40 manufacturing technician jobs found in Dartford

Manufacturing Technician Dartford, DA2 Contract: Temporary (3 months) Monday to Friday, AM and PM shifts available £14.14 per hour We are recruiting a Manufacturing Technician to join our clients Laboratory team, where you'll prepare reagents and intermediates and carry out testing to ensure everything meets GMP standards. This is a hands-on role that suits someone with strong attention to detail and a focus on accuracy. Full training will be provided, making it a great opportunity to build a long-term career in science and manufacturing. Manufacturing Technician Shift: · Monday to Friday · 06:00 - 14:00, 08:00-16:00 or 14:00-22:00 Manufacturing Technician Pay Rate: · £14.14 per hour Manufacturing Technician Responsibilities: · Perform daily operations, including housekeeping, equipment maintenance, and calibration. · Adhere to safety policies, report health and safety concerns, and update COSHH and Risk Assessments. · Complete training modules, read Standard...

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...

A leading manufacturer of plastic products is looking to recruit experienced Injection Moulding Setters / Technicians to support increased production during the busy summer period. Pay: Up to £24.00 per hour Hours: Full-time and part-time opportunities available with a variety of shift patterns to suit your availability. As an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician, you will: Set up and operate injection moulding machines to achieve required cycle times. Carry out efficient tool changes to minimise production downtime. Monitor product quality and identify and resolve processing or tooling issues. Optimise machine performance to ensure maximum efficiency and output. Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment.To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter / Technician, you will have: Previous experience setting and processing injection moulding machines. Strong knowledge of tool changing, process optimisation, and troubleshooting. A valid Forklift Truck...

Job Title: High Level Technician (Rolling Stock) Job Location: Southwest London Hourly Pay Rate: £31.48 PAYE / £ 41.11 Umbrella Shifts: Minimum of 50 hours a week Shift Pattern: Panama . Days and nights Duration: On-going contract Start Date: ASAP Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Client Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and...

Maintenance Technician Location: Rochford (Must be able to drive due to site location) Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am - 4:00pm Shifts: 8 hours per day Breaks: 2 x 30-minute breaks Pay Rate: £16.30 per hour (basic) £24.45 per hour (overtime, x1.5) Job Purpose We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Technician to carry out maintenance and repair work on port-based equipment, including terminal tractors and trailers. The role is focused on ensuring all machinery is safe, fully functional, and compliant with health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on terminal tractors and trailers Carry out welding and fabrication tasks as required Fit, replace, and maintain wheels, tyres, and associated components Manage spare parts stock, including ordering and inventory control Maintain clean, organised, and safe working environments Adhere strictly to all health and safety procedures Conduct routine inspections to identify faults and...

An automotive component manufacturer based in Witham are looking for Leather Technician and Leather cutters to join their expanding team. We are looking for people with experience in upholstery. This is an exciting time to join a fast growing business who have a fantastic working environment. The hourly rate is up to £15ph, working an 6am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday or 11.30am to 8pm. These are static shifts. Leather Technician duties:- Cutting leather into shape Working with leather to make chairs, dashboards etc Working with different types of leather Read and interpret patterns, drawings, work orders etcIf you have experience within upholstery, please give us a call! This is a temporary to permanent role. If you have the skills and experience for this role, please apply. if you have any questions about the company or the job itself, please call Prime Appointments and ask for Simon. Tier2

CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – BAGSHOT Position: Vehicle Technician Location: Bagshot (GU19) Rate: £23.00 - £24.00 Per Hour (Outside IR35) CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – THE ROLE: We are currently looking for fully qualified Vehicle Technicians to work at our client’s workshop on an ongoing contractual basis. You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and repair work on a wide range of motor vehicles. The contract is outside IR35 and the rate on offer is between £23.00 - £24.00 per hour. CONTRACT VEHICLE TECHNICIAN – SKILLS REQUIRED: * Qualified to Level 3 NVQ/City & Guilds or similar in the relevant disciplines. * Experience carrying out repair and service work to a variety of vehicles. * Ability to diagnose and rectify a wide range of mechanical & electrical vehicle faults. * Knowledge of health and safety practices in the workshop. * UK Driving License and possess your own tools. * Excellent written and verbal communication...

Prototype Technician Location: Maidenhead  Hourly Rate: £30 per hour PAYE / £40 per hour umbrella  We’re working with a well-established manufacturing business who are looking to bring an experienced Prototype Technician into their team. This is a hands-on role, supporting the build and development of low-volume and prototype products across both electro-mechanical and PCB assembly. This position would suit someone who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working closely with engineering teams to bring new products to life. As a Prototype Technician, you’ll be responsible for building and assembling a range of prototype and low-volume products. Duties will include: Electro-mechanical assembly of complex products and sub-assemblies PCB assembly including both through-hole and surface mount soldering Working from engineering drawings, schematics and build instructions Supporting prototype builds, testing and product development activities Fault finding, debugging and reworking...

