257 Manufacturing Support jobs in the United Kingdom

Manpower is one of the UK's leading contingent workforce and staffing
solution providers. We are proud to partner with a major global health care
company based in Leeds.

We're looking for a proactive and skilled Manufacturing Support Technician to join the Product & Packaging Operations team for our client based in Leeds. This role is essential in supporting the manufacturing processes for MAKE and prototype products, including grit-blasting, multi-stage cleaning, fitting, polishing, and laser marking. You'll work hands-on with advanced equipment and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a cleanroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain machinery and laser marking equipment safely and reliably
• Interpret technical drawings and work instructions accurately
• Support the packaging equipment setup and inspection of rejected materials
• Record activities and complete batch documentation
• Perform minor maintenance tasks and coordinate repairs
• Train colleagues on equipment and potentially support other sites
• Champion 6S practices and uphold health, safety, and environmental standards
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, R&D, suppliers, and maintenance teams

Qualifications & Experience:

• Recognised qualifications or proven skills in CNC machining (Fanuc, Mazotrol, Heidenhain, Mill Plus)
• Experience in cleanroom environments and cGMP practices
• Familiarity with UG CAD/CAM and software systems like JDE Oneworld, Adaptiv, PLM, Seiki Systems
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Experience in the medical device industry and validation processes
• Basic understanding of Lean, 6S, and Operator Asset Care

Skills & Attributes:

• A passion for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Ability to work flexibly and meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to health and safety compliance

Manpower is one of the UK's leading contingent workforce and staffing
solution providers. We are proud to partner with a major global health care
company based in Leeds.

We're looking for a proactive and skilled Manufacturing Support Technician to join the Product & Packaging Operations team for our client based in Leeds. This role is essential in supporting the manufacturing processes for MAKE and p.

Job Title: Manufacturing Support Engineer
Location: Cheltenham, UK
Salary: 35,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish
Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Purchase holiday scheme

• Full sick pay

• Pension

• Employee rewards

• Early finish on Friday (1pm)

We're looking for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our team in Cheltenham! This role is perfect for someone who is recently out of an apprenticeship or has a Level 3 qualification and wants to develop their skills in a hands-on engineering environment. You'll be an integral part of the product information process, helping design manufacturing processes for new products, while developing alternative production methods using automation, lean principles, and CAD packages.

• Support the design and development of manufacturing processes for new products.

• Develop alternative production methods for both new and existing components.

• Implement automation and lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop and manage manufacturing systems, focusing on quality, costs, and delivery.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new products into production.

• Utilize CAD packages to assist in process design and system development.

• Recently completed an apprenticeship or hold a Level 3 qualification in manufacturing or engineering.

• Eagerness to progress into a hands-on engineering role.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and lean principles.

• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).

• Passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Flexible working hours with core hours between 8am and 5pm.

• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to purchase additional days.

• Full sick pay and pension contributions.

• A supportive team that encourages career development and growth.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Title: Manufacturing Support Engineer
Location: Cheltenham, UK
Salary: 35,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish
Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Purchase holiday scheme

• Full sick pay

• Pension

• Employee rewards

• Early finish on Friday (1pm)

We're looking for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our team in Cheltenham! This role is perfect for someone who is recently out of an apprenticeship or has a Level 3 qualification and wants to develop their skills in a hands-on engineering environment. You'll be an integral part of the product information process, helping design manufacturing processes for new products, while developing alternative production methods using automation, lean principles, and CAD packages.

• Support the design and development of manufacturing processes for new products.

• Develop alternative production methods for both new and existing components.

• Implement automation and lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiency.

• Develop and manage manufacturing systems, focusing on quality, costs, and delivery.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new products into production.

• Utilize CAD packages to assist in process design and system development.

• Recently completed an apprenticeship or hold a Level 3 qualification in manufacturing or engineering.

• Eagerness to progress into a hands-on engineering role.

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and lean principles.

• Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).

• Passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

• Flexible working hours with core hours between 8am and 5pm.

• Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to purchase additional days.

• Full sick pay and pension contributions.

• A supportive team that encourages career development and growth.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Leading international Pharmaceutical Manufacturer seeks an experienced Process Technician to assist in the creation of life-saving drugs.

Benefits include:

• No rota'd weekend working and no night shifts
li>Contributory Pension Scheme (rises with service)  li>Role specific tailored training and development plan   li>Life Insurance (4 x salary, death in service)  li>33 days holiday (rises to 35 after 5 years service) and ability to buy/sell holidays
• Healthcare cashback scheme (including dental, optical & alternative therapies)
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
• Bike to work scheme 
li>Long Service Awards  li>Employee Assistance Programme  li>Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen 

About the role:

li>Working within GMP Cleanroom environments, you will set up and operate various processes for which you will receive full Production Technician training. These roles work on a Double Day Shift Pattern.

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Assemble raw materials for batches in accordance with received Batch Documentation
• Working to a production plan deliver batches
• Transfer raw materials for production
• Label all batches in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
• Ensure all materials and components are replenished in preparation for start-up on the next shift
• Carry out documentation duties required under good manufacturing practice.
• Ensure areas are maintained/cleaned in accordance with 'good housekeeping' practise and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure the appropriate disposal of waste from the grade C area is in accordance with current procedures
• Record and communicate any issues affecting quality or efficiency.
• Ensure all batches and materials are transferred into the Aseptic services unit to ensure production occurs in line with the schedule.

