420 manufacturing jobs found in Plymouth

A Programme Manager is required for a manufacturing retrofit programme on contract. The assignment will provide continuity of leadership for the Retrofit Programme during a critical period covering programme definition, launch preparation, industrialisation, governance and execution readiness. The role is to ensure alignment of Engineering, Supply Chain, Production, Commercial, Finance, Support and Field Operations activities to deliver a controlled and affordable retrofit solution. The primary objective is to establish and maintain an executable retrofit delivery plan whilst proactively identifying and driving actions necessary to mitigate future programme costs, schedule risks and operational inefficiencies. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For...

The primary purpose of the role is to perform the electronic and physical movement of material from receiving goods inwards through to issuing goods outwards, ensuring all tasks are completed safely, accurately and efficiently. Shift Pattern: Early shift - Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-2:00pm, and Friday, 6:00am-11:00am. Key Responsibilities Goods Inwards Receive materials, reconcile goods to delivery notes and book items in. Ensure all items are appropriately protected and labelled accordingly. Put away materials in the correct locations with care and attention. Process goods in a timely manner while upholding quality standards to prevent backlogs. Goods Outwards Accurately pick and transact any kitting requirements in a timely manner. Ensure labels clearly identify the part, related work order or destination as appropriate. Liaise with production to ensure kits are delivered to the correct destinations on time. Prepare and issue palletised and high-level assembly goods...

Manufacturing Machine Operator - Global Brewing Company Magor | Temporary Long-Term | 4 on 4 off (2 Days, 2 Nights) | £15.46-£42.32 per hour Introduction Acorn by Synergie is recruiting Manufacturing Machine Operators to join a global brewing company in Caldicot. This is a temporary long-term opportunity offering a structured shift pattern, competitive pay rates, and overtime opportunities within a fast-paced production environment. Key Duties Operate packaging equipment to ensure finished goods meet quality, timing, and cost requirements. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly routine tasks with attention to detail. Comply with statutory, health, safety, and environmental requirements. Follow packaging and food hygiene regulations, including HACCP. Maintain housekeeping, cleaning, and 5S standards. Carry out basic asset care requirements for machinery. Support improvement activities to achieve departmental KPIs, including PI tracking and Short Interval Control (SIC). Attend...

Visual Inspector I Location: Swindon Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Contract Duration: 12-month contract Workplace: Onsite Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday (Rotating shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 or 15:00 - 23:00) Pay Rate: £13.86/hr + 22% shift allowance Openings: 7 Positions available About the Role We are looking for detail-oriented Visual Inspectors to join our production team in Swindon. In this role, you will perform manual visual inspections of filled vials under controlled conditions to ensure top-quality standards before products move to the next stage of production. Key Responsibilities Perform manual visual inspections of filled vials in controlled inspection booths. Identify and remove defective units (e.g., visible particulate matter, cosmetic defects, cracks, chips, or fill volume issues). Maintain clear separation between accepted and rejected items. Record inspection results accurately following Good Documentation Practices (GDP). Comply...

Our client based in the Havant area is looking to recruit an experienced Assembly Operator to join their team. When you join them, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Hou Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm alternating weekly. Key Responsibilities: As Assembly Operator you will be responsible for working on the assembly line within cleanrooms to combine parts and components. You will be required to inspect the product and identify and report any defects to ensure only products that meet the required specifications move on to the next manufacturing stage. You will build products on the assembly line according to customer specific technical drawings, instructions, or schematics. You will be competent in making all required assemblies in the range. You will be capable of working with a complex range of products. You...

Manufacturing Operator Join our dynamic team in Basingstoke! We are looking for a collaborative individual to support our daily production and quality goals in a fast-paced environment. The Opportunity Pay Rate: £13.46 per hour (plus a 20% shift allowance). Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly schedule (Week 1: 06:00-14:00; Week 2: 14:00-22:00). Duration: 12-month contract with an immediate start available. Location: Onsite in Basingstoke. What You Will Do As a Manufacturing Operator, you will be the engine of our production process, ensuring every product is handled with care and precision. Your day-to-day will involve: Production Excellence: Following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to assemble, pack, and label products accurately. Quality Assurance: Inspecting materials and containers at every stage to ensure they meet our high-quality standards. Equipment Operation: Starting and monitoring conveyors, assisting with equipment validation, and maintaining a clean, sanitized...

