108 Manufacturing jobs in Bury

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Skelmersdale

Salary: Competitive 48-53'000

Full Time (On-site )

A leading industrial manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take on exciting lean development projects and drive continuous improvement across production operations. Based in Skelmersdale, this role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment while collaborating with innovative and diverse teams to deliver impactful, lasting change.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing full support to production processes and assisting with the development, testing, and introduction of new products.
• Developing and implementing significant improvements in department-wide processes, procedures, and systems.
• Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant operations, personnel, production equipment, and processes.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for new technical innovations, testing installations and systems, and analysing data.
• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and production schedule requirements.
• Implementing standard operating procedures across all areas of responsibility.
• Making Health and Safety awareness a top priority, ensuring guidelines are actively followed and promoted.
• Communicating, liaising, and negotiating internally and externally using appropriate methods to support the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Building strong relationships with plant management functions and fostering excellent relationships with key business stakeholders.

Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Apprenticeship degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in an Engineering discipline
• Significant hands-on experience in both manual and automated assembly manufacturing environments
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma
• Proven track record in manual and automated assembly processes, with demonstrated success in process capability and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement
• Experience in project management
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and versatile, able to work independently without supervision
• Familiarity with line balancing, with practical knowledge and application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Six Sigma / Lean certification, ideally Green Belt or higher
• Additional project management experience

ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process

Location: Littleborough
Pay Rate: £12.65 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Are you hands-on, reliable, and ready to get stuck into a rewarding role in manufacturing? Our client in Rochdale is growing and looking to bring on a Manufacturing Assistant to join their hardworking team. This is an immediate start for the right candidate, following a successful interview.

• Assisting team members with setting up manufacturing areas each day

• Handling and moving heavy manufactured goods

• Loading and unloading wagons and trucks

• Palletising products for dispatch

• General labouring and keeping the site clean and safe

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or labouring environment

• A strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude

• Good team player who takes pride in their work

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role with a well-established company

• Work in a supportive team environment

• Weekly pay while on the temp contract

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Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Skelmersdale

Salary: Competitive 48-53'000

Full Time (On-site )

A leading industrial manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take on exciting lean development projects and drive continuous improvement across production operations. Based in Skelmersdale, this role offers the opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic environment while collaborating with innovative and diverse teams to deliver impactful, lasting change.

Role Responsibilities

• Providing full support to production processes and assisting with the development, testing, and introduction of new products.
• Developing and implementing significant improvements in department-wide processes, procedures, and systems.
• Improving the overall reliability and performance of plant operations, personnel, production equipment, and processes.
• Carrying out feasibility studies for new technical innovations, testing installations and systems, and analysing data.
• Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
• Maintaining and developing the delivery of finished products in line with cost, quality, and production schedule requirements.
• Implementing standard operating procedures across all areas of responsibility.
• Making Health and Safety awareness a top priority, ensuring guidelines are actively followed and promoted.
• Communicating, liaising, and negotiating internally and externally using appropriate methods to support the development of profitable business and sustainable relationships.
• Building strong relationships with plant management functions and fostering excellent relationships with key business stakeholders.

Skills and Expertise

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Apprenticeship degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in an Engineering discipline
• Significant hands-on experience in both manual and automated assembly manufacturing environments
• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma
• Proven track record in manual and automated assembly processes, with demonstrated success in process capability and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvement
• Experience in project management
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Self-motivated and versatile, able to work independently without supervision
• Familiarity with line balancing, with practical knowledge and application of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
• Six Sigma / Lean certification, ideally Green Belt or higher
• Additional project management experience

ECS Resource Group are an Equal Opportunity Employer, for more information please click the following link: (url removed) In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, if you require an alternative form of application please click the following link: Flexible Application Process - (url removed)/work/flexible-application-process

Manufacturing Manager role based in St Helens. Working for a growing SME Metal Manufacturing Company

Client Details

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Job Offer

50,000 to 60,000 plus package

Company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Manufacturing Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000 + staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer will include:

• Provide technical guidance and problem solving skills to the Manufacturing & Assembly teams to ensure quality standards and programme schedules are maintained
• Advise on the manufacturability of components and ability of machines to achieve right first time during the design reviews
• Participate in PFMEA reviews
• Interpret and translate technical drawings into manufacturing drawings
• Drive Continuous Improvement within each project
• Create, maintain and improve works orders with accurate routings

For the Manufacturing Engineer role, we are keen to receive CV's from candidates who possess:

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, within an Engineering environment where Turning, Boring, Milling and CNC processes are utilised
• A working knowledge of assembly processes
• A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Ability to use 2D & 3D CAD
• Experience CNC programming

Salary & Benefits:

• up to 45,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

To apply for the Manufacturing Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.

Our well established client based in Bradford near Wyke, BD12 are looking to recruit a manufacturing machine operatorfor a temporary toPERMANENT contract placement.

THE ROLE:

• Assisting machine operatives with smooth running of the production lines
• Palletising at the end of the line using an automated palletiser
• Checking goods on the pallet trays ensuring quality
• Progressing further through the production process
• Working an a team, in a large production/manufacturing environment
• Adhering to strict health and safety guidelines
• Completing production paperwork where necessary

THE CANDIDATE:

• Ideally you will have production line or machine operating experience
• Must have a good attitude towards work, and ensure efficiency in your work
• Must have good timekeeping and attendance - the ability to show up to work is crucial
• Must be confident checking off and completing basic paperwork/reading paperwork
• Good communication skills are required for this role
• MUST be able to travel to WYKE for 06:00 (MORNING) and work 12 hour shifts

THE SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• 12.21 on Days and 13.43 on Nights
• Free parking, local bus routes and eateries
• Permanent contract after successful probationary period
• Weekly pay and any overtime paid at overtime rates

Cogent Staffing is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age.

