45 manufacturing jobs found in Edinburgh

Manufacturing Technician Location: Edinburgh (on-site) Duration: Initially until 31st March 2027 Rate: £30.81 p/h Umbrella + 30% (day) or 40% (night) shift allowance IR35: Inside Clearance: SC Cleared Overview On-site contract opportunities (x4 headcount) supporting high-precision micro-assembly/manufacturing in a controlled environment (cleanroom / temperature & humidity controlled). Working a 4 days on / 4 days off shift pattern on either days (7:00am-17:30pm) or nights (22:00pm-8:30am), you'll assemble and inspect extremely small, high-precision components using both automated machinery and manual techniques. Responsibilities: * Assemble high-precision components using Automated machines, hand tools, tweezers, microscopes, or magnification systems * Previous experience of Auto Assembly machines such as MRSI is preferred and/or experience of gold wire Auto bonding machines such as HESSE, Palomar or K&S. * Perform fine alignment, fitting, and adjustment of components...

Connect Appointments are recruiting a Manufacturing Technician to join our Musselburgh based manufacturing client. What's on offer? Full-time ongoing position Working Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm Paid weekly at £12.71 per hourAs a Manufacturing Technician, you'll be working within the production team to support the assemble and electrical wiring of a variety of products. Your day-to-day duties will include: Reading and following wiring diagrams, schematics, and build instructions Fitting looms, connectors, sensors, and control components Carrying out basic electrical checks and visual inspections Making sure all wiring meets quality, safety, and specification standards Helping the team stay on track to hit daily and weekly production targets Keeping your work area clean, tidy, and safe Working closely with other teamsTo be successful, you'll have previous experience in wiring, electrical assembly or manufacturing. Combined with the following skills, traits and experiences:...

Job Title: Manufacturing Technician I (Cleanroom / GMP) Location: Paisley (PA4 9RE) Pay Rate: £13.79/hr + 25% Shift Allowance (Equivalent to £27,027/yr) Shift Pattern: Rotating Early (06:00-14:00), Back (14:00-22:00), and Night (22:00-06:00) shifts (Mon-Fri / Sun-Fri) Contract: 3-Month Temporary Contract (Possibility to extend) Start Date: Immediate / ASAP About the Role Are you a process-driven individual with experience in a regulated manufacturing or GMP environment? We are currently recruiting a Manufacturing Technician I to join a global life sciences facility in Paisley. In this role, you will play a critical part in maintaining bottle availability, inventory, equipment cleaning, and workplace organization to support active production lines. Key Responsibilities Bottle & Inventory Management: Order, manage, and prioritize bottle availability and consumables at the point of use to avoid production bottlenecks. Equipment Cleaning & Preparation: Clean...

Manufacturing Operator Location: Inchinnan Paisley Duration: 3 months (potential for extension) Salary: £13.79 +25% shift allowance Are you looking for an opportunity to start or develop a career in manufacturing? We are recruiting for a Manufacturing Operator I to join a leading manufacturing facility in Paisley. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are reliable, motivated and keen to learn, with full training provided from day one. No previous manufacturing experience is required, making this role ideal for school leavers, career changers and candidates looking to gain valuable experience within a highly regulated production environment. You'll become part of a supportive team where safety, quality and development are at the heart of everything we do. The Role As a Manufacturing Operator you will play an important role in supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations, helping to ensure production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest...

Apex Resources urgently require production/filling hall operatives for their manufacturing client in Inchinnan. Experience of working in a fast paced, target driven manufacturing/production environment is an advantage for this role however not essential as training will be provided. Responsibilities/Duties include: Filling hall duties * Packing goods Quality checking products Labelling product * Hand assembly of products General production duties Candidate Requirements: Attention to detail Ability to work to target Good work ethics Hand to eye coordination Manual Dexterity This role is long term temporary ongoing with the potential of full time for the correct candidate ES/BS hours: Week 1 - Monday - Friday 6am-2pm Week 2 - Monday - Thursday 2pm-Midnight

Inspection Technician Location: Edinburgh (on-site) Duration: Initially until 31st March 2027 Rate: £30.81 p/h Umbrella + 30% shift allowance IR35: Inside Clearance: SC Clearance required Overview An on-site contract role focused on detailed visual inspection of microelectronic components, sub-assemblies and PCBs, working to defined instructions/SOPs within a controlled manufacturing environment (cleanroom / temperature & humidity controlled). Shift pattern is 4 days on / 4 days off (7:00am-17:30pm). Responsibilities: * Conduct detailed visual inspections of microelectronic components, Sub-Assemblies and PCBs to identify defects * Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures * Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required * Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues Skillset/experience required: * Proven experience in electronics inspection * IPC 610 certified preferable * Exceptional fine...

