Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. 2027 Technical Publications & Product Training Apprentice – Level 3 Engineering and Manufacturing Support Technician   Start Date: 06 September 2027 Salary: £24,000 per annum Employee type: Permanent Location: Crawley Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 37 hours a week (8 hours Monday – Thursday, 5 hours Friday)   Turn your curiosity into a career. If you're passionate about engineering, eager to learn, and looking for an apprenticeship that combines academic study with exciting on-the-job experience,...

Principal Manufacturing Engineer Advanced Manufacturing & Defence Up to 80,000 Location: Dorking, Surrey Engineering expertise meets customer engagement, innovation and growth. Are you an experienced engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, working directly with customers and turning technical problems into practical solutions? This is a rare opportunity to join a growing specialist engineering business and play a key role in developing its presence across advanced manufacturing and UK defence, while remaining closely connected to engineering and manufacturing. This is not a traditional sales role. Your technical credibility is at the heart of the position. You'll work with customers to understand requirements, review drawings and specifications, develop manufacturing solutions and support projects from initial enquiry through to delivery. Internally, you'll work closely with engineering, production and purchasing teams to ensure solutions...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LONDON / South London 12-HOUR DAYS & NIGHTS 65000 PERMANENT Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production Lead Maintenance Engineer London (Wembley) - Supervisor Role Salary: 65,000 plus bonus Shifts: 4 on 4 off days and nights Sector: Manufacturing / Production Overview On behalf of our client, a leading name in the manufacturing sector, we are recruiting for an experienced Maintenance Engineer that can start up to a Lead Engineer This role offers an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong leadership skills and an electrical bias to take ownership of maintenance operations within a busy production environment. The successful Lead Maintenance Engineer will be responsible for both supervising the maintenance team and remaining actively involved in day-to-day maintenance and repair activities across the facility. Key Responsibilities Act as the Lead Maintenance Engineer, overseeing and coordinating all site maintenance...

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER LONDON / South London 12-HOUR DAYS & NIGHTS 58000 PERMANENT Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production AT A GLANCE 58,000 salary 12-hour days and nights Permanent position Award-winning global FMCG manufacturer Significant investment across the business Highly automated FMCG manufacturing environment Major investment in machinery, technology and people Excellent training and development Clear opportunities to progress into leadership, projects, reliability or continuous improvement FMCG or manufacturing experience essential THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking to join an award-winning global FMCG manufacturer that is investing heavily in its people, technology and engineering function? We are working with a highly successful global FMCG business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation and investment. The company has made significant investments across the business, with a continued focus on...

ENGINEERING TEAM LEADER London Monday to Friday DAYS Hayes - West London Circa 67,000 Global Manufacturing Business AT A GLANCE Circa 67,000 Monday to Friday - days Engineering Team Leader position within a large manufacturing site Lead and develop a larger team of Maintenance Engineers Global manufacturing business Well-established and highly successful organisation Strong opportunities for career development and progression Responsibility for people, performance, contractors and engineering delivery Manufacturing experience essential UK based with full right to work in the UK THE OPPORTUNITY Are you an experienced Engineering Team Leader looking for your next challenge, or an experienced Maintenance Engineer ready to move into engineering leadership? We are working with a global manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an Engineering Team Leader to lead a larger engineering team within a well-established manufacturing operation. This is an excellent...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Position: Manufacturing Manager Proactive are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Manager to join an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business. As a Manufacturing Manager, you'll be responsible for leading manufacturing operations, developing people and processes, improving efficiency and ensuring production activities consistently meet customer, quality and commercial requirements. Responsibilities: Provide strong leadership and strategic direction across multiple manufacturing and production functions Take overall responsibility for manufacturing performance, productivity and operational efficiency Lead, develop and support departmental management teams to achieve business and production objectives Effectively manage labour, equipment and other resources to maximise production output Oversee production planning and ensure products are manufactured and delivered in line with customer requirements and agreed deadlines Drive continuous...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Maintenance Engineer London 4 on 4 Off DAYS ONLY (can chose times) Wembley, North West London At a Glance 4 on 4 off days only - excellent work-life balance Award-winning manufacturing business Wembley, North West London Well-established, highly successful manufacturer Excellent team morale and supportive management Structured career progression Multi-skilled role carrying out planned and reactive maintenance Engineers are encouraged to take ownership and drive continuous improvement Manufacturing background essential Must be UK based with full right to work in the UK The Opportunity Are you a Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a days-only shift pattern that offers an outstanding work-life balance? We are recruiting for an award-winning manufacturer based in Wembley, North West London. This is a business that genuinely values its engineering team, invests heavily in its people and equipment, and has built an excellent reputation for staff...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Pay Rate: 15.25 per hour (standard hours) Hours: 37 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:45 Friday: 07:00 - 12:00 Late Shift Monday - Thursday: 14:00 - 22:00 Friday: 11:45 - 17:45 We're currently recruiting for a reliable and motivated Production Operative to join our client based in Eastbourne. This is a great opportunity for someone with a light manufacturing background looking for long-term work. Key Responsibilities: Building small products to specification Packing finished items ready for dispatch Carrying out specialist product cleaning (not standard cleaning) Ensuring all work meets quality standards Maintaining a clean and organised workspace Working independently while managing workload effectively Requirements: Previous experience in a light manufacturing or production environment preferred Ability to work unsupervised and use initiative Strong attention to detail Good reliability and a positive, can-do attitude...

