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,...

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...

Panel Wirer 27,000 - 29,000 + Overtime (at an increased rate) + Early Friday Finish + Flexible Hours Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 16:00. Friday, 07:30 - 12:30 Worthing, West Sussex. Commutable from: Lancing, Brighton, Shoreham & Storrington Do you have wiring experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment? Are you looking for an exciting new role within an industry leading business who are known for their first class training, retention and development? Due to continued growth, my client is looking for Wiremen\women to join the team at their state of the art facility in Worthing. The successful applicant will be responsible for reading engineering drawings, wiring and assembling a range of electro-mechanical products. You will also play a key role in testing and quality activities to ensure that products are meeting company, industry and customer standards. This is a varied role where you will collaborate with multiple departments, gaining exposure to a...

Cable Assembler Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Join our client, an innovative manufacturing organisation in Worthing, as a Cable Assembler! With over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing high-quality electrical and cable assembly products, this is your chance to be a part of an exciting industry that supports leading companies across Motorsport, Medical, and Defence sectors. Position: Cable Assembler Contract Type: Permanent Location: Worthing Salary: £26780 per annum What You'll Do: As a Cable Assembler, you'll be an integral part of a close-knit and friendly team, contributing to the production of top-notch cable assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Cutting, crimping, and stripping cables with precision Soldering components with a steady hand Working within the electrical-only industry to meet high standards Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will have: Experience in...

Cable Assembler Are you ready to take your skills to the next level? Join our client, an innovative manufacturing organisation in Worthing, as a Cable Assembler! With over 50 years of experience in designing and manufacturing high-quality electrical and cable assembly products, this is your chance to be a part of an exciting industry that supports leading companies across Motorsport, Medical, and Defence sectors. Position: Cable Assembler Contract Type: Permanent Location: Worthing Salary: 26780 per annum What You'll Do: As a Cable Assembler, you'll be an integral part of a close-knit and friendly team, contributing to the production of top-notch cable assemblies. Your responsibilities will include: Cutting, crimping, and stripping cables with precision Soldering components with a steady hand Working within the electrical-only industry to meet high standards Who We're Looking For: The ideal candidate will have: Experience in cable...

Production Operative A practical and varied production role for someone who enjoys hands-on work, teamwork and helping to produce high-quality snacks, including coconut macaroons and bites, cookies, flapjacks and other healthy snacking products. Previous food production, manufacturing or packaging experience would be great, but it is not essential, providing you have a good eye for detail, a great work ethic and a willingness to learn. FULL TRAINING PROVIDED If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Food Production Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Production Assistant, Food Production Operator, Packaging Operative, Machine Operative, Bakery Operative, Packing Operative, Factory Operative, Manufacturing Assistant   SALARY: £13.50 - £14.50 per Hour LOCATION: Reigate, Surrey JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (Part-Time Hours will be considered) WORKING HOURS / SHIFTS: Monday to Friday,...

New Handyperson position available at Randstad CPE (phone number removed) Job Title: Site Handyman Location: Sevenoaks, Kent (TN13 / TN14 / TN15) Start Date: Late October 2026 Contract Duration: Long-Term / Ongoing Pay Rate: 17.00 - 19.00 per hour (dependent on experience and pay type) About the Role We are recruiting a skilled, versatile Handyman for an upcoming position on a high-spec residential construction project in Sevenoaks , starting towards the end of October 2026 . This role is ideal for a multi-skilled operative who can work independently, solve problems on site, and carry out a range of general trade duties, snagging, and basic maintenance to keep the site running smoothly through autumn and winter. Key Responsibilities Carrying out basic carpentry work (hoarding repairs, fitting locks, basic timber fixings, temporary protection). Performing basic plumbing, plaster patching, drylining repairs, and touch-up painting/decorating....

Overview You start your shift knowing what's expected and having the tools, time and trust to do the job properly. The vehicle in front of you needs skilled hands, problem-solving and attention to detail - not shortcuts. You work alongside people who value safe, well-finished repairs and who understand that panel beating is as much about judgement and care as it is strength. That's what life is like as a Panel Technician at Solus. The role As a Panel Technician / Panel Beater, you'll take ownership of structural and non-structural repairs, restoring vehicles to a safe, high-quality standard. Your work will play a critical part in the overall repair journey - setting the foundation for paint, refit and final delivery. Responsibilities In this role, you'll: Repair and reshape damaged panels using recognised panel beating techniques Carry out removal, replacement and alignment of vehicle body panels Follow manufacturer methods and repair standards to ensure safety and...

Job Type: Permanent Start Date: Immediate Industry: Heavy Plant Location: Farnham, Surrey Salary & Package: £18 per hour+ DOE / Door-to-Door Travel Pay The Role & About the Client ITS Building People are currently recruiting for an experienced Mobile Plant Fitter on behalf of a well-established plant and construction business based in Farnham, Surrey. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy team working on a range of construction plant and machinery. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, servicing and repairs to ensure machinery remains safe and operational. Key Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To: Servicing, maintaining and repairing construction plant and machinery. Working on diggers, dumpers, excavators and telehandlers. Diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults. Carrying out routine maintenance and breakdown repairs. Ensuring machinery is maintained to a safe and...

Our Vacancy We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Repairs and Maintenance Operative to join our responsive repairs team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining our homes and delivering high-quality repair services that make a real difference to our residents. If you take pride in your workmanship, enjoy solving problems, and are passionate about providing excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing As a Repairs and Maintenance Operative, you will carry out a range of routine and emergency repairs, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. You'll use a PDA to receive and update work orders, accurately record works completed, and provide photographic evidence where required. You will aim to resolve repairs on the first visit wherever possible, keep residents informed throughout the process, and work closely with colleagues to deliver an outstanding repairs service....