RESPONSIBILITIES • Operating automated machinery to: • Carrying out manual dispensing and labelling of liquid • Perform manual laboratory activities • Support to other departments as require • Following Health & Safety procedures • Reporting low stock levels to Supervisor/ Manager • Perform any manufacturing tasks assigned by Supervisor/Manager QUALIFICATIONS Good standard of education including basic English and Mathematics qualification Desirable Job requirements • Appropriate industrial manufacturing experience. • Experience working in a manufacturing or laboratory-based environment. Skills/Abilities • Attention to detail and pride in work. • Works proactively both individually and in a team. • Good organisation. • Ability to follow procedures. • Ability to manage time effectively. • Good communication skills. • Computer literate

Packaging / Manufacturing Technician Worthing (Onsite) £15.49 per hour PAYE (Increasing to £17.21 per hour after 12 weeks) 12 Month Contract Rolling Shifts (2 x 12 hour days followed by 2 x 12 hour nights, then 4 day break) Our client is currently searching for a Packaging / Manufacturing Technician to join their team in Worthing! This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a high-performing team, ensuring products are packaged efficiently and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Operate as a member of the packaging team in line with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Carry out packaging activities in compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards Ensure all products are produced to required specifications and within set timeframes Deliver planned output targets while maintaining quality and efficiency Follow all site health and safety requirements at all times Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required...

Role: Manufacturing Engineer Contract IR35 Status: Inside Pay Rate: £35-40 per hour depending on experience Location: Banbury – on-site Role Purpose: The purpose of this role is to support the business as subject matter expert, using manufacturing and quality knowledge and experience to enable the manufacture of an extended run of prototype power systems. To lead and participate in APQP activities; leading problem resolution and other continuous improvement initiatives and activities. Operational Duties: * Support the Engineering and Manufacturing teams with the management of all prototype builds ensuring all processes, tooling/equipment and facilities are in place and or planned. * The setup of low volume production environments and the development of manufacturing processes to ensure production is conducted safely, on time and on budget whilst ensuring best practice is adhered to. * Support the successful implementation and delivery of specific Advanced Production Quality...

Ready to power your potential? Step into a high-impact manufacturing role with a world leader and build a career you're proud of today! Build the Future with Caterpillar in Shrewsbury At Randstad, we are proud to partner with Caterpillar-one of the world's most iconic and respected engineering brands. We are looking for dedicated, hands-on individuals to join the team as a Manufacturing Operative. If you are looking for long-term stability, excellent earning potential, and a supportive team culture, this is the opportunity for you! Job Details & Pay Job Title: Manufacturing Operative Job Type: Temporary - ongoing Location: Shrewsbury, SY1 3NX Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday, 07:30 AM - 17:15 PM (Enjoy a 3-day weekend every week!) Pay Rate: £14.31 - £15.74 per hour (dependent on experience) Overtime Opportunities: Available at business discretion for work from Friday onwards Premium Rates: Sunday shifts are paid at premium overtime rates! Key Responsibilities...

Job Title: Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI Location: Loudwater, Buckinghamshire Salary: £40 to £50 per hour  Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Onsite working IR35: This contract does not accept candidates operating through a Personal Service Company (PSC). Therefore, you will be required to work through an Umbrella company. Are you a Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI with strong experience in electromechanical product manufacturing, new product introduction, and low–medium volume, high‑value build environments? We have a 6-9 month contract on offer which gives you ownership of taking complex products from prototype through to stable, repeatable production. You’ll join a growing engineering and manufacturing function working on advanced electromechanical and electronic systems, where your work directly shapes how high‑value products are built, scaled, and industrialised.    The Role This is a hands-on Contract Manufacturing Engineer - NPI position...

As a Supplier Quality Manufacturing Engineer, your day will be filled with engaging interactions with suppliers, analysing data, and driving continuous improvement. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest quality standards are met, while fostering strong relationships with our valued suppliers. ***Travel to Germany 2-3 days per week will be required*** Responsibilities Lead Product Qualification Activities at Suppliers - Product and Process Qualifications (PPQs) Contain, manage and resolve Quality issues relating to supplier non-conforming components identified at supplier customer facilities, warehouses or customers globally. Manage suppliers to properly handle non-conformance issues. Assist with process improvements. Lead supplier root cause investigations and corrective actions through Problem Resolution process. Investigate and resolve manufacturing capability issues within the supply chain to ensure business continuity. Identify and support...

