16 operations improvement technician jobs found

Maintenance Engineer Location: Aylesbury Contract: 6-Month Contract Rate: Up to £30 per hour - Negotiable  Shift Pattern: 4 On / 4 Off - Days (05:00 - 17:00) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a growing manufacturing operation based in Aylesbury on a 6-month contract. This role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced production environment, supporting the reliability and performance of manufacturing and packaging equipment. As part of the engineering team, you will be responsible for carrying out preventative and reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement activities to maximise operational efficiency and minimise downtime. Key Responsibilities for this Maintenance Engineer role:  Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities across manufacturing and packaging equipment. Diagnose faults and perform effective repairs to minimise downtime. Conduct routine inspections, servicing,...

Post Process Technician Reference: SEFGJP(phone number removed) Location: WR4 0AD Pay Rate: £13.90 per hour Contract: 6-Month Rolling Contract Hours: Core hours 7:00am - 3:00pm (flexibility required) Interview Process: One-stage Face-to-Face Interview including a Practical Test About the Role We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Post Process Technician to join a busy manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for candidates who can hit the ground running and have previous experience working with castings, dressing, fettling, blasting, and post-processing operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for finishing and refining components to meet strict quality standards using a range of pneumatic hand tools, including grinders, burr tools, die grinders, sanding discs, and blasting equipment. Candidates with experience working in a casting house, foundry, manufacturing, engineering, or fabrication environment are highly desirable. No formal...

General Deburr Operative (Finishing) Temp - Perm Location: Sheffield Days (38 hours per week): Monday - Thursday: 7:15am - 16:00pm and Friday: 7:15am - 12:15am Hourly pay : £13.90 ph About the Role We are looking for a Manufacturing Technician to join our team. This hands-on role involves deburring, finishing, inspecting, and preparing precision-machined components to meet quality and customer requirements, including aerospace standards. You will work with a range of hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment to ensure components are finished to specification while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping. Key Responsibilities Deburr and finish machined components in line with engineering drawings and work instructions. Carry out operations such as drilling, countersinking, chamfering, tapping, polishing, trimming, and sawing. Inspect and measure components using callipers, gauges, fixtures, and other measuring equipment. Safely use hand...

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a...

A leading global technology company in the energy sector is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Test Engineer to join its on-site operations team in Cumbria. In this role, you will be responsible for performing a range of technical and mechanical tasks to support production, assembly, and testing processes. You will contribute to maintaining high quality standards and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. Responsibilities Perform technical duties across mechanical, electronic, and system-based projects. Conduct testing, measurements, and process controls on key production lines. Read and interpret engineering drawings and job documentation ( work orders, bills of materials). Troubleshoot and repair product or process issues. Maintain tools, machinery, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Support continuous improvement using modern manufacturing principles. Skills Hands on experience in mechanical assembly, testing, or manufacturing environments....

Manufacturing Operative - Final Assembly (Electrical & Mechanical) Location: Eastleigh Department: Manufacturing Type: 6am - 2pm (Monday to Friday) Temp-to-Permanent opportunity Pay: £13.33 per hour Purpose of the Role We are looking for competent and proactive Manufacturing Operatives to support the final assembly of company products. You will play a critical role in building high-quality Air Handling Units (AHUs) and associated products, ensuring they are completed on time, to the highest standards, and in line with company engineering specifications, industry regulations, and legislative directives. This role combines hands-on assembly work whilst ensuring we consistently deliver right first time, on time, every time. Key Responsibilities Plan, design, and manufacture electrical wiring looms for company products in line with production schedules. Uphold high build standards and engineering practices for AHUs and related systems. Develop, document, and maintain best...

Our client based in the Havant area is looking to recruit Assembly Technicians for the aerospace industry. Working at their site in Havant the role would involve, disassembling faulty aerospace components, building them together into complex parts and using various methods to test and inspect. You would be working in the MRO team (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul). Previous experience in the aerospace industry is essential for this role, knowledge around hydraulic fluid power/pumps and electromotor pumps is key. The successful candidate will: Assemble, teardown and rebuild hydraulic LRU's (Line replacement units) returning from the field for repair or overhaul. Reports to the Production Team Leader/ Area Manager in MRO. Teardown, re-assemble LRU's Ensure activities are performed correctly and proper tooling and documentation is used. Perform visual inspection, identify any defective items and handle according to established procedures. Must have the ability to utilize hand...

Power BI Reporting Manager Location: London, UK Working model: Hybrid (2 days/week in office) About the Role We are seeking an experienced Power BI Reporting Manager to join the British Business Bank starting in early September. In this role, you will act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical delivery, driving high-quality reporting solutions and ensuring seamless operational insight across the organisation. A smooth onboarding is critical, so an early September start is essential to allow for a comprehensive handover with the outgoing team member. Key Responsibilities End-to-End Delivery: Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust Power BI reports and interactive dashboards. Stakeholder Translation: Work closely with senior business stakeholders to gather complex reporting requirements and translate them into actionable, high-impact technical solutions. Data Quality & Governance: Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and security across all...

