Manufacturing Technician
KFM Ltd
£17 to £17 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
We are currently looking for experienced Production Operators / Manufacturing Technicians to join a growing manufacturing operation in Surrey. This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates with experience in food manufacturing, brewing, fermentation, beverage production, dairy, biotechnology or other process manufacturing environments who are looking to develop their skills within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment. Pharmaceutical experience is not required. The Role As a Production Operator / Manufacturing Technician, you will work as part of a busy manufacturing team, supporting day-to-day production and ensuring all processes are completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. Your duties will include: • Operating manufacturing and process equipment safely and effectively • Supporting fermentation, media preparation and other manufacturing processes • Preparing, assembling, operating and cleaning process equipment • Carrying out production and cleaning activities • Completing production documentation and records accurately • Following standard operating procedures and manufacturing instructions • Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping • Following hygiene and contamination control procedures • Identifying and reporting quality, safety or operational issues • Supporting equipment troubleshooting and process investigations • Working closely with colleagues to achieve production targets and schedules • Supporting continuous improvement and efficient ways of working About You We are looking for candidates who have: • At least 3 years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment • Experience in food, beverage, brewing, fermentation, dairy, biotechnology or process manufacturing • Good understanding of manufacturing processes and process control • Strong health and safety awareness • Excellent attention to detail • Experience completing production records and following documented procedures • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment • Good communication and teamwork skills • Flexibility to work evenings, nights and weekends • A reliable, hands-on and positive approach to work Why Apply?
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Manufacturing Operative
Clayton Glass Ltd - Swindon
from £13.59 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Important Notice: Right to Work in the UK Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, our company does not provide visa support. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application. Join Clayton Glass – Where Your Experience Makes a Difference “We’re proud to be British owned and a British manufacturer driven by nearly 70 years of history. Join us at an exciting stage in our journey at our Swindon manufacturing site, now firmly established and continuing to grow. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic, supportive team, working with some of the newest, state-of-the-art machinery in the industry. We foster a family-oriented culture and a positive mindset that motivates us all to succeed. We own our decisions, our mistakes, and the journeys they take us on. Welcome to Clayton Glass – one company, seven sites.” The Role: Manufacturing Operative As a Manufacturing Operative at Clayton Glass, you won’t just be part of the production line — you’ll play a key role in keeping it running effectively. With your experience and insight, you’ll contribute to the continued success of our Swindon site and support high standards across our operations. This is more than a job — it’s a chance to take pride in your craft, be recognised for your expertise, and make a real impact. You’ll operate and oversee our advanced, top-spec machinery, maintain high quality standards, and support the development of newer team members. Your ability to troubleshoot production issues and think ahead will make you a valuable part of our production team. You’ll also be involved in continuous improvement initiatives, helping refine processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency. Your ideas will be welcomed, and your contributions recognised. At Clayton Glass, we actively support experienced professionals and create opportunities for development and progression. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your technical skills or broaden your responsibilities, we’ll support you along the way. Key Responsibilities • Standards & Performance: Maintain high standards of safety, quality, and productivity on the shop floor • Operate Machinery: Run and oversee machines used in cutting, shaping, and processing glass, ensuring optimal performance • Glass Handling & Assembly: Safely load/unload glass and assist in assembling high-specification IGUs and other products • Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks and support root cause analysis for defects or process issues • Team Support: Assist with onboarding and training of new operatives, sharing knowledge and best practices • Problem Solving: Identify and escalate production issues, contributing to solutions that improve efficiency and reduce waste • Health & Safety: Follow and promote safe working practices, ensuring compliance with all safety protocols Skills, Experience & Attributes • Ideally, you'll have experience working in a manufacturing or production environment and be familiar with quality and safety procedures. However, we welcome applications from individuals with relevant transferable skills and a willingness to learn. • An understanding of production processes would be advantageous, particularly regarding quality control and continuous improvement. • Experience operating machinery and handling materials safely would be beneficial, although training can be provided to the right candidate. • Experience using measuring tools, working accurately to specification, and following technical instructions or drawings would be advantageous. • A proactive, reliable, and detail-focused approach, with a strong commitment to getting things right first time. • Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside colleagues across different