Position: Reach Truck Drivers Salary: 14.60 - 15.20 per hour (Holiday Accrued) Location: Dunstable Proactive currently have an exciting opportunity for Reach Truck Drivers to begin work for a leading warehouse and production business based in Dunstable. Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Reach Truck Drivers to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Key Responsibilities: Operating a Reach Truck safely and efficiently. Loading and unloading deliveries. Receiving, checking and booking goods into the warehouse using the company's stock control system. Comfortable lifting 20-25kg. Moving stock to the correct storage locations. Picking, preparing and despatching customer orders. Carrying out stock movements and ensuring accurate inventory records. Completing warehouse documentation accurately....

Job Title: Quality Inspector Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Salary: 30,000 per annum About the Role We are looking for a reliable, organised and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join our clients busy manufacturing team. This is a varied, hands-on role combining quality inspection with administrative support. You will play an important part in ensuring our moulded products meet the required quality standards, while helping to maintain accurate production records and supporting the day-to-day running of our Quality and Production departments. Key Responsibilities: Quality Inspection Carry out quality inspections of finished and in-process products to ensure they meet required standards and specifications. Perform visual and dimensional checks, identifying any defects, damage or inconsistencies. Accurately record inspection results and report any quality concerns. Identify and communicate non-conforming products to the relevant...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a low batch, high mix manufacturing environment, producing a wide variety of aircraft interior products. If you are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, this role could be the perfect fit! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: 22.20 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7 - 4 and Friday 7 - 12 Key Responsibilities: Utilise a diverse range of production methods, including hand tools, motorised equipment, and aerospace-standard solvents and adhesives. Work confidently with various materials such as alloys, steels, plastics, fabrics, and leathers to assemble components. Read and interpret aerospace standard drawings and engineering documentation to ensure strict adherence to...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a motivated and skilled Strategic Buyer to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This role presents an exciting opportunity for professionals looking to make a significant impact within a fast-paced environment. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: 23.00 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Hybrid - Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday on site Key Responsibilities: As a Strategic Buyer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing parts, managing costs, and selecting suppliers based on an established commodity strategy. Your tasks will include: Processing Request for Quotations (RFQs) and cost data for production and development galleys, addressing pricing disputes and Purchase Price Variant (PPV). Leading and managing minimal risk work transfers while supporting the execution of gated work transfers. Collaborating with tactical counterparts and commodity...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace sector, is seeking a skilled Machining Technician to join their dynamic team for a temporary contract. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced CNC machining operations while being part of a renowned organisation that specialises in innovative aerospace solutions. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: 28.80 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 15:00-00:00 & Friday 12:00-17:00 As a Machining Technician, you will be responsible for: Pre-Manufacturing Activities: Performing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to guarantee machine reliability. Reviewing and prioritising work orders to align with production plans. Validating technical documentation, drawings, and specifications. Conducting detailed machine setups following standard procedures. Proving out new and existing CNC programmes, ensuring...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace industry, is seeking a skilled Assembly Technician to join their dynamic team in Leighton Buzzard. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a low batch, high mix manufacturing environment, producing a wide variety of aircraft interior products. If you are passionate about quality and have a keen eye for detail, this role could be the perfect fit! Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: £22.20 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week Monday to Thursday 7 - 4 and Friday 7 - 12 Key Responsibilities: Utilise a diverse range of production methods, including hand tools, motorised equipment, and aerospace-standard solvents and adhesives. Work confidently with various materials such as alloys, steels, plastics, fabrics, and leathers to assemble components. Read and interpret aerospace standard drawings and engineering documentation to ensure strict...

Our client, a prominent player in the aerospace sector, is seeking a skilled Machining Technician to join their dynamic team for a temporary contract. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to advanced CNC machining operations while being part of a renowned organisation that specialises in innovative aerospace solutions. Summary: Start date: ASAP Duration: 6 months with potential for longer Location: Leighton Buzzard Pay Rate: £28.80 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 15:00-00:00 & Friday 12:00-17:00 As a Machining Technician, you will be responsible for: Pre-Manufacturing Activities: Performing Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) to guarantee machine reliability. Reviewing and prioritising work orders to align with production plans. Validating technical documentation, drawings, and specifications. Conducting detailed machine setups following standard procedures. Proving out new and existing CNC...

Shift Engineer Leighton Buzzard Up to 58,000 Days and Nights shift 24 Shifts Holiday Enhanced Pension Employee Assistance Program 3X Life Assurance Discounts Platform A market-leading manufacturer with a dominant position within its sector is seeking a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join its growing engineering team in Leighton Buzzard. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, well-invested business that offers ongoing training, career progression and long-term development opportunities. The Role As a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for maintaining and improving a range of automated production equipment across a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position is heavily focused on Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), with occasional reactive breakdown support. You'll work on a variety of machinery including conveyors, packaging lines, automation equipment and associated production machinery....

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) Location: Ampthill Bedfordshire Salary: £48,000 - £59,500 + great benefits Full time onsite ( Mon-Thur) Candidates must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance to start. The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to Design, develop and implement industrial tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance...

Hello, We are currently looking for the below role, if this is something of interest then please get in touch. Machine Operators required to work manufacturing company based in Flitwick. Location : Flitwick Hours : (8am - 8pm) Week 1 : Monday/Tuesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday Week 2 : Tuesday/Wednesday Pay : 15.25 Overview of the role: Key Responsibilities: Operate production machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Conduct routine quality checks on products. Pack and prepare products for dispatch according to specifications. Maintain cleanliness and organisation on the production floor. Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues. Candidate Requirements: Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is beneficial but not essential - full training will be provided Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately. Physically fit and capable of...