Maintenance Technician Location: Edinburgh City Centre, EH9 Pay: £16.50 per hour, paid weekly via PAYE Hours: 09:00am - 5:30pm, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week, 30-minute unpaid lunch) Contract: Temporary, ASAP start until mid September Join a Busy Summer Turnaround Team We're recruiting a Summer Maintenance Operative to support a leading student accommodation provider during the crucial summer turnaround period. This is a hands-on role focused on preparing accommodation for the new academic year, ensuring rooms and communal areas are maintained to a high standard for incoming students and summer guests. If you have maintenance experience and enjoy practical work in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Carry out general maintenance and repair work across the site Assist with room refreshes and preparation for new residents Support move-in activities, including occasional heavy lifting Complete basic plumbing, painting and...

Principal RF Engineer (Contract) - 1755 Location: Edinburgh (c.90% onsite) Contract: 12 months Rate: Up to £78.06/hr (Umbrella) We seek an engineer with recent high-integrity or safety-critical industry experience (defence, aerospace, or similar), or eligible for UK security clearance. About the role An experienced RF Engineer is required to support the development of advanced RF and microwave subsystems for next-generation, safety-critical defence technology. You'll work across the full hardware lifecycle, from concept and detailed design through to integration, verification and production support, collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams on cutting-edge RF solutions. What you'll do Design and develop RF/microwave subsystems, PCBs and modules. Support the full hardware lifecycle, from concept through to production. Carry out RF testing, integration and design verification. Produce manufacturing data packs, technical documentation and design reviews. Work...

Electrical Assembler, Edinburgh, EH11, contract position, £13.45p/hr Monday -Thursday 7am-3.00pm, Friday 7am-12pm Assembler required with 1-2 years experience, for our client based in Edinburgh, parking available on site or easily accessible on public transport Duties to include: Repair of electronic equipment including stripping, changing batteries, soldering and packing. Assemble or modify electrical or electronic equipment, such as computers, test equipment telemetering systems, electric motors, and batteries. Assembles, tests, and ships sophisticated radio communication equipment. Light Computer skills and ability to read/enter data as required. Ability to read build documentation. About you: Quality/Safety conscious with ability to stay focused and pay attention to detail. Ability to work in a fast paced team environment. Quick learner with ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Manual handling. Must be able to work with light fabrication equipment....

Multi Trades Recruitment is looking for an experienced Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner to begin work for a well-established bespoke furniture manufacturer in the Edinburgh area. About the role: * Working Hours - Monday to Thursday 7:30am-4:30pm, Friday 7:30am-12:30pm * 39 hours per week * Pay Rate - £17.00-£19.00 per hour, dependent on experience * Manufacturing high-quality bespoke furniture within a busy workshop environment * Working accurately from technical drawings * Using woodworking tools, machinery and equipment * Producing work to a high standard of finish * Fitting experience would be advantageous but is not essential * Long-term work for the right candidate * Permanent and temp-to-perm opportunities available * Start: ASAP About You: * High work ethic & team player * Punctual & reliable * You must be an experienced/time-served Cabinet Maker / Bench Joiner * Ideally 5+ years' relevant experience * Confident working...

Be Personnel is currently recruiting Food Production Operatives to join our client, a global leader in seafood production and the largest producer of Atlantic salmon worldwide. This is an excellent opportunity to secure long-term work with real career progression in a thriving and fast-growing industry. Pay & Progression Starting rate: £13.20 per hour Overtime: £19.80 per hour Skilled Operator: £13.60 per hour Advanced Operator: £14.34 per hour With structured training, you’ll have the opportunity to progress quickly and increase your earnings as you gain experience. Shift Pattern: * 09:30 am till 10pm on a 2-2-3 pattern, (Monday and Tuesday working, off Wednesday and Thursday, Friday Saturday and Sunday working. Week 2, Off Monday and Tuesday, working Wednesday and Thursday and off Friday Saturday Sunday) As a Production Operative, you’ll play a key role in preparing high-quality salmon products for customers across the UK and beyond. Your duties will include: *...

Be Personnel is recruiting Hygiene Operatives to join one of the world’s largest seafood companies and leading producers of Atlantic salmon. This is a great opportunity for long-term work with training, stability, and career progression. The Role You’ll play a vital role in keeping the factory clean, safe, and fully compliant with food hygiene standards. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities * Deep cleaning of production areas, including floors, walls, drains, and surfaces * Cleaning and sanitising machinery, equipment, and production lines * Safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment (full training provided) * Following strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures * Working to cleaning schedules and completing tasks within set timeframes * Carrying out basic checks to ensure areas are ready for production * Accurately completing cleaning records and reporting any issues About You *...

Be Personnel is recruiting Hygiene Operatives to join one of the world’s largest seafood companies and leading producers of Atlantic salmon. This is a great opportunity for long-term work with training, stability, and career progression. The Role You’ll play a vital role in keeping the factory clean, safe, and fully compliant with food hygiene standards. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced production environment. Key Responsibilities * Deep cleaning of production areas, including floors, walls, drains, and surfaces * Cleaning and sanitising machinery, equipment, and production lines * Safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment (full training provided) * Following strict food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures * Working to cleaning schedules and completing tasks within set timeframes * Carrying out basic checks to ensure areas are ready for production * Accurately completing cleaning records and reporting any issues About You *...

