35 hours per week. 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. (Flexibility Essential). Initially temporary up to Christmas, high chance of permanenet in January2027. Overall Purpose of the Job : The technician will be required to produce a wide range of precision components and assemblies, using an extensive range of machine tools and equipment, including both conventional and CNC machines, within one of the university s mechanical workshops. This role is to support teaching and research activities in the Faculty of Science and Engineering by manufacturing components, from engineering drawings, and by using CAM software generated from SolidWorks 3D models. The work is interesting and varied with generally one-off components or small batches. Essential Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications: Experienced CNC machinist Lathe, Miller and Machining Centres. Experienced in operating conventional turning and milling machines. Experienced in producing...

Paint Sprayer / Spray Painter – Night Shift Join a skilled night-shift manufacturing team applying high-quality coatings to aerospace components for global customers. This permanent opportunity suits someone with previous paint-spraying experience, strong attention to detail and confidence working independently. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Industrial Paint Sprayer, Wet Spray Painter, Paint Technician, Coatings Operative, Spray Coating Operative, Paint Operative, Spray Finisher, Surface Coating Operative Benefits include life assurance, free onsite parking and career development opportunities.   SALARY: £17.64 per hour + Benefits       LOCATION: Liverpool, Merseyside, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 9pm – 7am, Monday to Thursday   JOB OVERVIEW An excellent opportunity is available for an experienced Paint Sprayer / Spray...

Job Title: Strip and Clean Operative Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Duration:3-6 months Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm) Pay Rates (per hour): Days: Umbrella basic 18.48 increasing to 21.48 after training complete PAYE 14.26 increasing to 16.53 after training complete We are currently recruiting for a number of Strip & Clean Operatives for 3-6 month contract based in Birkenhead. Mechanical knowledge /experience is required. Key Duties & Responsibilities: - Work on own initiative or as part of a team within a dedicated team of Production Operators working to production deadlines. - Perform tasks within the shop floor area considered to be within his/her capability. - To be flexible and work in any shop floor area, accepting the possible varying shift patterns and also to help if required in non assembly areas. - Undertake any necessary training to allow for flexibility between the differing strip and clean areas and train...

Job Title : Mechanical Assembly Fitter Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Duration : 6 months Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm) Pay Rate : Umbrella Basic -Training rate 21.07, increasing to 23.46 after training complete PAYE Basic - Training rate 16.22 increasing to 18.03 after training complete Must have knowledge of overhauling. Must have small valve knowledge Experience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous. Key Aim: To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines. Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment. Build and operate test installations, interpret...

Job Title: Maintenance Technician Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Duration: 3 Months ( Temp only) Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm) Pay Rate: PAYE 18.19- 19.49 DOE, or Umbrella 23.67 - 25.39 DOE. We are looking for an experienced Facilities & Maintenance Engineer to join a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining and improving site facilities, plant equipment, production machinery and associated services. The role will involve a combination of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently while minimising downtime. You will also coordinate external contractors, support site compliance and assist with the commissioning of new and refurbished equipment. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across production machinery, test rigs, machining equipment, wash equipment, plant and lifting equipment....

Production Welder Pay: £13.75-£21.51 per hour Production Welder Job Description: £2,000 Signing Bonus Production Welder Job Summary: The role entails MIG welding and dressing at a level of quality suitable for high end powder coat finishing. TIG skills are advantageous. 33% additional rate for nights - 4x12 Mon-Thur. Production Welder Key Tasks and Responsibilities: Ensure jobs are welded as required by the job sheet/drawings. Work within the determined times provided whilst ensuring a high-quality finish is maintained. Reporting any discrepancies to line supervisor. Dress/finish off parts to the standard required for each job selecting the correct tools and abrasive pads. Inspect work-to drawings, be vigilant on quality and always query any doubts with your supervisor. Ensure quantities are adhered to and take care with product counts. Adhere to health and safety requirements and the safe operation of welding machines and tools. Always wear...

Sheet Metal Worker - Aerospace Location: Manchester (East) Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role: We are recruiting experienced Sheet Metal Workers to join a well-established aerospace and defence manufacturer at their busy Manchester (East) facility. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-tech engineering environment, producing precision components for aerospace and defence clients. This role is specifically suited to candidates with an aerospace background, or those with strong experience working with thin gauge aluminium in a high-precision manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities: Manufacture and assemble sheet metal components to tight aerospace tolerances Read and accurately interpret detailed engineering drawings and specifications Follow in-house routing cards, Standard Operating Procedures, and quality standards Use calibrated equipment correctly and in line with process requirements Carry out key sheet metal...

