32 manufacturing bid lead jobs found

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bolton is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.  The role will be a hybrid role of working from home and onsite (2 days per week). This role would suit a candidate who has bid manager / bid proposals experience along with a project manager experience.  A defence / aerospace / manufacturing background would be great.  Job Title: Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Rate: £33 per hour Location: Bolton   Hybrid / Remote working: 2 days per week onsite Contract: 37 Hours per week Overtime: Hours worked over 37 hours per week will be calculated at ‘time and a quarter’ Duration: 12 Months (initially and then ongoing and long-term thereafter) IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Manufacturing Project Manager / Bid Lead Job Description: Generation of Manufacturing Bids for Industrial Transfer packages of work, ensuring they are competitive, compliant and are...

Senior Business Development Manager - Defence Working on an exclusive basis, we are supporting Associated British Ports - ABP, to identify a NEW strategic Senior Business Development Manager on an initial 2-year fixed term contract, to further expand their defence sector activities. As the largest port operator in the UK, this position of Senior Business Development Manager will report to and work alongside the Port Director/CEO and is to deliver commercial growth for defence related activity through ABP's land and facilities, whether through existing links with the Ministry of Defence and similar relationships or, through private company / organisation attraction. Specifically, the role will identify, target, negotiate and manage contracts with Defence customers and contractors (including Defence Primes and their supply chains), ensuring compliant, profitable and resilient long-term partnerships. Indicative clients are defence stakeholders including MoD, DE&S, BAE, Babcock,...

Job title: Quantity Surveyor Job Type: Temporary IR35 Status: Inside Start date: ASAP Duration: 52 weeks Pay rate: Competitive Location: Glasgow Hybrid/Remote Working: Hybrid Hours of work: 37 hours per week Role information: * Provide commercial support across projects, including bid governance, change management, compensation events, and contractual notices * Ensure compliance with internal procedures and contract requirements, liaising with HoC, SQS, and clients * Support Project Managers with all commercial aspects of project delivery * Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Interpret and apply head contract terms, ensuring flow-down to subcontractors * Monitor contract compliance and implement corrective actions where required * Develop and support procurement strategies to meet project timelines, budgets, and risk requirements * Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and supply chain risks *...

Mechanical Project Engineer - Water Sector (Contract) Rugby - Newbold STW (CV21 1HF) £400-£500 per day Contract Until End of 2026 TRIbuild Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to support AMP8 wastewater projects at Newbold STW in Rugby. This role will focus on mechanical design integration, procurement, subcontractor management, and package delivery through manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and handover. Responsibilities Coordinate internal and third-party mechanical designs Review P&IDs, BIM models, GA drawings, and supplier technical submissions Ensure compliance with WIMES and client specifications Produce and manage mechanical procurement packages Support technical subcontractor evaluations and procurement activities Manage long-lead mechanical equipment and procurement schedules Oversee subcontractor technical compliance and delivery on site Support FATs, commissioning, installation, and handover activities Manage technical...

Our client, a large Aerospace and Defence supplier is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join them on a contract basis at their site in Luton. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must hold the sole British nationality and be willing to undergo SC Clearance ahead of starting. 12 month initial contract. £46.15 p/h Umbrella, inside IR35 Based onsite in Luton.As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for the smooth transition of our new products from design into manufacture and will lead the front-end manufacturing engineering activities, from providing DfX input into the design (i.e. design for manufacturing, assembly and test), to solving production capability issues. Your technical and project management skills will help to ensure that new products are introduced into operations in a timely, efficient, cost effective and accurate manner. You will join our team in the following activities: Developing manufacturing processes by studying product...

Piping Engineering Lead with BIM Experience We are seeking a high-caliber Piping Engineering Lead with a strong background in Building Information Modeling (BIM) to spearhead delivery of piping design/ engineering/ facbrication package on a major pharmaceutical project. This is a critical role designed for a professional who excels at the intersection of technical design, commercial awareness, and project delivery within a Pharmaceutical/ GMP environment. You will be the gatekeeper of quality and scope, ensuring that our piping designs are not only technically sound but are delivered on time and strictly within our client's contractual boundaries. Tasks * Team Leadership: Manage a dedicated team of piping engineers. You will be responsible for overseeing the ISO fabrication review process, ensuring high-quality output meets strictly defined project milestones. * Scope & Compliance: Deliver complex scopes of work within a regulated GMP setting. You will...

Project Engineers - BIW/ Closures Location: Warwickshire Contract: 4 months initially Rate: £40+ per hour (outside IR35) Experience: Minimum 5 years Client: Low Volume OEMWe are seeking experienced Body in White - Project Engineers to join our team, supporting the delivery of advanced closure systems including doors, bonnets, and rear closures for complex engineering programmes. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of closure commodities to meet quality, cost, and timing targets Manage engineering releases and ensure accurate technical documentation (e.g. FESO, EIDs) Drive virtual build phases and support physical build activities, resolving issues through to completion Coordinate and lead cross-functional design and assembly reviews Conduct failure mode prevention activities (DFMEA, lessons learned, QHR) Lead root cause analysis for technical issues and implement robust solutions Work closely with suppliers to ensure manufacturability and feasibility Define and...

