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,...

Job Advertisement: Fitter / Tool Repair Technician Location: Staines Salary: 29,000 - 32,000 (depending on experience) hourly pay while temping Contract Type: Temp to Perm Working Pattern: Full Time Our client, a leading specialist hire business serving the construction, industrial sectors, is seeking an experienced and motivated Fitter / Tool Repair Technician to join their dynamic depot team. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude and previous tool repair experience who thrive in a fast-paced environment. The Role: As a Fitter / Tool Repair Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring that a wide range of hire equipment and power tools are maintained to the highest standards. Your expertise will be essential in diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and ensuring that customers receive reliable and fully tested products. Key Responsibilities: Inspect, test, and assess returned equipment to identify any...

Title: Data Modeller Contract Type: 18-month Fixed-Term Contract, Full-Time, 35 hours Salary : 57,094 per annum to 65,000 per annum (London weighted salary) or 49,052 per annum to 57,000 per annum (Regional salary), dependant on experience Grade: 10 Reporting Office : London, Stratford or Manchester, Trafford Persona : Agile Worker: 20% - 40% of contractual hours to be worked from reporting office/working location (hybrid working) Closing Date : 22nd October 2026 Interview Dates : 29th-30th October 2026 Please note that in person interviews will be held for at least one of the interview stages for this role. Please click here for the role profile - Data Modeller Role Profile.docx Benefits include: Excellent pension plan (up to 6% double contribution), 28 days Annual Leave rising to 31 days with length of service + Bank Holidays, Westfield Health Cash Plan, non-contributory life assurance, up to 21 hours volunteering paid days, lifestyle benefits,...

Job title: Machine Operator - High Precision Components Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary: 40-45,000 per annum Location: Teddington Working Arrangements: Site-based Hours: Full-time The Role We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator/Machinist to join a specialist engineering business in Teddington, manufacturing low-volume, high-precision components. You will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing process, from setting and operating milling and grinding machinery through to inspection, quality control and final delivery. Key Responsibilities Set and operate milling and grinding machinery. Manufacture low-volume, high-precision components to tight tolerances. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Select tooling and machining processes. Carry out dimensional inspection using precision measuring equipment. Identify and resolve machining and quality issues. Take ownership of components from setup through...

Job title: Machine Operator - High Precision Components Job Type: Permanent Start date: ASAP Salary: 40-45,000 per annum Location: Teddington Working Arrangements: Site-based Hours: Full-time The Role We are seeking an experienced Machine Operator/Machinist to join a specialist engineering business in Teddington, manufacturing low-volume, high-precision components. You will be responsible for the end-to-end manufacturing process, from setting and operating milling and grinding machinery through to inspection, quality control and final delivery. Key Responsibilities Set and operate milling and grinding machinery. Manufacture low-volume, high-precision components to tight tolerances. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Select tooling and machining processes. Carry out dimensional inspection using precision measuring equipment. Identify and resolve machining and quality issues. Take ownership of components from setup through...

Electromechanical Assembly Technician / Build Engineer Contract Type: 4-Week Short-Term Contract Location: West London Workshop (Near Notting Hill) Positions Available: 3-4 Engineers Start Date: Immediate / ASAP Pay Rate: Competitive (Hourly / Day Rate, dependent on experience) About the Role We are a high-tech robotics company manufacturing Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) in-house at our West London workshop near Notting Hill. To meet an upcoming delivery milestone for our latest robot model, we are hiring 3-4 temporary Electromechanical Assembly Engineers for a 4-week contract . Prior experience in robotics is not required. We are looking for hands-on, detail-oriented engineers with solid experience in assembling complex electromechanical hardware-such as automation equipment, electric vehicles (EVs), industrial machinery, or similar technology. Key Responsibilities Build and assemble Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) directly from mechanical...

CNC Machinist Location: Hayes, Middlesex Job Type: Full-time Salary: 30,000 to 40,000 About the Role We are looking for experienced CNC Machinists to join our engineering team in Hayes. We are interested in machinists with experience across CNC turning and milling , including 3, 4 and 5-axis machining . The successful candidates will be confident in setting, operating and programming their own work , producing high-quality precision components to tight tolerances. Key Responsibilities Set, operate and programme CNC turning and milling machines. Work across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining. Read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications. Select tooling and set appropriate cutting parameters. Programme machines and make necessary adjustments during production. Inspect finished components and ensure they meet required tolerances. Troubleshoot machining, tooling and programming issues. Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy....

