20 assembler jobs found

Our client has an opportunity for a General Operator to join them on a contract basis for 12 months with possible potential for extension. You 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. Role: General Operator Location: Bolton - Fully Onsite Hours: Full Time - shift patterns may be a possibility including weekends or nights Hourly Rate: £24.78 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 What you'll be doing: Carry out detailed standard assembly / manufacturing activities, undertaking all work to requisite procedures, quality standards, safety requirements and timescales. Contribute to the efficient movement of work and information in the manufacturing area. Adhere in all activities to agreed standards and behaviours. Comply with all health and safety requirements. IPC...

General Operator Initial 12-month contract Onsite in Bolton SC (can start on BPSS clearance) £24.78ph, UMB, inside IR35 (rising to £26.12ph after 12 weeks) Please note, due to the nature of work, this role is only open to sole British nationals who can obtain SC level Security Clearance. Our client, a respected company in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a General Operator with experience in soldering, PCB assembly, and electronics to join their team in Bolton. This is a contract position that plays a crucial role in supporting the company's increased workload and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Key Responsibilities: Performing soldering tasks and assembling PCB components Conducting CCA assembly and ensuring all electronic components are correctly fitted Inspection of assembled products to maintain high quality standards Following detailed work instructions and safety protocols Collaborating with team members to meet production targets Identifying...

Aircraft Fitter - Isle of Wight (Bembridge) Contract: 6 months Rate: £34 per hour IR35 Status: Outside IR35 until March; Inside IR35 from April 2026 Start Date: Early January Travel: Daily travel from ferry to site provided Accommodation: Not provided Location: Bembridge, Isle of Wight Easily commutable via Portsmouth Hovercraft to Ryde or Southampton Red Funnel to Cowes. About the Role We are seeking experienced Aircraft Fitters to join a growing production facility on the Isle of Wight, contributing to the build of the Islander aircraft. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical skills, precision, and a commitment to maintaining the highest aerospace safety and quality standards. Key Responsibilities Perform fitting and assembly tasks on aircraft structures and systems Work from engineering drawings, specifications, and detailed work instructions Safely and efficiently use a range of hand and power tools Complete all work to strict quality standards and...

Process (Manufacturing) Engineer - Airbus Single Aisle Programme Location: Broughton Contract: Inside IR35 Join the manufacturing team at Airbus Broughton and play a key role in industrialising modifications for Single Aisle aircraft. You will be supporting both mechanical and electrical systems in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. What you'll do: Transform design intent into technical instructions and manufacturing data. Deliver work prep for production: routings, BOMs, SOIs, STV calculations. Drive process improvements and implement best practices. Provide hands-on support to shop floor, supply chain, and assembly lines. What you'll bring: Strong knowledge of lean principles and SAP. Expertise in aircraft production and manufacturing engineering. Ability to work from first principles and make informed technical decisions. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Why join us? Be part of a multi-functional team, influence production processes, and help...

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer Location: Stevenage Hourly Rate: £40p/h - £50p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews Please call or email for a slot Contract Length: 12 Months - Likely To Extend ! Join Our Team as a Mechanical Design Engineer and Drive Manufacturing Processes to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Creo Specialist with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Stevenage and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we're looking for a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to our continued success. The Role: So, what will you be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer?...

A well known Aerospace organisation are urgently seeking an experienced Buyer to join their team based in Wimborne with the role sitting within their Electronic Assemblies business unit. Role: Buyer Duration: Initial 6 Month contract Pay: £20 - 25 p/hr (Inside IR35) Location: Wimborne (3/4 days)This is a hands-on, fast-paced role supporting one of the largest suppliers to the site. You will play a key part in ensuring on-time delivery, resolving bottlenecks, and maintaining supplier performance across low-volume yer highly complex production lines. Key Responsibilities: Manage day-to-day purchasing activities for electronic assemblies and related components Process purchase orders, expedite materials, and resolve supply issues proactively Collaborate closely with production, engineering, planning, and supply chain teams to eliminate delays Support supplier reviews, performance tracking, and delivery improvement actions Ensure alignment to company procurement policies,...

Principal Engineer - Safety & Environmental Engineering (Product Safety) Barrow in Furness Based (Hybrid 2 days per fortnight on site) £87.83 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 6 Month Contract initially. This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UK's leading Defence organisations based In Barrow in Furness. Hybrid working 2 days per fortnight on site. The Principal Engineer (Whole Boat) - Product Safety shall provide support to the Whole Boat Engineering Delivery Manager in the development, delivery and maintenance of the Project Product Safety Management System and Product Safety Case to ensure Products are safe to own and legal to operate. The Principle Engineer (Product Safety) shall: Derive and manage Whole Boat Product Safety requirements. Develop, implement and maintain the Safety Management System. Produce and manage Project Safety Management Plans. Lead Whole Boat Product Safety hazard and risk identification, management and assessment activities....

Job Title: Production Operative - Temperature Sensors Location: Farnborough Contract: 12-Month Contract INSIDE IR35 Pay Rate: £18.90 per hour (Umbrella) Working Hours: Monday - Thursday: 7:30am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:30am - 1:30pm The Role We are currently recruiting for a Production Operative to join a specialist manufacturing team based in Farnborough on a 12-month contract. This role will involve hands-on assembly work within a dedicated production cell, manufacturing high-quality temperature sensors. You will receive full training and on-the-job support, making this a great opportunity for both experienced candidates and those at the early stages of their engineering careers. Key Responsibilities Soldering and welding of temperature sensor components Working to engineering drawings and written instructions Assembling components to a high-quality standard Following all quality, safety, and production procedures Working effectively within a small, supportive production...

