509 manufacturing jobs found in Barrow-in-Furness

Mechanical Technician Department: Oil & Gas (Subsea) Location: Barrow-in-Furness Type: Full-Time As a Mechanical Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting our manufacturing operations across electronic, mechanical, and systems functions. You'll be hands-on with testing, troubleshooting, and process control-ensuring our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance. What You'll Do * Execute technical tasks within dedicated work groups and key cell projects * Apply test techniques and procedures to validate product integrity * Interpret and work from job packets, routings, wire lists, and bills of material * Maintain and calibrate production tools and equipment * Diagnose and repair product, process, or program defects * Read blueprints, identify components, and perform wire preparation, stripping, crimping, harness repair, and termination * Operate and program automated machinery * Drive continuous improvement using our Manufacturing System...

The Production Leader will work under the guidance of the Operations Manager alongside fellow Production Area Leaders. They will direct day to day operations, primarily focused on ensuring we 'win the day' in terms of safety, quality, service, cost and engagement. An element of the role will be forward looking, driving improvements in the area, striving towards operational excellence and reducing costs. On a day to day basis they will: Provide front line leadership and supervision to the production employees within your department Identify and drive safety improvements, working with crews to raise and close safety actions. Ensure Risk Assessments are relevant and up to date for all processes within the area. Establish an effective Tier 1 meeting and coach operators on first line problem resolution and quality conformance. Run Tier 2, monitoring production rates, yields, quality, costs and order statusAttend and collate reports/productivity, outputs etc for Tier 3 Desired...

Job Title: Manufacturing Operative Location: Bolton (BL3) Pay: £12.21 per hour Hours: 37.5 per week Working Schedule: Mon - Thu: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Fri: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM About the Role We are looking to recruit new team members to join our manufacturing department. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a strong background in manufacturing and an eye for detail. Key Responsibilities Assembly and production of wiring looms, cable assemblies, and related components. Working from technical drawings and specifications. Performing quality checks to ensure compliance with customer requirements. Maintaining a clean and safe working environment. Adhering to health and safety guidelines at all times. Essential Requirements Previous experience working in a manufacturing or assembly environment. Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced setting. Good attention to detail and manual dexterity. Desirable Experience in soldering or similar precision...

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...

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...

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...

Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) Bolton £35 per hour initially 12 months 1-stage interview Mon-Fri Certain Advantage is working in partnership with a large engineering company that operates within the aerospace industry and is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. As a key member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will carry out activities in support of multi-project manufacturing.   What will you be doing? Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process through the use of FMEAs, FAIs 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 the embodiment of Design Modifications into the Manufacturing Instructions. Support the Non-Conformance Process using SAP.  A couple of things you should know: Formal...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit 2x Industrial Manufacturing Auditor subcontractors on an initial 6 month contract.  The role can be based from either the companies Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference.  The role will be predominantly working from home with just two day’s onsite. Trained auditor to AS9100 is essential.   Job Title: Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Stevenage or Bolton site, depending on your preference   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 day per week onsite 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) Industrial Manufacturing Auditor Job Description: An opportunity has arisen for an Industrial Engineering Auditor professional to join the ISP Procurement team supporting a variety of Mechanical &...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager on an initial 12 month contract.   The department are looking for a candidate with a good level of experience of working as a Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Coordinator. A Defence or Aerospace background would be a nice to have.   Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager  Rate: £35.00 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: due to security restrictions, this role will be based onsite 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 Project Manager Job Description: Provide support to the Programme Managers and Manufacturing Management Team to define, plan, direct and deliver the manufacturing projects/contracts against business plan targets through...

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 with...

Production & Manufacturing Operatives – January 2026 Starts! (Successful applicants will be contacted and inducted in December 2025, ready to start the first week of January 2026.) Location: Rochdale Centre Pay Rate: £12.24 per hour Hours: Monday–Friday, rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm) + occasional 8am–5pm shift. Contract: Temp to Perm Join A Growing Team! Are you looking for a practical, hands-on role with long-term career prospects? We’re looking for reliable Production & Manufacturing Operatives to join a well-established and friendly manufacturing team based in the heart of Rochdale. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll be working in a clean, well-organised factory environment where every day is different. Your tasks may include: Bonding and assembling materials Sanding, prepping, and finishing components Supporting the build and production departments Helping with general factory and manufacturing duties About You We’d love to hear from you if you have...

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...