Technical Production Operator (SMT) Location: Congleton, CW12 1UW Job Type: Full-Time, Temporary Hours: 37.5 hours per week Contract: Initial 6-month assignment with the possibility of extension or rolling contracts (subject to business requirements) Pay Rate: £15.18 per hour Shift Pattern Rotating Double Days (must be able to work both shifts): 06:00 - 14:00 14:00 - 22:00 Technical Production Operator (SMT) Are you looking to build a career in advanced manufacturing and develop valuable technical skills within a high-tech production environment? We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic Technical Production Operators to join our manufacturing team in Congleton. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with technology, machinery, and problem-solving, while gaining hands-on experience within a globally recognised manufacturing organisation. Working within our Surface Mount Technology (SMT) department, you will play a key role in the production...

Double Day Lineside Engineer Location: Broughton (Onsite) Contract: 9 months, strong likelihood of extension Rate: £40.13 Inside IR35 Umbrella The Opportunity An experienced and proactive Lineside Engineer is required to support manufacturing operations within a fast-paced production environment. Acting as a key technical resource on the shop floor, the successful candidate will work closely with production teams to identify, investigate, and resolve technical issues, ensuring efficient operations, high-quality standards, and continuous improvement across the manufacturing process. This role plays a critical part in supporting production delivery by providing technical expertise, coordinating with support functions, and driving operational excellence through problem-solving and process improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Technical Support & Disruption Management Support production teams in identifying, investigating, and resolving manufacturing issues and...

Job Title: Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI Location: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire Salary: £40 to £50 per hour  Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite working IR35: This contract does not accept candidates operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC). Therefore, you will be required to work through an Umbrella company. Are you a Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI with strong experience in electromechanical product manufacturing, new product introduction, and low–medium volume, high‑value build environments? We have a 6-9 month contract on offer which gives you ownership of taking complex products from prototype through to stable, repeatable production. You’ll join a growing engineering and manufacturing function working on advanced electromechanical and electronic systems, where your work directly shapes how high‑value products are built, scaled, and industrialised.    The Role This is a hands-on Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI position...

Sewing Machinist   Are you an experienced Sewing Machinist looking for an opportunity to work in a fascinating business? Would you like to work alongside some of the most talented sewing machinists in the country? Our client is one of the leading bespoke textile solution manufacturers for the Military and Aerospace Industry. If you want to work across an interesting variety of products, materials, and product designs, this could be a great role for you. For the right candidates there are development and career opportunities as our business continues to implement our ambitious long term growth strategy. Our work will truly give you the opportunity to develop your skills and broaden your experience enabling you to become an outstanding Sewing Machinist. We want applicants that have experience working with a variety of fabrics, have a willingness to learn and improve and have a brilliant can-do attitude. You will be working from samples and drawings to manufacture a variety...

Production Maintenance Team Leader 12 Month Fixed Term Contract 7.00pm – 7.00am Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday Petersfield Basic + Excellent Shift Premium My client is seeking an experienced Production Maintenance Team Leader. If you have a strong engineering background covering mechanical and electrical engineering with experience of leading maintenance teams within a fast-paced FMCG, pharmaceutical or manufacturing environments? This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of Production Maintenance Technicians, ensuring engineering support is delivered safely, efficiently and effectively while driving continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This role is offered initially on a 12-month contract basis, working a night shift pattern of 7.00pm – 7.00am Monday - Thursday. A competitive shift premium is offered for this role. Key Responsibilities: Lead, coach and develop a team of Production Maintenance Technicians and Electricians. Plan and prioritise...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Production Engineer - Lineside Support to join their team on an initial 12-month contract. In this role, you will provide day-to-day engineering support to production operations by resolving technical issues, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring production activities are delivered safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will play a key role in maintaining production flow, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence across the shop floor. Role: Production Engineer - Lineside Support Pay: £36.70 per hour via Umbrella + 30% Shift allowance Contract: Monday to Thursday 20.45 - 06:00 - 35 hours per week, 12 months contract Location: Broughton IR35: Inside SC Clearance: BPSS Responsibilities Provide day-to-day technical support to production teams. Identify, analyse and resolve technical issues that cannot be managed by Operators...

Production Manager Hungerford £50,000 per annum Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing business based in Hungerford, is looking for an experienced Production Manager to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on manufacturing professional to lead a skilled production team, drive operational improvements, and play a key role in achieving high standards across safety, quality, cost and delivery. Production Manager Roles and Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the Production Technicians, providing day-to-day support, guidance and performance management * Promote and maintain a strong Health & Safety culture, ensuring compliance with all legal and company requirements * Drive production performance to achieve cost, quality and delivery targets * Ensure products are manufactured in line with customer specifications and internal quality standards * Maintain compliance with ISO9001 and relevant quality procedures *...

We are currently looking for a number of Machine Operatives for our client based in Newton Aycliffe. Location -Aycliffe Positions to start ASAP, ongoing Shift patterns - 3 Shift pattern 24/5 - (06:00 - 14:00) (14:00 - 22:00) (22:00 - 06:00). Hours per week - 38 hrs. Rate of pay - 17.84 ph Length of contract - ongoing Plus Overtime rates available Job Role : Working in a busy manufacturing environment Operating Machinery Picking, Packing Quality inspection Check correct packaging matches product and order Calibrate Scales Calibrate Scales in line instruction sheet; complete more frequently if required Check product against templates to ensure correct size, shape & holes in correct place Quality - complete visual checks Quality checks - complete everytime a new jumbo is loaded, check correct size, shape & holes Undertake housekeeping roles Clean machines, report any damage found Complete required machine clean at specified intervals Work fully in accordance with...