Finance Director - Manufacturing Location: Onsite - Liverpool, United Kingdom Role Overview The Manufacturing Finance Director will play a critical role in driving value creation within a private equity-backed manufacturing business. Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director and senior leadership team, the role is responsible for financial strategy, operational finance, and performance improvement, with a strong focus on EBITDA growth, cash generation, and scalable financial controls. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a commercially minded finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced, results-driven environment. Key Responsibilities Manufacturing Finance & Operational Performance Lead all aspects of manufacturing finance, including standard costing, product costing, variance analysis, and margin management. Partner closely with operations to improve OEE, labour efficiency, scrap, yield, and inventory turns. Drive cost...

Maintenance Engineer London Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production Salary 70k+ This is actually a very long term contract role, paid and taxed like your normal job, so like a permanent role but paying excellent money. This will go on for 1 year plus+ - there are contractors onsite for 4 years. We're working with a world-class manufacturer with an impeccable reputation for quality, high standards, and investment in people. They are looking for a hands-on Maintenance Engineer to join their team at a brand-new, fully automated factory near Enfield. This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer , with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding site. Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set) Minimise...

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...

A leading global manufacturing business specialising in the automotive sector is seeking an experienced and proactive Planning & Scheduling Engineer to join its Maintenance & Facilities team. This opportunity would suit a highly organised engineering professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and is passionate about maintenance excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement. The Role Reporting to the Maintenance Coordinator, the Planning & Scheduling Engineer will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating all planned maintenance and facilities activities across the plant. This includes developing job plans, organising materials and resources, supporting maintenance strategies, and maximising engineering efficiency through effective CMMS utilisation. The successful candidate will possess broad maintenance experience across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, robotic, and controls systems, alongside strong...

Maintenance Manager Leeds Award-Winning Manufacturer An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Manager to join a passionate, award-winning manufacturer in Leeds. The business has a strong leadership team, clear structure, and a proven track record of investing in its people and technology. This Maintenance Manager position offers genuine career development opportunities across multiple departments, making it ideal for someone looking to progress into broader operational or senior leadership roles. Package & Benefits Salary: 60000- 65000 Pension Generous holidays Monday to Friday days Additional management training Further progression to next level engineering management About the Role The successful Maintenance Manager will lead engineering maintenance activities across their site in Leeds, ensuring maximum plant reliability, reduced downtime, and continuous improvement in OEE performance. You will manage engineering teams...

Manufacturing Project Engineer (Process & NPI Focus) Competitive Salary + Bonus + Flexible Working + Funded Training and much more Are you a hands-on engineer who thrives on taking ideas from concept through to production? Do you enjoy improving processes, solving complex problems and making a tangible impact on manufacturing performance? The Role This is a highly varied position where you will support engineering projects across the full lifecycle - from initial concept and costing through to shop-floor implementation and optimisation. You will be central to improving manufacturing performance, introducing new processes and ensuring products are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities Lead and support manufacturing and process improvement projects from concept to launch Develop, optimise and validate production processes Support new product introduction (NPI) and industrialisation activities...

NPD Technologist This role is working for a successful, BRC AA Graded food manufacturer. The business produces high-quality food products and exceptional service to enable their food manufacturing customers to innovate and increase productivity without compromising on quality. About the NPD Technologist job The purpose of your role will be to support the NPD Manager with the development and innovation of products, liaising with all departments to ensure products and services are supplied within agreed specifications whilst keeping up to date with key development trends within the food industry as well as developing and maintaining excellent relationships with customers, external contacts, and colleagues. Key tasks Work with the Senior Technologist to turn ideas into new products. Test new ingredients and materials with suppliers to meet project needs. Keep up with trends and bring new ideas into development. Help prepare samples and documents for internal teams...

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...

Manufacturing Project Manager Location: Hereford Salary: 40,000 - 50,000 Shifts: Monday to Friday - flexitime Commutable from: Worcester, Redditch, Kidderminster, Droitwich, Bromsgrove, Pershore Benefits: Bonus 25 Days Holiday + bank holidays (opportunity to purchase additional days) Life Assurance Company Overview: An established manufacturing business delivering engineered products and technical solutions to a variety of industrial customers. Role & Responsibilities: Manage engineering projects from planning through to production release, ensuring timelines and milestones are met. Coordinate cross-functional teams across engineering, operations, quality, and supply chain. Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and engineering change processes. Act as the technical interface with customers, providing project updates and resolving issues. Maintain project documentation and ensure compliance with internal procedures and quality standards. Knowledge, Skills...