Skills and experience:

• Aseptic or Pharmaceutical manufacturing experience ideal but not essential.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team to deliver a plan
• Trained in manual handling procedures
• Health & Safety awareness preferable.
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Previous Production Technician experience

Apply now for more information

Process Technician

Location       Deeside

Salary       £(Apply online only) + pension + benefits + 34 holidays

Hours     Mon – Friday daytime  

A genuinely superb & quite unique opportunity to join a market leading business to help setting up and shaping a manufacturing department / plant.  

The Job:

• Reporting into the Technical Manager this role will focus on water, effluent plant, CHP, steam boiler for the plant.
li>Organise and take samples, testing, monitoring, analysis and reporting o a wide range of areas.
• Monitor and control boiler chemistry
• Take and record daily readings for water and effluent as well as monitor efficiencies.

The Person:

• We are seeking a reliable and friendly Process Technician with some experience in water, effluent, boilers and similar machinery and equipment ideally gained in a process plant or manufacturing environment.
• Good communication, multiple stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills important.

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Process Technician / Control Room Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

Working as part of the shift operations team, this position comes with a starting salary of up to 55,910 and quarterly bonus and benefits package.

If you're a Process Technician and are looking to secure your next challenge within the power industry, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Process Technician role
Reporting to the Shift Manager you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant in a safe and efficient manner which includes during normal running, start-ups and shutdowns along with emergency situations.
• Ensuring the operational demands of the plant are met along with monitoring the plants emissions to comply with the Environmental Permit and reporting any issues to the Shift Manager.
• Working within the company's safe systems of work, SHEQ systems and relevant legislation.
• Become certified under Safety Rules as an Authorised Person and apply isolations, locks and safety tags.
• Conduct front line maintenance, plant inspections, fault finding and fault reporting.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

• Minimum C&G/NVQ Level 3 in a Process/Engineering/Operations discipline
• Completed an apprenticeship and/or three years in a Power Generation/Heavy Process/Maintenance role (Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered)
• IOSH/NEBOSH or a Health & Safety Qualification

Personal skills
The Process Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least three years' experience in an operational environment on a power station or heavy process facility with steam raising plant e.g. EFW. biomass, coal, utilities etc.
• Ex-Military Engineers with management/leadership experience will also be considered - Navy, REME, RAF, RFA etc
• Familiar working on a SCADA/PLC/DCS System
• Flexibility to work Shift Patterns including nights and weekends.

• Industry competitive salary up to 55,910 per year
• Health Care plan
• Pension matched up to 6%
• Bonus opportunity up to 12%
• Further full company benefits

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Process Technician to join a leading manufacturing business operating within a manufacturing industry. This role is offered on a Panama shift pattern (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am, rotating days and nights).

• Work collaboratively with the Process Manager and Shift Leader to maintain smooth production flow.

• Quickly identify, fault-find, and resolve process, tooling, and machine issues with a solutions-focused approach.

• Ensure minimal downtime by implementing effective problem-solving methods and escalating when required.

• Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.

• Take a hands-on role in the production environment while providing shift management support when necessary.

• Lead by example in upholding Standards (SOPs, Health & Safety, Quality).

• Participate in production meetings, shift handovers, and ensure all process personnel remain engaged with production requirements.

• Carry out tool fitting/removal, colour changes, purging processes, and quality checks to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Support trials and projects, documenting results clearly and effectively.

• Drive initiatives to reduce scrap, waste, and unplanned stoppages through efficient methods of working.

• Promote high standards of cleanliness and compliance with audit requirements.

• Maintain flexibility in working approach to ensure production continuity.

• Good standard of education with strong numeracy skills.

• Engineering qualification desirable; Polymer Injection Moulding Level I (working towards Level II) preferred.

• Proven background in a manufacturing/production environment as a Process Setter or Process Technician .

• Specialised knowledge in polymer injection moulding .

• Basic PC literacy (Word, Excel, SAP, Barco or other production systems advantageous).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Flexible and adaptable approach to working hours.

• Strong sense of urgency with commitment to production goals.

• Team player with the ability to motivate others.

• Commitment to upholding company policies, standards, and values.

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Job title: Process Technician

Location: Abingdon

Job type: Temp to perm

Pay rate: £19.23 to £20.19 per hour PAYE depending on experience

This is an exciting opportunity for a Process Technician to join a leading manufacturing company

The role of Process Technician:

• Operate within the cleanroom environment, ensuring all processes follow safety and quality standards.
• Support production by responding to process issues, containment events, and out-of-control conditions.
• Assist with engineering tasks relating to process development, optimisation, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify and implement improvements to increase yield, efficiency, and reduce operating costs.
• Contribute to the introduction of new processes and technologies with stable and reliable performance.
• Provide clear communication and handover across shifts to ensure continuity in addressing production priorities.
• Monitor, update, and present process status to supervisors and engineers.
• Train operators and fellow technicians on procedures and best practices.
• Promote a strong safety and environmental culture in line with ISO 18001 and ISO 14001 standards.

The Process Technician should have the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a cleanroom or manufacturing environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
• Comfortable with hands-on work.
• Proven experience in process improvement within manufacturing.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Safety-conscious, with an eye for detail and continuous improvement.

If you are interested in this Process Technician position, please click apply now or call Molly at Orion Reading today.

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