319 manufacturing jobs found in Reading

Our client, a leading firm in the manufacturing and engineering sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a contract role. Key Responsibilities: Designing and developing tooling and fixtures using HyperMILL CAD/CAM packages Programming, setting up, and operating multiaxis CNC machines, Ensuring the precision and accuracy of tooling for various manufacturing projects Collaborating with engineering and production teams to optimise tooling designs and processes Conducting troubleshooting and maintenance of tooling and CNC machinery Providing technical support and training to colleagues as required Maintaining documentation and records of tooling designs and modifications Adhering to health and safety standards and quality control procedures Job Requirements: Experience in a manufacturing environment Strong working knowledge of HyperMILL CAD/CAM packages Experience in multiaxis CNC operation Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail Ability to work...

Manufacturing Engineer – New Model Launch Are you ready to play a pivotal role in the launch of a groundbreaking supercar? ASL Technical is recruiting Manufacturing Engineers to join a leading high-performance automotive manufacturer during an exciting new model introduction. This is your chance to shape the future of automotive excellence and be at the forefront of cutting-edge vehicle production. About the Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be integral to turning concept designs into reality. From prototype stages through to series production, your expertise will drive the processes, standards, and innovations that define how a world-class supercar is built. You’ll work across multiple projects, collaborating closely with concept design and engineering teams, gaining exposure to all aspects of the business and influencing projects from start to finish. Variety, challenge, and innovation are at the heart of this role. Key Responsibilities Lead the creation and...

Manufacturing Engineer – New Model Introduction Location: Woking Contract: 14 months Inside IR35 What to Expect As part of our growing Manufacturing Engineering team, this Manufacturing Engineer – New Model Introduction role offers the opportunity to support the introduction of new models, shaping the processes that define how we build each of them. This position is essential for ensuring the successful transition of vehicle models from concept to prototype and eventually into series production. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, engineering, and operations, to influence and deliver new models. Role of the Manufacturing Engineer – New Model Introduction Create and develop deliverables for new model introductions, including vehicle assembly concepts, process sequencing, and documentation. Support the transition of new models from the virtual environment to physical validation and delivery. Develop and implement process traceability...

Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer Outside IR35 | Up to £50/hr | Contract to Dec 2026 Long-term Outside IR35 opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing / Process Transfer Engineer supporting a major equipment and process transfer within a high-tech manufacturing environment. Key highlights: * Maintain production output during site transfer * Lead equipment relocation, qualification & re-installation (IQ/OQ/PQ) * Support PFMEAs, work instructions & process documentation * Troubleshoot lasers, optics & precision assemblies * Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality & Supply Chain Skills needed: * Manufacturing/Process Engineering background (laser, optics, photonics, precision assembly) * Strong hands-on problem solving (mechanical / optical / electro-mechanical) * Experience managing complex transfers under tight timelines Details: * Rate: Up to £50 per hour * IR35: Outside * Duration: Long-term (to end of 2026) 👉 Apply now for...

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: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm / 7:00 pm to 7:00 am / 2 days / 2 nights then 4 days off. Day to day duties include: * Accurately complete documentation related to the Encapsulation process. * Operate and maintain up to two Encapsulation Machines (and covers up to as many as four during breaks). * Maintaining a clean work area. * Performing in-process checks and evaluating in detail, product quality. * Monitoring material and gel usage at the machine and...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Stevenage 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: £25.26 per hour.  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 planned lead and cycle times, in order to comply with manufacturing programmes and delivery schedules. Packing...

World Class Defence Organisation based in Henlow, Bedfordshire is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Controller subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract. The role does require the candidate to have Stores / Lineside / Production line experience.  This vacancy does also require the candidate to have a FLT License.      Job Title: Manufacturing Controller Rate: £26.12 per hour Location: Henlow  Hybrid / Remote working: Onsite. Standard Days, not shift work Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week are paid at time and a quarter (25% increase) Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella)   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 /...

