179 manufacturing jobs found in Bedford

Production Assemblers – 1 year Temporary Positions Bedford | Immediate Starts Available Salary: £13.50 Per Hour - £16.50 Per Hour  Shifts: 6am - 2pm Monday to Friday or 2pm - 12am Monday to Thursday (after 5pm pay rate is £16.50ph) Siamo Recruitment Bedford are working in partnership with an award-winning  manufacturer specialising in highly efficient data centre cooling solutions, enclosures, and edge micro data centres. Based on Ampthill Road, Bedford, our client is experiencing significant growth and is now looking to recruit Production Assemblers on a temporary basis to support increased production demands. As an Assembler, you will be responsible for assembling high-quality products and components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected and innovative company with a strong reputation within its industry. Key Responsibilities Assemble components and products according to specifications and quality standards....

Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 2pm to 10pm Are you detail-oriented, motivated, and eager to work in a specialised environment? Our client is seeking Manufacturing Operatives to join their dynamic team in producing high-quality products. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to contribute to a cutting-edge manufacturing process while developing their skills in a cleanroom setting. Responsibilities: Manufacture precise products in a cleanroom environment, adhering to stringent specifications and quality standards. Follow written instructions and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure product consistency and compliance. Accurately record process data, complete production logs, and document deviations. Collaborate with team members to achieve production output, yield targets, and continuous improvement goals. Maintain discipline in safety, housekeeping, and time management while adhering to cleanroom protocols....

Join Our Team as a Manufacturing Operative in Wellingborough! We're on the lookout for enthusiastic Manufacturing Machine Operatives to join our vibrant team in Wellingborough! If you have a passion for hands-on work, and a desire to contribute to an innovative production environment, with great attention to details and pride in what you do, we want to hear from you! This role is temporary to permanent after 12 weeks of service offering a pay rate of £16.03 per hour on a rotating shift pattern of 6am until 2pm and 2pm until 10pm. What You'll Do: As a Manufacturing Operative, you'll play a vital role in our production process. Your responsibilities will include: Operating machinery and equipment with precision and care Assisting in assembly line processes to ensure efficient production Quality checking products to maintain our high standards Collaborating with team members to meet production targets Following health and safety protocols to create a safe work environment Why...

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations 13th July 2026 early / late shift (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36205 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact...

Role: Manufacturing / Process Engineer Location: Coventry Contract: 3 Months – Inside IR35 Day Rate: c£300 per day (Depending on Experience) Role Purpose The Manufacturing / Process Engineer is responsible for reviewing, optimising, and standardising manufacturing processes across production operations. The role focuses on ensuring alignment between physical manufacturing activities and documented procedures, improving operational efficiency through Lean methodologies, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and assisting in the implementation of ISO 14001 environmental management standards. Key Responsibilities Process Review and Standardisation * Conduct a comprehensive review of all existing production lines to ensure alignment between manufacturing processes and supporting documentation. * Perform detailed gap analyses to identify discrepancies between documented and actual production practices. * Determine and agree the correct process by assessing whether the...

Warehouse Operative (Freezer/Cold Store) - Night Shift Pay rate: 14-16p/h Company: Bedford Contract Type: Full-Time Hours: 10pm-6am, 40 hours per week (5 days out of 7, including weekends) Job Purpose To accurately pick, assemble, and prepare customer orders for dispatch within a multi-temperature warehouse environment. This role requires working efficiently in cold-storage and deep-freeze sections to ensure on-time delivery across our distribution network. Key Responsibilities Order Picking: Pick customer orders accurately using voice-activated picking systems or handheld scanners. Pallet & Cage Assembly: Securely stack and load goods onto cages, pallets, or crates to ensure safe transport. Dispatch & Loading: Move completed orders to designated dispatch areas and assist with loading delivery vehicles. Stock Rotation: Follow strict stock management procedures (First In, First Out) to maintain product quality. Safety & Housekeeping: Operate all warehouse...

Job Title: Production Operative – Foam Manufacturing Location: Bedford Department: Production Our client is a leading manufacturer of high-quality foam products. We are committed to maintaining excellent production standards, workplace safety, and environmental responsibility. We are currently seeking reliable and hardworking Production Operatives to join our growing team. Shift Pattern : Monday to Friday  Hours : Monday - Thursday 07:00 - 16:00 and Friday 07:00 - 13:00  Pay Rate : £12.75 - £13.05 Role Summary The Production Operative will be involved in the manufacturing of foam products, operating machinery and tools as trained and instructed. The role requires maintaining high quality standards while ensuring waste and rework are kept to a minimum. This position involves working in close proximity to moving mechanical parts. Chemicals such as isocyanates are used in the production process. Full training and appropriate safety equipment will be provided. Key...