Manufacturing Process Engineer, Staplehurst, Kent Highly Competitive Salary + Quarterly Bonus + Enhanced Pension. Lead process improvements, NPI projects and manufacturing innovation in a growing engineering business. Excellent benefits, career development and the opportunity to make a real impact. Manufacturing Process Engineer Staplehurst, Kent Highly Competitive Salary The Opportunity Morgan Jones is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer based in Kent. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to play a pivotal role in improving production performance, supporting new product introduction and driving continuous improvement across a modern manufacturing environment. Working closely with Production, Engineering, Quality and Commercial teams, you will help maximise efficiency, introduce new equipment and processes, and ensure products transition smoothly into manufacture....

MAINTENANCE ENGINEER - EAST LONDON 12-HOUR DAYS & NIGHTS 64,500 PERMANENT Sector: FMCG / Manufacturing / Automated Production AT A GLANCE 64,500 salary 12-hour days and nights Permanent Maintenance Engineer position East London Blue-chip global FMCG manufacturer Major investment across the wider business Highly automated production environment Modern machinery and advanced manufacturing technology Excellent training and development Genuine career progression opportunities Potential routes into leadership, projects, reliability and continuous improvement FMCG or manufacturing experience essential THE OPPORTUNITY Looking for a Maintenance Engineer role where you can work with modern technology, develop your skills and build a long-term career? We are working with a globally recognised blue-chip FMCG manufacturer with an excellent reputation for quality, innovation and investment in its people. The business continues to make major investments across its...

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineering Process Specialist (Edgewing) Location: Reading area. The role could be contracted to any BAE Systems Air site (preferably Frimley) but on commencement will immediately be assigned to our Edgewing JV in the Reading area. A financial support package may be available to enable this assignment if required, dependent on certain criteria being met. There is a Hybrid Working Policy in place at Edgewing - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this role. Salary: £54,808+ DOE Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you'll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you'll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You'll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of...

Manufacturing Engineer High Wycombe £55,000pa - £60,000pa plus benefits: Our client is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to assist with ongoing manufacturing projects and BAU continuous improvement and NPI activity. The Manufacturing Engineer will review and measure current manufacturing processes, identify waste opportunities for improvement and agree improvement plans and targets with Manufacturing Team Leaders. You will promote a Continuous Improvement culture through training and coaching, acting as a CI champion delivering shop floor Lean/ six sigma programs and initiatives. Your day to day looks like: Provide hands-on engineering support to production, ensuring quality products are delivered on schedule Analyse and improve manufacturing processes, identifying waste and driving continuous improvement Lead initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma to improve yield, reliability, and efficiency Monitor and improve key metrics such as product yield and...

Location: Crawley, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) Crawley | Onsite | 37 Hours Per Week Bring ideas to life. Shape the future of manufacturing. At Thales, innovation doesn't stop at design. It's brought to life through collaboration, creativity, and the talented people who turn complex concepts into real-world solutions. We're looking for an Industrialisation Engineer (NPI) to join our Industrial Engineering team and play a vital role in transforming new products into successful, scalable production programmes. If you enjoy...