Expleo is supporting a leading global automotive OEM in the search for an experienced Procurement Senior Specialist to join their high-performing team on a contract basis, in the Midlands. Reporting directly to the Regional Purchasing Manager, this role will focus on managing the external supply chain across a portfolio of strategic suppliers, ensuring performance aligns with Quality, Cost, Delivery, Innovation, and Sustainability (QCDIS) targets. This is a pivotal, cross-functional role operating at the centre of engineering, manufacturing, and commercial operations, driving both supplier performance and commercial outcomes across key programmes. Key Responsibilities Deliver cost targets across assigned commodities, supporting new product launches and ongoing cost reduction activity Lead supplier negotiations and manage in-contract commercial issues (pricing, tooling, design change and claims) Drive supplier performance through Supplier Business Reviews and continuous...

Process Automation & Digitalization Specialist Location: Manchester Rate: £30 (An hour) Duration: 12 Months Initially Location: Manchester IR35: Inside (Must use an umbrella company) Key Responsibilities * Process Automation: Identify, design, and implement automation solutions (workflow automation, automated reporting, data validation, milestone monitoring, exception management, document processing, and notification workflows) to eliminate manual tasks in supply operations processes * AI & Analytics: Support development based on AI/ML-based tools for decision support, data analysis, predictive capabilities, and operational insights within Supply Operations team * Digitalization: Support the digital transformation roadmap by building prototypes, proof-of-concepts, dashboards, Power Apps, and scalable digital solutions * Integration: Connect automation solutions with existing systems (SAP S/4HANA, planning tools, reporting platforms, SharePoint, Microsoft Power...

Operational Buyer Location: Warwick (Hybrid arrangement) Contract Length:12-month contract (Possible Extension) Pay Rate: £350 per day Via Umbrella (Inside IR35) The Opportunity We're supporting a leading global organisation within the engineering and manufacturing space who are looking to appoint an Operational Buyer on an initial 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact procurement role, where you'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of procurement operations while also driving improvements across supplier performance, cost, and process efficiency. You'll be joining a complex, global environment where your ability to manage volume, analyse data, and solve problems proactively will be highly valued. Key Responsibilities As Operational Buyer, you will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities across a busy and complex business unit, including: Managing a high-volume procurement work queue,...

The Job People are looking for a Production Planner to work within Purchasing for a busy Horticulture Manufacturing company based in Daventry. We are looking for hardworking, enthusiastic colleagues who are willing to work long term with the opportunity to gain a full-time contract. The Purchasing & Production Planner manages the end‑to‑end flow of materials from sourcing raw materials and packaging to, planning weekly production in accordance with safety, environmental, and quality standards. The role ensures uninterrupted operations while optimising inventory, reducing costs, and maintaining compliance with REACH, COSHH, and other H&S requirements. Previous production planning / purchasing experience is required. Must be able to read and understand English. Shift Hours as a Production Planner: Fixed day shift Monday - Friday 8.15am till 5pm Monday to Thursday 8.15am till 4.15pm Friday 40 hours per week.Pay Rates for Production Planner: £14.00 per hour...

Commercial Quantity Surveyor Contract Type: Inside IR35 Location: UK (remote base, nationwide travel) Reports to: Contract Manager Responsible for: Contract coordination team, commercial governance, cost management, and NEC3&4 administration across multiple projects. NESFircroft continue to partner with an industry leader in HV power cable installation. They are urgently looking for Commercial Quantity Surveyor to join on an initial 12 month contract basis. This will be a hybrid position working from home covering multiple key projects. Key Responsibilities Administer predominantly NEC3/4 contracts including early warnings, notification of compensation events, compensation events, payment applications, and change control logs. Read and interpret contract documentation; highlight key points to project delivery team for execution planning. Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal departments to clarify contractual interpretations and milestones. Ensure...

My client has been appointed to carry out the construction of a new process building for a highly reputable manufacturing company that produce construction equipment. The scope of the works is demolition of the existing building and erection of a new building circa 2500m² floor area with 2no. concrete access ramps, 3no. external access steps, concrete deck, perimeter access path in Dorking. Initial works commenced on 11/5/26 with a contract duration of 52 weeks. The value of the works is circa £8.5m. The works are being procured under a Design & Build contract. We are looking for a Site Manager to lead and successfully deliver this project. As a minimum we require a Managers CSCS card, 3-day first aid at work and SMSTS, also must be computer literate. All applicants MUST be able to provide two recent, contactable references

Press Brake setter / Operator  Loughborough LE11  £18.20 per hour Night Shift: Monday to Friday,  Temp to perm Immediate start available   We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Setter / Operator to join a busy manufacturing business in Loughborough LE11.   This is a temp to perm opportunity with steady hours, premium overtime, and the chance to join a growing press brake team.   What is on offer £18.20 per hour Overtime paid at a premium Immediate start Long-term opportunity with a busy and established business The role Setting and Operating a Press brake Machine Working from detailed engineering drawings Setting and operating a press brake Select the correct tooling, dies, and machine settings Measure and inspect finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting Working in a busy engineering team What we are looking for Previous experience in setting and operating a press brake...