This is a hands-on role requiring the manufacture of high-quality ductwork from job sheets and technical sketches, ensuring products are completed accurately, efficiently, and ready for delivery on time. The successful candidate will have proven experience in sheet metal fabrication and ductwork manufacturing, be capable of working independently, and take pride in delivering exceptional workmanship. Key Responsibilities Manufacture ductwork from job sheets, drawings, and sketches to required specifications. Operate workshop machinery safely and effectively in accordance with Health & Safety procedures. Programme and operate the plasma cutting machine from job paperwork and technical sketches. Manage the plasma cutting process, including: Loading sheet metal into the machine. Marking and numbering components. Removing finished panels and organising them for folding or machining. Removing and disposing of scrap material appropriately. Operate seaming machines,...

CNC Operator Location: Staplehurst, Kent Salary: Competitive, DOE Hours: Monday Friday Contract: Full-time, Permanent Benefits include: Competitive pay rates Enhanced pension contributions Quarterly staff bonus scheme Company sick pay scheme Free on-site parking Employee referral scheme Training and development opportunities Cycle to work scheme Generous holiday allowance 2 x death in service cover Why join our client? Our client is a specialist manufacturer based in Staplehurst, Kent, experiencing significant growth and investment. With a brand-new facility, they are now seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to join their skilled team. The role: You ll operate CNC-controlled lathes and mills to produce precision components, using Inventor CAM software. Most parts are designed in-house, requiring the creation of machining code and collaboration with the design team for fixturing and jig solutions. What...

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Multi-skilled Maintenance Operative to join our highly regarded Maintenance team based in Sidcup, Kent. This is a static role based at Queen Mary's Hospital in Sidcup. Rydon Maintenance is an expanding division of the Rydon Group and is successfully providing facilities management services to a variety of clients, predominantly within the healthcare and housing association sectors. Job Purpose We now have an exciting opportunity for experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Operative to join our NHS Maintenance team, which delivers a first-class repairs service in partnership with NHS Trusts. You will join our repairs team based at the Queen Mary's Hospital to provide reactive, planned and preventative maintenance for our NHS Clients. As part of this role, you will work in a 'multi-trade' role providing repairs on a reactive basis with a particular emphasis on general maintenance works to include plumbing works such as changing taps...

We now have an excellent opportunity for a Painter to join our highly regarded repairs and maintenance team. You will be working across multiple primary health care clinics/centres in and around Sidcup, Bromley, Bexley and Erith. Rydon Maintenance provides a range of expert planned and responsive maintenance services to domestic properties and commercial buildings in the social housing, health and social care sectors. We look after a growing number of healthcare buildings for NHS Trusts, residential homes and educational facilities. Using the latest technology we ensure properties are well maintained, efficient and fit for purpose. Job Purpose Our NHS healthcare team provide as part of our contract a redecorating programme across several NHS properties we manage each year. To enable us to continue to deliver an excellent quality of service, we are looking for an enthusiastic painter to join the team. This varied role will involve painting the common spaces internally and...

Product Technician Woking, GU21 28,000 - 30,000 per annum We are hiring for Product Technician to join a engineering team based in Woking. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with mechanical assembly, pipework, manufacturing, workshop, or engineering experience who enjoys hands-on work and is keen to develop new skills. The role involves working on specialist gas pressure equipment used within the aviation sector, including gas cylinders, pressure vessels, valves, regulators, and associated pipework assemblies. Key Responsibilities Assembly, servicing and refurbishment of specialist engineering equipment. Working with pipework, valves, pressure vessels, regulators and gas cylinder systems. Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults. Carrying out testing, calibration and inspection activities. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation. Maintaining accurate service and maintenance records. Supporting...

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...

QC Operative Kent Day Shift 07 00 £30,000 £40,000 DOE Precision engineering environment Quality inspection, CNC machining, engineering drawings & measuring equipment experience required. Excellent benefits and long-term career prospects. QC Operative Kent £30,000 £40,000 DOE Permanent Our client, a well-established and growing engineering manufacturer in Kent, is looking to recruit an experienced Workshop QC Operative to join their quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality-focused professional with experience in a CNC machining or precision engineering environment to play a key role in ensuring high standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process. The Role You will be responsible for inspecting components and materials throughout production, ensuring all products meet required specifications, quality standards and customer expectations. Key Responsibilities Complete QC inspection...

We are currently looking for a manufacturing & general operative to work for our client based in Larkfield. Your main role will be manufacturing picture frames this means using tools and machinery such as nail guns or cutting machinery is preferred but not essential as part of the process you will be handling glass as well. You could also be doing some order picking /packing & shrink wrapping - there could be some heavy manual handling involved on a daily basis. Previous experience of working with industrial tools and machinery in a manufacturing environment is preferred but again is not essential. Start: ASAP You will be working Monday to Thursday 8am -6pm & on Friday 8am - 5pm (hours subject to change). Pay rate of 12.71 an hour. Breaks are also paid. Own transport is preferred but not essential as it is easily accessible by public transport links. You must have safety boots and a Hi Vis vest. This is a temp role lasting initially 1-12 weeks work but will...

Machine Operators/ Assemblers Aldershot 13 -17ph Machine Operators/ Assemblers urgently required to work for a very busy and specialist manufacturing business near Aldershot, We are looking for experienced machine operators and assemblers or individuals with experience of being hands on, labouring, warehouse type work. However training will be provided on specific machinery. Key to this role is a positive attitude and want to work! This is an established business who have an excellent reputation due to their focus on quality of manufacturing. Loading and unloading machines measuring of material lengths and cutting using hand tools Basic operation of machines to produce parts Some heavy lifting Quality check of components Working hours: 7:00am to 16:30, Monday to Thursday and 7:00-13:00 Friday If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Nathan Woakes on (phone number removed) or...