Our client is currently seeking a full time Counter Balance driver to work from their depot in Bedford. This is not your typical Forklift role, you must also have a valid UK driving license with no more than 6 points as driving the company van on an adhoc basis will be required. This is a hands on role working in the manufacturing team, and use of power tools and basic understanding of either carpentry or metal works would be desirable. Monday to Friday 8.30 to 5 This job will be made permanent for the right candidate

Tooling Design Engineer | 6-Month Contract | Bedfordshire Tooling Design Engineer - Manufacturing & Production Engineering We're currently seeking an experienced Tooling Design Engineer to join a leading advanced manufacturing and engineering environment in Ampthill, Bedfordshire on an initial 6-month contract (Inside IR35). This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design, development and implementation of manufacturing tooling, fixtures and production solutions that support complex engineering programmes from prototype through to full-rate production. What's on Offer? 6-month contract Inside IR35 37.5 hours per week Flexible 4-day working week (Monday-Thursday) Dynamic, fast-paced engineering environment The Role As a Tooling Design Engineer, you will provide technical expertise across the full product lifecycle, supporting manufacturing efficiency, quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives. Key responsibilities include: Designing and...

Job Title: Production Operative Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Location: Shefford Working Hours: Rotational Shifts, Monday to Friday (6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm) Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour   Our award winning client based in Shefford are currently looking for a highly skilled Production Operative to join their team on a Temp to Perm basis. The successful candidate must come from a Production/Manufacturing background, who can adapt well to new surroundings, tools, and equipment.   Duties as a Production Operative: - Operating & cleaning the production line including machinery, moulds, and handheld tools. - Inspecting quality of the product ensuring quality standards are met - Reporting any imperfections or issues with production to Supervisor/Shift Manager - Adhering to strict Health & Safety regulations, ensuring all tools and machines are correctly used/operated - Maintaining a clean and tidy work station - Operate Forklift and/or Pallet Truck (if qualified) to move stock...

Job title: Warehouse Operative Location: Shefford Type: Temporary (possibility of Temp to Perm, not guaranteed) Working hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (6am-2pm & 2pm-10pm) Hourly rate: £13.45 per hour   Our highly established client based in Shefford are looking for a Warehouse Operative on a Temporary basis. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate with Warehouse and/or Manufacturing experience, along with a Reach Truck license, to hit the ground running and work strongly within their team.   Duties as a Warehouse Operative: - To pick and dispatch customer orders from the warehouse - Processing and checking delivery/order sheets, where strong attention to detail is needed - Follow and adhere to strict Health & Safety regulations - Checking incoming components for quantity and integrity, storing them in their correct locations - Loading and unloading lorries/vans using Forklift Truck - Quality inspection on all finished production readied to be...

Construction Project Manager Location: Ampthill, Bedfordshire Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits Job Type: 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract Working Pattern: 4-Day Week (Monday-Thursday) | 37.5 Hours Lead a Major Defence Construction Project TXM Recruit is proud to be partnering with one of the world's leading defence organisations to recruit an experienced Construction Project Manager for an exciting client-side opportunity based in Ampthill, Bedfordshire. This is your chance to take the lead on the delivery of a major industrial construction project within a highly secure, technically advanced manufacturing environment. Working client-side, you'll be the key interface between the business, consultants and contractors, ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards. If you have experience delivering complex industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or defence construction projects, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a...

Tooling Design Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire Contract (6 months), inside IR35, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday About the Role The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to provide technical support to the team in the design, development and implementation of industrial tools, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, performance requirements and ensure legislative compliance is adhered to. A thorough working knowledge of CAD...

Mechanical Fitter and Electrical FitterLocation: Biggleswade, Bedfordshire Hours: Monday to Thursday: 7:45am – 4:30pm and Friday: 7:45am – 12:45pm RATE IR35 Exempt - £20-25ph LTD About the Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Fitter RoleWe're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter or Electrical Fitter to join a skilled Production team responsible for assembling high-quality components and specialist sub-assemblies for customers across a wide range of industries worldwide. This is a hands-on role that requires strong mechanical assembly skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work to demanding build schedules. Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Fitter Read, interpret, and work accurately from assembly and pneumatic drawings Support the mechanical and pneumatic assembly of machinery and spare parts to a high standard  Run field wiring in preparation for electrical fitters  Conduct routine inspections on returned machinery to assess functionality and condition...