£32,080.00 to £36,636.00 - depending on experience. (£17.63 per hour to £20.13 per hour). 35 hours per week. 8:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. (Flexibility Essential). Initially temporary up to Christmas, could become permanent We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to join The University of Manchester. Initially on a 12 weeks temporary to permanent contract, this position will become permanent after a 3 months probationary period. Overall Purpose of the Job: The technician will be required to produce a wide range of precision components and assemblies, using an extensive range of machine tools and equipment, including both conventional and CNC machines, within one of the university s mechanical workshops. This role is to support teaching and research activities in the Faculty of Science and Engineering by manufacturing components, from engineering drawings, and by using CAM software generated from SolidWorks 3D...

Coachbuilders Ford & Stanley Talent Services are proud to be supporting our client in the recruitment of Coachbuilders to join their Production team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading UK manufacturer, producing high-quality vehicle bodies and trailers. If you take pride in craftsmanship, enjoy hands-on work, and want to be part of a team that delivers industry-leading products, we'd love to hear from you. Salary £39-42k per annum depending on experience Working Hours Days Monday Thursday: 7:30am 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am 3:30pm The Role As a Coachbuilder, you'll be responsible for building and assembling vehicle bodies and trailers to the highest quality standards. Working from technical drawings, you'll use a range of materials including hardwood, fibreglass, steel, and aluminium. Key Responsibilities Build and assemble vehicle bodies and trailers from technical drawings. Carry out drilling, cutting, riveting, welding, grinding, and...

Gas Engineer / Plumber Join a growing facilities management organisation delivering planned and reactive gas and plumbing maintenance across healthcare, education and other properties. Current domestic gas qualifications, F-Gas and plumbing competence are essential. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Plumbing Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Service Engineer, Building Services Engineer, Heating Engineer, Gas Service Engineer, Plumbing & Heating Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Commercial Plumber Benefits include a company van and fuel card, training and development opportunities, life insurance and a contributory pension.   SALARY: £39,000 to £42,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Oldham, Greater Manchester, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING HOURS: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday,...

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Join a stable, successful manufacturer in a hands-on maintenance role, using strong electrical and mechanical skills to keep production equipment running safely and reliably. This opportunity suits an apprentice-trained engineer with PLC/HMI fault-finding capability. If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Technician Successful candidates can expect a strong benefits package, including a 4% employer pension contribution, life assurance, free parking and a subsidised canteen.   SALARY: £45,000 - £47,000 (depending on experience) + Benefits LOCATION: Hyde, Greater Manchester, North West England JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent WORKING...

Groundworker Pay: 17- 20 per hour, with higher rates available depending on experience, qualifications and tickets Employment Type: Full-time, permanent (PAYE) Location: Heysham Nuclear Power Station, Lancashire Overtime: Available, generally paid at 1.5x on Saturdays and 2x on Sundays Travel and Accommodation: Provided About the Company An established civil engineering and construction contractor delivering projects across the UK, specialising in groundworks, infrastructure, rail, utilities and specialist construction. We are recruiting experienced Groundworkers to join a long-term civil engineering project at Heysham Nuclear Power Station. This is a permanent PAYE opportunity offering stable, year-round work, overtime, ongoing training and opportunities for career progression. The Role As a Groundworker, you will support the delivery of civil engineering works on a major infrastructure project. You will carry out a range of groundworks activities,...

Stores / Workshop Coordinator Rate: £15.00 - £17.00 p/h DOE (Inside/Outside IR35) West Yorkshire 3 Month Contract Are you an organised, practically minded stores person with a feel for engineering parts and a background in a busy manufacturing environment, looking for a hands-on contract with real ownership of your work? Do you enjoy taking a stores area and turning it into a system everyone can rely on? My client is a small, established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire, running a busy 24/7 operation with extrusion lines. They require a Stores / Workshop Coordinator to start immediately on an initial 3-month contract, with the possibility of coming back later to keep things up to date. Get the Stores and Workshop Under Control This is a hands-on contract in a small, close-knit factory where everyone pitches in. The engineering manager is stretched thin, and the stores and workshop have outgrown the current set-up. You ll work independently, reporting directly...

