   What We Offer - Weekly pay - Holiday entitlement - Travel scheme - Reward...

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and growing cosmetic manufacturing company based in Brandon. Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 06:00 – 18:00 Enjoy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Key Responsibilities Operating production and packing machinery Filling, labelling and packaging cosmetic products Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet company standards Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Following health, safety and hygiene procedures at all times Assisting with general production duties as required Requirements Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential Good attention to detail Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude Able to work as part of a team What We Offer Three-day weekend every week Friendly and supportive working environment Opportunity to gain experience within the cosmetics manufacturing sector Immediate...

We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy and growing cosmetic manufacturing company based in Brandon. Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 18:00-06:00 Enjoy every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off. Key Responsibilities Operating production and packing machinery Filling, labelling and packaging cosmetic products Conducting quality checks to ensure products meet company standards Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Following health, safety and hygiene procedures at all times Assisting with general production duties as required Requirements Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential Good attention to detail Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment Reliable and punctual with a positive attitude Able to work as part of a team What We Offer Consistent full-time hours Three-day weekend every week Friendly and supportive working environment Opportunity to gain experience within the cosmetics...

Assemblers Required – Outskirts of Bury St Edmunds Stonetech Recruitment is seeking two local Assemblers for a manufacturing client based on the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds. Own transport is essential due to the location. 📅 Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM 🔧 The Role: * Assembling and testing mechanical and electrical products in a fast-paced production environment. * Interpreting technical drawings to complete assembly tasks. * Using a variety of hand tools to complete the production process. 🎯 The Ideal Candidate: * Experienced in assembly or production work. * Dexterous, hardworking, and reliable. * Available immediately for consideration. If you're ready to join a dedicated team, apply today

Date posted: May 15th , 2026 Pay: £12.76 per hour Job description: Production Operatives /Lenwade / Norwich / £12.76 Per Hour / Temp to Perm Position 1 Recruitment are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy and growing windows manufacturing company based in Lenwade. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking for long-term work with the potential to secure a permanent position. Monday To Friday 06:00am-14:00pm 14:15pm-22:15pm ( no rotating) Key Responsibilities: * Assisting in the production and assembly of windows and doors * Operating machinery and equipment safely * Conducting quality checks on finished products * Maintaining a clean and organised work environment * Following health and safety guidelines at all times You will have: * Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment. * Specific experience of window fabrication is highly desirable, but not essential as training will be provided – the...

Summary: Clements Young is currently recruiting Window Fabricators for a busy manufacturing site in Norwich. This is a great opportunity for candidates with hands-on experience looking for stable, ongoing work. DUE TO LOCATION, YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN TRANSPORT Pay Rate: £12.71 Shifts Available: • Fixed AM 2PM – 10PM • Monday to Friday (no weekends) Key Responsibilities: • Fabricating UPVC or aluminium windows and doors • Using hand and power tools • Measuring, cutting and assembling materials • Ensuring products meet quality standards • Maintaining a clean and safe work area Requirements: • Previous window fabrication or manufacturing experience preferred • Experience using hand and power tools • Good attention to detail • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Reliable and punctual Benefits of working for Clements Young: • Weekly pay direct into your bank account every Friday • Dedicated recruitment specialists on call 24/7 • Temp to perm or ad-hoc work offered to suit you...

Summary: Clements Young is currently recruiting Window Fabricators for a busy manufacturing site in Norwich. This is a great opportunity for candidates with hands-on experience looking for stable, ongoing work. DUE TO LOCATION, YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN TRANSPORT Pay Rate: £12.71 Shifts Available: • Fixed 6AM – 2PM • Monday to Friday (no weekends) Key Responsibilities: • Fabricating UPVC or aluminium windows and doors • Using hand and power tools • Measuring, cutting and assembling materials • Ensuring products meet quality standards • Maintaining a clean and safe work area Requirements: • Previous window fabrication or manufacturing experience preferred • Experience using hand and power tools • Good attention to detail • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Reliable and punctual Benefits of working for Clements Young: • Weekly pay direct into your bank account every Friday • Dedicated recruitment specialists on call 24/7 • Temp to perm or ad-hoc work offered to suit you To...

Job Description: Assembly Operative (Manufacturing) Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:30am – 5:00pm Crem Recruitment is currently recruiting for Assembly Operatives to join a busy and well-established manufacturing site in Haverhill. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking consistent, full-time work within a production environment. Duties Include: * Manual handling of roof box components (lids and bases approximately 6kg) * Placing components onto workstations ready for assembly * Assembling products using hand tools, including rivet guns * Accurate hand application of labels * Working to production and quality targets * Maintaining high standards of housekeeping * Reporting near misses and unsafe conditions in line with health and safety procedures Working Environment: * Manufacturing and assembly line setting * Fast-paced and target-driven environment * Can be noisy and...

