Location: Glasgow, 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. We have an opportunity to join our Land and Air Systems (LAS) business unit as a manufacturing technician in our Fuzes team.  In this role you will work closely with existing team members, Work Cell Manager and Manufacturing Engineers in delivering the outputs from the relevant work cell as per the business requirements. The roles are based out of our Glasgow manufacturing site. You will work a 4 day week Monday to Thursday and work 9.25 hours per day. Start time is flexible between 6:00am and 7:30am and you get 30 minutes...

Senior Quality & Compliance Officer Location: Leeds Salary: 45,000 - 47,000 DOE About the Opportunity Major Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected packaging manufacturer in Leeds to recruit an experienced Senior Quality & Compliance Officer . Our client is a highly respected UK manufacturer, they specialise in delivering innovative, high-quality flexible packaging solutions, including printed packaging, bags, pouches, films, and laminated products for brands across the food, home, and consumer goods sectors. With a strong heritage and continued investment in technology and people, they remain at the forefront of their industry. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing business operating from modern, state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities. We are seeking a proactive and quality-driven professional with strong compliance expertise and experience within a manufacturing environment. You will play a...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Ampthill, Bedfordshire Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC machining strategy and advanced tooling initiatives within the Complex Systems business area. This role will act as the technical focal point for machining operations, driving manufacturing excellence through optimized CNC programming, fixture design, tooling strategy, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving machining efficiency, reducing cycle times, increasing yield, and supporting the manufacture of high-precision complex components. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to develop robust, scalable machining processes capable of supporting both prototype and production environments. This is a hands-on technical leadership role...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Ampthill, Bedfordshire Permanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to Thursday Salary: 55,000 - 70,000 We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer specialising in electrical and cabling systems to lead the development, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of complex electrical harness manufacturing activities from initial design release through to full-rate production. This role will play a key part in supporting both new product introduction (NPI) programmes and the optimisation of existing manufacturing operations, ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest aerospace quality standards. The successful candidate will work closely with Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production, and Programme teams to develop robust and scalable manufacturing solutions within a fast-paced aerospace and defence environment. The position requires a strong technical...

Quality Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing An exciting opportunity for an experienced Quality Manager to join a growing precision engineering business. Ideal for candidates with experience in aerospace manufacturing, AS9100, NADCAP, quality assurance, compliance, continuous improvement, audit management, and regulated manufacturing environments. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Manufacturing Quality Manager, AS9100 Quality Manager, Aerospace Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Manager, Senior Quality Engineer   SALARY: £50,000 per annum + Benefits LOCATION:  Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England (L3) JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am – 3:30pm   JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Quality Manager to join a well-established aerospace engineering and precision...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Peterlee, County Durham Position Type: Full-Time, Contract (Up to 12 Months) Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM with flexible timing options) Salary/Rate: Competitive hourly rate 24- 29 per hour (Equivalent to 49,500+ per annum) Travel: Not required About the Role We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a world-class heavy manufacturing facility in Peterlee. In this role, you will provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement complex manufacturing systems, operations, and sophisticated machinery. You will be part of a forward-thinking Manufacturing Engineering team responsible for developing cost-effective processes, launching new products (NPI), and driving continuous improvement utilizing the latest 3D virtual visualization and production validation techniques. Key Responsibilities Project Management: Develop, analyze, and manage complex Manufacturing,...

Operations Director - Manufacturing £85,000pa Blackburn Permanent Are you a hands-on operational leader with a track record of driving high-performing teams and delivering results in fast-paced manufacturing environments? We're looking for a dynamic Operations Director to lead and elevate our clients Production and Supply Chain. This is working for a fast growing business on a growth trajectory, so it is a really exciting time to join the business and really make an impact. What You'll Do: Lead and inspire all operations, including Production, Mixing, Planning, Purchasing, Goods In, and Stock Control. Drive efficiency, performance, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Ensure production meets output, quality, and safety standards every day. Maintain accurate inventory control and manage ageing or obsolete stock proactively. Monitor and report on operational KPIs, ensuring continuous performance improvements. Collaborate across teams to...

Food Safety & QMS Lead (617) / 28021 Location: Gloucester - Commutable from Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Stonehouse, Cirencester, Dursley, Cinderford, Lydney, Newent, Ledbury Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday Company Overview A leading FMCG manufacturer is seeking an experienced Food Safety & Quality Management Systems Lead to take ownership of an externally accredited QMS and Food Safety system. This is a key role focused on driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance, and maintaining high standards across a fast-paced, quality-driven production environment. As the Food Safety & QMS Lead, you will be responsible for developing and enhancing site quality systems, leading audits, managing non-conformances, and embedding a strong quality culture across the operation. Responsibilities: Manage and continually improve the site's QMS and Food Safety Management System, including all associated documentation...

Manufacturing Engineer North Yorkshire Step into a role where engineering meets impact-where your decisions directly shape the performance of advanced composite components operating in some of the most extreme air, land, and sea environments on the planet. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing, forward-thinking advanced composites manufacturing environment supporting aerospace and defence applications. This is a hands-on, production-facing engineering role where you will help ensure complex composite components are fully optimised for manufacture, delivered right first time, and continuously improved throughout their lifecycle. The Opportunity You will operate at the critical interface between engineering and production-ensuring manufacturability, improving process performance, and supporting the seamless transition of complex composite structures into full-scale production. From early-stage tooling discussions through to production...

Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Process (Metrology) Pitstone Benefits: 8% Bonus, Excellent Pension, 33 Days Holiday, Dental, BUPA, Workplace nursery scheme, Midday finish on Fridays, Enhanced family friendly policies, Wellbeing programme, Employee assistance programme including health and finance, Onsite subsidised canteen At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it . As a global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future. We are looking for passionate individuals to join our Industrialisation team as a Senior Manufacturer Engineer - Process (Metrology) at our Pitstone site. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone and are proudly a Disability Confident Employer. We...