Manufacturing Technician Location: Horsham Shifts: Monday to Friday 14:00 - 22:15 Pay Rate: 13.20 + 22% shift allowance You'll be joining a dynamic Operations team, dedicated to receiving, packaging and distributing world-class products in any of the ambient, cold or frozen areas. Responsibilities may include: Picking and packing client orders to fulfil business targets. Receiving deliveries from couriers into the correct storage location and onto the relevant inventory software. Following Production Orders to complete client packaging requirements, including set up and clean down of rooms/equipment. Completing GMP paperwork with accuracy, meeting vital timelines. Completing inventories, cycle counts and waste disposals. Following Standard Operating Procedures. Focusing on delivery for internal and external customers. Maintaining good housekeeping and promoting a safe working environment. Maintaining compliance to cGMP, safety & quality regulations,...

Portsmouth £55,000-£65,000 per annum DOE plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), pension, bonus, life assurance, employee assistance programme, wellbeing support, and flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme Please note that the working pattern is 7.30am - 3.30pm About the Role You will lead the Composite department, overseeing all production operations and the entire workforce on the Cosham Site in Portsmouth. Your core focus will be to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of high-quality parts, develop a high-performing team, and drive a culture of continuous improvement to implement the Composite manufacturing strategy. As part of your key responsibilities you'll: Ensure quality parts are delivered to plan within the Composite department through the correct allocation of resources Lead the safe and efficient running of all equipment and personnel across the department Be responsible for the Safety and Security of the Cosham Site Implement the Composite...

Assembly Technician High Wycombe £28,000pa - £32,000pa plus Benefits: A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a technically minded Assembly Technician to join a world-renowned high-tech manufacturer in the High Wycombe area. On a day-to-day basis, the Assembly Technician will be building high tech instrumentation, following clear work instructions, you will carefully build and test their complex products. This role would suit an Assembly Technician who possesses both mechanical and electronics assembly experience, ideally with scientific instrumentation or complex medical devices. If you enjoy complex electro-mechanical builds, in a high-tech, low volume manufacturing environment, then this really is the opportunity for you. About you: The successful Assembly Technician will ideally be qualified with a Mechanical, Electronics or Electrical Engineering qualification, apprenticeship, BTEC, HNC or HND. Other key experience and duties are as follows: Will have...

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...

Manufacturing Finance Business Partner Manufacturing Financial Control Team Leadership Balance Sheet Process Improvement We are seeking an experienced Finance Business Partner- Manufacturing to lead the finance function within our manufacturing operations. This is a , leadership role responsible for financial control, team management, and driving robust processes to support operational performance. Key Responsibilities Full ownership of the monthly management accounts process Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles Manage and develop the Manufacturing Finance Team Maintain strong balance sheet control and financial governance Partner closely with operational leadership to support performance Develop and track KPIs across manufacturing operations Drive improvements in financial controls, processes, and reporting Collaborate with data teams to enhance business insight What We're Looking For ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent...

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...

Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor (Precision Engineering) An exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Manager / Manufacturing Supervisor to join a growing precision engineering and aerospace manufacturing business in Liverpool. Ideal for candidates with lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, AS9100, and production leadership experience within regulated engineering environments. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Aerospace Production Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Engineering Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Precision Engineering Supervisor   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 Production Manager /...

Junior Manufacturing Engineer Location: Greater Manchester Salary: 28,000 Job Type: Permanent Full-Time We are currently recruiting for a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing and well-established engineering and manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody at the early stages of their engineering career who is looking to develop within a structured manufacturing environment. The role would suit either a recent engineering graduate or somebody who has recently completed an apprenticeship and already gained some exposure within a manufacturing environment. The business is looking for somebody hands-on, motivated, and eager to develop their knowledge across manufacturing processes, production support, and engineering operations. The Role: Working closely with manufacturing and production teams, you will support a variety of engineering and administrative functions to help ensure smooth day-to-day operations across the manufacturing...

We are currently looking for an experienced Flow Team Leader to join our Manufacturing team. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving performance across designated production cells, ensuring we consistently deliver against our Safety, People, Quality, Volume and Cost (SPQVC) objectives. Reporting to the Value Stream Manager , with a secondary reporting line to the Head of Production , you will play a critical role in embedding Lean manufacturing principles, engaging and developing teams, and supporting the delivery of factory targets. The Role As a Flow Team Leader, you will provide strong, visible leadership across your production area, guiding Cell Leaders, Setters and Operators to achieve operational excellence. You will champion a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the highest standards of quality and efficiency are maintained. You will lead by example, creating an engaged and motivated workforce while supporting the wider...

Machine Operators (Bobst) Needed - Print and Packaging Salary negotiable DOE Shift Pattern: Double Days Permanent Ellesmere Port We are thrilled to be working alongside our client during such an exciting period of rapid growth and new customer wins. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and being part of a fast-paced production environment. We are looking for a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join their production team. You will be responsible for running and maintaining a Bobst machine used in the print & packaging manufacturing process, including: Bobst machines High quality printing & finishing equipment Casemakers Strapping & packaging equipment Compressors (basic operation and monitoring) Key Responsibilities Operate production machinery safely and efficiently. Set up machines for new jobs, ensuring correct materials, settings, and specifications. Monitor machine performance and quality...