General Assembler (Metal Components) A General Assembler (Metal Components) is responsible for assembling precision metal parts using processes such as fitting, bonding (gluing), and polishing to produce high-quality finished or semi-finished products. The role requires attention to detail, manual skill, and adherence to strict quality standards. Location: Ruislip, London Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Salary: 13.50 per hour Key Responsibilities of the General Assembler: Assemble metal components according to engineering drawings, work instructions, and specifications Accurately fit and align parts to ensure correct positioning and secure assembly Apply industrial adhesives (gluing/bonding) safely and precisely where required Clamp, hold, and secure components during curing or setting processes Polish, deburr, and finish metal surfaces to meet quality and cosmetic standards Inspect parts throughout the assembly process to ensure accuracy and...

Machine Minder - Park Royal Salary: 33,000- 34,000 Shift: 4 on, 4 off nights Location: Park Royal We're recruiting a Machine Minder to join a busy manufacturing site in Park Royal. You'll be responsible for keeping production machinery running smoothly, carrying out machine set-ups and tool changes, and acting as the first response to breakdowns. More complex faults will be escalated to the maintenance engineering team. Key responsibilities Operate and monitor production machinery Complete machine set-ups and tool changes Carry out first-line fault finding and breakdown response Maintain safe, clean working standards Escalate faults that require engineering support What we're looking for Manufacturing, production, machine operating, or engineering experience Comfortable working night shifts on a 4-on, 4-off pattern Practical and mechanically minded Reliable, proactive, and keen to learn This is a strong opportunity for someone looking to develop...

About Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Founded in 2013 by world‑renowned makeup artist and beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury CBE, Charlotte Tilbury Beauty has transformed the global beauty industry with one mission: to empower everyone, everywhere to look and feel like the most confident version of themselves. With our easy‑to‑use, easy‑to‑choose, easy‑to‑gift icons, we’ve become one of the most talked‑about beauty brands on the planet - and the magic is only growing. Today, we’re a global beauty phenomenon, scaling at record speed across 50+ markets with over 3,000 Dream Team members bringing the Tilbury magic to life every single day. Across the world, our Retail Teams and Magic Offices work hand‑in‑hand to shape the Charlotte Tilbury experience - from the glamour of London and the style capitals of Europe, to the energy of the Americas, the vibrant beauty hubs of the Middle East and the fast‑growing innovation centres across APAC. Every region brings its own sparkle, culture...

Position: Quality Technician Location: Woking Salary: 18- 20 per hour Umbrella Are you a meticulous professional with a keen eye for detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? If so, this role could be the perfect fit for you. Our client is seeking five Quality Technicians to join their dynamic and growing team. This is an excellent chance for experienced quality professionals to make an immediate impact and contribute to a supportive and established manufacturing operation. Key Duties and Responsibilities: - Carry out inspections in line with defined Inspection Plans. - Identify, document, and report defects or non-conformities. - Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues. - Support and verify corrective actions to ensure effective implementation. - Manage and segregate non-conforming materials through to final disposition. - Use precision measuring equipment to check dimensions, tolerances, and product...

Position: Manufacturing Supervisor Location: Woking Salary: 16.00 per hour Are you an experienced leader in the automotive or high-volume engineering/manufacturing sector? This dynamic Supervisor role offers a unique blend of hands-on responsibilities and leadership duties, perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment. This role is based on-site at a prestigious location in Woking, where you will lead a team of Quality Inspectors and drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key duties and responsibilities: - Writing and maintaining Work Instructions, SOPs, and Test Plans. - Leading and supporting a team of 5-10 Quality Inspectors. - Conducting Level Zero investigations and root cause analysis. - Planning and coordinating inspection activities. - Carrying out layered audits and process conformance checks. - Driving corrective actions and continuous improvement activities. - Ensuring teams have the correct...

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. ARE YOU THE VOICE OF LEAN? LEAN LEADER — Crawley Manufacturing | Thales UK We don't want someone who talks about continuous improvement. We want someone who lives it — on the shop floor, with the teams, every day. Thales UK builds technology that matters. As our Lean Leader in Crawley , your mission is to make our manufacturing operations sharper, faster, and better — for good.   THE ROLE You'll be the go-to expert for Lean Continuous Improvement (LCI) across our Glasgow site. That means embedding robust problem...

