18 engineering jobs found in Watford

Production Scheduler – Contract | West London | £35.74 per hour (Umbrella) Ceto Talent is recruiting a Production Scheduler to support planning and scheduling activity within a busy, operational engineering environment. This role focuses on coordinating production workflows, managing schedules, and supporting effective delivery across maintenance and engineering teams. About You * Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within engineering, transport, or maintenance environments * Strong working knowledge of scheduling systems, ideally SAP or similar production planning tools * Experience coordinating workflows across multiple teams and functions * Confident managing competing priorities while maintaining accurate schedules and records * Strong analytical capability to track progress, identify issues, and support continuous improvement Responsibilities You will plan, manage, and monitor production schedules, ensuring effective allocation of...

Assembly Operative sought by a global, £multibillion plastics manufacturer with close to 200 locations worldwide.   They are recruiting three positions, initially on a Fixed Term Contract for 3 months with scope for extension.   30 hours per week, afternoon shifts: Monday to Thursday 5pm – 11pm, Friday 1pm – 7pm.   The Role: As an Assembly Operative, you will join the team responsible for the production of the company’s tambour door range. Your duties will include: Working on the assembly line and producing products based on specific measurements, calculations, drawings or instructions under the supervision of the Assembly Shift Team Leader Packing boxes, loading and unloading materials and finished goods and adhering to safety protocols Inspecting assembled products for any faults or defects Reporting incidents, faulty operations, or product imperfections on the assembly line to Assembly Shift Team Leader Following established safety and efficiency procedures to ensure that...

Electronis Assembler Experienced Electronics Assemblers required for one of the leading manufacturing organisation based in Slough. The client is looking for some experienced professionals to join their Team with pcb, assembly and soldering skills. Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 9AM - 5PM Location: Slough Pay rate: £14-16 per hour (PAYE) Responsibilities: Electronics assembly, such as soldering (PCB or wires), crimping and general avionics wiring/assembly Read and understand engineering drawings accurately Make and install wiring looms, circuit boards and other electronic hardware Active hands on soldering of different products Test and follow quality assurance procedures Able to multitask and work in a high pressure and task-oriented environment If you are interested for the above mentioned role, share your CV at or contact Gaurvi Sharma at (phone number removed). Alternatively, apply directly to this Advert! Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and...

Electrical Wireman Colnbrook, Slough, SL3 £18-24 per hour ( LTD/Umbrella) Proactive Global currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Electrical Wireman to begin work for a leading business in Colnbrook, Slough, SL3. The successful candidate will be responsible for wiring and assembling electrical components, rack builds and panel wiring, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. Key Responsibilities of the Electrical Wireman: Must have previously held 18th Edition qualification / ECS card Prior experience as an assembler in an Electrical environment Previous experience with rack builds and panel wiring Able to do point to point wiring Expertise in crimping, cable making and harnesses Wirer must be capable of wiring and general assembly Must possess a good understanding of engineering drawings and be able to assemble products accordingly Skills and Qualifications of the Electrical Wireman: To wire, assemble and build products as...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Operations Quality Assurance Engineer to join our Defence and Space client at their Stevenage site. OPERATIONS QUALITY ASSURANCE ENGINEER - INSIDE IR35 - £32 PER HOUR - 6 MONTHS - LIKELY EXTENDED - 1 STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS An opportunity has arisen for an Operational Quality Assurance Engineer to join a highly specialised defence and space manufacturing environment in the UK. The Quality function plays a critical role in ensuring that customer and regulatory requirements are met across the full spacecraft production lifecycle, including manufacturing, assembly, integration, and test. This position sits directly within the production environment and is responsible for driving quality standards, preventing defects, and ensuring compliance in complex, high-value hardware programmes. Key Responsibilities Take full ownership of quality assurance activities within a designated production area Conduct critical inspections and witness key manufacturing...

Role Title: Production Technician Duration: 6 months contract with potential for Perm Location: Stevenage Rate: £16.00 for 12 weeks then raising to £16.41 PAYE inside IR35 Role purpose / summary The working days and hours are from Monday to Friday and 7.30/8.00 to 4.30/5.00 depending on the needs of the business. Overtime is paid. Your Responsibilities: Undertake the routine manufacturing activities to produce membrane products. Perform daily lab activities including calibrations and checks using appropriate records and logs. Provide support for NPI introduction including method transfer and validation activities. Assist in compliance inspections and EHS program implementation to maintain high level of EHS compliance. Aware of and comply with the GEHC Quality Manual, Quality Management System, Quality Management Policy, Quality Goals, and applicable laws and regulations as they apply to this job type/position. Undertake training in all Q/C processes required for all membrane...

Our client is a specialist coatings solutions provider for engineering components. They are looking for Masking Operatives on a temporary to permanent basis. APPLY NOW. Purpose of Job: Primary functions are the masking and/or demasking of customer product being parylene coated. Job Responsiblities: * Able to understand and follow the designated processes, work instructions, Manufacturing Standard Procedures (MSP’s) and other written and/or verbal instructions. * May perform cleaning and preparation of customer product for masking and /or coating process using basic cleaning/preparatory techniques. * Perform basic masking/demasking and inspection tasks using small hand tools, microscope and /or other support equipment. * Inspect own work for quality compliance. * Ad-hoc perform fixturing/defixturing of parts and assemblies. Inspect, disassemble, clean, refurbish and reassemble coating fixtures. * Maintain a high level of punctuality and attendance. * Operate...

