15 Manufacturing jobs in Bury St. Edmunds

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Ongoing with the potential to go temp to perm
Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: 15ph/ 29,250 per annum
Job Reference: 35779

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to assist a company based just north of Cambridge city. Full training will be given on specific products.

Responsibilities:

* Building new and existing products / scientific instruments and systems
* Working from prototype / draft instructions

Key skills required:

* Experience in electromechanical build
* Troubleshooting/fault finding skills
* Experience in Manufacturing Processes and techniques
* Experience with pre-production and NPI processes
* Prototyping experience
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to follow verbal instruction as well as written standard operating procedures, work instructions, e-drawings
* Experience with surface mount PCB assembly
* Wiring and cable assembly experience
* IT literate
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to adapt to flexible work priorities and multitask

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Manufacturing Operative - Temp to Perm
Location: Braintree, Essex
Shift Options: Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm
Pay Rate: 13.71 per hour + overtime | Pay increase once permanent

Prime Appointments are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a market-leading national manufacturer based in Braintree. We are seeking motivated and reliable Manufacturing Operative to join their growing production team on a long-term, temp-to-perm basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for candidates from a manufacturing, production, or construction background who are confident with hand and power tools, and are looking for a secure role with genuine progression opportunities.

What you'll be doing:

• Using hand and power tools to cut, measure, and prepare products
• Supporting production line tasks to ensure smooth workflow
• Carrying out quality checks to maintain high standards
• Handling materials and completing manual tasks (including heavy lifting)
• Working collaboratively with a large, established team to meet targets

What we're looking for:

• Experience in a manufacturing, production, or construction setting (essential)
• Confident in the use of hand and power tools
• Physically fit and comfortable with heavy manual handling
• A team player with a positive, hands-on attitude
• Looking for a long-term role with permanent prospects

What's in it for you:

• 13.71 per hour + overtime rates
• Permanent contracts offered for the right candidates
• Pay increase upon becoming permanent
• Overtime regularly available
• Free on-site parking
• Training and genuine opportunities to progress within a national market leader

If you are interested in applying to this role, please click apply now.

Call Alex to go over the details or head over to our website for more exciting opportunities.

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Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Ongoing with the potential to go temp to perm
Hours: 8.00am - 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Salary: 15ph/ 29,250 per annum
Job Reference: 35779

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Technician to assist a company based just north of Cambridge city. Full training will be given on specific products.

Responsibilities:

* Building new and existing products / scientific instruments and systems
* Working from prototype / draft instructions

Key skills required:

* Experience in electromechanical build
* Troubleshooting/fault finding skills
* Experience in Manufacturing Processes and techniques
* Experience with pre-production and NPI processes
* Prototyping experience
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to follow verbal instruction as well as written standard operating procedures, work instructions, e-drawings
* Experience with surface mount PCB assembly
* Wiring and cable assembly experience
* IT literate
* Ability to work under pressure
* Ability to adapt to flexible work priorities and multitask

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below!

Job Title: Hygiene Operative

Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge, CB21 5ET

Salary: 13.07 (approximate p/ h rate)

Job Type: Full time, Permanent

Working Hours: 7am - 5pm (Mon - Fri)

About the Company:

S&B Herba Foods Ltd source and import rice and grains (and other raw materials) from across the globe to produce a wide range of ingredients to the specification of UK manufacturers and wholesalers.

We are looking to build on our Team of great people by employing individuals that are aligned to our Company Values of; Hungry (driven and ambitious); Can Do attitude (Resilient, solution focused); Proactive (forward thinking, strategic) and We Before I (caring for their colleagues/team; collaborative).

About the Hygiene Operative Role:

We are looking to recruit a Hygiene Operative to work at our Rice Mill in Fulbourn. They will be reporting into the Hygiene Supervisor and will work with another Hygiene Operative to maintain the cleanliness of the Mill, in particular the production areas

The main features of the role involves the following -

• Follow the Hygiene Schedules and any instructions given by the Hygiene Supervisor
• Ensure good cleaning practices are adhered to at all time
• Report and/or undertake any temporary repairs necessary to prevent further spillages.
• Carry out your duties in a safe manner following company health & Safety guidelines
• Ensure daily cleaning documentation is completed on a timely basis
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Company Food Safety, GMP and Hygiene policies and procedures at all times.
• Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of your work area by adopting a "clean as you go" policy.
• Ensure that all chemicals are stored and handled correctly
• Ensure you use appropriate PPE at all times.
• Work as part of a team to ensure the Mill and external areas are cleaned in an efficient manner
• The Mill covers 7 floors so can be quite physically demanding.