Location: Baldock Pay Rate: £13.50 per hour Job Type: Temporary to Permanent Immediate Start Available Machine Operator Are you an experienced Machine Operator looking for a long term opportunity with the potential to secure a permanent position? We are recruiting for a Machine Operator to join a well established manufacturing business in Baldock. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy production environment where you'll play an important role in the manufacturing process while developing your skills within a growing company. The role would suit candidates with experience operating manufacturing machinery within engineering, fabrication, sheet metal or production environments. The Role As a Machine Operator, you will be responsible for operating and monitoring a range of manufacturing equipment, ensuring production runs efficiently whilst maintaining high standards of quality and safety. Working as part of the production team, you will follow job specifications,...

Electronics Assembly Technician Location: Colchester (Fully On-Site) Contract: Initial 2-Month Contract Rate: DOE (Outside IR35) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm Start Date: ASAP We are seeking an Electronics Assembly Technician to join our team on an initial 2-month contract, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position for the right candidate. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of bench-based assembly tasks, supporting the build and manufacture of electronic components and subassemblies. This is a hands-on role requiring attention to detail, good manual dexterity, and the ability to work accurately from instructions and drawings. Key Responsibilities Bench work and light electronics assembly Basic to intermediate soldering of electronic components and wiring Cable fabrication, preparation, and termination Application of heat-shrink tubing and insulation materials Adhesive application and bonding of small components Manual assembly of...

TEMP AND TEMP TO PERM OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 8.00am - 5.00pm MONDAY TO FRIDAY Our client, a specialist manufacturing provider based in High Wycombe, is seeking Assembly Technicians to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a quality-driven environment, contributing to the assembly of innovative products used across major projects throughout the UK and internationally. This role is available on a temporary and temp-to-perm basis, offering long-term potential for the right candidate Key Duties: * Assembling bespoke product systems to specification * Reading and interpreting basic technical drawings * Supporting project delivery and meeting production deadlines * Providing technical assembly support to internal teams * Maintaining quality standards across all builds * Following health and safety procedures at all times Key Requirements: * Strong attention to detail and quality-focused approach * Good communication skills and...

CNC Technician (Machining) Contract Nature of Work: The Senior Technician (Machining) is responsible for preparing and proving out basic to complex programs and operating production runs within our high-tech machine shop, producing component parts for the aircraft interiors business. Level of Work: Responsibilities: Efficiently and accurately set up a wide range of Fanuc-controlled CNC milling and turning machinery to produce various component parts, from basic to complex, for low-batch, high-mix production runs. Create or edit basic CNC programs using G & M code instructions. Operate machines to produce parts in accordance with the daily production plan. Conduct self-inspection of repeat work using appropriate inspection equipment. Perform regular Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) on machinery. Report production issues and defects to the Team Lead and production engineering team. Support the business in implementing continuous improvement initiatives to increase...

Mechanical Project Engineer Based in Dagenham £450 Day Rate Outside IR35 6 Month Rolling Contract The Role We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to deliver CAPEX projects from concept through to commissioning at our industrial site. Working as part of a collaborative engineering team, you will manage the full project lifecycle while overseeing contractors, ensuring technical excellence and maintaining the highest safety standards. This role will support the delivery of an annual £4–6 million CAPEX programme as part of a wider long-term investment strategy. Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Project Engineer Manage projects from concept, design and budgeting through to commissioning and handover. Develop project scopes, schedules and cost estimates. Coordinate and manage contractors, including tendering and on-site performance. Lead mechanical engineering activities, particularly pipework modifications, pumps and valves. Ensure compliance with...

EARN BETWEEN £19.54 AND £24.43 PER HOUR Staffline is recruiting full time professional HGV Class 1 drivers to come and work at our client's distribution centre based in Stanford le Hope. Work pattern are Sunday to Thursday or Monday to Friday Nights PAYE Rates for the role of HGV Class 1 driver are as follows: - Nights - £19.54 per hour - Nights Overtime (After 48 hours) - £24.43 per hour Your Time at Work As a Class 1 driver, the work will involve fridge trailer deliveries and collections to DCs, offloading onto a bay, Palleted produce offloaded via Pump truck, In return for your commitment we can offer regular shifts and start times that suit you. Monday to Friday or Sunday to Thursday (Apply online only)hrs starts, with Overtime available also. Our Perfect Worker As an HGV Class 1 driver, you will ideally have - - 6 months C+E experience - No more than 6 points - Digi card and DQC Key Information and Benefits - Earn up to 24.94 per hour - On-Site...