departments. • Able to carry out the physical requirements of the role, including manual handling and periods of standing. Additional Skills & Qualifications (A Bonus, Not Essential) While not required, the following skills, qualifications, or experience would be advantageous and may help you settle into the role more quickly: • IT literate, with confidence using production software and digital tracking systems. • Awareness of Lean Manufacturing and 5S principles, or an interest in continuous improvement methodologies. • Counterbalance FLT licence preferred. • Additional FLT licences (e.g. Reach Truck or Pivot Steer) would be advantageous. • Full UK driving licence. • First Aid certification. Staff Benefits • Generous annual leave allowance, in addition to bank holidays • Company pension scheme – 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution • Discounted Clayton Glass products • Employee referral programme • Free on-site parking • Bereavement leave • Health & wellbeing support Additional Information Location: Clayton Glass, Blackworth Industrial Estate, Highworth, Swindon, SN6 7NA Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, rotating shifts: • Typical pattern (weekly rotation): o Week 1: 06:00 – 14:00 o Week 2: 14:00 – 22:00 Please note: for a short interim period, shifts will operate on a 06:00 – 14:00 and 10:00 – 18:00 rotation. Hourly Rate: Up to £13.59 per hour (inclusive of any applicable shift allowance) Full-time, permanent role, subject to a 3 month probationary period If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities to grow, apply now to join Clayton Glass, where the difference is clear!
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Manufacturing Operative
Clayton Glass Ltd - Canterbury
£12.71 to £13.71 an hour
On-sitePermanentFull time
Important Notice: Right to Work in the UK Please note that candidates must have the right to work in the UK without requiring future visa sponsorship. Unfortunately, our company does not provide visa support. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to receiving your application. Manufacturing Operative at Clayton Glass Clayton Glass: The difference is clear to see. At Clayton Glass, we do things differently—and we’re proud of it. The Clayton Difference is at the heart of everything we do, from creating innovative products to fostering strong, lasting relationships with our customers and team members. We believe in honesty, loyalty, and a shared commitment to excellence, which is why we put people first in every aspect of our business. If you're looking for more than just a job—if you want to be part of a company where your contributions are valued, where growth and development are encouraged, and where you can make a meaningful impact—then Clayton Glass could be the perfect fit for you. Here, we offer not just career opportunities, but the chance to be part of a forward-thinking team that’s driving innovation in the glass industry. At Clayton Glass, the difference is clear. The Role As a Manufacturing Operative at Clayton Glass, you will play an essential role in the manufacturing and processing of high-quality glass products. Your responsibilities will include supporting our production processes, ensuring top-notch quality, and adhering to safety standards. Key Responsibilities: • Operating Machinery: You will be responsible for operating various machines involved in cutting, shaping, and processing glass. This includes following operational instructions and adhering to safety guidelines. • Handling and Processing Glass: Safely loading and unloading glass onto production lines or machines, ensuring that glass sheets or components are handled with care to avoid damage. • Quality Control: Conducting quality checks on finished glass products to identify any defects, such as cracks or chips, and reporting any issues to your supervisor. • Assembly and Packaging: Assisting with the assembly of glass units, such as double glazing, and packaging products for safe transportation or further production stages. • Safety and Maintenance: Ensuring all tasks are performed in compliance with health and safety regulations. You will also conduct basic maintenance checks on equipment and report any faults or malfunctions. • Material Handling: Moving raw materials to the production area and organizing inventory as needed to keep the production process flowing smoothly. • General Production Support: Working closely with your team to meet production targets, maintaining a clean workspace, and supporting various tasks as needed to ensure an efficient workflow. Essential Criteria: • Hardworking, dedicated, and passionate about joining the Clayton cause. • A team player with strong interpersonal skills and consideration for others. • Able to follow instructions accurately and perform tasks diligently. • Punctual, with a strong attendance record, and fully committed to your shift hours. • Manual dexterity. Good hand-eye coordination and physical fitness, as the role involves lifting and standing. • Basic maths skills for measurements and calculations during production processes. Desirable (Non-Essential) Criteria: • Previous experience in a factory or manufacturing environment. • Flexibility in working hours, with the ability to work night shifts if required. • Driving Licence Employee Benefits: • Generous annual leave allowance, in addition to bank holidays • Company pension scheme – 5% employee contribution with 3% employer contribution • Discounted Clayton Glass products • Employee referral programme • Free on-site parking • Bereavement leave • Health & wellbeing support Additional Information: • Location: Clayton Glass Ltd, Marshwood Close, Canterbury, CT1 1DX • Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 42.5 hours per week with rotating shifts. • Week 1: Monday - Friday, 05:45 - 14:45 • Week 2: Monday - Friday, 14:15 - 23:15 Salary £12.71 per hour, plus £1.00 an hr shift allowance (currently under review) • Positions Available: 4+ openings. START DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE! If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contributions and offers opportunities to grow, apply now to join Clayton Glass, where the difference is clear!