Connect Appointments is recruiting Production Operatives for temporary work with an established drinks bottling business based in Broxburn, West Lothian. Our client is a specialist bottling and packaging operation working with premium spirits brands, offering early and back shift work across Monday to Friday. What's on offer? Ad hoc temporary work - flexibility is essential Monday to Friday, early or back shift available Paid weekly at £12.85 per hourAs a Production Operative, your duties will include: Bottle and case feeding on a busy production line Applying corks and capsules by hand Packing bottles into cartons, tubes and gift boxes using packing guides Taping and sealing cases ready for dispatch Disgorging and emptying bottles as requiredTo be considered as a Production Operative, you will need: Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment is preferred Strong teamworking skills and a willingness to learn A reliable, positive approach to workInterested...

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer for a temporary position within a high-volume production facility in Kirkcaldy. This is a hands-on role where you'll have real ownership of keeping the plant running and the space to shape the preventative maintenance programme. What's on offer? Ongoing temporary position £42,000 per annum 40 hours per week on a weekly rotating 3-shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm Sunday to Thursday, 10pm to 6amAs a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include: Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs across electrical motors, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, conveyors and production equipment Planning and delivering the preventative maintenance programme to minimise machine downtime Responding to breakdowns quickly and efficiently to keep production running Supporting factory operatives with machine changeovers and preparation of change parts Maintaining accurate...

Pharmaceutical Master Data Specialist – West Lothian, Scotland Opportunity: Do you currently work in a pharmaceutical or a related industry as a Master Data Specialist? Have you used JD Edwards or TrackWise? Are you detail-oriented and organized with a strong emphasis on data integrity, quality, and compliance? If yes then this is the role for you. My client a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking for a Master Data Specialist on a 12 months contract to join their team. You will be responsible for independently executing established Master Data Management processes in a GMP environment. This role focuses on maintaining data accuracy, adhering to established data standards and SOPs, and completing routine master data requests across supported systems. Duties and responsibilities include: * Generating and approving standard Item Masters, Item Branches, and Item Revisions within JD Edwards under established procedures. * Generating and approving Location Masters...

Production Operative West Lothian Temporary Contract - 12 Weeks £13.65 per hour plus enhanced rate for night shifts Blue Arrow is currently recruiting Production Operatives on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in West Lothian. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and are looking for a temporary role with full training provided. Shift Pattern 37.5 hours per week on a rotating 3-shift pattern: Dayshift: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Backshift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm - 10:00pm Nightshift: Monday to Friday, 10:00pm - 6:00amPay Rates £13.65 per hour Additional £3.76 per hour for night shifts workedKey Responsibilities Supporting production operations within a busy manufacturing environment Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards Maintaining high levels of housekeeping and workplace organisation Handling materials and assisting with production processes Following...

Production Labourer - Weekend Nights West Lothian £22 per hour Temporary Contract - Up to 12 Weeks Blue Arrow is recruiting Production Labourers to join a well-established manufacturing business in West Lothian. Working weekend night shifts, you will support operational activities, stock management and housekeeping within a busy production environment. Duties Include: Material handling and stock rotation Maintaining high housekeeping standards Supporting production operations Working safely and following health and safety procedures Completing basic computer-based tasks Ensuring work is completed accurately and to quality standardsWhat We're Looking For: Previous manufacturing, warehouse or production experience preferred Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling duties Strong attention to detail Good organisation and time management skills Basic IT skills Reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a teamShift Pattern: Friday, Saturday & Sunday 6:00pm...

Connect Appointments is recruiting a Forklift Driver to join an established production and manufacturing business based in Livingston. Our client operates a busy manufacturing facility, offering consistent work across a 5-days-out-of-7 pattern with early shift hours and competitive weekly pay. What's on offer? Ongoing temporary position 5 days out of 7, 5:30am to 3:30pm £14.15 per hour - paid weekly Immediate start availableAs a Forklift Driver, your duties will include: Safely manoeuvring forklifts within a busy industrial environment Stacking and unstacking large quantities of goods onto shelves and pallets Moving goods between storage and loading areas and unloading deliveries Ensuring forklift operating areas are free from spills and obstructions Carrying out regular equipment checks and consolidating partial palletsTo be considered as a Forklift Driver, you will need: A valid forklift licence Good spatial awareness and attention to detail Knowledge of warehouse health and...

Pharmaceutical Master Data Specialist – West Lothian, Scotland Opportunity: Do you currently work in a pharmaceutical or a related industry as a Master Data Specialist? Have you used JD Edwards or TrackWise? Are you detail-oriented and organized with a strong emphasis on data integrity, quality, and compliance? If yes then this is the role for you. My client a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking for a Master Data Specialist on a 12 months contract to join their team. You will be responsible for independently executing established Master Data Management processes in a GMP environment. This role focuses on maintaining data accuracy, adhering to established data standards and SOPs, and completing routine master data requests across supported systems. Duties and responsibilities include: * Generating and approving standard Item Masters, Item Branches, and Item Revisions within JD Edwards under established procedures. * Generating and approving Location Masters...