Mechanical Supervisor Middle Wallop 6-Month Contract Paying up to £41p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer. Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems /structures /electronics /components. Upgrading aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes. Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents. Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer. Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role. Mitigate...

Avionic Technician Middle Wallop 6-Month Contract Paying up to £38p/h (Inside IR35) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level of UK Security clearance - please only apply if suitable Key Responsibilities: Deliver aircraft maintenance under MAA MRP Part 145 approval or under the approval of the MOD customer. Assembly, disassembly, modification or repair of aircraft systems /structures /electronics /components. Upgrading aerospace components to correct failures or implement changes. Perform routine troubleshooting of complex aircraft systems, such as pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical/electronic to isolate faults and repair faulty components IAW technical information published in authorised maintenance documents. Be flexible with work locations and work times to ensure aircraft are delivered on time to the customer. Provide advice, guidance and mentoring to peers and others appropriate to their role. Mitigate...

MERITUS are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to support in assembly and integration for major defence programmes from our client's Bolton HQ. *MUST HAVE DEMONSTRABLE SAP EXPERIENCE IN YOUR CV, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT IT* MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - MUST HAVE SAP EXPERIENCE - INSIDE IR35 - £35 PER HOUR - 12 MONTHS (HIGHLY LIKELY EXTENSION) - BOLTON - MUST UNDERGO SC CLEARANCE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS As a Manufacturing Engineer within the unit & missile assembly manufacturing facility your focus will be to ensure that our products are built efficiently and to budget. A key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing. Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEA's, FAI's etc. Resolution of technical problems that may arise during the manufacturing...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 5 Axis CNC Machining? Do you have experience of MRP Systems and managing BOMs? 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 Senior Manufacturing Engineer, 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: Develop manufacturing processes Medium /Large CNC machined components Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Contract Role - 3 Months Rolling Location: Acton, West London Hourly Rate: £39.24 p/hour - Inside IR35 Working Hours: Day Shift About the Role: We are currently recruiting experienced Mechanical Fitters to work on a significant project at a renowned railway engineering facility in Acton, West London. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the S Stock upgrade works in the rail industry. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £39.24 and a chance to work on high-profile projects within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities: Reading and following detailed work instructions and component assembly drawings Using a variety of hand tools, bearing press, and power tools Setting and using a Torque Wrench, including witness marking Operating overhead cranes and workshop equipment (training will be provided) Using basic measuring tools, including Vernier calipers, micrometers, and rulers Maintaining complex systems and machinery to the highest...

Location: Barrow (Hybrid) Duration: 6 Month Contract Rate: £89.75 per hour umbrella (Inside IR35) Note: Working on UK eyes only project and must be eligable for SC Overview: The Human Factors team is responsible for ensuring that the product is designed to be operated by the designated operators such that their performance is improved and the potential for human error is minimised. The Human Factors team are involved with all major boat programmes, plus site redevelopment and site safety related work. Deliverables include: To provide Human Factors support to design and analysis tasks in support of the company's programmes and conduct the activities described within the appropriate Human Factors Integration Plan (HFIP).The following activities are those that may be carried out in full or part dependant on the role:- Task, Workload, Situation Awareness and Human Reliability Analysis Workspace analysis Human Machine Interface / Human Computer Interface development Manpower...

World Class Defence Organisation based in is currently looking to recruit an Interconnects Design Engineer / Cable Harness Design Engineer.   The role does require Zuken E3 experience.      Rate: £60.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’ Location: Stevenage, Bolton or Bristol – depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: The role will be a mix of onsite and remote working Duration: 6 Months with very likely extension. Contracts are often ongoing and long-term thereafter.  IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Interview process: One stage video interview   Interconnects Cable / Harness Design Engineer Job Description:   The role will be working within the Interconnects Team in Electronic Engineering (EE). EE aims to develop leading edge electronic engineering expertise, capabilities and technologies. The Interconnects Team forms a valuable part of this, tasked with providing a professional design...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit an Electrical Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   Experience with inspecting the work of other people is essential.   Job Title: Electrical Inspector Rate: £28.35 rising to £29.70 after 12 weeks Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at ‘time and a half’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Electrical Inspector Job Description: Responsible for all elements necessary to achieve and maintain the quality of deliverable hardware. Certification of product in line with processes and procedures. Examining for correct assembly including verifying all forms of electrical connections. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc....

Product Change Leader/Project Manager   Up to £46.82 per hour. Inside IR35   Certain advantages are hiring for a Project Manager based in Filton. This role is on an initial 12 month contract basis and is hybrid.     The company:   We are working with a leading aerospace manufacturer that pioneers cutting-edge aviation and space solutions. Their aircraft are recognized globally for efficiency, innovation, and design excellence.   The role: The core of your role will be to drive product changes (mods) through the Aircraft Change Process. You will represent the SA Wing “Value Stream Management” department, with some exposure to senior management-led forums both locally and transnationally. You will work with a wide network of stakeholders, both locally and transnationally. You will be responsible for the end to end project management of the mods you’re allocated. You will be accountable for the on Time, Cost and Quality delivery of those mods. Additionally there may be...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.         Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Your base site can be either Stevenage or Bristol, depending on your preference Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 3x Mechanical Design Engineer subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit a Mechanical Design Engineer who comes from a strong Defence or Aerospace background has strong Creo / PRO-E skills.     Job Title:  Mechanical Design Engineer Rate: £50.00 per hour Location: Stevenage Hybrid / Remote working: 4 days per week onsite and 1 day remote (flexible on start and finish time) Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 6 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Mechanical Design Engineer Job Description: An opportunity to become part of Europe’s No. 1 Missile Systems Designer, as a Mechanical Design Engineer. You will work closely with other functional teams, to develop products to meet our customer’s needs. Within this role you will have the opportunity to...