1,327 Manufacturing jobs in the United Kingdom

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

Multi-Skilled Engineer - Electrical Bias  

Ashby de la Zouch (Home of Hula Hoops, Space Raiders, Nik Naks and more)

Shift Pattern: Panama shift pattern (12 hour shifts - days & nights)

Join our snack-loving team! We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at KP Snacks. Fancy being part of a group where your ideas matter and your growth is celebrated? Keep reading – this might just be your next adventure! 

In this hands-on role, you’ll support the smooth running of the site by delivering both reactive and planned maintenance across a range of production and ancillary equipment. You’ll work closely with production teams to minimise downtime, carry out root cause analysis, and implement improvements to support overall efficiency. You’ll also take ownership of maintenance records, create PPM schedules, and ensure all data is accurately captured and reported in a timely manner. As a key point of contact for contractors, you’ll oversee safe systems of work and ensure all documentation is in place. With a strong focus on health, safety, and food quality standards, you’ll play an active role in identifying risks, improving processes, and supporting operator training to build equipment knowledge across the team.

What’s in it for you?   

We believe in giving back and making sure you're happy and thriving. Here's a taste of what we offer: 

• Annual salary of up to £52000 depending on experience.

• Annual bonus scheme, with an excellent track record of over achievement.

• Comprehensive Healthcare Support – Access to a Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, including a Digital GP service, Best Doctors (Second Medical Opinion Service), and specialist Cancer Care for peace of mind when you need it most.

• KP Pension Plan - contribution matching up to 7% of your salary

• 25 days holiday + holiday buy scheme 

• KP4ME - online benefits, discounts, prizes, competitions and information platform with access to mental, physical and financial wellbeing information and tools 

What will you be doing?  

• Deliver hands-on maintenance and repairs across a variety of production and site equipment to keep operations running smoothly.

• Tackle the challenge of reducing downtime through effective fault-finding, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Collaborate closely with production teams and contractors to ensure safe, efficient, and aligned ways of working.

• Drive real impact by maintaining high standards in health, safety, and food quality, helping safeguard both people and product.

• Build your technical expertise by developing PPM schedules, maintaining accurate records, and supporting knowledge-sharing across teams.

Who are we?   

Glad you asked! We're KP Snacks, proud to be part of the Intersnack family. Picture this: over 15,000 of us, spread across more than 30 countries, all working together to create the snacks you love. From Hula Hoops to McCoy's, we're the team behind your favourite munchies. 

Here in the UK, we're about 2,400 strong, spread across seven factories and our Slough HQ. But don't let our size fool you – we're as close-knit as they come. We believe in speaking our minds, celebrating our differences, and pushing boundaries together. 

Diversity isn't just a buzzword for us.  We're on a mission to create a workplace where everyone belongs. So, even if you don't tick every box, we want to hear from you! Your unique perspective could be just what we need. Also, if there's anything we can do to make this process easier for you, just give us a shout. 

We’d love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and experience:  

• Bring your knowledge of food manufacturing environments to a team where your experience will be highly valued.

• Use your strong communication and problem-solving skills to positively influence outcomes and support team success.

• Apply your hands-on engineering background with a minimum of City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical engineering—ideally with multi-skilled capability.

• While additional qualifications or broader experience are a plus, we welcome applicants with the core requirements and a readiness to grow.

• If you’re enthusiastic, committed, and driven to succeed, you’ll thrive in our culture that champions ownership, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

#CVL #LI-SC1 #LI-Onsite

MANUFACTURING TECHNICIAN

Base salary £25,390 to £27,180 plus overtime, plus benefits

Witney, Oxfordshire

We reward our people, you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, ongoing training, development, and an opportunity to develop your career. Working hours are 40 to 46 hours per week, finishing at 12 noon each Friday. All hours over 40 are paid at 1.5 times.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, dental insurance and dine out discounts. 

Our people have made us great. Their knowledge, ideas, commitment and energy over the last 50 years has helped to create a successful business.

Our purpose is simple. We’re building the sustainable low carbon homes of the future.

In our factory controlled environments in England and Scotland, we’re changing the way we build homes, delivering engineered sustainable homes and buildings across the UK.

A bit about the role

Our manufacturing technicians are core to the operation of our business. A key member of our team, you’ll learn how to make our sustainable timber frame wall, floor and roof panels and work within a team to deliver components for our customers. We’ll train you to meet our standards in quality, productivity, and safety, enabling you to manufacture and build homes for communities around the UK.

If you enjoy making things, you can learn quickly, get on well with other people and are good at finding solutions, you could be perfect for this role.

If you have some experience of joinery, timber frame manufacture or timber frame installation would be helpful or experience working within an automated production line. It’s not essential though as we’ll invest in training you now and for your future.

Knowledge and grasp of basic arithmetic would be helpful so that you can understand technical drawings.

Our culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch.

A bit about us

Our ambition is to reduce waste and reduce carbon, creating positive futures for generations to come. Our automated facility in Witney, Oxfordshire is known for its state of the art robotics, technology driving quality and innovation, building over 10,000 timber frame homes a year, to the highest standards. Our products are award winning, accredited and sustainable.