Manufacturing Operative - Cheltenham Salary: Competitive Hours: Full-Time Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00 Type: Temp to Perm Why Join Us? This is an exceptionally exciting time to join a company that is growing extremely rapidly and operating at the forefront of a unique and impressive business model. You'll be joining right at the start of this growth journey, with real opportunities to progress as the company expands. The team is close-knit, supportive, and family-oriented, where everyone's contribution genuinely matters. If you're looking for more than just a job - a role where you can build a long-term career, develop new skills, and be part of something special - this is the opportunity for you. About the Role An excellent opportunity exists to join a fast-growing manufacturing team as a Manufacturing Operative based in Cheltenham. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys practical work, working from plans, and playing a key part in producing high-quality...

MANUFACTURING TEAM LEADER - Shifts 4 days on and 4 days off MATERNITY COVER - 12 MONTH CONTRACT Our client is seeking a highly motivated and proactive production supervisor to join their manufacturing company located in Bishops Stortford. This is a hands-on role, where you will based on the shop floor, supporting the Shift Manager in the day-to-day running of the production, machinery and operations. In the absence of the Shift Manager, you will assume full supervisory responsibility of overseeing the shifts and ensuring smooth operations, maintaining high performance standards, and addressing any urgent operational issues, along with customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities Support the Shift Manager in supervising the shift team to achieve operational targets Supervise and coordinate production staff to ensure output, quality, and safety standards are met Operate machinery as part of the production team on a day-to-day basis Monitor production schedules, quality...

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...

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Tewkesbury (on site) Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing Inside IR35 £50 - £55 per hour THE ROLE - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business to support Sliding Head/Swiss Lathe Manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll need to possess excellent experience in Sliding Head lathe practices and processes including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge. As an expert with Sliding Head machining, you should have knowledge of some of the following machines: Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20, Citizen. DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specifications Online and Offline programming for CNC Activities - Perform problem solving and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Provide technical, machining task planning and authorisation. Advise and support daily shop-floor management...

Industrial Engineer 11-month contract Based in West Midlands £27.21 per hour (Inside IR35) *Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility, to work full time, and travel within, the UK* About the company I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in West Midlands, who are looking for an Industrial Engineer to join their team. Job Description As Industrial Engineer, your main responsibilities will include: Determine the most effective way of optimising people and facilities. Ensure achievement of programme manpower targets. Hours-per-car reporting, with manning implications. Best practice productivity ideas incorporated into programme. Assignment allocation, in conjunction with production plant. Experience Required: Experience of assembly operations, within manufacturing. Understanding of lean manufacturing and Design, for Assembly principles. Industrial Engineering experience, with associated tools and techniques. Previous...

Aerospace R&T Manufacturing Engineer Certain Advantage is hiring for a Manufacturing Engineer based in the Filton area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a Manufacturing business that operates in the Aerospace sector. They design, manufacture and deliver industry-leading commercial aircraft, and a separate Space and Defence division. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? The Role: This role is for an Aerospace R&T Manufacturing Engineer—someone ambitious and ready to make an impact. You’ll be results-oriented and driven to succeed. You’ll be working in a small, experienced, and collaborative team, and be responsible for: Development and delivery of an industrial plan for wing research. Working with the jigs and tooling team, and component suppliers. Generation and validation of manufacturing capability documentation. Working across the design and...

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: * Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. * Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA). * Build process strategy for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. * Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. * Quality Planning...

This is a great opportunity for a Materials Engineering Technical Lead to join our client's project management team during Pre‑FEED on a multi‑billion‑dollar petrochemical expansion project. The successful candidate will provide Material Engineering leadership and oversee the quality of the contractor's deliverables. This major CAPEX development includes a world‑scale mixed‑feed steam cracker integrated with significant refinery upgrades to increase olefins production, convert fuel oil to higher‑value products, expand utilities, and reduce GHG emissions. Applicants must be Materials Engineering subject matter experts with experience on large-scale petrochemical projects (or similar). The successful candidate will ensure the integrity and performance of materials across project operations, and requires strong expertise in corrosion, metallurgy, welding, non‑metallics, refractories, and material mechanics. The role provides technical guidance to contractors, advising on corrosion...