Rework Technician Uxbridge Proactive are urgently recruiting for a Rework Technician to join our client in Uxbridge, UB8. Role: Rework Technician Location: Uxbridge (UB8) Pay Rate: 14- 15 per hour PAYE or Holiday paid 15.69- 16.81 Umbrella rates 18- 19 per hour PURPOSE OF JOB Modification, rework and upgrade of PCB assemblies to IPC 610 Class 3 standard. TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS At least 3 years' experience in PCB production Hand soldering IPC 610 Class 3 trained Use of fine tools and microscopes Computer literate PRIMARY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES Removal and replacement of a wide variety of SMT components down to 0201 and 01005 dimensions. Removal and replacement of a wide variety of SMT and thru-hole IC packages and connectors including DIL, uBGA, BGAs PGAs, QFPs Build product according to customer specifications and requirements Ensure all work is completed to specified levels of acceptable workmanship. Follow company...

Proactive are looking for a practical and detail-focused Glass Gluing & Finishing Assistant to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will support the final stages of production, preparing glass and metal components for assembly and ensuring finished products meet the required standards of quality and presentation. Responsibilities Prepare glass and associated components for use during final assembly. Carry out visual inspections to identify scratches, defects, damage or other imperfections. Clean and prepare surfaces to ensure they are suitable for bonding and finishing. Apply adhesives, sealants and bonding materials accurately and consistently. Secure glass components into metal frames, bezels and other manufactured parts. Carry out trimming and finishing work to achieve a clean and professional appearance. Remove protective coverings and excess material from completed components. Follow established production methods, safety...

PLANT & TOOL FITTER Location: Ascot Salary: 36,200 per annum (o/t available) Job Type: Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday We are currently recruiting for an experienced Plant & Tool Fitter to join an established plant and tool hire business. This is a varied, hands-on position working within a busy workshop and plant hire environment, with responsibility for the servicing, maintenance, testing and repair of plant and small tools, as well as attending customer sites when required. The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within plant hire, tool hire, plant engineering, mechanical fitting or a similar environment and will be confident diagnosing and resolving faults across a range of equipment. Key Responsibilities - Test, maintain, service and repair a range of plant and hand tools - Carry out repairs and maintenance at customer sites when required - Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs - Clean, inspect and prepare returned...

Head of Manufacturing Lead. Improve. Inspire. Deliver. We're looking for an ambitious, people-focused Head of Manufacturing to take ownership of our manufacturing operation and lead a team of around 100 people in a fast-paced, made-to-order environment. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys solving problems and knows how to turn operational challenges into measurable improvements. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead our production teams and work closely with Shift Managers, Team Leaders and wider business functions to deliver safety, quality, productivity and performance. What you'll be responsible for Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver customer demand safely, efficiently and on time. Drive output, productivity and labour efficiency, with a strong focus on achieving daily and hourly targets. Reduce overtime, waste and scrap through better processes, planning and workforce utilisation....

Head of Manufacturing Lead. Improve. Inspire. Deliver. We're looking for an ambitious, people-focused Head of Manufacturing to take ownership of our manufacturing operation and lead a team of around 100 people in a fast-paced, made-to-order environment. This is a highly visible leadership role for someone who thrives on the shop floor, enjoys solving problems and knows how to turn operational challenges into measurable improvements. Reporting to the Operations Director, you'll lead our production teams and work closely with Shift Managers, Team Leaders and wider business functions to deliver safety, quality, productivity and performance. What you'll be responsible for Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to deliver customer demand safely, efficiently and on time. Drive output, productivity and labour efficiency, with a strong focus on achieving daily and hourly targets. Reduce overtime, waste and scrap through better processes, planning and workforce utilisation....

Production Operative High Wycombe/Amersham 14.24 per hour Proactive Global is actively looking out for an Assembly Operative to begin work for a leading manufacturing and production business in Amersham/High Wycombe. The idle candidate will be helping in assembly, general assembly. Key Responsibility: General assembly work Able to assemble components with the help of training Able to adapt and learn quickly Good communication skills Leads by example in attitude and work proficiency Able to handle pressure and meet tight deadlines, managing different customer needs Knowledge of quality control measures and procedures. Training will be provided. Experience is preferred, not needed. If you are interested in this position, please apply with a copy of your CV. How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jaya Tiwari on (phone number removed) or (url removed)...

Position: Assembly Operative Location: St Albans Salary: 13.00ph - 14.56ph Hours : Full Time - 37.5 hours per week - 08:00am - 16:00pm, Monday to Friday Proactive are currently in search of multiple experienced mechanical assemblers to start work immediately for a client of ours in St Albans. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team within the production area, and should have previous assembly experience working within a faced paced manufacturing environment. Duties will include but not be limited to: Mechanical Assembly Fitting of parts and components Use of hand tools, with some use of electrical hand tools Ability to understand assembly diagrams Cooperate and work with all other production staff Ensure all operations are complete and done correctly How to Apply: For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Jemal Tawfieg on (phone number removed) or (url...