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160 manufacturing jobs found in Manchester

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Apr 17, 2026  
Manufacturing Operative
Manufacturing Operative Location: Near Handforth, Manchester Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Hours: 08:30 – 16:30, Monday to Thursday Duration: Ongoing (long-term opportunity) We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Operative to join a well-established and growing manufacturing company based near Handforth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for stable, long-term work with full training provided. The Role Setting up jigs on machinery Loading and manipulating rubber onto tooling Moving materials and stock within the warehouse Inspecting finished products to ensure quality standards are met What to Expect This is a hands-on, physically demanding role involving long periods of standing. It would suit someone who enjoys practical work and being active throughout the day. What We’re Looking For Previous experience in a physical or manual role (e.g. manufacturing, warehouse, construction, labouring) A strong work ethic and reliability Someone looking...
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CV-Library Handforth, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 18, 2026  
Manufacturing Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 4x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: 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 process....
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 25, 2026  
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: 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 process. Route card changes as a result or rework activities. Management of Configuration Control by...
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Mar 14, 2026  
Manufacturing Controller
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Controller subcontractors on an initial 12 month contract.   This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.    Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a half.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control. Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance with...
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Feb 12, 2026  
Manufacturing Engineer
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Manufacturing Engineers. Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   Manufacturing Engineer Job Description: 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 process....
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Jan 17, 2026  
Manufacturing Controller
World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton, Lancashire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. This role requires someone with Stores experience within a manufacturing environment.  Hourly Rate: £24.78ph, after 12 weeks the rate increases to £26.12ph.  Overtime hours (over 37 hours) are at normal hourly rate plus 50% Overtime Rate: Hours worked over 37 hours per week, are worked at the Overtime rate of time and a half.   Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) Manufacturing Controller Job Description: The Manufacturing Controller role will involve issue, receipt and management of stores and inventory in a stores environment. Loading, control and monitoring of work packages in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Stock control / storekeeping including shelf life control. Loading the manufacturing cells with the requisite jobs in accordance...
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CV-Library Bolton, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 09, 2026  
Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer / Manufacturing Process Engineer
Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer Scope of Services The Launch Quality Centre Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer is responsible for ensuring that Manufacturing Feasibility is evaluated in line with business process. Manufacturing Feasibility issues to be presented and agreed cross functionally and the product style and design influenced to support Manufacturing targets & functional deliverables. Key Deliverables 1. Analysis of final assembly feasibility on future programmes: 1. Review style and design to identify & subsequently resolve manufacturing feasibility concerns and support Manufacturing Functional deliverables i.e. Design For Manufacture best practice, assembly time targets, production quality targets 2. Conduct analysis of part design through virtual and physical studies to provide recommendations, identify issues and support problem resolution. 3. Analyse dimensional management outputs and develop assembly strategies to ensure product quality...
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CV-Library Cheshire, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 17, 2026  
Design Manufacturing Engineer
Job Title: Design Manufacturing Engineer (Fixtures) Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing Rate: Circa £30.00 per hour Location: Rotherham, South Yorkshire Contract: 3-Month Contract (Potential to go Permanent) Hours: Monday to Friday (7/8am – 4/5pm) Are you a Design Manufacturing Engineer whose designs need to work in a real fabrication environment? In this role, the focus isn’t just on CAD output. It’s on supporting production through practical fixture design, process development and close collaboration with the shop floor. The Opportunity Verus Recruitment Partners are supporting a South Yorkshire-based engineering manufacturer with the recruitment of a Design Manufacturing Engineer on an initial 3-month contract basis. You’ll be working within a fabrication environment, supporting manufacturing operations through fixture design, process improvement and production engineering activities. The position is fully site-based and involves working closely with both...
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CV-Library Rotherham, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 19, 2026  
Senior Project Engineer (Construction / Execution) - Energy Storage Facility
Great opportunity to work as a Senior / Principal Project Engineer for a fast growing Renewable Energy Company who are building new long duration energy storage facilities in the UK.  The Role: The Senior Project Engineer (Multi-Discipline) will play a key role in the delivery of a project currently being executed near Manchester - a 300 MWh capacity Energy Storage Facility, with a strong focus on the execution phase of the project, including engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning. You will be very familiar with design requirements for hazardous process plant, having previous experience in either the petrochemical, gas processing, chemicals, or oil and gas industries. Power generation experience is also relevant. You will be responsible for coordinating across multiple disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil, and instrumentation & controls) to ensure safe, efficient, and timely project delivery. Acting as a key interface between engineering,...
