Logistics Manager - Manufacturing
Unipart Group - Coventry
Up to £70,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Logistics Manager - Manufacturing Coventry Up to £70,000 plus car/car allowance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme About the Role Unipart Manufacturing is launching a flagship, fast-paced manufacturing project in Coventry, combining high-volume electrification assembly with complex injection moulding inputs. Fully aligned with Unipart’s Sector and Growth Strategy and The Unipart Way Forward Plan, this strategic project will scale rapidly from zero to over 200 total site employees within a 16-week window. We are seeking a high-calibre Logistics Manager to architect and manage end-to-end site supply chain operations. Reporting to the General Manager, you will establish showcase inbound/outbound logistics, build robust pull systems, and drive world-class material control in a demanding manufacturing environment. As part of your key responsibilities you’ll focus on: Supply Chain and Material Control - Oversee line management across inbound logistics, production planning, material expediting, and outbound shipping JIT and Pull System Execution - Implement and sustain Lean pull systems, line-side replenishment, and constraint management to ensure seamless manufacturing delivery Inventory and Cost Optimisation - Drive inventory accuracy, maximise inventory turns, minimise stock values, and support logistics cost estimations for scale-up milestones Culture and The Unipart Way - Establish best-in-class, ‘showcase’ logistics operations by embedding Unipart Way tools, standardised work, continuous improvement, and visual communication cells Health, Safety, and Compliance - Maintain stringent SHE standards across all warehouse and material handling environments while managing supplier and customer logistics interfaces Change Management - This is a fast-paced, evolving project where your scope will grow alongside the initiative itself - while core deliverables are clear, flexibility is key - you’ll have the opportunity to shape processes, adapt to changing priorities, and directly influence the project's direction as it unfolds About You We’d love you to have the following skills and experience, but please apply if you think you’d be able to perform well in this role! Logistics Leadership Experience - Proven track record as a Logistics Manager or Supply Chain Manager within high-volume automotive, industrial, or fast-paced JIT manufacturing environments Lean and Pull Systems - Demonstrable experience successfully implementing and sustaining material pull systems, Kanban, and line-side supply architectures Systems Expertise - Strong command of MRP/ERP software, production scheduling techniques, and material control systems Project and Team Leadership - Track record of managing logistics projects, driving supplier performance, and leading high-performing warehousing/planning teams Strategic Vision - Driven individual looking to shape an operation with potential to evolve into a standalone business unit About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Unipart Group - Southport
Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
PermanentFull time
Job Advert Manufacturing Engineering Manager Location: Southport Salary and benefits: Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme. This is a fully site based role and you should be prepared to commute to the Southport site 5 days per week. About the Role Reporting directly to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Engineering Manager is a key member of the Southport Operational Leadership Team. You will lead and develop the Manufacturing Engineering function and Toolroom, driving strategy, industrialising new products, and implementing safe, capable, and efficient processes to support operational excellence and business growth. As part of your key responsibilities, you’ll: - Engineering Leadership: Define the site’s manufacturing engineering roadmap, and establish robust process standards, coaching your team to drive Right First Time performance toward a zero-defect culture. - People Leadership: Lead, develop, and coach a team of 6 engineers. - Process & NPI Development: Lead short-batch New Product Introduction, analyse process capability (SPC), and oversee product testing and pre-production trials. - Operational Excellence : Drive a continuous improvement culture using Unipart Way lean tools, leading structured root cause investigations to eliminate waste and boost productivity. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Provide technical guidance to senior leadership and shop-floor teams, collaborating with Design Engineering, Quality, Procurement, customers, and suppliers. About You We are looking for someone with: - A degree in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering (or equivalent practical experience). - Proven people leadership experience leading a Manufacturing or Production Engineering function, with a clear focus on developing talent, building capability and driving engagement. - Demonstrated experience in NPI, industrialisation projects, and short-batch manufacturing. - Strong background in lean manufacturing, Statistical Process Control (SPC), structured root-cause problem-solving and writing technical reports. - Excellent interpersonal skills to inspire your team, build strong cross-functional relationships, and influence stakeholders at all levels of the business, including customers and suppliers. - The following would be highly desirable; Six Sigma qualification (Green Belt level), experience with Process Engineering tools and MTM (Methods-Time Measurement), a basic knowledge of optical testing. About Unipart We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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Mechanical Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow in Furness
£35,000 to £37,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Mechanical Manufacturing Technician required to use manual hand tools to mechanically assemble hydraulic and mechanical assemblies the ideal candidate will be able to operate or program automated machine tools. Requirements Production or Manufacturing experience ideally of heavy machinery, maritime or subsea parts. Mechanical Assembly skills. Responsibilities Work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Tests and measure assemblies as per operational and process controls. Troubleshooting and diagnose defects and repair them.
