15 manufacturing jobs found in Northampton

MES SME (Manufacturing Execution System Subject Matter Expert) Location: Caswell - Hybrid Working Available Type: Permanent We are seeking an experienced MES SME to take ownership of a critical Manufacturing Execution System environment within a high-tech manufacturing operation. This is a key role focused on supporting, optimising, and evolving MES capabilities to drive production efficiency, system reliability, and compliance. The successful candidate will act as the technical lead and subject matter expert for the MES platform, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, and IT teams to support business-critical operations and future system upgrades. Key Responsibilities Manage, configure, maintain, and optimise the MES environment Ensure high system availability and performance across manufacturing operations Support integration with ERP, PLC, and other enterprise systems Lead troubleshooting, enhancements, and continuous improvement activities Analyse...

Great opportunity to work as a Forklift Driver for our client's Logistics Hub for fizzy drinks and pet food, amongst some smaller clients. Staffline is recruiting Forklift Drivers in Northampton. The rate of pay is: - Monday to Friday £13.48 per hour - Days 4 on 4 off, £13.75 per hour - Nights 4 on 4 off, £14.22 per hour Overtime is available and is paid at £20.62 - £21.33 per hour. This is a full-time role working fixed shifts, and the hours of work are: - 4 on 4 off, 6am to 6pm - 4 on 4 off, 6pm to 6am - Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm or 2pm to 10pm Your Time at Work As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for: - Safely Operating Forklift Trucks - Racking Our Perfect Worker Our perfect worker will be able to do some manual handling. Applicants will hold a Forklift Licence, Bendi is preferred, but will upskill from CB, reach or VNA. Experience in a similar role is required. Key Information and Benefits - Earn £13.48 - £21.33 per hour...

About this Position: A Mechanical Design Engineer is required to join a collaborative engineering team on a 3 month contract. The role involves producing 3D CAD designs and detailed technical drawings for fabricated structures, assemblies, and vehicle system integrations. You will support projects from concept through to manufacture, with opportunities to contribute to challenging engineering solutions in the military and heavy equipment sectors. Job Responsibilities: * Produce 3D CAD models and detailed engineering drawings to BS8888 standards using Autodesk Inventor. * Design structural and fabricated components with consideration for Design for Manufacture. * Prepare engineering calculations and support analysis activities. * Manage project workloads and deliver work to agreed deadlines. * Present design solutions and participate in design reviews with stakeholders. * Support manufacturing, assembly and testing activities. * Maintain CAD data, drawings and bills of...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Wellingborough Minimum 6-Week Contract Day Shift Umbrella or PAYE Join a leading UK bakery producing iconic bread products enjoyed by families across the nation! We're seeking an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (electrical or mechanical bias) to support our engineering team at our modern site Responsibilities - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Reactive and planned preventative maintenance on high-speed production and packaging equipment Fault finding and repairs (mechanical, electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics) Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to minimise downtime Ensuring compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards Working closely with production teams in a fast-paced FMCG environment Experience/Qualifications - Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar (bakery experience advantageous) Multi-skilled with...

Why Greencore? Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make every day taste better. As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn. Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop. Here at Northampton, we operate one of the most impressive facilities in Europe, based across a campus of 5...

CNC Turner - Contract Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) Northampton ​​​£30 - £34 per hour (Inside IR35) The Opportunity: EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a CNC Turner to join a precision engineering company located in Northampton, working on a 6 month contracting basis. Our client is a market leading precision engineering, advanced manufacturing business that specialises in machining complex, medium sized components for highly regulated industries including Motorsport, F1 and Automotive. Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates. Key Benefits on offer: * £30 - £33 per hour Ltd (inside IR35) * Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art machinery * Hours: Afternoons - Mon - Thurs 2pm - 11pm / Fri 12pm - 8pm (earlier finish on Fridays) * 6 month contract...

Job Description As a key member of our manufacturing operation, you will be responsible for producing high-precision crankshafts, camshafts, and various other engine components for leading super and hyper car manufacturers. The Role Set and operate CNC and manual: cylindrical and surface grinders. Perform quality control checks using gauges, perthometer and Adcole equipment. Manufacture components efficiently and cost-effectively, adhering to company standards and procedures. Maintain high level of communication with the Team and report operational issues promptly. Support continuous improvement initiatives by suggesting enhancements to methods, processes, and tooling. Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities. Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice. Candidate Profile Experience as a CNC Grinder,...

Job Description: As a CNC Setter Operator at Cosworth, you will be responsible for manufacturing Crankshafts and Camshafts as well as a variety of other engine components for super/hyper car manufacturers. In this role, you'll be responsible for setting up and operating multiple CNC machines, as well as reading and editing programs to ensure smooth operations. You will also be responsible for conducting quality control checks using various measurement tools, and inspecting/maintaining machinery, tooling, and equipment. Your goal will be to ensure that all parts meet specifications and to minimise production downtime. The Role:  To manufacture camshafts and crankshafts for Automotive and Aerospace customers. To set and operate machines in a safe manner with regard to themselves and others, complying with the Health and Safety at Work Act. To produce components to the company standard in the most efficient / cost effective manner. To be familiar with all systems and procedures...

Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst – Homebased Opportunity: This is a great opportunity for a Customs & Trade Regulations Analyst to develop your career for a global pharmaceutical manufacturing company. Do you have experience of import/export operations for a multinational company? Do you have experience with UK and Ireland customs related activities, incl. the management of specific authorizations (ex. EIDR, SDP) and local platforms (CHIEF, TSS and ROS)? Looking for a contract role with an exciting global pharmaceutical company? If yes then this is the role for you. Your role as a Customs & International Trade Regulations Analyst will involve supporting the business across its EMEA sites for all Trade Compliance Processes and operations. You will be responsible for all import/export compliance with international trade, customs and other government agency laws and regulations to minimize the risk of penalty and fines due to non-compliance. Essential...

Apply today to work as a Warehouse Operative (Reach Truck, CB, HLOP) for our client, a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. Staffline is recruiting a Warehouse Operative - Reach Truck, CB, HLOP Driver in Wellingborough. The rate of pay is: - Rotation shift AM/PM - £13.50 per hour - Night shift 22:00-06:00 - £16.20 per hour This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, Monday-Friday and 5 out of 6 excluding Saturday. The hours of work are: - Week 1: Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm - Week 2: Any 5 out of 6, 2pm to 10pm Your Time at Work As a Warehouse Operative driver, your duties include: - Driving a Reach FLT / CB / HLOP - Driving PPT / LLOP - Generic warehouse duties - Picking and packing - Ability to lift up to 20kg - Attention to detail and accuracy - Work efficiently and flexibly to meet operational KPIs and targets, both independently and as part of a wider team - Maintain a clean,...

Warehouse/Production Operative Wellingborough Based £12.71 per hour / Onsite Parking / Monday-Friday / Day Shift We are looking for a Warehouse Operative to join our client who are an established business. Reporting to the Production Manager you will be part of the Warehouse/Production team. About the role As a Warehouse/Production Operative you will be involved in the manufacturing, assembling and packing stages of the process. You will be working within a team where the main aspects of the role are the following Preparation work Reworking and fitting products Picking Packing Precision-focused & Meticulous task management Duct and conduit preparation for installations Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safetySkills and Experience You will require to come from a production background. Have worked in a fast paced environment and can meet deadlines Experience with basic quality control checks and reporting issues Basic numeracy and literacy skills for...

We are currently seeking enthusiastic individuals to join a busy and growing manufacturing/ production team in Wellingborough. This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a long-term career in manufacturing, with full training provided and excellent progression potential. The role is hands-on and physical, ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, is reliable, and keen to learn. You will be involved in the manufacture of high-quality products, using power tools and machinery, meeting production needs, and maintaining quality standards. You'll be expected to follow safety regulations and company policies, accurately follow data and instructions, and carry out manual handling tasks. We're looking for individuals with a can-do attitude, good communication and numerical skills. Experience with tools or manual work is desirable but not essential, and you must be physically fit and comfortable with lifting and physical tasks. Full practical and office-based training will be...

Unloaders required, Finedon Rd Indust Est, £12.74 phr + attendance bonus ADHOC between Mon-Fri Do you like to keep fit? Can you regularly lift 25kg? Are you looking for regular ongoing work? If so we need you!!! Due to an increase in work demand we are looking for unloaders to work for our client who are a food manufacturing company. As an unloader, you will be working in a small team unloading containers which are either 20ft or 40ft in size. You will be unloading food ingredients and flour regularly lifting 25kg. You will be required to palletise the stock ready to be stored in the main warehouse and carry out general housekeeping and cleaning once the containers are unloaded and any other duties as required. This is a very physically demanding role where the work can be very strenuous, you will be on your feet all day so having carried out this type of work previously would be ideal as it is not for the feint-hearted. If you are interested in this role and are available...

Production Operative Wellingborough Based £13-14 per hour / Onsite Parking / Mon-Fri / Day shift / mechanical and hand tool knowledge is required. We are looking for a Production Operative to join our client who are an established business. Reporting to the Production Manager you will be part of the Warehouse/Production team. About the role As a Production Operative you will be involved in the production and maintenance stages of the process. You will be working within a team where the main aspects of the role are the following Up keeping maintenance of tools and packs General Warehouse duties including heavy lifting Picking tools/products needed for orders Packing the completed packs and orders Precision-focused & Meticulous task management Maintaining high standards of workmanship and safetySkills and Experience You will require to come from a production background and have knowledge of mechanic and hand tools. Have worked in a fast paced environment and can meet...

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...