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CV-Library Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 16, 2026  
MIG Welder
Job title: MIG welder Location: Peterlee, County Durham (travel & accommodation expenses) Job type: Contract 6 months Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour Are you a skilled Welder based outside of Peterlee, County Durham? At Caterpillar, we believe the best talent shouldn't be limited by a commute. That's why we've launched a comprehensive travel and accommodation support package to help you join our award-winning site in Peterlee, wherever you are based. If you live further afield, you can access: Mileage support (40+ Miles): If your commute is over 40 miles, we will pay your mileage for every mile outside of that 40-mile radius (paid at the HMRC rate of £0.45 per mile). Accommodation allowance: If you live over 60 miles away and a daily commute isn't reasonable, we offer an Accommodation Grant of £50 per night to help cover your stay. Long-distance mileage: For those traveling over 60 miles, we still provide the mileage support for everything outside of your first 40...
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CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
CL
Apr 15, 2026  
Shift Maintenance Engineer
Shift Cover Maintenance Engineer - Manchester £30.00 - £40.00 Per Hour 8- 12 HR Shifts Days/Nights gap technical are proud to support various FMCG Manufacturers across the North west in their search for a Shift Cover Maintenance Engineers to work at facilities in and around Manchester This work is ideal for Engineers that are looking for additional income whilst working shifts or Engineers that are looking for Part Time work Performance Objectives To support the manufacturing process by responding effectively to equipment breakdowns, carrying out scheduled maintenance work and being proactive on the correction and modification of reoccurring machine processing faults. To respond effectively to equipment breakdowns and ensure maximum focus is given to their nominated production area To fault find in an effective and efficient manner whilst utilising the various machines historic / information documentation To establish harmonious relations with the operational staff and to work...
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CV-Library Manchester, Greater Manchester Contractor
CL
Apr 18, 2026  
Assembly Operative
Our client based in Salford requires experienced assembly staff to join their team. Hours - 06:00AM to 02:00PM Monday to Thursday, 06:00am to 11:30am Friday. Rate - £15.40 per hour Job role / Person Specification Possess a background in electrical wiring work Ability to read and follow complex instructions Circuit testing and diagnostics Using test equipment to assist in the manufacturing process Quality control Must be experienced in fine assembly and PCB population by hand, methodical, organised and have close attention to detail. Experience of re-flow soldering would be an advantage but not essential There are starts available for candidates that have a proven background of working in a similar environment. Please send a copy of your CV to Andrew at Bamford Contract Services to (url removed) or apply online. To view more jobs from Bamford Contract Services, Find us on Facebook bamfordcs or follow us on Twitter bamfordcs
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CV-Library Salford, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 18, 2026  
Electronics Operative
Electronics Operative 📍 Location: Salford ⏰ Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:30pm / Friday 6am – 11:30am 💰 Pay: £14.88 per hour (rising to £15.40 after 12 weeks) 📄 Contract: Long-Term Temporary (Permanent Opportunity for the Right Candidate) Are you a hands-on individual with a strong background in manufacturing or engineering? Do you have a keen eye for detail and experience in soldering and electronics assembly? We are currently recruiting an Electronics Operative to join our client’s team! Key Responsibilities: Perform “hands-on” operational tasks to maintain and build core technical skills. Apply your experience in soldering and electronics assembly to deliver consistent product quality. Promote and actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing techniques. Assist in developing the team’s knowledge and skills; support training of new and existing colleagues. Meet daily production and standard work requirements efficiently and...
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CV-Library Salford, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 15, 2026  
Painter & Decorator
Job Description: Painter & Decorator North Manchester General Hospital – Crumpsall M8 5RB Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust Band 4 - £14.06 per hour – 37.5 hours per week Mon to Fri 08.00-16.00 Are you an experienced Painter & Decorator that can turn their hand to basic maintenance tasks and interested in bringing your skills to your local NHS services? If so, then Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust wants to hear from you! We are on the lookout for a Painter & Decorator to work at North Manchester General Hospital in Crumpsall. You need to be hard working and be able to work well in a team, or on your own, and ideally have experience in working in a commercial buildings or estates setting. Key Responsibilities · Carry out painting and decorating repairs were and when required. · Willing to carry out and/or assist in basic maintenance tasks not specific to painting and decorating when required. · Carry out daily tasks and repairs subject to...
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CV-Library M8 5RB, Harpurhey, Manchester Contractor
CL
Apr 19, 2026  
Mechanical Engineering Lecturer
Position: Mechanical Engineering Lecturer Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Ongoing) Location: Greater Manchester Rate: £40 - £50 per hour Eden Brown are seeking a motivated and experienced lecturer to deliver Mechanical Engineering courses across Level 2 and Level 3 for a leading further education college in Greater Manchester. Job Role: -Deliver engaging and practical lessons in engineering, including CAD, manufacturing support, machining, and maintenance & operations. -Support students on Level 2 Extended Technical Diploma programmes and Level 3 National/Extended Diplomas. -Prepare lesson plans, assessments, and provide timely feedback to students. -Work closely with colleagues to ensure smooth delivery of course content across multiple engineering disciplines. -Monitor and report on student progress, attendance, and engagement. Requirements: - Relevant degree in Mechanical Engerineering or similar -Relevant teaching qualification (PGCE, CertEd, or...