Hello, We are currently looking for the below role, if this is something of interest then please get in touch. Machine Operators required to work manufacturing company based in Flitwick. Location : Flitwick Hours : Tuesday - Friday 8pm - 8am Pay : 15.80 Overview of the role: Key Responsibilities: Operate production machinery in a safe and efficient manner. Conduct routine quality checks on products. Pack and prepare products for dispatch according to specifications. Maintain cleanliness and organisation on the production floor. Follow all company health & safety policies and procedures. Communicate effectively with supervisors and colleagues. Candidate Requirements: Experience in a manufacturing or production environment is beneficial but not essential - full training will be provided Strong attention to detail and ability to follow processes accurately. Physically fit and capable of standing for extended periods. Good communication skills and a...

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Design Engineer (Tooling) Location: Ampthill Bedfordshire Salary: 48,000 - 59,500 + great benefits Full time onsite ( Mon-Thur) Candidates must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance to start. The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product. The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build. This role will be required to Design, develop and implement industrial tools, dies, gauges, jigs, fixtures, prototype model production and machine attachments required for production or experimental use, considering such factors as accessibility, economy, mobility, and performance requirements....

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional TIG Welder / Fabricator to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. TIG Welder / Fabricator to work for manufacturing company based in Luton, immediate starts available for the right candidates. Responsibilities for TIG welder Fit and assemble welded and non-welded component parts into a complete assembly Food grade welding experience a must Must be able to read blueprints/ schematics Must be able to weld in all positions Must be able to pass on-site weld test Tig weld on Aluminium, and Stainless required Mig weld on carbon steel is preferred as well Understanding welding procedures and programs will be a plus Understanding weld mapping procedures and programs will be a plus Ability to keep Good Welding Procedure Qualification Records (WPQR) will be a plus...

Due to rapid company expansion and an ever growing order book, our client is hoping to recruit at least one additional Press Brake Operative to help ensure the quality and accuracy of the site's function is well maintained throughout this new and excited influx of work. Press Brake Operator required to work for manufacturing company based in Biggleswade, immediate starts available for the right candidates. Press Brake Operator Job Description: The Press Brake Operator plays a crucial role in our manufacturing and production process by operating and maintaining both press brake machines. They are responsible for bending and shaping metal plates and sheets according to specifications and blueprints. Press Brake Operators ensure that the finished products meet quality standards and adhere to customer requirements. Press Brake Operator Responsibilities: Set up and operate press brake machines to bend and shape metal plates and sheets. Must be able to do radius bending....

Step into a pivotal leadership role with a well-established UK manufacturer of high-quality plastic injection-moulded components. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Technical Manager to shape engineering strategy, drive continuous improvement, and lead a skilled technical team within a fast-paced, solutions-focused environment. As Technical Manager, you'll oversee daily technical operations, drive quality excellence, and act as a key customer-facing lead for both technical and quality matters. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and develop a skilled technical team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Oversee day-to-day moulding operations, ensuring stable processes, optimal machine performance, and high-quality output. Manage and enhance the ISO 9001-compliant QMS, leading APQP/PPAP activities and ensuring all documentation is maintained to automotive standards. Drive new product introductions-from tooling trials through...

Candidate Opportunity Brief Position: Head of Customer Experience Confidentiality: N/A Ford & Stanley Executive Search ( Part of the Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group ) are a leading Executive search and talent advisory firm specialising in the following sectors: Rail & Transportation Civils & Construction Manufacturing & Supply Chain Technology & Cyber Security Logistics & Intermodal Freight Defence Our search directors, search consultants and in house research team specialise in retained opportunities at the highest level of organisational leadership and management. Our success is based upon a blend of trust-driven relationships, robust market knowledge, and working practices that ensure the best possible alignment of organisational need with experience and personal ambition. Working with business leaders on bespoke assignments for over a decade, we understand exactly what our customers expect from an executive...

We are seeking an experienced Maintenance & Services Engineer to join our fast-paced manufacturing facility. Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the reliability, performance and efficiency of production machinery through planned maintenance, fault-finding and repairs. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to minimise downtime. Diagnose and resolve electrical and mechanical faults on production machinery. Troubleshoot PLC-controlled systems, motors, drives, sensors, conveyors, pumps and pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings and maintenance manuals. Identify and implement improvements to equipment reliability, performance and productivity. Ensure all maintenance activities comply with health and safety procedures, including safe isolation and Lockout/Tagout. Work closely with production teams and management to coordinate...

Panel Wirer/Electrical Technician Required Sandy- Immediate start available for the right candidate. About the Role We are seeking an experienced Panel Wirer/Electrical Technician join our clients manufacturing team based in Milton Keynes. This role focuses on the build, wiring, and development of control systems turning engineering designs into fully functioning, high-quality products. Key Responsibilities Wire and assemble complex control cabinets and units from schematics and technical drawings Fitting of mechanical components Interpret electrical diagrams and technical drawings Work closely with design and engineering teams to refine prototype builds Ensure all builds meet quality standards and industry regulations Support testing, fault-finding, and validation of completed units Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in control panel wiring and electro mechanical assembly Ability to read and...

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Sandy Shift Pattern - 48 hours per week (Days) Monday to Thursday (10hr) and Friday (8hr). Salary - £51,665 per annum At Marshalls plc, we believe building tomorrow's world starts with what we can create together today. Since the 1890s, we've grown from a Yorkshire stone business into a leading UK manufacturer of building, roofing and landscaping solutions. Built on generations of expertise, we're known for quality, innovation and sustainability, helping our customers bring their vision to life and create places that work today and last for generations. Together, we're building tomorrow's world. Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products. Marshalls Landscaping delivers innovative hard landscaping solutions for projects across the UK, from city centre transformations and public realm schemes to housing developments and community spaces. Combining outstanding design,...