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Job Title:  Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Portsmouth – We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Up to £50,000 (dependent on skills and experience) 

What you’ll be doing:

• Applies knowledge, skill & experience in company products, services, approaches, techniques and governance. Applies experience and works across the supported platform, resolves common engineering problems.
• Undertake design and/or provide advice in the development of Additive Manufacturing models and products to support the business ensuring they are fit for purpose and meet regulatory & legislative requirements, and safety standards
• Provide support for assurance that the design is adequate i.e. it is robust and provide supporting documentation for the safety case
• Act as a project focal point for specific tasks ensuring best practices are adopted and embedded. This may involve developing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing development methods and equipment by conferring with field specialists and technologists.
• Support justifications/business cases that seek to improve business performance, and thus provide optimised return on capital investment.
• Provide realistic programme status, identify problem areas and implement agreed recovery plans

Your skills and experiences:

• Understands theories and concepts in an engineering discipline area approaches, processes and procedures gained through professional qualification or equivalent
• Understands engineering approaches, processes and procedures
• Competent in the use of 3D modelling systems and AMC Techniques,
• Skills to assist with maintenance and repairs of AMC equipment as necessary, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition

Benefits

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The Ship Repair Manufacturing Team:

The Manufacturing Engineering department is a small dynamic team where flexibility and collaboration are key. We work across a wide variety of task and project – meaning no two days are the same. The department plays many roles within the business, actively supports one another and takes pride in delivering quality results and solutions in an ever-changing environment. If you enjoy variety, problem solving and being part of a close-knit team, you’ll find working in the team both engaging and rewarding

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date 21st October 2025

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.

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• Assemble electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, printed circuit boards and full products to BOMs and engineering drawings.
• Clean and package finished goods using COSHH substances and appropriate PPE.
• Raise and document non-conformance and rework records where required.
• Monitor and replenish stock levels using Kanban systems and follow stores requisition procedures.
• Work within ISO9001 and ISO14001 standards, supporting cleanroom practices and ESD compliance.
• Actively participate in lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve build efficiency.
• Maintain an organised, safe, and efficient work environment.

• Previous experience in electro-mechanical assembly, ideally in a high-tech or regulated environment.
• Strong soldering skills and familiarity with ESD handling protocols.
• Ability to read and work from BOMs and detailed technical drawings.
• Understanding of high-voltage component safety and mechanical build processes.
• Proactive team player with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a structured environment focused on continuous improvement.

Apply today to work as a Manufacturing Operative for our client - A leading manufacturer of global health and beauty products.

Staffline is recruiting Manufacturing Operatives in Alton.

The rate of pay is £16.06 per hour.

Overtime is available and is paid at £4.09 per hour.

This is a full-time role working fixed night shifts and the hours of work are:
- 10pm to 10am

Your Time at Work

As a Manufacturing Operative, the key duties of the post are as follows;

- Manufacture bulk products from a variety of raw materials following BMRs.
- Manufacture bulk products in batch sizes up to six tonnes.
- Dispense raw materials following Product Formula Sheets.
- Adjust product parameters (e.g. PH level, viscosity, colour etc.) when necessary as per product specifications.
- Set up connections between vessels to enable both hot and cold liquid transfers.
- Unload bulk products and calculate yields.
- Ensure batches are produced on time, and in accordance to product specifications and standards.
- Ensure manufacturing vessels are kept clean and any faults are reported immediately so corrective action can be taken.
- Operate electric-powered pallet/stacker truck.
- Be responsible and accountable for the completion of own BMRs.
- Ensure documentation is accurately maintained and relevant information communicated as appropriate.
- Liaise with other departments to organise storage of finished batches when necessary.
- Enhance safety, quality and efficiency.
- Ensure that all operations are performed in a safe way, and safe working practices are followed at all times.
- Maintain high standards of GMP at all times.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties at the request of the Technical Compounder / Manufacturing Manager.
- Be available for weekend and out-of-hours work if and when the business dictates.
- Support the Shift Team Leader in providing on-the-job training for new recruits

Our Perfect Worker

Our ideal manufacturing operative is comfortable working independently as part of a wider team. They are flexible and are able to prioritise tasks accordingly.

Manufacturing operatives must be both literate and numerate and should be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.

A keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn and implement health and safety measures are essential.