Manufacturing Technician Location: Edgbaston Birmingham Contract Type: Temporary (until 30/09/2026) Hourly Rate: £13.53 Working Pattern: Full Time (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Are you ready to make a difference in the life sciences industry? Join our client's dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician and play a vital role in the development and testing of cutting-edge medical devices! If you're passionate about quality production and eager to support our mission, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a Manufacturing Technician, you will: Assist in the manufacturing and testing of medical devices to ensure top-notch quality. Maintain and calibrate essential equipment for optimal performance. Accurately complete records and worksheets to keep our processes running smoothly. Utilise our ERP system for effective work tracking and document management. Report progress and any issues promptly to keep the team informed. Collaborate with colleagues to plan tasks...

Manufacturing Engineer Telford 15 Month Fixed term contract Competitive + Benefits Monday – Friday 37.5 hours per week A leading international manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering team on a fixed term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer to support new product introduction (NPI) activities, process improvement projects and engineering change implementation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Whilst experience within the automotive industry would be highly advantageous, candidates from other manufacturing sectors will be considered if they have strong experience of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing creation, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement and production engineering. The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for: * Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process trials, product...

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Financial Controller to oversee financial control activities across manufacturing operations, with a strong focus on inventory and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) accounting. A hands-on finance professional is required with deep expertise in inventory, who can strengthen controls, improve processes, and provide meaningful financial insight to support operational decision-making. Key Responsibilities Own inventory and COGS accounting, ensuring accuracy and integrity of reporting. Manage month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls. Analyse manufacturing costs, standard costing, stock valuation, and production variances. Partner with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy and profitability. Lead process improvement initiatives across finance and manufacturing functions. Act as the key contact for external auditors on inventory and manufacturing accounting matters.Requirements Qualified ACA,...

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of...

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Planner with strong SAP and production planning experience? Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced engineering environment where your planning expertise directly contributes to the successful delivery of cutting-edge defence programmes? We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Planner to join a leading defence engineering organisation based in Ampthill. Working within the Special Projects business area, you'll play a key role in developing and maintaining robust production plans that support the manufacture of hardware for innovative development programmes. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of defence manufacturing, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure production schedules, materials and resources are aligned to programme requirements. The Role As a Manufacturing Planner, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that support manufacturing activities across a range of...

Materials Handler required to move production materials from machines and workstations on to the next step of production as part of a precision engineered manufacturing process. Requirements Warehouse materials and parts management experience for a manufacturing or production facility. Responsibilities Issue and transfer parts for production. Assist Production Planner and assembly stores

Forklift Driver £17.89 per hour Monday to Friday | 10:00pm - 6:00am We are currently recruiting for Forklift Drivers to join a globally recognised confectionery manufacturer at their state-of-the-art facility in Estover, Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation within a clean, modern manufacturing environment. Offering ongoing work, competitive pay, and fantastic onsite facilities, this role is ideal for experienced forklift operators looking to join a leading global brand. The Role As a Forklift Driver, you'll play an important role in supporting production and warehouse operations, ensuring materials and finished products are moved safely and efficiently throughout the site. Key responsibilities include: Operating Counterbalance and/or Reach Trucks safely and efficiently Loading and unloading vehicles Moving stock, raw materials, and finished goods around the site Supplying production lines with materials as required...

Forklift Driver £16.48 per hour Rotating Shifts | Monday to Friday Week 1: 6:00am - 2:00pm Week 2: 2:00pm - 10:00pm We are currently recruiting for Forklift Drivers to join a globally recognised confectionery manufacturer at their state-of-the-art facility in Estover, Plymouth. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy warehouse and logistics operation within a clean, modern manufacturing environment. Offering ongoing work, competitive pay, and fantastic onsite facilities, this role is ideal for experienced forklift operators looking to join a leading global brand. The Role As a Forklift Driver, you'll play an important role in supporting production and warehouse operations, ensuring materials and finished products are moved safely and efficiently throughout the site. Key responsibilities include: Operating Counterbalance and/or Reach Trucks safely and efficiently Loading and unloading vehicles Moving stock, raw materials, and finished goods around the site...