Long-Term, Regular Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Immediate Starts Staffline is recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers for our client based in Basildon, offering ongoing, year-round work with excellent pay rates and a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours per shift. PAYE Parity Pay Rates - Mornings (04:00-09:59): £19.30 per hour - Days (10:00-17:59): £20.02 per hour - Nights (18:00-03:59): £20.76 per hour - Overtime (after 45 hours per week): o Mornings: £24.13 per hour o Days: £25.03 per hour o Nights: £25.95 per hour - Bank Holidays: o Mornings: £28.95 per hour o Days: £30.03 per hour o Nights: £31.14 per hour Your Time at Work Your Time at Work - Delivering retail items to stores across the South East - Ensuring delivery schedules are met - Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks - Some collections may be required - No break deduction - 45 minutes paid - Shifts available 7 days a week with start times to suit you - Weekend work available -...

Long-Term, Regular Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Immediate Starts Staffline is recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers for our client based in Basildon, offering ongoing, year-round work with excellent pay rates and a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours per shift. PAYE Parity Pay Rates - Mornings (04:00-09:59): £19.30 per hour - Days (10:00-17:59): £20.02 per hour - Nights (18:00-03:59): £20.76 per hour - Overtime (after 45 hours per week): o Mornings: £24.13 per hour o Days: £25.03 per hour o Nights: £25.95 per hour - Bank Holidays: o Mornings: £28.95 per hour o Days: £30.03 per hour o Nights: £31.14 per hour Your Time at Work Your Time at Work - Delivering retail items to stores across the South East - Ensuring delivery schedules are met - Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks - Some collections may be required - No break deduction - 45 minutes paid - Shifts available 7 days a week with start times to suit you - Weekend work available -...

Long-Term, Regular Work | Full-Time & Part-Time Available | Immediate Starts Staffline is recruiting HGV Class 1 drivers for our client based in Basildon, offering ongoing, year-round work with excellent pay rates and a guaranteed minimum of 8 hours per shift. PAYE Parity Pay Rates - Mornings (04:00-09:59): £19.30 per hour - Days (10:00-17:59): £20.02 per hour - Nights (18:00-03:59): £20.76 per hour - Overtime (after 45 hours per week): o Mornings: £24.13 per hour o Days: £25.03 per hour o Nights: £25.95 per hour - Bank Holidays: o Mornings: £28.95 per hour o Days: £30.03 per hour o Nights: £31.14 per hour Your Time at Work Your Time at Work - Delivering retail items to stores across the South East - Ensuring delivery schedules are met - Carrying out pre- and post-trip vehicle checks - Some collections may be required - No break deduction - 45 minutes paid - Shifts available 7 days a week with start times to suit you - Weekend work available -...

Great opportunity to work as a Warehouse Operative for our client, one of the UK's leading digital and high street retailers, a much-loved business and mainstay name for over 50 years. Staffline is recruiting Warehouse Operatives in Basildon. The rate of pay is £15.08 per hour. Overtime is available and is paid at £18.25 per hour. This is a full-time role working rotating shifts, 5 days out of 7. The hours of work are: - 6am to 2pm - 2pm to 10pm Your Time at Work As a Warehouse Operative your duties will include: - Using a voice‑directed headset system that provides clear, step‑by‑step instructions for selecting the correct products that make up an order - Stack picked products securely in a mobile cage, ensuring stability and accuracy before they are sent to the customer - Driving a Low Level Order Picker (LLOP) safely and efficiently to transport these cages and move around to different locations within the warehouse (you will receive full training) -...

Location: London (Hybrid) Rate: £50-55 per hour + VAT IR35 Status: Outside IR35 About the Opportunity We're supporting an innovative technology business developing cutting-edge wearable products that combine hardware, embedded systems, AI, and data analytics to deliver real-time performance coaching. The business has grown from an early-stage concept into a globally recognised technology platform, leveraging large-scale real-world data and intelligent sensing to create industry-leading products. We're seeking a Hardware & Embedded Software Engineer to help develop the next generation of wearable technology. The Role This is a highly varied engineering position sitting at the intersection of hardware, embedded software, sensors, and product development. You'll work closely with product, AI, mobile, and data teams to develop wearable electronics that deliver accurate real-time performance feedback in demanding environments. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys...

Role: Senior Product Design Engineer Location: London Contract Type: Contract / Freelance Duration: 6 months + Rate: £315 per day Status: Outside IR35 - Ltd co contract Shape Innovative Products from concept to reality. An exciting opportunity has arisen with a highly respected product innovation consultancy known for delivering cutting-edge solutions across healthcare, consumer, and industrial sectors. Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, you will play a pivotal role in transforming ideas into commercially successful, production-ready products. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Product Design Engineer who thrives on solving complex engineering challenges, balancing creativity with technical rigour, and leading projects from research through to manufacture. The Opportunity: As a Senior Product Design Engineer, you will work on a broad portfolio of technically challenging and highly innovative projects within consumer electronics,...