About you:

Experience Requirements:

• Experience as a Hygiene Operative in a Manufacturing setting would be desirable
• Good understanding of H&S requirements including the ability to understand and use cleaning work instructions, procedures and safe systems of work
• Experienced in handling chemicals and understanding COSHH requirements would be desirable
• You will be required to attend relevant training courses, including Food Safety training;

Benefits:

• 20 days per annum holiday (increasing to a max of 25) + Banks Holidays
• Opportunity for overtime
• Training provided
• Free on-site parking

Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.

Candidates with experience of: Manufacturing Hygiene Operative, Cleaner, Cleaning Operative, Warehouse Cleaner, Food Hygiene Operative, Health and Safety, Food Manufacturing Cleaner, Factory Cleaner, Commercial Cleaner, Factory Cleaner, Factory Hygiene Operative may also be considered for this role.

What is the job?

To support the Value Stream Supervisor in setting direction for

their cell, closely supporting all operators to achieve adherence to safety requirements, high attention to quality and on time delivery of components or product.

As a Lead Manufacturing Operator you will be very much ‘hands on’ in this physical role, working as part of the production team, expressing a can-do attitude and eye for safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Working Hours: Monday - Thursday 7.30am - 4:30pm & Friday 7.30am – 12.30pm

Department: Tables Accessories

What we would like you to do/ to see…

·    Ensure all operators are working safely, adhering to all PPE requirements and safe working practices.

·    Motivate, support, train and guide team members.

·    Support in leading an allocated team to achieve manufacturing targets.

·    Drive cross-training and team development to improve quality, output and flexibility within the team.

·    Ensure all team members have signed appropriate risk assessments, SSOW and competence forms for all of the tasks that they are doing.

·    Effectively manage and distribute resources and tasks on a daily basis.

·    Work collaboratively with the tables team to collectively develop strategies to promote team member adherence to company and industry regulations.

·    Co-ordinate with other production line cell leaders, planning, logistics and quality to ensure that orders are tracked, and fulfilled in a timely manner to the quality standard expected.

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture or a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 9 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

Where you will be working?

Our purpose-built facility is just 12 miles from Cambridge, within the beautiful mediaeval city of Ely. There are train and bus links to Ely from Kings Cross and Liverpool Street London, and our site is within distance of Ely train station and Ely Bus station.

Requirements

What is essential to us…

·    Apprenticeship trained or equivalent.

·    Minimum 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

·    An appreciation of LEAN manufacturing techniques and quality improvement systems and positively promote LEAN initiatives including 5S and Takt cycles to colleagues.

·    Experienced in troubleshooting and finding root causes and solutions for technical problems.

·    Ability to both follow and adapt Standard Operating Procedures.

·    Mechanical aptitude and ability to take initiative and problem solve.

·    Strong communication and people skills with the ability to train, coach, mentor and present new ideas.

·    Team player and shares information between colleagues

·    Have a respectful work ethic and work well with a diverse team.

·    Clear and collaborative communicator.

What will you get?

At Thorlabs there are lots of opportunities for inhouse customised training and development that accelerates your career progression. We have free onsite parking, free refreshments, as well as an entertainment area in our large canteen for your enjoyment.

And the benefits are?

Competitive salary, plus an excellent benefits package including pension, health care, 25 days holiday plus public holidays.

Job Reference: THOR-VC-1425

This is a rolling campaign, so we will actively interview applicants. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

We welcome applications from persons who are over 18 years old.

*This is a legal requirement, further information is here School leaving age - GOV.UK (

This role does not currently meet the UK Visas and Immigration criteria for obtaining a Skilled Worker Visa we are therefore unable to accept applications that require employer sponsorship in order to obtain a Skilled Worker Visa. 