We’re part of the Donaldson Group, a legacy of over 160 years with over 1,500 employees across the UK. 14 businesses, from timber importing, timber merchants, retail, timber engineering and offsite, we’re a business with long standing customers, even longer standing employees.

Together we have a great company culture that looks to the future, a culture built around our people, our customers and their visions that ensures we are focused on doing the right thing for our customers, our employees, and the planet.

Join us and make a difference.

The offsite manufacturing industry in the UK is robust and growing. Over the last 50 years, we’ve built over 150,000 homes, 300 hotels and many schools and medical facilities. We’re growing and we need new people to join us and help us to grow further.

We value our people, so you can expect a company that is supportive and encouraging, we make you feel welcome, looked after, secure.

We invest in our people so you can benefit from training and support as you learn and develop your skills. You’ll have your own learning path, a way to learn new skills, grow and flourish on an ongoing basis. This also ensures you’re ready for the next step when it comes along.

We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, ongoing training, development, and an opportunity to develop your career with the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer. Working hours are 40 to 46 hours per week and you’ll finish at 12 noon on a Friday. All hours over 40 are paid at 1.5 times.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, dental insurance and dine out discounts. 

A bit about the role

Our Manufacturing Administrator is a key part of the team, responsible for the operation of our business.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for assisting the Logistics and Materials Manager in implementing processes that support successful delivery of orders, order processing, collation and provision or reports to support streamlined operations, loading CDT files on our automated manufacturing lines.

You’ll also manage information sharing, team holiday and absence data and drawings related to manufacture while ensuring objectives are met to meet business needs.

Your skills

We’ll train you with your own growth plan so you’re ready for the next steps in your career.

If you have a passion for getting things right, are happy to work on your own and as part of a team, you get on well with other people and have a proactive approach to improving systems and processes, this could be the role for you.

You’ll also have excellent skills using systems and software to improve manual tasks. You can plan your working week, manage time, information, and report in a succinct manner.

You’ll undertake your role in an organised and agile way to support business goals. You’ll handle confidential business data in a professional manner.

You’ll be proficient in standard Microsoft packages along with other softwares to manage tasks and information such as Scribe and SharePoint.

Our culture is friendly, open, and welcoming, so if that working environment sounds good, please get in touch. If this sounds like the right step for your career, please click here to apply and find out more.

A bit about us

Our ambition is to reduce waste and reduce carbon, creating positive futures for generations to come. Our automated facility in Witney, Oxfordshire is known for its state of the art robotics, technology driving quality and innovation, building over 10,000 timber frame homes a year, to the highest standards. Our products are award winning, accredited, and sustainable.

We’re part of the Donaldson Group, a legacy of over 160 years with over 1,500 employees across the UK. 14 businesses, from timber importing, timber merchants, retail, timber engineering and offsite, we’re a business with long standing customers, even longer standing employees.

Together we have a great company culture that looks to the future, a culture built around our people, our customers and their visions that ensures we are focused on doing the right thing for our customers, our employees, and the planet.

Join us on our ambitious journey.

The offsite manufacturing industry in the UK is robust and growing. Over the last 50 years, we’ve built over 150,000 homes, 300 hotels and many schools and medical facilities. We’re growing and we need Design Technicians across the UK, to help us to grow further.

We value our people, so you can expect a company that is supportive and encouraging, we make you feel welcome, looked after, secure.

We invest in our people so you can benefit from training and support as you learn and develop your skills. You’ll have your own learning path, a way to learn new skills, grow and flourish on an ongoing basis. This also ensures you’re ready for the next step when it comes along.

We reward our people, and you’ll have good benefits, a competitive salary, bonus scheme, ongoing development, and an opportunity to develop your career with the UK’s leading timber frame manufacturer. This full-time role is 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, based at our offices in Witney Oxfordshire.

You’ll have 32 days holiday per year, pension, sick pay, life assurance and inclusion in our Flexible Benefits programme that includes cycle to work scheme, gym membership, dental insurance and dine out discounts as well as access to our Employee Assistance Programme.

Do you have a proven track record in fabrication manufacturing? Are you ready to lead from the front and drive excellence on the shop floor?

Futures are working with a well-established manufacturing business seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead a large team of welders and team leaders.

This is your chance to take ownership of a role, champion continuous improvement, and make a real impact on production performance. We’re looking for a Manufacturing Manager with exceptional quality standards—someone who knows what “great” looks like, can pinpoint root causes, and put effective corrective actions in place.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of welders to deliver outstanding quality and productivity.

• Oversee fabrication processes, ensuring compliance with both industry regulations and internal standards.

• Manage inventory levels in collaboration with the supply chain team.

• Coordinate production schedules to maximise efficiency and output.

• Enforce and improve safety protocols to maintain a safe and compliant workplace.

• Work with cross-functional teams to boost quality, reduce waste, and streamline operations.

• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities and implementing innovative solutions.

