43 engineering jobs found in Burnley

Our client, a highly regarded firm in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Sensor Engineering Specialist to join their team on a contract basis at their Warton site. Key Responsibilities: Effective understanding and capturing Customer capability requirements. Consideration of multiple sensor's contribution to end-user capability and to architect sensor designs to fulfil capability desires. Development of specifications and interface definitions to fulfil sensor design goals. Communication of complex concepts to share knowledge and influence design decisions. Demonstration of experience developed through extensive sensor testing at system/equipment level. Architect integrated sensor designs that meet safety requirements. Job Requirements: Effective at understanding and capturing Customer capability requirements. (Essential) Ability to consider multiple sensors' contribution to end-user capability and to architect sensor designs to fulfil capability desires....

Press Brake Operator – Aerospace Location: Burnley Pay Rate: £16.45 per hour (PAYE) | £21.70 per hour (Umbrella) | Shift Pattern TBC Morson is assisting are recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a well-established Aerospace manufacturing client based in Burnley. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-precision, regulated environment producing components for the aerospace sector. Key Responsibilities: Setting and operating CNC and/or manual press brake machines Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications Producing components to tight tolerances and quality standards Carrying out first-off inspections and ongoing quality checks Working in line with aerospace procedures, health & safety, and quality requirements Essential Requirements: Proven experience as a Press Brake Operator Ability to read and understand complex engineering drawings Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality Experience...

Manufacturing Engineer Type: 12-month contract (rolling)** Rates: PAYE £27.17 + £3.95 holiday pay OR Umbrella £36.27 Location: Burnley (Full-time onsite) Hours: Standard 37 hrs/week Morson is currently recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join Safran Nacelles at their Burnley site. This is an excellent opportunity to support a world-class organisation, playing a key role in defining, validating and improving assembly manufacturing processes across a fast-paced and technically challenging environment. Role Overview As a Manufacturing Engineer in the assembly team, you will support the development of robust, compliant and efficient manufacturing processes from engineering definition through to industrial validation. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on process design, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure quality, cost and delivery objectives are consistently achieved. Key Responsibilities Process Definition & Development Define and...

Welder Bacup Temp to Perm Pay rate - £15.90 Monday to Thursday 6am to 5pm Good Transport links across Greater Manchester and Lancashire Search recruitment are looking for an experienced welder/fabricator to join our industry leading manufacturing client based in Bacup. The successful candidate must have Mig and Tig welding experience and be able to weld on a variety of metals. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join a business that continues to grow. Duties of this role will include: Welding and Fabricating Supporting in the machine shop where necessary Cutting and drilling Grinding and polishing General labouring around the factory. Adhering to all health and safety while on site.The successful welder must: Be hardworking Have a minimum of 2 years experience Be comfortable working on their own Be experienced welding on aluminiumIf you are interested in this role for a welder please apply today or send an email to James.Mellon @(url removed) Search is an...

We are recruiting for a Welder/Fabricator to join a client's team in Rossendale on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role involves MIG welding and fabrication work, producing high-quality metal components from technical drawings within a well-equipped manufacturing environment supporting the aerospace sector. Who This Job Would Suit This role would suit an experienced MIG welder or welder-fabricator who is confident working from engineering drawings. It is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on manufacturing work, values a well-organised workplace, and prefers a four-day working week with long weekends. Key Responsibilities Carry out MIG welding to a high standard Fabricate components from technical drawings where required Assemble metal parts for trailer dolly production Ensure work meets quality and safety standards Maintain a clean and organised work area Benefits Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday) Excellent canteen and breakout facilities All PPE and...

Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Technician Location: Clitheroe Contract: 12‑month contract Pay: £24 per hour Overview We are seeking an experienced Instrument/Electrical Maintenance Technician to join a leading chemical company at their Clitheroe site. This role forms part of an established multi‑discipline Maintenance Team supporting several key production plants. You will help maintain safe, reliable, and efficient plant operation through both reactive maintenance and scheduled preventative maintenance activities. The site is a large, diverse industrial environment with substantial annual investment, offering a broad range of technical challenges and development opportunities. Key Responsibilities Respond to plant breakdowns, diagnosing and resolving instrumentation or electrical faults. Record all maintenance activities within the CMMS, ensuring accurate, detailed, and timely updates. Support the Maintenance Team Leader in delivering an effective and compliant...

