207 manufacturing jobs found in Abingdon

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...

Job Title: Project Manager - Utilities Expansion Location: Aylesbury Manufacturing plant Contract Rate - circa £500 - paid inside IR35 About the Role: Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee a utilities expansion program at their manufacturing site. The projects are currently at the feasibility and design stage, focusing primarily on refrigeration and wastewater systems. The ideal Project Manager will have the capability to manage the projects through the full life cycle, from design and planning to commissioning and closeout, while ensuring compliance with relevant health, safety regulations. Key Responsibilities: Project Manage the full project lifecycle from feasibility and design through to commissioning and handover. Oversee the refrigeration and wastewater expansion projects, ensuring technical, budgetary, and timeline objectives are met. Ensure compliance with CDM (Construction Design and Management) regulations,...

Due to a full order book and increased growth, my client, a leading engineering company based close to Basingstoke are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Finisher / De-burrer on an ongoing temporary basis. This may become a permanent role after a period of time, typically 4-6 months. The ideal candidate will have a general knowledge of engineering or manufacturing and have good hand work and attention to detail. The work is generally light in nature. Duties * Use hand tools to smooth, polish, and finish manufactured parts. * Operate rumble machines. * Support the CNC operations – De-burring / Honing / Shot blasting. * Inspect components for defects or imperfections and perform necessary corrections. * Maintain cleanliness of work areas and ensure tools are properly stored after use. * Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards. Experience * Previous experience in a manufacturing / assembly / engineering is...

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business that delivers specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail, and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business. The Role Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering, you will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support across production cells, helping improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods. Key Responsibilities Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities Drive Lean...

Expleo is currently looking for experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join our client's cutting-edge facility focused on high-performance road vehicles. These contract positions, based in Surrey and inside IR35, offer a fantastic opportunity to collaborate with a highly skilled team. Key Responsibilities: - Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes for Series Models, ensuring seamless integration into existing production environments. - Work closely with cross-functional teams to create robust, repeatable assembly processes and documentation, from initial design to series production. - Define, specify, and deliver optimal operational practices in line with brand expectations, while assisting the manufacturing engineering team in creating departmental budgets for program business cases. - Ensure successful delivery of new products by supporting the achievement of all project gateway milestones. - Lead the design of new layouts and material flow,...

New Model/NPI Manufacturing Engineer (INSIDE IR35) About this Position Our Manufacturing Engineering team is expanding to support future growth plans. With new models come greater opportunities to develop and standardise processes that ensure every vehicle is built to the highest quality. This role is central to the success of manufacturing operations, overseeing the processes and complexities of building new models – from initial concept designs through prototypes into full series production. The position offers significant variety, with exposure to multiple projects and collaboration across concept design, engineering, and operations, giving the opportunity to influence projects from start to finish. Job Responsibilities * Create and develop deliverables for each new model introduction, including: * Vehicle assembly concept * Transition from virtual environment to physical validation and delivery * Process sequencing,...

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...

Job Title: Location: Gloucester Pay Rate: Negotiable Contract length: 12 Months Role Summary/Purpose: To gain a deep understanding of existing aerospace component manufacturing processes and equipment, quantify how they perform, and use this insight to inform the design, implementation and optimisation of new production lines and facilities. This role will analyse current operations (time, utilisation, efficiency, waste), create accurate value stream maps, and support line and facility design so that the future production system is efficient at launch and capable of scaling to volume. Key Responsibilities Understand and quantify the existing process Study the current aerospace component manufacturing processes and machines in detail to understand how work actually flows on the shop floor. Conduct time studies on all major steps and support activities (set-up, changeover, inspection, rework, material handling, etc.), maintaining an accurate and current picture of process...

Manufacturing Engineer8-Month Contract Outside IR35 £40/hour  Start ASAP We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support product reintroduction programmes within a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on role focused on transferring legacy products into new manufacturing environments, supporting tooling, assembly, process development, and production engineering activities. Contract Details 8-month contract Start ASAP Outside IR35 £40/hour Onsite 5 days per week 37.5 hours per week overtime available Flexible start and finish timesKey Responsibilities Product reintroduction and manufacturing transfer Tooling design and manufacture Sub-assembly and full product build support Manufacturing and assembly process development Creation of SOPs and work instructions Production engineering and continuous improvement activitiesWhat We’re Looking For Manufacturing Engineering experience within electromechanical environments...

Manufacturing Engineer 8 month contract – Outside IR35 Immediate start Sunbury on Thames Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. Manufacturing Engineer Working across operations, supply chain and design engineering to provide manufacturing engineering expertise in supporting existing and new products, defining new and supporting existing processes. You will assist in the implementation of strategic Lean initiatives throughout the Company, leading some Continuous Improvement projects. Main Duties/Responsibilities Work with manufacturing cell leaders, lean co-ordinator and design engineering to improve process efficiencies Implement ‘Standard work’, generating & maintaining manufacturing documentation (SOP’s, Routings, “Visual Factory” displays) Creation &...

We are currently looking for Manufacturing Operatives to join one of our clients on a long term basis. The company is a world leader in the manufacture, modification and servicing of specialist products for the rail industry. Based in their purpose-built premises in Wiltshire the role will involve working on the assembly of braking systems for trains. The main duties will include the following: - •Working from assembly instruction, assembling components •Testing and fault finding on existing and new equipment •Replacement of faulty components •Repair of faulty equipment •Re-build of equipment •General mechanical and basic electrical fitting work. The successful candidates will have some previous experience of mechanical and/or electrical assembly or be used to using basic hand tools. They will ideally have experience of working on the repair and maintenance of smaller scale machinery. It is essential that applicants can read and understand assembly instructions This is an ongoing...