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Manufacturing & Warehouse Operative
FS Engineering & Oilfields Supply Ltd - Upper Heyford
£28,000 to £30,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
FS Engineering is a growing fire‑engineering manufacturer based in Bicester and Oxford. We design, build and support specialist systems for clients across a range of industries. As our workload continues to expand, we’re looking for a dependable Manufacturing & Warehouse Operative to join our friendly, hands‑on team. About the Role You’ll play an important part in keeping our workshop and production area running smoothly. Your day may include: • Keeping the workspace clean, organised and safe • Receiving and checking deliveries • Completing stock counts and simple inventory tasks • Assembling components and preparing materials • Using workshop tools and machinery (full training provided) • Packing and preparing orders for dispatch • Occasionally supporting our engineers on customer sites Additional Information • Based in Upper Heyford (OX25) • Standard hours: Monday to Friday, 8am–4.30pm • Some short‑notice site visits or overtime may be required depending on project needs
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Mechanical Manufacturing Machinist
Expert Employment - Barrow in Furness
£16 to £22 a year
On-siteContractFull time
Mechanical Manufacturing Machinist required to use manual hand tools to mechanically assemble hydraulic and mechanical assemblies the ideal candidate will be able to operate or program automated machine tools. Requirements Production or Manufacturing experience ideally of heavy machinery, maritime or subsea parts. Mechanical Assembly skills. Responsibilities Work from job packets, routings, work orders, wire lists and bills of material. Maintain production tools and equipment. Tests and measure assemblies as per operational and process controls. Troubleshooting and diagnose defects and repair them.
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Electronic Manufacturing Technician
Expert Employment - Barrow in Furness
£35,000 to £37,000 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Electronic Manufacturing Technician required to work from blueprints to identify electrical and electronic components, prepare wire routing, stripping and crimping. You will join a subsea manufacturing team as part of a industrial production facility. Requirements Electrical Assembly experience. Knowledge of precision production quality processes. Responsibilities Electronic component assembly and wiring. Electrical harness repair Termination test, measurements
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Development Manufacturing Engineer
Meridian Business Support - Exeter, South West
£40,000 to £40,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Manufacturing Development Engineer The Opportunity: If you’re a sheet metal Manufacturing Engineer or Development Engineer then this is a wonderful opportunity to work on British designed, British made, and British sold products. You will work within the Design and Development team, ensuring that designs are fit for technically robust, manufacturable, repeatable and cost-effective. The Manufacturing Development Engineer will provide manufacturing and assembly guidance throughout new product design and prototype iterations and improve design for manufacture initiatives throughout the R&D department. The Opportunity: - Using your practical experience within a sheet metal environment, and your knowledge of welding, you will challenge designs where appropriate and work closely with NPD design engineers by recommending practical solutions to improve part manufacturability and repeatability - Assess component and assembly tolerances, access, fastening methods, material selection and other design considerations that may affect manufacture - Provide guidance on manufacturing requirements to support design decisions throughout the product development process - Ensure Production Engineering initiatives are implemented within designs, such as cost reduction and optimisation driven improvements - Provide support throughout pre-production builds Preferred Skills: - Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline - Strong understanding of engineering design principles and experience in advising on design for manufacture - Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, assembly, materials and associated tolerances including their influence on product design – welding experience essential - Ability to identify manufacturing risks within early design and product development phases Associated Benefits: A competitive salary up to £40000 Company Pension Scheme, 5% contributory Salary Sacrifice scheme. Working Hours: 8.00am – 4.30pm Mon to Friday Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Morson Talent
On-sitePermanentFull time
Senior Manufacturing Engineer Huddersfield, West Yorkshire Full-time 37.5 hours per week (Mon–Fri) Travel: Up to 5% (domestic) About the Company & Role Our client is a well-established, global engineering organisation with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered solutions across a range of industrial sectors. Due to continued growth and investment, they are looking to appoint a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Huddersfield site. This is a key position within the manufacturing engineering team, focused on supporting production and assembly operations, improving manufacturing processes, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and efficiency. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including design, quality, and operations, playing a vital role in both day-to-day manufacturing support and longer-term continuous improvement and digitalisation initiatives. Key Responsibilities Provide technical support and problem-solving expertise to manufacturing and assembly teams Act as the key interface between engineering and production Develop expertise in gear manufacturing processes (e.g. hobbing, shaping, grinding) Support design for manufacturability and participate in design reviews Lead PFMEA activities, including process mapping and risk mitigation Interpret and produce technical and manufacturing drawings Ensure manufacturing processes meet quality standards and requirements Drive continuous improvement across quality, cost, and delivery Design and implement tooling and manufacturing methods in line with safety regulations Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders such as suppliers and auditors Create work orders and technical documentation packs Support digital measurement and automation initiatives, including training colleagues Maintain awareness of heat treatment processes and their impact on manufacturing About You Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role Strong knowledge of machining processes (turning, milling, boring) Ability to interpret and create technical drawings Good understanding of GD&T and measurement systems CNC programming experience Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP or similar) 2D/3D CAD capability Personal Attributes Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Proactive and solutions-focused mindset Ability to mentor and support others Strong organisational and time management skills High level of integrity and professionalism Qualifications Minimum: Engineering qualification (or equivalent experience) Preferred: Higher-level engineering qualification Additional Information Candidates must have the right to work in the UK This role may be subject to security and export control restrictions