Press Brake setter / Operator  Loughborough LE11  £17.00 per hour Afternoon shift: Monday to Friday, 2:00pm to 10:00pm Temp to perm Immediate start available   We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Setter / Operator to join a busy manufacturing business in Loughborough LE11.   This is a temp to perm opportunity with steady hours, premium overtime, and the chance to join a growing press brake team.   What is on offer £17.00 per hour Overtime paid at a premium Immediate start Long-term opportunity with a busy and established business The role Setting and Operating a Press brake Machine Working from detailed engineering drawings Setting and operating a press brake Select the correct tooling, dies, and machine settings Measure and inspect finished parts to ensure quality and accuracy Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting Working in a busy engineering team What we are looking for Previous experience in setting and operating...

Joining the Quality team and reporting to the Quality Manager, the Quality Engineer will be responsible for day-to-day Quality Assurance activity at both our Horsham and Plymouth sites, travelling as necessary. Typical activity includes ensuring we fulfil project milestones and customer design requirements as well as site-specific activity such as ISO 9001 requirements, and ESD and FOD precautions, new starter inductions and training. Key Responsibilities: Attending project/design gateway reviews and being the voice of QA within Customer-facing liaison on day-to-day quality issues and requirements, including customer witnessed testing both onsite and customer sites (if needed) Supporting the maintenance and continual improvement of the QMS in conjunction with process/function owners to ensure that the requirements of ISO 9001 are satisfied Conducting internal audits with process/function owners to monitor operation and effectiveness of the QMS and to facilitate continual...

BIQ (Built In Quality) Operator Rate: £14.87 (up to £34.02) plus regular overtime and monthly bonuses Quality Operators, are you looking to work in a fantastic, modern environment? Great rates of pay and long term stability? Caterpillar Peterlee is the worldwide source of Cat® Articulated Trucks, currently producing 7 variants used in many industries including mining, construction and aggregates. The facility's manufacturing activities use the latest computer analysis techniques, robotic technology and a state-of-the-art paint plant. Benefits: Easily accessible via public transport Free on-site parking/bike sheds Free tea and coffee Paid holiday (inc. public Hols) 1 Additional holiday added every 2 years to allowance for service (max 5) Monthly performance lead bonus including monthly attendance bonus to boost your earnings! Regular performance review schemes so you'll know when you're doing a great job Full induction and ongoing training Potential to be made permanent with...

Recruit4staff are representing a leading manufacturing business in their search for an Automotive Quality Engineer to work in Wolverhampton. Job Details: Pay: Up to £22.50 per hour (PAYE) or up to £27.15 per hour (Umbrella) Hours of Work: 7.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required, as it could involve possible Afternoon Shifts Duration: Temporary role for 6 months initially but this could be extended Benefits: Immediate start available and potential overtime opportunities. Job Role - Automotive Quality Engineer Providing structured supplier technical assistance Ensure purchased components meet required standards for Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost Lead & support robust closure of all supplier quality related issues for all new model related programmes Using 8D methodology Improving Supplier capability Leading a variety of projects Supplier issue management Developing relationships with a variety of internal stakeholders and supplier representatives...

Site Manager | automation (Conveyor / AS/RS etc.) installation project for a major manufacturing site. Current/valid NEBOSH is required. Location: Crewe, UK | Job Type: Contract - 20 weeks - Outside IR35 Overview We are seeking an experienced Site Manager to oversee the delivery of a large-scale installation project in Crewe. The role will involve managing a complex site with 20–30 principal contractors, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery across all phases of installation and commissioning. This is a hands-on leadership role within a manufacturing/production - automation environment, covering conveyor systems, AS/RS solutions etc. Key Responsibilities * Lead day-to-day site operations across a multi-contractor environment (20–30 principal contractors) * Manage and coordinate installation and commissioning activities across warehouse automation systems * Oversee safe delivery of conveyor systems, conveyor belts, AS/RS solutions etc. * Ensure strict...

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Test Equipment New Business Support to join them on an initial 6-month basis. As Test Equipment New Business Support, you will support the Test Equipment bidding team to produce technical costed proposals for all the UK delivered test solutions, for Development, Production and Export. Role: Test Equipment New Business Support Pay: £50ph via Umbrella Location: Stevenage Contract: 6 months (possible extension) IR35 Status: Inside Security Clearance: BPSS however requires Security Clearance Responsibilities: Generation and compilation of UK bid costs from multi-disciplined areas of the business (including an international supplied cost-base). Subsequent generation of the technical costed proposals and where required presentation to the UK programs. Accountability for ensuring the UK bid team make quick, informed decisions and taking initiative in the face of evolving project requirements and unexpected disruptions. Working as part...