SW-007-VoidMul-235 Multi-Trader £25 - £26 per hour Working for a maintenance contractor in their voids team Long term temp-to-perm Voids will be located in the Reading area Position good to knows * This is a temp-to-perm role covering a voids contract in the Reading and surrounding areas * A van and fuel will be offered when the role moves to a permanent position so in between time materials will be delivered to site/void you are working in * During the temp period you will only need to get to the location you are working at with your tools, you will not need to carry materials to site * Parking is available at the location you will be working at You will be working for an established Maintenance Contractor within the inhouse maintenance delivery team who carry out repairs, planned works and voids to the organisations extensive housing stock. This role will be working within their voids team covering RG postcodes. **You must have a full...

Workshop Operative Location: Reading Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team at a leading company specializing in the creation of innovative commercial furniture and structures for the hospitality and leisure industries? We are currently seeking a Workshop Operative for our client based in Reading. This is a Temporary Ongoing position with an immediate start, offering a fantastic chance to develop your skills and grow within the company. Details: • Hours: Monday to Friday, 06:00 am – 16:00 pm • Pay Rate: £12.21ph + holiday allowance Key Responsibilities: • Assemble, prepare, and build wooden products to the highest standards. • Operate various machines and tools to cut, prepare, and assemble components. • Ensure work meets quality standards, identify potential issues, and propose solutions. • Maintain a clean and safe working environment by cleaning work areas, machines, and equipment. • Report equipment or facility issues promptly. • Adhere to safety protocols, including the...

Electronics Design Engineer Location: Berkshire (On-site) Employment Type: Full-time Contract Are you an Electronics Engineer who thrives on solving complex technical challenges and developing highly specialised products? This is an exciting opportunity to join an engineering team working on advanced illuminated control panels, display systems and integrated cockpit technologies used across aerospace, defence and industrial markets. You'll be involved in designing and developing a wide range of aircraft‑fit equipment, including: LED‑based illuminated panels Electroluminescent lighting systems Hidden‑until‑lit technologies NVIS‑compatible panels Miniature filament lamp assemblies Integrated switch panels, annunciators, bezels and keyboardsIf you enjoy hands‑on engineering, full lifecycle product development and contributing to meaningful innovation, this role offers the perfect environment to grow and make an impact. Key Responsibilities Formalise and produce effective design...

SW-007-Painter-237 Painter & Decorator £21 per hour Working for a Maintenance Contractor Based initially based in Tottenham and Kennington then GU and RG postcodes Temp-to-Perm role * Working in occupied council properties * External and Internal Re-Decs of blocks of flats and houses * The first 2 jobs will be in London will be Tottenham and Kennington, these will be external and internal * The work from May onwards will be in GU and RG postcodes * Work will mainly be externals through the summer months and returning to internals in the winter months * **You must be able to make your own way to the jobs** Overview * We are currently recruiting for an experienced Painter to join a busy inhouse maintenance team working across residential properties initially in London then in GU and RG postcodes * This is an excellent opportunity for a reliable, skilled and motivated Painter who is confident delivering...

This role supports the procurement function by managing purchase orders, liaising with suppliers, finnace team, updating records and ensuring materials arrive on time. The organisation is a specialist scientific equipment manufacturer with a strong reputation for precision, quality and reliability. This position suits someone organised, proactive and confident working in a fast‑moving environment. Client Details Procurement Specialist, Bracknell: A well‑established UK scientific manufacturing business that supplies customers across research, industrial and laboratory sectors. They operate from modern facilities, maintain strict quality standards and provide a supportive environment where employees work closely with technical and operational teams. Description Procurement Specialist, Bracknell: * Communicate with suppliers regarding pricing, stock and lead times * Process POs, ensure POs are accurate and all compliance is followed. * Work closely with transactional finance...