Key Information and Benefits

- Earn 6.06 - 4.09 per hour
- Nights
- Temp to perm opportunity
- OnSite support from Staffline
- Canteen on site
- Free car parking on site
- Free hot drinks
- Good links to public transport
- PPE provided
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shop on site

Job Ref: 1LALA

About Staffline

Staffline is the UK's leading provider of flexible, temporary and permanent workforce solutions, enabling over 28,000 people into good work every day. We operate at more than 350 customer sites across England, Scotland and Wales.

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Our client is a market-leading SME based in Surrey and Europe and they are specialists in their field of design and manufacturing.

Their industry and business is growing and this is an ideal place for someone who cares about sustainability and the green revolution. In the last decade, they have tripled in size.

This role will report to the Manufacturing Director and key contacts will include Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Automation and Quality Departments.

It will be a 40 hour week (flexi-time) and located on site in the Staines area.

Overall Job Purpose 
This is a unique opportunity to join an innovative. As part of the Manufacturing Team, you will:

• Carry out various manufacturing operations associated with assembly, testing, finishing and calibration of company products using standard work instructions.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

As part of the Quality Team, your responsibilities will include:

• All assembly operations, including hand soldering.
• In-process inspection & test.
• Sealing & finishing operations.
• Calibration operations.
• Fault finding to sub-assembly level on RMAs and production test fails.
• Support Skills Matrix qualification and cross-training of Manufacturing Operatives.
• Champion 5S & Standard Work to maintain and improve product quality and factory productivity.
• Support internal Management System audits (ISO 9001 / 14001).
• Support continuous improvement in product quality and factory productivity.
• Support proto-type build & special projects.
• Support New Product Introduction.
• Any reasonable task in Manufacturing, including Store & Logistics, PCBA and Main Production.
• Support automated printed circuit board assembly.
• Support materials handling & storage, including cycle counting.

  Sk ills, Ability and Experience (Essential)

• HND level 5 or an equivalent standard in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience working in a technical/manufacturing environment.
• Solid time management and organisational skills.
• Strong numerical literacy and analytical skills.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.

Personal Qualities

Our client is looking for quality-focused individuals with an excellent analytical and problem-solving approach, a conscientious mindset, and the capacity to develop a good understanding of end-user requirements and your role's impact on the overall business objectives. Due to the nature of the projects, you must be able to work independently and as a team player, working cross-functionally with other departments; strong communication (both verbal and written) and organisation are key.

Why work with our client?

As well as a competitive salary, they offer:

• Non-contributory pension plan, 9% company contribution
• Life assurance scheme
• Private health care plan
• Additional days holiday per annum in lieu of remote work.
• 24 days holiday per annum, increasing to 25 days after one year's service, plus all bank and public holidays
• Flexi-time for days worked in the office
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme
• Travel schemes: Season ticket or Cycle-to-work
• Subsidised gym membership
• Sponsored professional study support

Please note: Candidates will be required to undergo a background and reference check as part of the hiring process.

My client, a leading engineering company based close to Basingstoke is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Technician on an ongoing temporary basis. There is the potential for the role to become permanant after a period of time (typically 3-6 months). 

The role will work on a double dayshift, working 06.00 – 14.00 / 14.00 – 22.00 which will rotate weekly.

Ideally, candidates will have a background within engineering / manufacturing and be familiar with general engineering practises, machinery and measuring equipment.

Candidates must be able to start immediately or a maximum of a week after successful interview and offer to start - so please only apply if you are available immediately or maximum 1 week from an offer. We will hold a short interview on my clients site in Basingstoke.

Duties to include:

• Laying up & cutting of raw materials.
• Operate process machines to produce moulded products.
• Working to drawings and work Instructions
• Machining of components, adjusting timings as per work instructions.
• Tool set up; preparation; loading; operation; unloading; & linishing.
• Manufacture of products which will involve moulding/bonding/assembly processes
• Self-inspection / quality checking of products and finishing of products where required (trimming etc).
• Testing and line-inspection of components, general quality inspection.
• Fill out necessary paperwork relating to the product.

Hours of work are 06.00 – 14.00 / 14.00 – 22.00 which will rotate weekly. A competitive hourly rate of £15.87 per hour (£30,946 per annum) is on offer for the right candidates.

Please forward your CV for immediate consideration and interview.

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