772 manufacturing jobs found in Southend-on-Sea

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,...

Join a leading partner of the UK's Ministry of Defence as a Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly and Integration) in Stevenage. Our client is seeking a talented professional to be at the core of their operations, focusing on the manufacturing and assembly of missiles. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will leverage their previous experience to ensure that products are produced efficiently and within budget, making a significant impact on the business. If you are a skilled Manufacturing Engineer looking to contribute to a high-stakes environment, this opportunity is for you. Key Responsibilities: Creating and updating instructions for manufacturing. Tasks of designing, commissioning, and validating the associated tooling will be undertaken. Assist in the industrial validation process by utilising tools such as FMEAs and FAIs. Resolving any technical issues that may occur during the manufacturing process. Route card changes because of rework activities. Management of...

Live Built Manufacturing Technician Certain Advantage is hiring for a Live Built Manufacturing Technician based in Henlow area. This role is on a contract basis and is site-based. The Company We’re working with a world-class Manufacturing business that operates in the Defense sector. Does this sound like your next career move? If you’re ambitious to grow, this may be your next role? Would you like to be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility? The Role: This role is for a Live Built Manufacturing Technician—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: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Ensure manufacturing build, inspection and where relevant, test times are met. Maintain to the...

My client is looking for a Live Build Manufacturing Technician to join them on an initial 12-month basis. As the Live Build Manufacturing Technician will be responsible for carrying out manufacturing, test and inspection tasks within the Live Build Facility, in accordance with product certification procedures, allocated budgets and timescales to meet project objectives Role: Live Build Manufacturing Technician Pay: £29.70 per hour via Umbrella, inside IR35 Location: Henlow - fully onsite Contract: 12 Months (possible extension) Hours: Monday - Friday, 37 hours per week Security Clearance: SC required to start Responsibilities: Certify the product in line with the product certification procedure. Maintain product certification and approval via regular audits. Possess a versatile skill base with the capability to apply these skills across a range of tasks. Be fully conversant with all equipment, tools and measuring instruments associated with the manufacturing cycle. Ensure...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Manufacturing Engineer Peterborough – Fully on site PE1 Initially 9 months – possible extensions. Monday - Thursday 7:00am - 4:00pm / Friday 7:00am - 11:00am £28.10ph + Holiday + Pension or £38.15 Umbrella Rate An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading a globally recognised Fortune 100 engineering and manufacturing organisation within a highly advanced engine manufacturing environment. Working across Assembly and Final Assembly operations, you'll support New Product Introduction (NPI), process improvement, manufacturing projects and production support activities, helping to improve safety, quality, productivity and cost. This is a varied role offering exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies, major improvement programmes and capital investment projects. Key Responsibilities • Deliver manufacturing engineering and process improvement projects • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and manufacturing...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Manufacturing Technician I Location: Loughborough (Bishop Meadow Road) - fully onsite Pay Rate: £13.20 per hour (Equivalent to £24,258 per year) Contract Type: 12-Month Contract, Full-Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday (08:00 - 16:00) We are looking for practical, motivated team players to join our onsite manufacturing team in Loughborough. In this entry-level role, you will start by packing chemical containers and outer packaging. As you gain experience and complete your training, you will progress to filling chemicals and operating machinery. This is an active, hands-on position with a structured 12-month training plan designed to help you step up into a Manufacturing Technician II role. Key Responsibilities Packing & Assembly: Pack various chemical products into different container styles and outer packaging according to daily schedules and work orders. Equipment Operation: Use manual and automatic packaging equipment, including filling and labeling...

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...

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...