Do you have previous assembly or production experience? Job Title: Assembly Operative Location: Haverhill, Suffolk Salary: £12.71 Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am - 4:30pm / Friday 7:30am - 1:30pm Contract Type: Full time - 12 week's temp to perm Sector: Manufacturing & Logistics Our client based in Haverhill, Suffolk is seeking several Assembly Operatives to join their team on a full time, temporary 6 month contract basis (could go perm for right person) As Assembly Operative your duties will include: * Assembling product to specification * Using various hand tools to complete tasks. An ideal candidate for the Assembly Operative will have: * Previous assembly/production experience * Ability to carry out dextrous work. Ideally you will have experience within a similar position. Interviews will take place in Haverhill, Suffolk following a registration process by PureKat Consultancy Ltd. If we have not responded to your application within 3-5 days, unfortunately you have not...

Production / Machine Operatives £12.71 Norwich SHIFTS: 6am to 2pm rotating 2pm to 10pm First week of training will be 8am to 4pm Temp to perm Opportunity - Minimum of 12 weeks to permanent work IMMEDIATE START Are you looking for a clean manufacturing job with potential opportunity for progression? Staffing Innovations are working with a worldclass Manufacturer who have grown from strength to strength. Amazing state of the art facility. We are looking for experienced Production Operatives with machine operating experience. You will be supporting the Team Leaders with the production of products. You will be responsible for working on production lines, bagging and checking the quality of products. Food factory experience with machine Minding experience is important. Responsibilities · Set up and make adjustments of machines/production lines · Assemble and pack goods to meet production target rates · Adapt to all lines, jobs and speeds required across all the different...

Location: Cambridge (CB1) Duration: Temporary - up to 6 months Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm. Part time hours considered Salary: £13-15ph DoE Job Reference: 36173 Polytec are seeking a reliable and detail-focused Technician to join our central Cambridge based client. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of cable ends and the soldering of fine wires onto very small PCBs. This is a hands-on role requiring precision and steady manual dexterity. You will also complete final product assembly. Responsibilities * Prepare cable ends to specification * Solder small-gauge wires onto miniature PCB components * Follow detailed instructions and quality standards * Maintain accuracy and consistency in all assembly tasks * Keep a clean and organised work area Requirements * Good hand-eye coordination and steady hands * Strong attention to detail * Positive attitude and willingness to learn * Ability to follow technical instructions * No specific soldering or...

Tennial Personnel are actively recruiting for a Bulk Production Operative to join a well-established cosmetics manufacturing company based in Halesworth. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate seeking long-term employment with a company that offers genuine permanent opportunities. The role is offered on an ongoing temporary basis with the intention of securing a permanent contract following a successful probationary period. The position operates on a rotating shift pattern of Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:00pm and 2:00pm – 10:00pm. Upon securing a permanent contract, the shift pattern will move to 6:00am – 3:00pm and 1:00pm – 10:00pm. This is a varied and hands-on role within the Bulk Production Department, responsible for accurately weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients used in the manufacture of cosmetic products. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring production recipes are followed precisely, maintaining high standards of quality, safety,...

Job Purpose To prepare, mask, and apply aerospace-grade paint and protective coatings to aircraft structural and composite components including doors, wings, radomes, fairings, and associated airframe parts, ensuring compliance with aviation quality, safety, and OEM specifications. Key Responsibilities Prepare aircraft components for painting including cleaning, degreasing, sanding, filling, and surface correction. Carry out masking and demasking of complex aircraft assemblies to protect non-painted areas and sensitive systems. Mix, prepare, and apply primers, base coats, and topcoats using HVLP, air-assisted, or electrostatic spray equipment. Paint structural components such as wings, doors, radomes, and fairings to strict aerospace standards. Ensure correct paint thickness, adhesion, finish quality, and colour matching in line with technical drawings and specifications. Inspect surfaces before and after painting to identify defects such as runs, orange peel, contamination, or...

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Resin Shop Operative on behalf of our client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering a permanent position following a successful temporary period. Working within a clean room environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components while adhering to strict health, safety and quality standards. Roles & Responsibilities * Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including the use of protective suits, gloves, respirators, safety footwear and local extraction systems where required. * Work within the Resin Shop Clean Room, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping. * Assemble moulds and prepare them for production. * Mix and pour polyurethane and epoxy resins, hardeners and fillers in accordance with work instructions. * Operate vacuum systems to fill moulds with resin. * Demould finished products and prepare them for...