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Manufacturing Technician
Dunwall Partners Ltd - CB4 0WN
On-sitePermanentFull time
Manufacturing Technician Location: Cambridge, CB4 0WN Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits Contract: Permanent, Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (8:00am to 6:00pm), with occasional overtime and weekend working. This is an on-site role. Benefits: Annual bonus scheme, Private healthcare, Co-financed gym membership, Life insurance, Additional annual leave through our Company Day, Ongoing learning and development opportunities Join a Global Leader in Optical Switching Technology HUBER+SUHNER Polatis is a world-leading provider of high-performance optical switching solutions, serving customers across the communications, defence and space sectors. We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join our Operations Team in Cambridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, helping to build world-class products in a modern Lean Manufacturing environment. Working within a clean room setting, you will be involved in the assembly, inspection, testing and analysis of precision micro-components, while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, process development and prototype projects. If you enjoy hands-on technical work, solving problems and delivering exceptional quality, we'd love to hear from you. The Role As a Manufacturing Technician, you will play a key role in the manufacture of highly specialised products used in mission-critical applications around the world. You will work closely with engineers, production teams and cross-functional departments to ensure products meet the highest standards of quality, reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities - Assemble, inspect and test precision micro-components and finished products within a clean room environment. - Build product sub-assemblies and final units to specification. - Operate, monitor and adjust production equipment to ensure quality and productivity targets are achieved. - Troubleshoot equipment, process and product issues. - Support prototype builds, new product introductions and process development activities. - Calibrate equipment and carry out inspections using precision measuring tools. - Maintain accurate production records, batch documentation and tracking systems. - Prepare materials for manufacture and manage inventory requirements. - Package finished products and support production planning to meet delivery schedules. - Create and maintain standard work instructions and manufacturing documentation. - Contribute to continuous improvement projects and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. - Maintain a safe, organised work area in line with Health & Safety and 5S standards. About You We're looking for a practical, motivated individual with a strong eye for detail and a passion for quality. You'll ideally have experience within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics, optical, aerospace or precision assembly environment, although candidates with transferable technical skills are also encouraged to apply. Ideally, you'll have: - Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality. - Strong practical and hands-on technical skills. - Experience following and implementing manufacturing processes and procedures. - The ability to interpret engineering information and technical documentation. - Experience creating or following work instructions. - Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach. - The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. - Confidence using Microsoft Excel, MES systems or similar manufacturing software. - A positive attitude and willingness to contribute ideas that improve quality, efficiency and yield. Why Join HUBER+SUHNER Polatis? This is an opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology that supports critical communications, defence and space applications worldwide. You'll join a collaborative and innovative business where employee development is genuinely valued, and where continuous improvement, quality and technical excellence are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a market-leading rewards package, a supportive team culture and the chance to make a real impact in a growing, high-technology manufacturing environment. Apply Today If you're looking for your next challenge and want to be part of a team building world-class technology, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of optical switching technology with HUBER+SUHNER Polatis.
