16 Manufacturing jobs in Bury St. Edmunds

General Manufacturing Operative

Located in Diss, Norfolk (Own transport essential unless locally based)

On a fulltime Temp to Perm basis

£12.48hr per hour 

Monday to Thursday 07.30 to 16.15 & Friday 07.30 to 13.30, 39 hours per week.

Technique Recruitment Solutions is a specialist engineering recruitment agency based in Norfolk; we are proud to be working on behalf of our prestigious and world-known manufacturing client based in Diss.

General Manufacturing Operative will be required to assist in the stocking of materials; ensuring they are put away in their correct location, and correctly. Prepare manufacturing orders for production i.e. issue material, prep materials, and issue kit boxes; where applicable.

Carry out perpetual inventory checks, as per the schedule, keep the material stores area clean and tidy. 
General Manufacturing Operative will have previous experience of working in a manufacturing environment. Proven manual handling ability, this role will involve heavy lifting up to 25kgs.

Good Interpersonal skills for communicating with other production staff. Ability to safely use basic workshop equipment, e.g. saw, linisher, pillar drill. 

Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a proud equal opportunities employer, dedicated and specialist to the engineering and manufacturing industries. We work and support some of the most well-known companies in Norfolk and Suffolk. These vacancies are being advertised on behalf of Technique-Recruitment Solutions Ltd who are operating as an employment business and employment agency.

Overview:
An exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing, innovation-led SME that designs and manufactures high-quality scientific equipment. This hands-on role supports low-volume, electro-mechanical batch production, ensuring quality, efficiency, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for a practical, solutions-focused engineer with experience in small-batch or complex assembly environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve cost, quality, and efficiency.
• Support daily production-resolve build and quality issues swiftly.
• Lead process development and testing for new product introductions (NPI).
• Maintain documentation, tools, and calibration of production equipment.
• Ensure ISO 9001 and QMS compliance; support COSHH and electrical safety.
• Investigate and resolve non-conformances with root cause analysis.
• Mentor junior engineers and production teams on process and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and contribute to design-for-manufacture efforts.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Degree-qualified in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3+ years ' experience in low-volume, electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Background in scientific, medical, or regulated products preferred.
• Familiar with CE marking; US regulatory knowledge is a plus.
• Strong communicator with proven cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Experience mentoring or leading small teams or engineers.

Why Join?

• Play a key role in a growing company making an impact in science and healthcare.
• Collaborate across functions in a supportive, purpose-driven environment.
• Shape how products are built and contribute to innovation at scale.

ACS are recruiting for a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Lead Manufacturing Engineer submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Lead Manufacturing Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Lead Manufacturing Engineer role you desire.

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. Our core purpose is to "Feed the nation and be a place where everyone can reach their full potential".

We have just been awarded the Investors In People standard and are embarking on a new era to attain Silver with our ultimate goal Platinum. In order to do this, we need people that are willing to drive our Goals and Ambitions and continually improve and develop themselves as individuals, with our full support.

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).

We have been trading for over 100 years and have a great heritage. Come and join us - it's a great place to work!

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, Food Hygiene Operative, Health and Safety, Food Manufacturing Cleaner, Factory Cleaner, Factory Hygiene Operative may also be considered for this role.

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.

Managing a team and the manufacturing activities of this robotics-based product company

Reporting to the Manufacturing Director the Senior Manufacturing Technician will be part of the senior manufacturing team and lead technicians on a range of manufacturing activities. This will include the manufacturing tolerances for robotic hardware builds and testing, relevant documentation, and manufacturing process documentation. Processes would adhere to required safety and compliance standards, and a key responsibility will be that builds will be consistently delivered to high specifications.

As the company look to deliver their next-generation autonomous robotic system, manufacturing and product delivery is of paramount importance and focus for the company.

Requirements:

• Demonstrable manufacturing experience in low-volume, high-value engineering products involving electromechanical components (ideally within robotics).
• Experience in a supervisory capacity of 2 to 6 people. This should include recruiting and managing a team.
• Good communication and problem solving skills, including evidence of adaptability and understanding complex engineering.
• Understand how to deliver to deadlines.

The role will require close contact with suppliers and manufacturing partners, so knowing how to build relationships is important. Similarly, due to the hands-on nature of some processes, and the high levels of quality expected, being able to travel to partners is required, hence interested applicants should have a valid driving licence and their own vehicle.

The company will support your career and provide opportunities to grow professionally, whilst offering a competitive salary and benefits.

No company sponsorship is available. Applicants must have full, unrestricted rights to work in the UK.

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Medical Devices

A medical devices company based in Cambridgeshire is looking for a senior manufacturing / new product introduction engineer to join their fledgling team and help take their first products from development through to production.

This company is looking to transform the lives of their patients by providing a step-change in real-time personalised health information via their novel sensor technology.

As a manufacturing engineer within the business, you will be taking lead on their manufacturing process development, including controlling each stage of the process and planning experimental work with prototypes to discover where improvements can be made with the product and processes.

You will also hold responsibility for assessing manufacturing quality, and supporting design for manufacture as products are developed, including modelling product costs, identifying potential suppliers, and supporting supplier audits.

A key aspect of this role will also be applying your knowledge to design verification activities, including the procurement of prototypes for testing and specification and validation of jigs and fixtures.

The company are offering a generous and tailored compensation package which also variety of perks, including monetary bonuses. They have built an innovative environment and make sure their people have everything they need to make a success of their roles. You will be joining a multidisciplinary team, working alongside world-class engineers and scientists.

This company is looking for an engineer that has hands-on experience with design and manufacturing, ideally coupled with an understanding of ISO13485 and GMP. Familiarity with manufacturing process improvement methodologies would be an advantage, as would having a good network of CMOs and tooling specialists.

This role will grow as the company grows and along with your technical contribution you will play a key part in shaping their working practices and team culture. It is an exciting time to join this company.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, then make an application and a consultant within our team will be in touch to discuss it further.

Newton Colmore is a specialist search firm operating within the medical devices and biotechnology sectors.

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.