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer ( Milling Machining bias), you'll need to possess excellent experience in CNC manufacturing Milling practices and processes including programming using Siemens NX CAD/CAM knowledge. Experience with 5 axis machining centres DMG Mori Seiki, Okuma and Mazak I200 wold be highly desirable, along with experience of machining xcomplex alloys such as titanium, inconel, aluminium grades. DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Milling) • Authorisng and approving manufacturing processes and process specifications • Create and optimise Online and Offline 5 Axis milling 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 meetings. • Develop the ME function, identifying new technology to enhance productivity & quality. BACKGROUND -Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Milling) • Manufacturing / Engineering...

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. to develop and deliver manufacturing processes for precision machined components across a range of materials. You will play a key part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, advising on Design for Manufacture (DfM), PPAP, GD&T, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery. Create machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances using CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker preferred). Select cutting tools, design fixtures, and produce shop documentation. Support APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA studies. Lead and support process improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime in the machine shop. Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design changes to enhance productivity and standardisation. Provide technical support to...

World Class Defence Organisation is currently looking to recruit a Manufacturing Logistics Services Analyst subcontractor on an initial 12 month contract.   The role will be 4 days per week onsite. Your office base can be either Stevenage or Bolton (depending on your preference).    Contract Duration: 12 months initially and then ongoing. Hourly Rate: £40 per hour (Umbrella).  Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at ‘time and a quarter’   Manufacturing Logistics Services Analyst Job Description: Join us at the forefront of Digital Transformation, where your expertise and support will define the foundation for UK Manufacturing Logistics Services. We are embarking on a bold, group-wide Digital Transformation programme (IMPACT) that will redefine how we work, connect and deliver value across the organisation. The programme focuses on upgrading the SAP Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) capability from its’ current version - ECC6 to S/4HANA,...

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...

C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder 12 Month Contract - £26/hr - In-Scope Abingdon We're looking for an experienced C&I Wire Person / Panel Builder to join a highly technical engineering environment supporting advanced control and instrumentation systems across a major operational facility. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong panel wiring, assembly and fault-finding experience who enjoys hands-on technical work across both workshop and live plant environments. As The C&I Wire Person You'll support the build, maintenance, testing and repair of a wide range of control and instrumentation systems, working closely with engineering and operational teams on complex technical equipment. Key responsibilities include: Carrying out wiring, assembly and panel build activities for C&I systems Supporting fault finding and repair work on instrumentation and control equipment Building, testing and commissioning electrical cubicles, sub-racks, assemblies...

Job Description: Mechanical Technician Location: Abingdon, Oxfordshire Contract: 12 months, Inside IR35 Overview: * Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities. Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks within the Tokamak Systems Unit when required. Mechanical systems to include vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic. This shall include construction of new systems and maintenance of existing systems including fault finding, and repair. As a mechanical technician you would be expected to supervise mechanical fitters and other junior craft effort. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. * Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications by undertaking a wide range of works including large installation programmes during shutdowns and interventions to maximise the efficiency and availability of the system during operations as a team member. * To document...

Electrical Engineer 12 Month Contract - £40 per hour Inscope Abingdon An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Electrical Technician / Electrical Engineer to join a highly advanced engineering environment supporting complex electrical systems across a major technical facility. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of plant and equipment including control systems, power conversion systems, and LV/HV electrical distribution equipment within a fast-paced operational setting. As the Electrical Engineer / Electrical Technician You'll play a key part in supporting maintenance, installation, fault finding and commissioning activities across critical electrical infrastructure and specialist plant systems. Key responsibilities include: Supporting inspection and testing activities in line with BS7671 and site codes of practice Carrying out electrical installation, maintenance and repair work across plant systems Assisting with fault finding on control...

Mechanical Technician - Contract Opportunity Abingdon 12-Month Contract Inside IR35 Are you an experienced Mechanical Technician looking to work on cutting-edge engineering projects in a highly advanced technical environment? We're seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to support major shutdown and maintenance programmes on complex mechanical systems within a world-class engineering and research facility. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly skilled team delivering critical installation, maintenance and upgrade work across vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electro-magnetic systems. As a Mechanical Technician your duties will include Supporting large-scale shutdown and intervention activities Carrying out mechanical assembly, maintenance, fault finding and repairs Assisting with installation and commissioning of new systems Producing maintenance and testing documentation, work packs and safe systems of work Supporting complex engineering projects including...

Job Title: Electrical Technician Location: Culham, Oxfordshire - on site Contract Duration: 12 Months Daily Rate: £ 40/hr (Umbrella – Maximum) IR35 Status: Inside IR35  The Role The purpose of this role is primarily expected to provide electrical technician expertise to the facility working across different teams, and on a wide range of plant from control systems, power conversion systems and through to electrical distribution (LV/HV). This shall include the construction of new equipment, maintenance of existing equipment, fault finding and implementation of repairs. The exact duties will be determined by the individual’s skills and experience. Support Authorised electrical testers inspecting and testing electrical equipment to ensure compliance with the BS7671: Requirements for Electrical Installations and Codes of Practice. Provide electrical technician expertise to Plant Responsible Officers (PROs); to be hands-on supervisor for electrical installation, maintenance and repair...