183 manufacturing jobs found in Reading

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...

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,...

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...

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 &...

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...

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,...

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...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MRP systems? Do you have experience with SAP or similar ERP systems? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing processes Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing, and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer 6 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £50ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with 5 Axis CNC Machining? Do you have experience of MRP Systems and managing BOMs? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Develop manufacturing processes Medium /Large CNC machined components Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and...

A leading manufacturer of sustainable packaging based in Gosport are looking for a machine operator to join their team on the 2pm-10pm shift. The role involves operating machines and full training will be given Previous manufacturing experience would be preferable The role is a temp to perm position Please send your CV to be considered! Berry Recruitment employee benefits: 24 hour GP medical advice Discounts on high street stores, dining, family trips and many more Discounted health/travel insurance Discount from various gyms 24 hour personal help line for any support you may need Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job

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...

Network Security Engineer Cisco / Palo Alto | Manufacturing £450/day - Outside IR35 Contract: Until Sept 2026 (likely extension) Location: Reading (occasional on-site) We're hiring a Network Security Engineer to support a major security transformation programme within a manufacturing environment, reporting into the CISO. The programme is focused on uplifting network security standards in line with NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF) and CIS Critical Security Controls, across data centres and manufacturing sites. This is a hands-on role focused on improving network security posture across critical infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Conduct network security assessments and gap analysis against NIST CSF and CIS Controls Define and deliver remediation plans across critical environments Design and implement ZTNA and secure access solutions Lead upgrades, testing, pilots, and full deployment Decommission legacy technologies and support transition to BAUTech Environment Cisco...

We’re Hiring: Inventor CAD Design Engineer (SC Cleared) | Reading | UK Defence Sector --- 6 to 12 month contract I’m currently supporting our client in the search for a talented PP&E CAD Design Engineer to join their embedded team delivering critical engineering support to a major UK defence programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of complex manufacturing and operational environments, contributing to the design and delivery of plant, property, and equipment solutions. (PP&E) 🔧 What you’ll be doing: • Designing equipment and providing CAD support using Autodesk Inventor • Supporting manufacturing, production, and facilities teams with practical engineering solutions • Producing high-quality technical drawings, specifications, and documentation • Managing models and data within Autodesk Vault • Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes 🎯 What we’re looking for: • Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or...

We’re Hiring: Inventor CAD Engineer (SC Cleared) | Reading | UK Defence Sector --- 6 to 12 month contract I’m currently supporting our client in the search for a talented PP&E CAD Engineer to join their embedded team delivering critical engineering support to a major UK defence programme. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of complex manufacturing and operational environments, contributing to the design and delivery of plant, property, and equipment solutions. (PP&E) 🔧 What you’ll be doing: • Designing equipment and providing CAD support using Autodesk Inventor • Supporting manufacturing, production, and facilities teams with practical engineering solutions • Producing high-quality technical drawings, specifications, and documentation • Managing models and data within Autodesk Vault • Collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to deliver project outcomes 🎯 What we’re looking for: • Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering •...

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: £12.71ph + holiday allowance £19.06/h weekends 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...

Job Title: Production Operative  Salary: £12.88 per hour Job type: 12 weeks temp to perm  Shift Details: Monday-Friday: 6am-2pm Address: Winnersh The role of Production Operative: Loading and unloading production machinery Monitoring machinery Adhering to health and safety  The Production Operative should have the following skills and experience: Experience working within manufacturing environment Good attention to detail Reliable  If you are interested in this Production Operative position, please click apply now or call Alessandra at Orion Reading today. INDMAN

Composite Laminator – Ongoing Contract Location: North Hampshire / Berkshire Contract Type: Ongoing Contract (PAYE or Limited Company) Rate: £24.00 per hour (Limited contractor) Hours: Full-time, 7.30am - 5.30pm Monday–Friday Approx 45-50 hours a week. The Opportunity We’re supporting a well-established specialist composite manufacturing business with an excellent reputation for high-quality, precision composite components across demanding sectors such as aerospace, motorsport, marine and advanced engineering. Due to continued workload, they are looking to add an experienced Pre Preg Composite Laminator on an ongoing contract basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running in a production environment where quality and attention to detail are critical. The Role As a Pre Preg Composite Laminator, you’ll be responsible for producing composite parts and tooling in line with engineering drawings, work instructions and quality standards. You’ll be...