Now Hiring: Garden/River Maintenance Job Title:  Labourer Location: Huntingdon Hours: 7.30-16.30 Monday-Friday About the Role We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic labouring team to complete a local river maintenance project. The successful candidates will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing rivers and the riverbanks of invasive plants to keep the rivers and wildlife pristine.  This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, has a passion for horticulture, and takes pride in creating attractive, healthy outdoor spaces. Key Responsibilities Identify and remove invasive planting in the riverbeds Operate and maintain gardening tools and equipment safely. Remove waste and ensure work areas are kept clean. Assist with landscaping of the riverbanks and surrounding areas Follow health and safety procedures at all times. Requirements Essential Previous experience in gardening, grounds maintenance, landscaping, or a similar role. Knowledge of plants,...

We're partnering with a rapidly growing, family-run engineering firm in Witham, known for delivering expert machinery and production line maintenance across the East and South East. They're now seeking a Mobile Maintenance Engineer to join their skilled, supportive, and close-knit team. This role is ideal for a mechanically biased engineer with some electrical know-how - particularly those with experience in FMCG environments who enjoy variety and time on the road. What's on Offer Up to £21 per hour, depending on experience Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Overtime paid at one and a half times your hourly rate Travel time paid (to and from site, starting from Witham) Holiday buy-back and loyalty bonus schemes Permanent, full-time role with long-term progression Supportive team in a stable, growing business The Role Carry out on-site maintenance and repair work across client facilities Diagnose and fix mechanical faults, with some electrical involvement Inspect,...

A medium sized manufacturer based in Witham are looking for Paint Sprayers / Preppers to join their growing workforce on their night shift. The company manufacture automotive components for the interiors of high end sports vehicles. This is an ideal position for people with experience spraying in car body shops or similar. The role itself requires a lot of prep work as well as spraying. Your hours would be 4.30pm to 4.30am Monday to Thursday. Hourly rate is c£20ph depending on your skills and experience. A 20% shift allowance will be on top of your hourly rate. Overtime is available. Paint Sprayer duties:- Paint Spraying high end interior sports car components Prepping and priming the components for paint Checking the quality of your own work Keeping a high attention to detailThis is a fantastic time to join a company with a full order book well into 2030. The company can provide a good working environment to. This is a temporary to permanent position. If you are a Paint...

MIG Welder Location: Buntingford Pay: £17 - £18 per hour Overtime: £25.50 - £27 per hour Hours: Monday – Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm | Overtime available | Ongoing work, temp to perm About the Role We’re looking for an experienced Welder/Fabricator to join a busy sheet metal company based in Buntingford. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in welding, fabrication, or general metalworking who’s looking for steady, long-term work with the potential to go permanent. You’ll be working on a range of metal fabrication projects, producing high-quality work for commercial and industrial clients. What You’ll Do * Carry out MIG welding and general fabrication work * Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications * Measure, cut, and assemble sheet metal components * Operate workshop machinery and hand tools safely * Maintain a tidy work area and follow health and safety procedures * Work as part of a small,...

We are currently recruiting for a Repairs Supervisor to join a social housing group on an interim basis, overseeing responsive repairs and maintenance services across their housing stock in Spalding. As a Repairs Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day delivery of repairs, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity to join a customer-focused organisation and make an immediate impact within a busy repairs team. What's on offer: Rate: £25–£30 per hour (DOE) Contract: 6 Months Location: SpaldingAbout the Organisation: Our client is a well-established social housing provider committed to delivering safe, quality homes and excellent services to residents. They manage a diverse housing portfolio and are focused on maintaining high standards across their properties and communities. Key responsibilities include: Supervise the delivery of responsive repairs and maintenance works. Manage operatives,...

Production Operative Clacton-on-Sea £13.50 per hour Monday to Friday | Days Temp to Perm Opportunity We are recruiting on behalf of a manufacturing company in Clacton-on-Sea who are looking for a Production Operative to join their team. This is a hands-on role within a busy production environment and would suit candidates with previous factory, production, assembly or manufacturing experience. The company is looking for reliable individuals who are happy working as part of a team and are comfortable using basic hand tools as part of their day-to-day duties. Duties will include: Assembling products using hand tools Cutting and preparing materials Following basic work instructions Carrying out visual quality checks Packing finished products Moving materials around the production area Loading and unloading products when required Keeping work areas clean and tidy Assisting with general factory and production duties Following Health & Safety procedures at all timesThe ideal...