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CV-Library Greater Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Feb 20, 2026  
Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management
Senior Buyer – Construction & Facilities Management 12 Month Contract, potential to go Perm Bolton   The Opportunity We are partnered with a globally renowned manufacturing giant to find a Senior Buyer to join their Indirect Procurement team.   This is a high-impact role supporting the UK Construction procurement strategy. You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end tender lifecycle, ensuring functional excellence, and building robust relationships with key stakeholders across FM, Security, and SHE (Safety, Health & Environment) teams.   The Role As a Senior Buyer, you will drive value across a diverse portfolio of construction and infrastructure projects. Your core responsibilities will include: Lead competitive tender events via e-procurement tools, from supplier sourcing to final award. Negotiate critical contract clauses (pricing, liquidated damages, termination, insurance) using industry-standard templates (JCT/NEC). Identify and record savings opportunities...
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CV-Library Greater Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Feb 20, 2026  
Electrical Fitter
Electrical Fitter Greater Manchester Aerospace & Defence / Manufacturing Industries welcome 12 Month Contract – Likely to be extended   Are you an Apprenticeship trained Electrical Fitter with a passion for high-quality workmanship? We are seeking a skilled professional to join our clients electrical manufacturing department to play a key role in the build, assembly, and certification of mission-critical products.   The Role As an Electrical Fitter, you will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing and testing of electrical components. You won’t just be building; you will be the guardian of quality, certifying your own work and ensuring every product meets rigorous industry standards.   Key Responsibilities Perform complex electrical wiring and assembly tasks in accordance with defined workmanship standards. Take ownership of quality by certifying your own work in line with company procedures and maintaining approvals through regular audits. Utilize a wide range of...
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CV-Library Greater Manchester, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 15, 2026  
HR Business Partner
Join our client, a a global agricultural technology company as a HR Business Partner, where you’ll play a pivotal role as the trusted advisor and first line of support to line managers across UK sites. The position can either be based in Manchester, Bracknell or Grangemouth with occasional travel across sites. Working a 36 hour week, monday to friday, hybrid working.    In this dynamic position, you’ll engage in all aspects of employee relations, people processes, and HR systems, acting as the go-to expert for day-to-day HR complexities and ensuring seamless alignment between business objectives and people strategies.   You will partner closely with leaders to navigate and resolve employee matters, champion continuous improvement initiatives, and contribute to a cohesive, data-informed HR framework that strengthens organizational culture and performance. If you thrive working within a collaborative, fast-paced, and globally matrixed environment, this is your opportunity to make a...
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CV-Library Didsbury, Manchester M20, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 16, 2026  
Project Quality Lead
Quality Lead / Quality Co-Ordinator / QC QA quality engineer Outside IR35 | £300–£600 per day | 12 months + extension A leading UK engineering organisation delivering complex, high-profile projects within the energy and industrial sectors is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator on a contract basis to support a major long-term oil and gas programme. With a reputation for technical excellence, robust engineering standards and strong customer delivery, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organisation overseeing quality across a multi-year project. Key Responsibilities Lead all QA/QC activity across the project, ensuring full compliance with customer and industry requirements Act as the main point of contact for customer quality matters, managing communication and technical interface Oversee audits, inspections, documentation reviews and quality reporting Coordinate quality activity with internal teams including Projects, Design, Manufacturing and SHEQ Support the...
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CV-Library Stockport, UK Contractor
CL
Apr 08, 2026  
FLT / Chemical Operator
Job Specification – Chemical FLT Operative Hours: Day Shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm Contract: Temp to Perm Great opportunity for long-term development within a growing business Role Overview We are currently recruiting for an experienced Chemical FLT Counterbalance Operator to join a well-established manufacturing company. This role involves mixing, batching, handling chemicals, and filling IBCs while ensuring strict adherence to safety, quality, and production standards. This is a fantastic temp–to–perm opportunity for someone looking for stability and long-term progression. Key Responsibilities Chemical Processing & Production * Expereinced Counterbalance driver * Accurately weigh, measure, mix, and batch chemical products following detailed production instructions. * Operate mixing vessels, blending machines, pumps, and automated/semiautomated filling equipment. * Fill containers including IBCs, drums, and smaller packaging formats to required...
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