Technical Sales Administrator Flitwick £28,000 to £30,000 per annum plus benefits Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 5:00pm If you enjoy solving problems, speaking with customers, and being the person who knows exactly how to find the right solution, this could be the perfect role for you. This is not a typical administration role. As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will be at the heart of the business, supporting customers and engineers with parts enquiries, preparing quotations, processing orders, and ensuring the correct components are supplied quickly and accurately. If you are technically minded, organised, and enjoy combining customer service with problem solving, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected engineering business. The Role As a Technical Sales Administrator, you will provide front-line technical and commercial support to customers and internal engineers. Your responsibilities will include: * Handling...

Insight Employment are currently seeking Production Operatives to work for a leading bakery in Milton Keynes. This is a temporary full-time role and is weekly paid. The Role: - This role involves working on a production line of a food manufacturing company, this is making cakes and buns and is in a room temperature environment. This is light work however fast paced as you would be checking the hygiene practices remain excellent and the line continues running. Requirements: - * Previous food production experience. * Must be prepared to work in a chilled environment. * Must be able to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. * Good communication skills both verbal and written. * Must be Flexible, reliable, and punctual. * Good level of personal hygiene. * Must be a team player. Continental shifts and hours: - This is rotating between days and nights and working 2 weeks of days and 2 weeks of nights. Day shift 4 days on, 4 days off, 3 days on 3 days off...

We are recruiting for Machine Operators for a busy manufacturing business based in Milton Keynes Hours of work: 6pm - 6am 3 on 3 off includes weekends To be considered for this role you must have previous experience of operating machinery Duties: * You will be trained to operate Print Finishing machinery and could be involved in loading reels of paper on and off line * Undertaking basic maintenance * Sorting within the Distribution area * Quality checking throughout production process This is a great company to work for with the chance of overtime during peak periods Quality Personnel acting as an Employment Agency & Business(rated as one of the top 3 Agencies in Milton Keynes for the 6th year running!). Please note due to volume of applications you will only be contacted if we are progressing your application

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join our customer, a successful global manufacturing company based in Milton Keynes. Working Hours: * 6:00am – 6:00pm * 3 days on, 3 days off (including weekends) Key Responsibilities: * Operating production machinery safely and efficiently * Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet required standards * Manual handling of materials and finished products * Supporting the smooth running of the production process This is a vital role within the production team, where you'll play an important part in maintaining quality and productivity. What We Offer: * Overtime opportunities * The chance to join a well-established global manufacturer * A supportive and fast-paced working environment Essential Requirements: Previous machine operating experience is essential. Please only apply if you have experience operating production machinery, as applications without this experience will not be...

We are currently looking for a Painter to work on a project at a prison in Milton Keynes for a well-established construction contractor. This opportunity is with a respected contractor delivering works on a live prison site. We're looking for an experienced Painter who already holds the required security clearance and is available to start as soon as possible. I'd be keen to speak to anyone with experience working in secure environments or on similar commercial projects, whether you've previously worked as a Painter & Decorator, Decorator, Multi Trade Operative, Finisher, or in a similar role. As a Painter, you will be: Carrying out high-quality painting and decorating works on a live prison site Working safely within a secure environment and adhering to all site procedures Delivering work to a high standard while meeting programme deadlines Working independently or alongside other trades on site Maintaining a clean and safe working area throughout the projectI'd love to...

Production Operative / Recycling Operatives 4 on / 4 off Shift Pattern (Days & Nights Rotation) Shift Times: 5:45am - 6:00pm / 5:45pm - 6:00am rotating shift pattern Pay Rate: £14.89 per hour FLT /Forklift Counterbalance is required. Our client, a UK leader in recycling end‑of‑life materials, is looking for Production Operatives with in date Counterbalance Licence to support safe, efficient and reliable production operations. With a strong commitment to sustainability and innovation, the company has recently undergone major positive transformation and is now proudly accredited as a Great Place to Work. If you are hands on and passionate about doing things right the first time, this is an opportunity to join a business that genuinely invests in its people. The Role We are looking for a proactive and reliable Production Operative to support our Recycling Operations team. This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, where safety, teamwork, and...