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for Manufacturing Quality Inspector on a 3 Month Contract, based in Stafford. Role Summary This is a visible role where you will demonstrate high energy, be a team player with a can-do spirit, be detail orientated, and want to have influence on business outcomes. The Quality Inspector will monitoring the entire production cycle (from receiving materials to shipping final product) to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards specified by the company. They will maintain a safe and clean work environment by following company standards/procedures and complying with legal regulations. This role involves documenting findings, reporting defects, and working closely with production teams to address quality issues. It is a fast-paced environment where sound decision making under pressure within the SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost) framework will be required. Responsibilities: 1. Inspecting Products and identifying defects:...

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed. On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer - Continuous Improvement for a 12 month contract based in Derby. Job description - the role An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Manufacturing Engineer - (Continuous improvement) to join our team in our Turbine Blade machining facilities in Derby. There are...

Warehouse Operative - Precast Concrete Manufacturing, Newbridge, Edinburgh, £13 per hour We're looking for a reliable Warehouse Operative to join a leading manufacturer of precast concrete products in Newbridge, Edinburgh. This is a hands-on, on-site manufacturing role where you'll play an important part in producing high-quality concrete components used across the construction industry. It's an excellent opportunity for someone from a warehouse, production, or construction background who enjoys active, physical work and wants a long-term position with steady weekday shifts. Your Role Operate machinery and tools to manufacture concrete products to specification. Prepare and maintain moulds used in the production process. Pour, level, and finish concrete accurately and safely. Load, move, and store materials efficiently around site. Carry out basic quality checks and keep work areas organised. Work closely with the production and yard teams to meet daily targets. What You'll...

Assembly / Warehouse Operatives - Tewkesbury We are currently recruiting for Assembly and Warehouse Operatives in the Tewkesbury area. * Day shift and shift work available * Pay: £13.50 - £15.50 per hour (dependent on shift) *weekly pay* HEAVY LIFTING REQUIRED Full training will be provided. Enjoy a fantastic working environment, excellent benefits, and long-term career opportunities for the right candidate. What's in it for you? Benefits & Perks: * Immediate start - ongoing temporary contract * Potential opportunities for permanent employment for the right candidate * Weekly pay and holiday pay for that well-deserved rest * Free on-site parking * Well-being support * Employee discounts * Eye-care vouchers * A supportive and friendly team environment * Full training provided Apply now and join our client's team in Tewkesbury. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity - it could be your first step towards a bright future! For further information contact Adecco...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Pay Rate: £40 - £50 (Umbrella) Location: Bedfordshire Contract: 7x months (Inside IR35) Hours: 37.5 per week Working Pattern: 4-day week (Mon–Thurs) with flexible working Positions Available: 2 Overview A leading defence and engineering organisation is seeking experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineers to support a range of high-profile programmes. The role spans the full product lifecycle from prototype build and development through to full-rate production and end-of-life support. You will play a key role in improving manufacturing efficiency, reducing cost, and enhancing product quality. As a recognised subject matter expert, you will provide technical leadership, problem solving, and manufacturing engineering support across multiple projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for medium and large CNC-machined components. Define sequences of operation, procedures, and production layouts, ensuring...

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...

GMP Production Manufacturing Technician Opportunity – Swindon Opportunity: An exciting opportunity has been created due to company growth. My client a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company are looking to recruit a Production Manufacturing Technician based in Swindon where you will be working in a GMP clean room manufacturing environment making drug products / compounding as allocated on the production planning system to cGMP, current pharmaceutical regulations, whilst adhering to EH&S requirements. The hours of work are weekly rotation shift: * 7:00 am to 7:00 pm / 7:00 pm to 7:00 am / 2days / 2nights / 4 days off. Day to day duties include: * Accurately Completes documentation related to the Encapsulation process. * Operates and maintains up to two Encapsulation Machines (and covers up to as many as four during breaks). * Maintains a clean work area. * Performs in-process checks and evaluates, in detail, product quality. * Monitors material and gel usage at...

Manufacturing Execution System (MES) Engineer Chippenham £43,000 – £46,000 (DOE) 6 Months contract Monday – Friday (flexible hours, early finish Friday possible) The role would suit experienced MES / Manufacturing Execution System Engineers who have genuine hands-on experience implementing or supporting an MES platform (Aegis FactoryLogix, Siemens Opcenter, or Critical Manufacturing) within an electronics manufacturing environment. It is essential that you have worked extensively with PCB/PCBA production data including Gerber, ODB++, BOM structures and ECAD-to-MES integration. Candidates with rail, aerospace or high-reliability sector experience will have a significant advantage. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance and continuous improvement of the site MES, ensuring seamless flow of accurate manufacturing data from design release through to the SMT and assembly lines in a safety-critical production facility. The Role: Configure and maintain the MES platform...