116 manufacturing jobs found in Witham

Location: Melbourn, near Royston (SG8) Type of Work: Temporary Duration: 3 months initially, transfer to permanent staff for the right candidates Hours: 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (37.5 hour week) Moving to weekly shift rotations 13th July 2026 early / late shift (6am - 2:30pm and 1:30pm - 10pm on a weekly rotation) Salary: £17 per hour Job Reference: 36205 Polytec are looking for Manufacturing Technicians to complete assembly tasks for our client based in Melbourn, near Royston. Ideally you will have access to your own transport due to the shift pattern requirements. Responsibilities: * Assembling small plastic components Requirements: * Experience assembling small items * Attention to detail, good dexterity and an awareness of quality requirements * Cleanroom experience would be useful but full training will be given. You must be comfortable in lab PPE including hairnet, shoe covers, gloves and coat * Familiarity with a glovebox assembly would be beneficial Please contact...

Night Shift Factory Operative Location: Witham, Essex Pay: £13.85 per hour We are currently recruiting Night Shift Factory Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Witham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity offering full-time night shift hours, ongoing training, and the chance to secure a permanent position with increased pay. This role is ideal for candidates with previous manufacturing or factory experience who are looking to join a busy production environment with genuine career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities of Night Shift Factory Operative: Preparing products ready for the manufacturing process Working on production lines within a fast-paced factory environment Operating machinery and manufacturing equipment Using overhead cranes and forklifts where required (full training provided) Loading, unloading and safely moving products around the factory Carrying out quality inspections on finished products Maintaining a...

Factory Operative Location: Witham, Essex Pay: £12.85 per hour Hours: Weekly rotating - 06:00-14:00 & 14:00-22:00 We are currently recruiting Factory Operatives to join a well-established manufacturing company based in Witham. This is an excellent long-term opportunity offering full-time hours, ongoing training, and the chance to secure a permanent position with a significant pay increase. This role is ideal for candidates with previous manufacturing or factory experience who are looking to join a busy production environment with genuine career progression opportunities. Key Responsibilities of Factory Operative: Preparing products ready for the manufacturing process Working on production lines within a fast-paced factory environment Operating machinery and manufacturing equipment Using overhead cranes and forklifts where required (full training provided) Loading, unloading and safely moving products around the factory Carrying out quality inspections on finished...

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Assembly Technician - Witham, Essex Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for precision? We are looking for an Assembly Technician to join a high-quality manufacturing environment in Witham. The Role: Working in a specialised factory setting, you will be responsible for assembling high-value components. This role requires someone who takes immense pride in their work and understands the importance of quality standards and production schedules. What You'll Be Doing: Precision Assembly: Building high-value modules to strict technical standards. Quality Control: Conducting thorough inspections of finished goods. Collaboration: Working closely with Team Leaders to meet production plans. Housekeeping: Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient workstation.What We Need From You: Reliability: A punctual start is essential to keep production on track. Skillset: Experience in manufacturing tools, materials, and technical equipment. Attention to Detail:...

Machine Operator Location: Braintree, Essex Pay: £12.71ph during training, rising to £15.25ph once moved onto the late shift Hours: Late shift - 4pm-12am (training will be on a day shift) Job Type: Ongoing Temporary We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a specialist manufacturer in Braintree. This is an excellent ongoing opportunity for someone with previous production or manufacturing experience who is looking for a long-term role with full training provided. Successful applicants will complete approximately 6 weeks of training on the day shift before moving onto the permanent late shift, where the hourly rate increases to £15.25ph. Duties will include: Operating specialist production machinery Feeding materials into machines and monitoring the production process Minding machines to ensure they are running efficiently Carrying out regular quality checks on finished products Removing completed products from the production line Recording production...

Market 36 Recruitment are currently recruiting for a Resin Shop Operative on behalf of our client. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business offering a permanent position following a successful temporary period. Working within a clean room environment, you will be responsible for producing high-quality components while adhering to strict health, safety and quality standards. Roles & Responsibilities * Follow all Health & Safety procedures, including the use of protective suits, gloves, respirators, safety footwear and local extraction systems where required. * Work within the Resin Shop Clean Room, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping. * Assemble moulds and prepare them for production. * Mix and pour polyurethane and epoxy resins, hardeners and fillers in accordance with work instructions. * Operate vacuum systems to fill moulds with resin. * Demould finished products and prepare them for...

Job Specification – Welder / Fabricator Location: Braintree, Essex Pay: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour (depending on experience) Contract Type: Permanent (subject to a 3-month probation period) Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm About the Role: A well-established manufacturing company in Braintree is seeking a skilled Welder / Fabricator to join their growing team. This is a hands-on, full-time position offering long-term stability, excellent pay, and great company benefits. You’ll be working in a structural and architectural fabrication environment, contributing to high-quality projects across a range of sectors. Key Responsibilities: * MIG welding of mild steel components (3mm – 40mm thickness) * Interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings * Operating fabrication machinery and equipment * Working to execution class 2 welding standards * Fabricating bespoke and structural components to specification *...