New Model/NPI Manufacturing Engineer (INSIDE IR35) About this Position Our Manufacturing Engineering team is expanding to support future growth plans. With new models come greater opportunities to develop and standardise processes that ensure every vehicle is built to the highest quality. This role is central to the success of manufacturing operations, overseeing the processes and complexities of building new models – from initial concept designs through prototypes into full series production. The position offers significant variety, with exposure to multiple projects and collaboration across concept design, engineering, and operations, giving the opportunity to influence projects from start to finish. Job Responsibilities * Create and develop deliverables for each new model introduction, including: * Vehicle assembly concept * Transition from virtual environment to physical validation and delivery * Process sequencing,...

Punch Press Operator Temp to perm opportunity Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00 Flexibility required: opportunity to move to a late shift (13:00-22:00), with a shift premium paid after 18:00 hours. We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Press Setter/Operator. This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects for the right candidate to work for a leading provider of global data centre solutions, specialising in design, construction, installation and critical infrastructure services for major clients worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Set and operate punch press machinery Tooling changes, first-off checks and maintaining tolerances Reading and working from engineering drawings Measuring/inspecting components using basic measuring equipment Basic machine care, housekeeping and completing job paperwork Working safely at all times and following site H&S procedures Skills & Experience Required: Proven experience as a Punch Press...

CNC Setter 9 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £38ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience using large 5 axis machinery? Do you have experience with CAD/CAM software? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the CNC Setter, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: CNC setter and operators for either Turning or Milling machines Responsible for accurately setting up and operating multi‑axis CNC milling and turning machines in a high‑volume, precision shop Proficiency with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls, and the ability to translate detailed engineering drawings into flawless component parts Collaborate with engineering and Quality...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract, inside IR35 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience of CNC machining and the Hyper-Mill Cam system and or Robotic programming to support the LMUK Additive manufacturing development team (WAAM) . Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing? If the answer to this is 'Yes', we want to hear from you! This role will focus on involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones. As part of the Operations Engineering Team at Lockheed Martin, the Manufacturing Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future...

CNC Machinist Specialist Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (9 months), inside IR35 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. About the Role Working within a CNC precision machine shop environment. Programming, setting and tool selection, proving out and operating multiple machine tools including multi axis machining centre's and Turning with various programming language's (3 to 6 axis) to produce...

Expleo is supporting a leading high-performance automotive manufacturer in the recruitment of skilled Paint Sprayers to join a specialist production team. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on luxury, high-performance sports vehicles within a world-class manufacturing environment. You'll be part of a small, multi-functional team, reporting to a Paint Team Leader, and will play a key role in delivering exceptional quality, productivity, and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Follow detailed work instructions for the painting and finishing of vehicles Complete all station operations to the required quality and time standards Work collaboratively to identify and resolve quality, cost, or productivity issues Maintain a clean, tidy, and organised work area in line with brand expectations Adhere to all safety requirements and participate in safety initiatives Support continuous improvement activities Maintain a professional appearance using provided workwear Communicate...

Premier Work Support are currently looking for a Production Operative to join a busy production department for our prestigious client based in the Swanley area on a Temporary basis. Main Duties: Manufacture products accurately and efficiently using a range of hand and power tools. Read and interpret measurements, technical drawings, and plans to produce items to exact specifications. Assemble, cut and build materials in line with job requirements and production schedules. Ensure all work meets quality standards and is completed with a high level of attention to detail. Adhere to all health and safety guidelines, including safe use of tools and equipment. Work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets and deadline Report any issues, defects or safety concerns to supervisors promptly. Experience/Requirements: Proven experience working with hand and power tools (construction, workshop or production environments) Carpentry experience or similar hands on trade...

Position: Panel Wirer Salary - £15 - £22 per hour Location: Bedford Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for a Panel Wirer to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Bedford. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Panel Wirer to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the factory's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Role Interpret and follow electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings. Assemble electrical control panels, including mounting components and wiring. Perform wiring tasks such as crimping, soldering, and terminating cables. Adhere to safety standards and company protocols at all times. Maintain a clean and organized workspace.Experience/Qualifications Proven experience as a Panel Wirer or in a similar role. Strong understanding of electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical...

Sapien Engineering are looking for an Assembly Technician to join a defence client near Farnham on a contract basis. This is an initial 3-month contract, outside of IR35 paying circa £25 per hour. Job requirements: * Soldering – preferably IPC certified * Experience with sub-assemblies * Box Build * Technical documentation * Mechanical assembly * Previous experience within aero/defence preferred * MUST be comfortable using computers and online manufacturing systems For more information, please apply with an updated copy of your CV ASAP

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...

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire, UK Contract Type: PAYE/Umbrella – Until 31st December Direct Reports: None Start Date: ASAP We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the production of an extended run of prototype power systems. This role will act as a subject matter expert across manufacturing engineering and quality disciplines, ensuring robust processes, safe production environments and the successful delivery of prototype and low-volume builds. The position is based full time at our Banbury facility. Role & Responsibilities * Support Engineering and Manufacturing teams in the planning and management of all prototype builds, ensuring all processes, tooling, equipment and facilities are prepared and validated. * Set up low‑volume production environments and develop manufacturing processes that ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence and cost control while maintaining industry best practice. * Support the...