Location: Littleborough
Pay Rate: £12.65 per hour
Contract Type: Temporary to Permanent

Are you hands-on, reliable, and ready to get stuck into a rewarding role in manufacturing? Our client in Rochdale is growing and looking to bring on a Manufacturing Assistant to join their hardworking team. This is an immediate start for the right candidate, following a successful interview.

• Assisting team members with setting up manufacturing areas each day

• Handling and moving heavy manufactured goods

• Loading and unloading wagons and trucks

• Palletising products for dispatch

• General labouring and keeping the site clean and safe

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or labouring environment

• A strong work ethic and a positive, can-do attitude

• Good team player who takes pride in their work

• Opportunity to secure a permanent role with a well-established company

• Work in a supportive team environment

• Weekly pay while on the temp contract

Send your CV to (url removed)
Or apply online by submitting your CV today!

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About Us

Company Overview

BUOYANCY AEROSPACE is the next-generation European defence company delivering critical supply chain, manufacturing, and assembly solutions to the aerospace, space, and defence sectors. With integrated facilities in the UK and Germany, we serve leading OEMs and primes with a zero-defect, agile, and AI-enabled production capability across metallics, composites, and surface treatments. We are currently trusted partners on GCAP/Tempest and F-35, among other critical programmes, with a proven track record of quality and delivery performance.

Our Purpose

To meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defence supply chains, and in the design and manufacturing of critical components, by leveraging generative AI and the collaborative excellence of our people.

Our Mission

We deliver innovative, AI-driven solutions that meet our customers’ strategic objectives, in order to uphold and advance our shared values and freedoms.

Our Values

We operate with Purpose, Excellence, Innovation, and a distinctive Team Culture built on direct communication, personal ownership, and meritocratic accountability.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Manager will lead and coordinate all core UK operational departments at our Barnoldswick site including Milling & Turning, Surface Treatments, Assembly, Warehouse, Engineering, Orderbook/Planning, and Logistics, to deliver 100% On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) performance while meeting world-class standards in safety, quality, and cost.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, this is a senior operational leadership role responsible for running the day-to-day factory alongside the UK MD, ensuring seamless alignment with planning, engineering, procurement, and commercial priorities. The Manufacturing Manager will act as a culture carrier, mentoring supervisors and team leads, driving operational discipline, and fostering a high-performance, change-oriented environment.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve 100% OTIF performance against customer and internal KPIs.
• Manage day-to-day performance across machining, surface treatments, assembly, warehouse, engineering, orderbook, and logistics teams.
• Balance workload, shift planning, and resource allocation across all operational functions.
• Translate company strategy into clear operational objectives, priorities, and measurable performance standards.
• Drive cross-functional alignment between planning, engineering, procurement, and production teams.
• Oversee capacity planning and workforce deployment to meet demand and growth targets.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance Lead to ensure autonomous and preventive maintenance plans are executed.
• Implement lean manufacturing, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to maximise OEE and reduce waste.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and aerospace quality standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Engage directly with partners, including SMRs and SBRs, in alignment with management to resolve operational dependencies and maintain performance.
• Lead problem-solving for production issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Escalate major risks, constraints, or deviations from plan to the UK MD and CEO where required.
• Develop CAPEX proposals and business cases for strategic investments.
• Actively mentor and coach supervisors and team leads to build operational leadership capability and resilience.

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, ideally in the aerospace & defence sector, with direct oversight of multi-disciplinary operations.
• Proven ability to deliver 100% OTIF and lead large, diverse teams across machining, treatments, logistics, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of metallics manufacturing (including soft and hard metal) and surface treatments in aerospace.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality systems and regulatory standards (AS9100, NADCAP).
• Track record in implementing lean manufacturing, production planning, and operational excellence initiatives.
• Strong leadership presence, able to act as a cultural ambassador and uphold a meritocratic, high-performance environment.
• Skilled in ERP systems, production data analysis, and operational reporting.
• Background in CAPEX investment planning and execution.
• Able to work full-time, on-site in Barnoldswick.

Desirable:

• Experience managing subcontractors and “extended workbench” manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ITAR, NIST, and defence sector compliance requirements.

Why Work for BUOYANCY AEROSPACE?

The aerospace and defence sector is undergoing a historic transformation. At BUOYANCY AEROSPACE, we anticipated this moment. With fully operational sites in both the UK and Germany, we are uniquely positioned to serve cross-border programmes with agility, scale, and geopolitical stability.

Our Barnoldswick facility is a critical hub for high-precision machining, surface treatments, and assembly for strategic programmes including F-35 and GCAP. We operate at pace, with discipline, and in a culture of meritocracy and innovation.

If you are a results-driven manufacturing leader ready to shape the operational backbone of a growing European defence manufacturer, this is your opportunity.

Compensation and Location

This role offers a competitive salary. It is based full-time at our Barnoldswick, UK site.

Application Process

Our people are exceptional, purpose driven, and the foundation of our success. We will never compromise on our standards of recruitment. Therefore, all shortlisted candidates will undergo a multi-stage interview process, including:

• Verification of operational leadership track record and references from past employers.
• Practical evaluation of manufacturing and operational management capabilities.
• Final interviews with UK and Group leadership to assess alignment with BUOYANCY’s values, pace, and culture.