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex to join our customer on an initial contract basis. This role offers an OUTSIDE IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own PSC. Our customer is a leading developer of high-performance embedded computing solutions, supplying innovative technology across sectors including defence, aerospace, and telecommunications. Due to increased demand, they are looking for an experienced Procurement Specialist to support their supply chain and procurement function. As a Contract Procurement Specialist - Essex, you will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, and procurement activities to ensure the timely supply of critical components. You will work closely with Planning, Engineering, and Sales teams to drive supplier performance, reduce costs and lead times, and support strategic sourcing initiatives. Key Responsibilities -...

Production Operative South Woodham Ferrers, Essex £12.71 per hour 4:00am - 1:00pm, Monday to Friday Temporary - Ongoing About the Role We are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join a busy and growing manufacturing company based in South Woodham Ferrers. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates looking for ongoing work in a fast-paced production environment, working a regular early shift. Hours & Pay: Monday - Friday 04:00-13:00 £12.71ph The Role As a Production Operative, you will support the day-to-day running of the factory and production area, assist machine operators and help to maintain efficient production processes. Duties Include Assisting with operating and loading production machinery Supporting CNC machine operators Using basic hand tools Handling and moving materials safely around the factory Carrying out general production and factory duties Keeping the workspace clean, safe, and organised What We're Looking For A full UK...

A manufacturer based near South Woodham Ferrers are looking for a Paint Sprayer to join their busy team. The role is to wet spray retail display products for some of the biggest companies around. There are some very exciting projects to work on. The role is working 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday and the hourly rate is c£14ph. Paint Sprayer duties:- Wet paint spraying Powder coating Being on top of the detail Helping other staff and department when neededThis is a fast paced role, work for a very busy manufacturing company. The role is a temporary to permanent position. If you have experience of Paint Spraying and powder coating, please apply. If you have any questions regarding the job or the company, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon Clark

Forklift Driver - Counterbalance Wormingford CO6 (20 minute drive from Sudbury, Halstead & Colchester) £13.77 per hour | hourly uplift of £0.50 for shifts worked after 9pm (£14.27 per hour) Temp-perm We're seeking a Counterbalance Forklift Driver to join a well-established manufacturing business. Working hours: * Monday to Friday * Initial 3 days training is 10am-7pm * Ongoing hours are 4pm-1am | Mon-Fri Key responsibilities include: * The use of handheld scanners to scan stock in and out of locations * Following the daily cleaning rota * Loading and unloading trailers * Performing manual handling tasks, including heavy lifting Candidate must have a valid Counterbalance Licence Please apply with your CV via the apply button

Class 1 Driver Colchester £15.77 per hour Pin Point Recruitment are currently seeking a Class 1 (C+E) Driver / Yard Operative to join a well-established food manufacturing business. This is a varied role offering a balance between driving and on-site yard duties, ideal for candidates who do not want to be on the road full-time. The Role * Driving Class 1 vehicles for deliveries and collections * Supporting operations within the yard when not driving * Loading and unloading vehicles * General yard duties as required * Operating a forklift truck (full in-house training will be provided) Working Hours * Variable hours contract with a minimum of 40 hours per week * Drivers are currently working around 48–54 hours per week, depending on workload * Hours and days will fit in with the needs of the business * Weekend work will be required * Day work only – no overnight stays * When out driving, you can expect to be off-site for 8–10 hours...

Job Title: Contract Strategic Buyer Location: Colchester Rate: £30 to £40 per hour Employment Type: Contract Working Arrangements: Hybrid Working (3 on site, 2 from home) Contract Length: 2–3 months (initial contract) Are you an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional with strong supplier management, negotiation skills, and a background in electronic components or technical manufacturing? This role has an indicative outside IR35 determination, meaning we can accept candidates who wish to operate through their own Personal Service Company (PSC). This contract role offers the opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving supplier performance, reducing lead‑times, and supporting strategic procurement activity.     Role Responsibilities – Contract Strategic Buyer - Manage supplier performance, ensuring on‑time delivery and accurate purchase order tracking. - Run RFQs and negotiate pricing, MOQs, payment terms, and batch cost improvements. - Support cost‑saving...

Assembler Location: Colchester, Essex Pay Rate: £13.12 per hour Contract: Temporary Hours: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts: 6:00am-2:00pm and 2:00pm-10:00pm Prime Appointments are recruiting for an Assembler to join a well-established manufacturing and production company based in Colchester, Essex. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a busy production team, offering ongoing temporary work with full training and development opportunities. Duties of the Assembler: Assemble a variety of components using hand and power tools Carry out quality inspections on completed products, identifying any faults or defects Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed at all times Maintain production targets while working to a high standard of quality Keep work areas clean and organisedWhat We're Looking For: Previous experience within an assembly, manufacturing, or production environment Confident using hand and power tools Able to stand and work on your feet for...