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Manufacturing Engineering Graduate
Safran Actuation Systems - Wolverhampton
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Manufacturing Engineering Graduate Location: Wolverhampton Contract Type: Three-Year Fixed-Term Graduate Programme Start Date: September 2027 Safran - Here, We Craft Excellence Together Safran is a global leader in aerospace, defence and space, designing and supporting innovative technologies that shape the future of aviation. As a Manufacturing Engineering Graduate, you'll join a structured development programme designed to accelerate your career and prepare you for future technical and leadership opportunities within our business. Benefits • Competitive salary • Company performance bonus scheme • Pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution • Private medical insurance • Comprehensive health cash plan • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Flexible benefits programme • Training, development and career progression opportunities About the Role Based at our Actuation Systems headquarters in Wolverhampton, you'll gain hands-on experience within a world-class aerospace manufacturing environment. Over three years, you'll rotate through key areas of Manufacturing Engineering, gaining exposure to New Product Introduction (NPI), New Technology, Operational Support, Continuous Improvement, Project Management and shop floor operations. These placements will provide opportunities to work on live projects, develop technical expertise and contribute to the delivery of innovative aerospace products. You'll work alongside experienced engineers and manufacturing specialists, supporting the introduction of new technologies, improving manufacturing processes and helping to solve complex engineering challenges. Throughout the programme, you'll be supported by dedicated mentors, structured development and regular reviews, helping you build the skills needed for a successful engineering career at Safran. Responsibilities • Complete structured rotations across key Manufacturing Engineering functions. • Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies. • Assist in developing manufacturing methods and processes for new aerospace products. • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality, efficiency and performance. • Analyse manufacturing data and support problem-solving activities. • Provide operational support to help achieve business and production objectives. • Work closely with engineering, operations and quality teams on business-critical projects. • Gain practical experience within manufacturing and shop floor environments. • Build technical knowledge across aerospace manufacturing processes and systems. • Take ownership of your development and career progression. What's in It for You? • Structured three-year graduate programme. • Broad exposure across Manufacturing Engineering disciplines. • Dedicated mentoring and professional development. • Opportunities to work on advanced aerospace technologies and products. • Hands-on experience supporting real engineering and manufacturing challenges. • Long-term career opportunities within a global organisation.
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Manufacturing Services Operative
KPI RECRUITING LTD
£14.03 to £14.03 an hour
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Do you have experience driving an FLT in a Production or Manufacturing environment and are looking for your next new challenge? Are you looking to join a forward-thinking company which offers personal development plans and opportunities to progress? Then read on…. We have exciting opportunities available for FLT drivers with previous experience to join our team in Leek on a permanent basis. Our vision is to be the best at what we do, be a great place to work and a business future generation can be proud of. To achieve this, it is really important that we are set up for success within our teams and why we recognise the role of Manufacturing Services Operative to be so valuable. A Day in the Life of a Manufacturing Services Operative (FLT Driver) As a Manufacturing Services Operative, you will; • Ensure FLT’s are driven safely and are checked for safe operation before use including battery • Provide Manufacturing areas with the required materials in a timely manner. • Carry out all stock transactions accurately and correctly. • Wear PPE correctly at all times. • Report any issues relating to stock transactions, FLTs and racking promptly. • Move and store all materials safely in accordance with safe weight limits. • Maintain FLT battery water levels correctly. • Segregate packaging waste correctly. • Inform the Department Manager of any issues that could impact Safety, Quality or Cost. • Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment. • Maintain a clear working area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices and company policies. • Support and motivate colleagues. • Comply with all other reasonable requests. What are we looking for? • Knowledge of Warehouse Stock Systems with the ability to navigate around them independently • Current FLT licence for Counter Balance and/or Reach from a recognised training body • Reliability, punctuality and consistency are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member • A willingness to learn, share knowledge and develop • A willingness to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment • Good verbal, written and numerical skills Work is ongoing and confirmed week by week. Monday-Friday 6:00-14:00 14:00-22:00 Rotational shift pattern. PPE Needed: Hi Vis and Safety boots
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