We would encourage all internal applicants to inform their line managers of their interest in this position.

Benefits

-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail

We are Disability Confident Committed

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Graduate Manufacturing Engineering Scholarship
Thorlabs Ltd are delighted to offer an Engineering Scholarship Programme through our UK Engineering Department. This opportunity is open to undergraduate students in the UK who are in their second year (third year in Scotland) of study towards a degree in either Manufacturing or Production Engineering . Our UK scholarship programme is open for University students graduating in 2026

Beginning with an immersive 8 week summer placement, this programme will offer real world engineering design experience and lead to a role in a fast growing, multinational company.

Your learning will involve…  

·    Exposure to multidisciplinary team working in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment

·    Concept design of a real engineering project

·    Familiarisation with Solidworks 3D CAD system

·    Rapid prototyping and vendor visits

·    Assembly, test and evaluation of your design

·    Engineering reviews and technical presentations

Who we are?

Thorlabs is a global, industry leading optical technologies company. We are experts in the design and manufacture a range of innovative photonics products. We use these products in manufacturing and research, from fibre optics to piezo motors. We are the gold standard with optics laboratories worldwide. There are now 22 facilities across the world in 13 countries. Here in Ely, we are responsible for the Motion Control and Optical Tables product line.

What we offer you…

The Engineering Scholarship Programme offers the following specific benefits:

·    A scholarship of £9,250 in each of the remaining years of your undergraduate studies.

·    A mentor from our engineering team will give one-on-one support during your placement.

·    An 8-week placement each remaining summer of your degree.

·    A guaranteed graduate-level job upon your graduation (subject to fulfilling certain requirements).

What we look for…

Successful applicants to the Engineering Scholarship Programme will require:

·    AAB at A Level in STEM subject areas.

·    First year degree results of 2:1 or higher.

·    A post-graduation employment commitment to Thorlabs of 3 years minimum.

·    A passion for technology, excellent communication skills, the ambition to lead and the drive to achieve goals.

Requirements

Your responsibilities…

·    With support from experienced engineers, design and improve mechanical mechanisms for precision motion control and vibration isolation systems

·    Demonstrate some knowledge of concept, design, development and testing of theoretical designs following concurrent engineering approach

·    Produce detailed specifications of the product from data analysis gathered from testing

·    Brainstorm, discuss and review technical challenges with team members, sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturing departments to find root cause and resolution to the problems

·    Demonstrate some knowledge of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) in component and assembly designs

·    With support from experienced engineers, ensure Design for Compliance is implemented in the design

·    Ensure a product can be made reliably and will perform consistently in specified operating conditions

·    Plan and oversee the product development process and ensure deadlines are met

·    Consider implications of issues such as cost creep, compliance, safety and time constraints and with the assistance of experienced engineers, apply strategies to minimise them

·    Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure complete knowledge transfer of products into production

Required Knowledge and skills…

·    Engineering degree or equivalent experience or qualifications

·    Basic understanding of materials selection for a wide range of mechanical assemblies

·    A creative ability with attention to detail

·    Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Opportunities and requirements for career development include but are not limited to…

·    Junior Design Engineer, other engineering discipline

·    Adhering to core values and driven positive attitude

·    Positive contribution to multi-departmental initiatives and process improvements

·    Building on theoretical knowledge gained from a university degree and applying this theory into real world applications and solutions

·    Demonstration of product releases efficiently and smoothly into production

 Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm

 Closing date: Thursday 29th February 2024

Assessment days: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3rd April 2024

Due to the nature of this role, external international candidates need not apply.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

-Contributed Pension Scheme -Group Life Cover -Private Health Care -Group Income Protection & more.

Please apply through the Apply for this job button or send a copy of your CV along with a covering letter and your salary expectations to: Human Resources at Thorlabs Ltd, 204 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely, Cambs, CB6 3NX or e-mail

In line with the requirements of the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006, all applicants must have a valid permission to enter or remain in the UK with no condition that prevents them from working in the UK. Documented evidence of such permission will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.