CNC Milling Setter / Operator Rate: £20.00 £24.00 p/h DOE (Outside IR35) Bradford / Bingley / Keighley / Skipton Are you an experienced CNC Milling Setter / Operator with a background in manufacturing, looking for your next contract? Do you take pride in producing quality components to tight tolerances and have experience working with engineering drawings? Manual milling experience would also be a real advantage. My client is an established manufacturing business in West Yorkshire, looking for a CNC Milling Setter / Operator to increase internal manufacturing capacity. The business is bringing work in-house from an external supplier to address ongoing quality issues and improve the availability of spare parts for its customers. Set, Operate and Manufacture Quality Components This is a hands-on machining role where you'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture components from castings and raw materials. You'll be working with CNC...

Job Title: Parts Kitter Location: Longton, Stoke on Trent Duration: Temp to perm Hours: Days or Nights ( Days 7.30am - 5pm Mon to Thurs, 7.30am to 12.30pm Fri, Nights 6pm to 6am Mon to Thurs) Rates( PAYE) Days 13.87- 14.47, Nights 18.03- 18.81 ( DOE) Our Engineering client based in Longton, SOT are recruiting for a Parts Kitter The role of the Parts Kitter gathers and prepares mechanical components and materials based on work orders or kits for assembly or manufacturing processes. This ensures that all necessary parts are ready and available for technicians or assemblers to use. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Read and interpret work orders, bills of materials (BOMs), and pick lists. Pull parts from inventory according to specifications. Verify part numbers, quantities, and quality. Label and package components into kits. Track inventory usage and report shortages. Maintain a clean and organised work area. Communicate with warehouse,...

Job Title : Electrical Assembler Location : Stoke-on-Trent Duration : Temp to perm Shifts : Days or Nights( Days 7.30am-5pm, Mon to Thurs, 7.30am - 12.30pm Fri. Nights 6pm -6am Mon to Thurs.) PAYE Days 15.07- 15.57 Nights 19.59- 20.24 (DOE) A great opportunity has arisen within the Electrical Department of a well-established vehicle manufacturing business based in Stoke-on-Trent. The Role: Reporting to the Electrical Workshop Manager, you will be involved in the build and assembly of high-quality, in-house designed trailer chassis, decks, and associated components. This is a varied role working on low-volume, high-specification vehicles for major blue-chip clients. Key Responsibilities: Installation and maintenance of electrical systems on commercial trailers Fault finding and diagnostics across a range of vehicle electrical systems Working from technical drawings and wiring schematics Assisting in the assembly of bespoke trailer components Ensuring all...

Press Operator Location: Stoke-on-Trent Shifts: Days & Nights Available Pay: PAYE Days 13.87- 14.47, Nights 18.03- 18.81 (DOE) Contract: Temp-to-Perm We are currently recruiting for experienced Press Operators to join a busy trailer manufacturing company based in Stoke-on-Trent. The successful candidates will be responsible for operating press machinery to manufacture components used in the production of trailers. Key Responsibilities Operating press machinery safely and efficiently Setting and operating presses to manufacture components Working from engineering drawings and production specifications Loading and positioning materials correctly Inspecting finished components to ensure quality standards are met Using hand and power tools where required Maintaining a clean and safe working environment Following all company health & safety procedures Requirements Previous press operating experience is essential Manufacturing or engineering...

Job Title: Assembly Fitter Location: Stoke-on-Trent Duration: Permanent or Ongoing Contract Shifts: Days or Nights We are currently recruiting for skilled and reliable Assembly Fitters to join a busy and growing manufacturing team based in Stoke-on-Trent. Permanent and contract roles available. You will be responsible for assembling a variety of components and structures to precise specifications, ensuring products meet strict quality and safety standards. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Assemble mechanical components and structures using hand and power tools. Read and interpret technical drawings and engineering instructions. Ensure all assemblies meet quality standards and specifications. Carry out adjustments and problem-solving where required. Work collaboratively with colleagues across production teams. Requirements: Proven experience in an assembly, fitting or a mechanical role. Ability to read and understand technical drawings. Strong attention to detail and...