Industrial Electrician Colchester, Essex £26.00 - £28.00 per Hour Immediate Start – Week Commencing 20th July 6 Weeks Minimum – Potential for Ongoing Work Up to 12-Hour Days Available Anglian Recruitment are currently recruiting for 2 Industrial Electricians to join a specialist electrical engineering project based in Colchester. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Industrial Electricians with a strong background in machine wiring, control panels and industrial automation systems. The initial project is expected to run for approximately 6 weeks, with the potential for further work for the right individuals. Duties & Responsibilities: * Industrial electrical installation work * Panel wiring and control panel modifications * Machine wiring and equipment installation * Reading and interpreting electrical schematics and wiring diagrams * Installation and termination of control wiring * Working with relays, contactors and PLC-controlled equipment...

CNC Machine Turner– Nights (Temporary) 📍 Basildon | Manufacturing Environment We are currently recruiting for a CNC Turner with Miller Experience to join our manufacturing team at our Basildon site. 💷 £18.54 per hour + plus 33% shift allowance Working Hours * Monday – Thursday: 19:30pm – 4:30am * Friday: 14:30pm – 19:30pm Benefits: * Competitive pay * Shift allowance * Overtime available * Pension * 25 days annual leave + 8 statutory holidays (Christmas shutdown) * Long Service awards * Death in Service Purpose of role and key accountabilities: * To produce precision components from drawings using CNC machines. * Produce accurate, high quality components with maximum efficiency * Competently set and operate CNC machines * Work to tight tolerances and check your own work meets the required standard * To work on your own initiative and understand all aspects of the manufacturing process * Quality check all finished jobs...

Electrical Assembler Location: Sudbury, Suffolk Hours: Monday to Thursday | 06:30 - 17:00 (Four-day working week) Salary: £14.00 - £16.50+ per hour (DOE) Contract: Temporary to Permanent Stonetech Recruitment are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Sudbury to recruit an Electrical Assembler. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing company producing high-quality electrical control panels and enclosures. Working within a clean, modern production environment, you'll become part of a supportive team with the opportunity to secure a permanent position. The Role As an Electrical Assembler, you'll be responsible for assembling, wiring and testing electrical control panels to a high standard. Key Responsibilities * Assemble and wire electrical control panels, cabinets and enclosures to engineering specifications. * Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings. * Install and wire components...

Job Title: Forklift Driver Job Type: Ongoing temporary role. Location: Shoeburyness, Essex Pay: £14.50 per hour | Weekly Pay Shift: Varied shifts from 7:00-20:00 depending on production requirements - Average hours can be from 40-60 hours per week  About the Role We are recruiting on behalf of our client for a reliable and experienced Forklift Driver to join their production environment in Shoeburyness. This is a blended role involving forklift operation, loading and unloading lorries, and manual handling duties within a busy production facility. Immediate start. Key Responsibilities Operate a counterbalance forklift safely and efficiently within the production environment. Load and unload lorries in a timely and efficient manner. Store raw materials in designated warehouse locations. Feed production lines with the required raw materials to ensure continuous production. Work as part of a two-person team, alternating between forklift duties and production line feeding...

Digital Print Finisher Location: Bishop's Stortford Salary: £14 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30–15:00 Pin Point Recruitment is recruiting for a skilled Digital Print Finisher to join a well-established print production business in Bishop’s Stortford. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finisher to work within a fast-paced environment producing high-quality large-format and digital print products. Key Responsibilities * Operate Fotoba cutting equipment accurately and efficiently to customer specifications. * Carry out mounting and laminating of a wide range of printed products and substrates. * Finish posters, banners, signage, exhibition graphics and point-of-sale materials to a high standard. * Inspect completed work to ensure quality, accuracy and consistency prior to dispatch. * Interpret job tickets and production instructions, ensuring deadlines are met. * Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of finishing machinery. * Monitor...

Digital Print Operative Location: Bishop’s Stortford Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour DOE Pin Point Recruitment is pleased to be recruiting for a Digital Print Operative on behalf of a leading print manufacturer in Bishop’s Stortford. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and well-established production team. The Role * Process and prepare work received from the repro and print departments. * Ensure jobs are correctly sized and the appropriate correction curves are applied. * Carry out quality checks to ensure all work meets customer and job specifications. * Maintain workflow in line with the production schedule. * Report major production issues to the Supervisor or Manager. * Troubleshoot and resolve minor issues to minimise downtime. * Perform routine maintenance in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations. * Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. * Select the correct media profiles and RIP jobs ready for printing...