Skills & Experience:

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with demanding customer expectations.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.

• Proven experience managing welding teams and overseeing fabrication processes.

• In-depth knowledge of welding techniques, fabrication methods, and quality standards.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make your mark in a thriving manufacturing environment, apply today.

• Provide Manufacturing Engineering support to prismatic machining of aerospace components (including aluminium and magnesium parts & casings).
• Support and drive investigation activities for process improvements and non-conformance issues.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing routings, process documentation, BOMs, and stage drawings.
• Generate and amend Work Instructions and SAP production orders in line with MPS requirements.
• Manage engineering change implementation across WIP and current assembly processes.
• Plan, review, and report on ME activities, identifying and escalating issues where needed.
• Request and manage tooling, fixtures, and gauges required for manufacture and assembly.
• Identify and implement process improvements for build sequence, tooling, and efficiency.
• Act as Manufacturing Engineering representative for Shop Floor Support.
• Support non-conformance reduction activities, internally and within the supply chain.

• HNC or equivalent in Engineering and/or time-served apprenticeship.
• Minimum 12 months experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role (3 years post-training preferred).
• Background in aerospace or high-integrity mechanical manufacturing.
• Experience with prismatic machining and handling of aluminium/magnesium components.
• Familiar with process planning and production investigation techniques.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Understanding of engineering change processes and documentation.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Working knowledge of CATIA V5 , ENOVIA , and 3D CAD systems.
• Familiarity with SAP , particularly ME-related modules.
• Experience creating accurate manufacturing BOMs and estimating production times.
• Understanding of tooling/gauging requirements and cost/time estimating for capacity planning.
• Ability to amend shop floor documentation in real-time to maintain production flow.

Location: Bristol
Department: Engineering
Reporting To: Manufacturing Group Leader - NPI
Travel Requirements: Some travel may be necessary between company sites, Customers, and Suppliers

A specialist manufacturer renowned for producing high-complexity, ultra-tight tolerance components primarily for the aerospace, power generation, and airframe sectors, is now seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing business.

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in enhancing their already impressive manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process Development & Optimisation: Design, implement, and refine manufacturing processes for aerospace components. Create and maintain 3D models and CNC programs using CAD/CAM software. Evaluate and improve existing production methods to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Technical Support: Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams. Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with design and quality teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Tooling & Equipment: Specify, procure, and maintain production tooling and equipment. Develop jigs, fixtures, and other aids to support efficient manufacturing.
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Culture: Drive a culture of zero defects across the organisation. Lead and participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives. Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Documentation & Compliance: Create and maintain detailed work instructions, process documentation, and technical reports. Ensure compliance with AS9100, ISO 9001, and other relevant aerospace standards.
• Project Management: Manage and support new product introduction (NPI) and process transfer projects. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and deliverables.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within the aerospace sector.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, assembly processes, and aerospace-grade materials.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software, particularly SolidWorks and Solid CAM.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Skilled in identifying issues, analysing root causes, and implementing corrective actions.
• High level of accuracy and commitment to quality, with a focus on achieving zero defects and Right First-Time production.
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with production, quality, design, and supply chain teams.

Join them and be part of a team that values their employees aspirations. Apply now to make a significant impact in the aerospace industry!

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Toolmaker
33,000 - 38,000 + Training + Early Friday Finish + Progression
Monday - Thursday, 07:30 - 17:30, Friday, 07:30 - 12:15
Bordon, Hampshire - Commutable from Alton, Liphook, Farnham & Haslemere

Do you have CNC machining, toolroom or toolmaking experience? Do you want a new long term role offering excellent variety and access to first class training and development within a leading, multi-site manufacturing group?

Due to continued growth, my client is looking for a toolmaker to join the team at their state of the art facility near Bordon. The successful applicant will gain access to a first class development plan to enable them to become a skilled workshop engineer and a valuable member of the team. Once trained, you will operating CNC machinery and selecting and setting workshop and injection tooling. You will play a key part in driving health and safety and continuous improvement within the team and facility and will have the opportunity to increase your earnings through overtime and have a great work/life balance with a days based role offering an early Friday finish.

The company are a very successful manufacturer who are at the fore front of their sector and are continuing to expand in every department. You will be joining a growing, loyal and experienced engineering and manufacturing team within a company who pride themselves on staff retention and development!

For further details, please click apply - REFERENCE 4341 - (phone number removed)

The Role:
*Providing Support and solutions to the engineering and manufacturing team
*Liaising with multiple teams to improve processes and designs
*Creating designs and specifications to enable the team to manufacture required equipment, meeting industry and company standards.

The Candidate:
*Keen to develop their skills
*CNC or toolroom experience
*A commutable distance to Bordon

elix Sourcing Solutions Solutions is a specialist recruiter for Engineering, IT and Science roles ranging from mid to senior level positions. Please be aware that we will only accept applications from candidates that have a valid work permit to work in the UK. By applying to this job, you are confirming that you do not hold a criminal record and that you know of no legal reason why you would be ineligible for employment.

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