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Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow-in-Furness
£32,000 to £36,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Manufacturing Technician required to work on electronic and mechanical aspects of subsea equipment assembly and systems including tests, measurements, operations and process controls. Responsibilities Work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality travelers and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Perform troubleshooting to diagnose product, process or program defects and repair them. Maintain skills in electronics, hydraulics and mechanical assemblies, automated machine operation and programming. Requirements Production Test and Production Assembly experience.
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Manufacturing Machinist
Expert Employment - Barrow in Furness
£15 to £22 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Machinist required to join a Manufacturing team delivering subsea products and machinery servicing for engineering customers by ensuring equipment is delivered on time and according to operational demands while maintaining workshop and field equipment. Requirements Manufacturing Machining, tooling, mechanical or electrical assemblies. Industrial production engineering workflow. Machining Responsibilities Equipment operation against procedures, competency levels and machining requirements. Maintenance activities, maintaining equipment and tools for continuous improvement.
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Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow-in-Furness
£38,000 to £42,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Mechanical and Electrical Manufacturing Technician required to join a growing production team, supporting the build of equipment used in cutting edge marine and subsea applications. This is a hands on role ideal for someone with strong electronics assembly and wiring experience. Responsibilities Operate micro CNC machinery for precision component production Solder PCBs and electronic circuitry to a high standard Build and assemble wiring looms and cable harnesses Follow manufacturing procedures, technical drawings, and circuit diagrams Carry out PAT testing and quality inspections on circuitry and cables Ensure all products meet strict quality and safety standards Skills Proven experience in electronic assembly or manufacturing Strong PCB soldering and wiring skills Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams and engineering drawings Experience with micro CNC machines. High attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow in Furness
£15 to £20 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Manufacturing Technician required to perform technical duties in electronic, mechanical or systems production by completing tests, measurements, operations and process controls. Requirements Ability to read blueprints, identify components, wire stripping and crimping, harness repair and termination hand tools for electronics, hydraulics and mechanical assemblies, Subsea Technology or Manufacturing Centre experience. Production Workflow knowledge. Responsibilities Production Test and Assembly Use job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists, quality and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Perform troubleshooting to diagnose product, process or program defects and repair them.
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Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow-in-Furness
£38,000 to £42,000 a year
On-siteContractFull time
We are looking for a skilled Manufacturing Technician to join our growing production team, supporting the build of equipment used in cutting-edge marine and subsea environments. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong electronics assembly and wiring experience. Key Responsibilities Operate micro CNC machinery for precision component production Solder PCBs and electronic circuitry to a high standard Build and assemble wiring looms and cable harnesses Follow manufacturing procedures, technical drawings, and circuit diagrams Carry out PAT testing and quality inspections on circuitry and cables Ensure all products meet strict quality and safety standards Key Skills Proven experience in electronic assembly or manufacturing Strong PCB soldering and wiring skills Ability to read and interpret circuit diagrams and engineering drawings Experience with micro CNC machines (desirable) High attention to detail and commitment to quality
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Manufacturing Technician
Morson Talent
On-siteContractFull time
Morson Edge are currently seeking a Manufacturing Technician for our Aerospace Client based out of Edinburgh on a contracting basis, initially for 6-months. This will be a shifts routine working a 4 on 4 off routine. JOB DESCRIPTION What you will do as a Manufacturing Technician: • Conduct detailed visual inspections of microelectronic components, Sub-Assemblies and PCBs to identify defects • Follow work instructions and standard operating procedures • Maintain cleanroom or controlled-environment discipline where required • Collaborate with quality and engineering teams to resolve precision-related issues What you’ll bring: • Proven experience in electronics inspection • IPC 610 certified preferable • Exceptional fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination • Superior attention to detail and error detection • Previous work in precision manufacturing, micro-assembly, electronics or similar fields • Manufacturing / Production working environment (Cleanroom & Temperature and Humidity Controlled) • Familiarity with Microscope, precision hand tools and micro-assembly equipment If this is of interest please apply today, alternatively please contact Alex Rutter on Alex.Rutter@morson-Edge.com
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