Mechanical Maintenance Technician Are you a skilled and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking to join a dynamic, forward-thinking company? This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the success of a leading organisation in the chemical industry. - Clitheroe area - £26ph PAYE - Umbrella rates available - Inside IR35 - 12 month contract The Role of Mechanical Maintenance Technician As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing the diverse range of equipment at the company's 32-acre site. Your key duties will include: Responding to plant breakdowns to diagnose and resolve mechanical faults Performing routine preventative maintenance tasks as per the scheduled programme Contributing to equipment reliability improvements through failure analysis and root cause investigations Ensuring all maintenance activities are accurately recorded in the computerised maintenance management system What We're Looking For...

Our client is seeking a SHEQ Manager to lead and enhance their safety, health, environmental, and quality standards across all operations. This is a senior role for an experienced professional who thrives in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment. You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement in safety, environmental, and quality performance, ensuring compliance with legislation and industry best practice, and fostering a culture of wellbeing and inclusion across the business. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development, implementation, and management of integrated SHEQ systems across the business Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards, including ISO certifications and regulatory requirements Oversee risk assessments, method statements, incident investigations, and reporting processes Drive initiatives that promote employee wellbeing, mental health awareness, and diversity & inclusion Support operational teams in...

Production Operatives – Rochdale – January 2026 Start Dates! Type: Ongoing Temporary Contract Hourly Rate: £12.65  Location: Rochdale Working Hours: Mon – Wed: 8:00am – 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am – 5:00pm Friday: 7:00am – 3:00pm Permanent opportunities available for the right candidates! **Applicants will be contacted in December / January with interviews taking place in January 2026** Join a Growing Team! We’re currently recruiting Assembly & Production Operatives to join a forward-thinking and progressive manufacturing business based in Rochdale. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a company that truly invests in its people and infrastructure. Whether you're looking to build on your existing skills or start a new path in composite manufacturing, full training will be provided – making this a great step for individuals from production, manufacturing, or even painting/decorating backgrounds. What You'll Be Doing: Preparing, cleaning, and stripping moulds...

Powder Coater  📍 Location: Rochdale, OL11 💷 Pay Rate: £12.75 per hour 🕗 Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm Friday: 8:00am – 3:30pm 📄 Type: Temporary to PermanentWe are currently seeking an experienced Powder Coater to join a well-established manufacturing company specialising in precision-engineered components. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a long-term position within a supportive and quality-driven environment. The Role: You’ll be responsible for powder coating small metal items and components, ensuring a high-quality finish that meets production and customer standards. Duties include: Preparing and coating a range of small parts and components. Operating powder coating equipment safely and efficiently. Inspecting finished products for quality and consistency. Maintaining a clean and organised work area.The Ideal Candidate: ✅ Previous experience in powder coating or a similar finishing role. ✅ Strong attention to detail and commitment...

Example Recruitment Group are currently recruiting on behalf of a national heating contractor operating within the local authority sector. They require self-employed heating engineers for a long-term social housing contract in Rochdale. Contract Details: Location: Rochdale Contract: Council Work Type: Installations Commitment: Minimum of set 3 days per week Contract Length: Ongoing Payment terms: Weekly one week in arrears. Rates: Combi Swap (No Flush) £272.00 Combi Swap (Flush) £340.00 Conversion (No Flush) £408.00 Conversion (Flush) £459.00 Vertical Flue Run £25.50 4 Rad System £510.00 5 Rad System £544.00 6 Rad System £578.00 7 Rad System £612.00 8 Rad System £646.00 Additional Rad (System) £34.00 Condensate Pump £12.75 Gas Pipework Per M £6.80 Remove Gas Fire £25.50 Patching Horizontal £25.50 Vertical Flue Roof Work £34.00 Key Benefits: * Local work * Weekly pay – no chasing invoices * Flexible workload (3 days per week minimum)...

Electrical Design Engineer  5 positions  Supporting Typhoon & F35 fast jet programmes  12 month contract  Hybrid working - Salmesbury or Prestwick  £47.12 per hour Umbrella  CATIA V5 and Aerospace design (military or civil aircraft) is essential Role Description (GTI Description) A brief summary of the role purpose and the field, suggested 3-5 bullets/statements. ? Would you like to play a key role in supporting our design and development programmes, developing your design skills and capabilities whilst working in an agile and collaborative business environment? We currently have a vacancy for an Electrical Design Engineer. ? Design Engineers are responsible for the design and integration of the various structures and systems which result in a certifiable integrated air vehicle, ensuring a safe product is developed, built for reliability and ease of maintainability. ? As a Design Engineer, you will be working with other Design Engineers to support the overall...

On behalf of our client, we are seeking to recruit a Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Lead on an initial 12-month contract basis. As the Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer 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. Role: Manufacturing Assembly & Integration Engineer Pay: £32 - £35 per hour Umbrella rate Location: Bolton Contract: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week, 12 months IR35 Status: Inside SC Clearance: SC however can start on BPSS Responsibilities Compilation and update of Manufacturing Instructions. Design, Commissioning and proving of associated tooling. Support the industrial validation process using 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...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Goods Inwards Inspector Subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.     Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing thereafter) Hourly Rate: £28.35ph rising to £29.70ph after 12 weeks (Umbrella).  Overtime: hours worked over 37 hours per week is paid at time and a half.   Goods Inwards Inspector Job Description: The role of the Goods Inwards Inspector is to ensure that goods received from suppliers meet the criteria of the purchase order and are compliant in all respects. Verify and accept procured product in line with contractual conditions. Practiced in reading and understanding assembly drawings with due regards to dimensional tolerances and machined. Examining the finish of all parts to detect faulty finishing or painting, deterioration of surfaces etc. Undertaking first off inspections. Produce relevant inspection/quality control documentation. Check and complete all paperwork...

Job Title: Fabricator Welder Job Summary We are seeking a skilled and reliable Fabricator Welder to join our production team. The successful candidate will be responsible for fabricating and welding metal components to a high standard, following technical drawings and safety procedures. This role operates on a rotating shift pattern. Working Hours Shifts may include: 6:00am - 2:00pm 2:00pm - 10:00pm 10:00pm - 6:00am Flexibility to work any of the above shifts is required. Key Responsibilities Fabricate and weld metal components according to engineering drawings and specifications Perform MIG and TIG welding to a high quality and consistent standard Set up, operate, and maintain welding and fabrication equipment Inspect completed work to ensure accuracy, strength, and finish Follow all health and safety procedures at all times Maintain a clean and organized work area Work independently or as part of a team to meet production targets Requirements Minimum of 1 year...

Looking for a meaningful opportunity in the field of electrical inspection? Our client, a highly esteemed partner of the UK Ministry of Defence, are seeking an experienced Electrical Inspector to join their team. As an Electrical Inspector, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the quality of deliverable hardware, thereby contributing to the success of this critical partnership. This is an opportunity to work with a dynamic team that values quality and excellence and to make a real difference in the world of defence. Key Responsibilities: Certification of product in line with processes and procedures For correct assembly, it is essential to verify all electrical connections and review the finish of all parts to detect any faulty finishing, painting, or surface deterioration. Inspect for physical damage and intermediate inspection checks for non-product Certification activities. Monitoring of operators within the Product Certification Scheme. Check, complete and certify all...

Employment Solutions have an exciting opportunity for a Manual Vertical Borer within a rapidly growing engineering company specialising in precision Engineering. Based in Bolton The role will involve overseeing smooth machining operations, promoting cross-training across the workshop, and supporting the development of team members to enhance overall productivity and skill levels. Machine Operation: Setting up and operating large capacity vertical boring machines. Technical Work: Interpreting complex engineering drawings, blueprints, and work orders to produce precise, large-scale components. Machining Processes: Carrying out, facing, edging, and boring operations, along with setting up PCDs (Pitch Circle Diameters) for flange tapping. Quality Control: Conducting self-inspection of finished parts using precision measurement equipment to meet, or exceed, specified tolerances. Maintenance: Maintaining a clean and organized work area, adhering strictly to health and safety...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit 2x Plastics / Chemical Operators. 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% Contract Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter). Plastics / Chemical Operators Job Description: This involves working with small hand tools and masking tape, manually applying protective resin coatings to assembled circuit boards. Excellent Dexterity is a must have, and any experience working with small brushes, either in their personal time or professional life, would be an excellent skillset. The Plastics operator 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. Specific...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Electronics Design Engineer / Test Design Support Engineer subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract.   This role would suit a candidate who comes from an Electronics Design Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Production Support Engineer or Test Systems Designer background. Rate: £65.00 per hour Location: Bolton Hybrid / Remote working: 4-5 days a week onsite (possible for remote work occasionally). Compressed week of working Monday to Thursday is available. 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)      Interview Process: One stage Video Interview Test Design Support Engineer Job Description: The department have an excellent opportunity for experienced Electronic Design Engineers to play a leading role in the support of production...

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....