8 Manufacturing jobs in Newton Abbot

Mego Employment is recruiting on behalf of a valued client in the Plymouth area.

We are seeking Mechanical Manufacturing Operatives to join a respected and established name in the manufacturing sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a structured, supportive environment that offers real potential for long-term career development.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates with strong, hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment - ideally within mechanical or machine-minding roles. This is a technical, fast-paced setting, so we're looking for individuals who are confident working with machinery, solving problems on the go, and maintaining high-quality standards.

* Proven experience in manufacturing, preferably involving mechanical machine-minding or similar industrial machinery
* A strong eye for detail, with the ability to spot and correct issues quickly
* The confidence to follow technical instructions and operate within set processes
* A team-focused approach, with the initiative to support colleagues and continuously build your skills
* GCSE-level education or equivalent, providing a foundation for understanding written procedures and safety protocols

Shift Pattern

You'll work a fixed rotating 3-shift pattern (Early, Late, and Night shifts), Monday to Friday - providing routine and stability in your schedule.

Pay & Benefits

* Starting rate of 16.04 per hour, increasing to 16.44 following successful completion of training
* Overtime available at enhanced rates
* Opportunities for progression and permanent placement for the right candidates

Additional Requirements

* Successful candidates must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Mego Employment Ltd is proud to act as an employment agency for permanent positions and as an employment business for temporary roles.

Planning Manager (Manufacturing)

Competitive Salary + Highly Autonomous + Technical Progression + Training + 33 Days Holiday (Rising to 38) + Private Healthcare + Life Insurance + Premium Pension + Days

Site based role, commutable from Plymouth, Ivybridge, Saltash, Torpoint and surrounding areas.

Are you a Planning Manager / Lead from a Manufacturing background looking join a specialist manufacturer where you will have full autonomy to manage the planning department, be invested in through further training and be recognised for your ability to lead large scale technical projects?

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist company where you will be recognised as the technical expert of your team and have the scope to grow in terms of responsibility and function all while being in a great place to work where you are truly valued.

This company are a blue chip, global, bespoke manufacturer of precision components and products used across a range of industries from aerospace to oil & gas, they have built up a fantastic reputation for their quality of work and pioneering the industry. Backed by a corporate giant, they have a global reach and are looking to bolster their team of technical experts.

On offer is a Planning Manager role where you will be responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring production plans / routes, overseeing production planning processes and working closely with the manufacturing team to assess and forecast demand in line with sales targets.

This role would suit a Planning Manager from a Manufacturing background that is looking to take the next step in their career to gain more responsibility, work on technical projects and be recognised as a technical expert.

The Role:

• Implementing and maintaining demand planning and production scheduling
• Managing a team of 4
• Highly autonomous and technical

The Person:

• Planning / Demand / Production Scheduling background
• Manufacturing / Industrial background
• Experience as a team manager, lead or supervisor

Keywords: Planning Lead, Planning Supervisor, Senior Planner, Scheduling Manager, Production Planning Manager

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Tom Mills at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Mego Employment is recruiting on behalf of a valued client in the Plymouth area.

We are seeking Mechanical Manufacturing Operatives to join a respected and established name in the manufacturing sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work within a structured, supportive environment that offers real potential for long-term career development.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking candidates with strong, hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment - ideally within mechanical or machine-minding roles. This is a technical, fast-paced setting, so we're looking for individuals who are confident working with machinery, solving problems on the go, and maintaining high-quality standards.

* Proven experience in manufacturing, preferably involving mechanical machine-minding or similar industrial machinery
* A strong eye for detail, with the ability to spot and correct issues quickly
* The confidence to follow technical instructions and operate within set processes
* A team-focused approach, with the initiative to support colleagues and continuously build your skills
* GCSE-level education or equivalent, providing a foundation for understanding written procedures and safety protocols

Shift Pattern

You'll work a fixed rotating 3-shift pattern (Early, Late, and Night shifts), Monday to Friday - providing routine and stability in your schedule.

Pay & Benefits

* Starting rate of 16.04 per hour, increasing to 16.44 following successful completion of training
* Overtime available at enhanced rates
* Opportunities for progression and permanent placement for the right candidates

Additional Requirements

* Successful candidates must be able to pass a drug and alcohol test.

Mego Employment Ltd is proud to act as an employment agency for permanent positions and as an employment business for temporary roles.

Are you looking to join a successful technical company with a close-knit team, specialising in precision manufacturing and laser-based solutions? They pride themselves on quality, innovation, and teamwork.

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused operative to join our Quality Control and Packing team. You'll be working with laser machinery to finish products, inspecting them for quality, and packing them to specification. Attention to detail is crucial to the role.

• Operate laser machines for product marking or finishing.
• Perform quality checks on finished items.
• Record inspection results and report any defects.
• Pack products securely and accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Work collaboratively to meet production goals.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable working with machinery (training provided).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

• Paid lunch break.
• Supportive team environment.
• On-the-job training.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Opportunity to grow within a technical field.

Apply today!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Are you looking to join a successful technical company with a close-knit team, specialising in precision manufacturing and laser-based solutions? They pride themselves on quality, innovation, and teamwork.

We're looking for a reliable and detail-focused operative to join our Quality Control and Packing team. You'll be working with laser machinery to finish products, inspecting them for quality, and packing them to specification. Attention to detail is crucial to the role.

• Operate laser machines for product marking or finishing.
• Perform quality checks on finished items.
• Record inspection results and report any defects.
• Pack products securely and accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organised workspace.
• Work collaboratively to meet production goals.
• Follow health and safety procedures.

• Experience in a manufacturing or technical environment preferred but not essential.
• Comfortable working with machinery (training provided).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable and punctual.

• Paid lunch break.
• Supportive team environment.
• On-the-job training.
• Flexible part-time schedule.
• Opportunity to grow within a technical field.

Apply today!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.

Quality Control Operative (Steel Fabrication / Welding)

35,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Training + Free Parking + Day Shift + Company Benefits

Newton Abbot

Are you a quality control operative with experience in the steel fabrication industry, looking to join a company that provide excellent opportunities for progression and skill development through in house training?

This company are a well-established structural steel designer and fabricator, supplying the construction and heavy industrial sectors. They have a full in-house design team that create detailed drawings before being fabricated and erected. Some of their clients consist of Wolf Minerals, Kier, Interserve, and more.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be inspecting and checking all finalised projects before being sent out to clients. The ideal candidate will use their strong knowledge of steel fabrication and structural steel to ensure the new projects and workload is to the highest quality they normally provide.

This role would suit an experienced quality control operative in the steel fabrication industry, looking to make an impact in a growing company who provide the chance for career progression and skill development.

The Role:

• Inspect steel fabrication work and sign off to specification.
• Check incoming/outgoing materials for quality.
• Read engineering drawings and verify measurements.
• Record inspection outcomes and manage goods in/out.
• Liaise with production and workshop staff

The Person:

• Experience in a quality control role
• Experience in steel fabrication and welding
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Newton Abbot, Devon, Torbay, South West, Quality, Quality Control, Fabrication, Steel Fabrication, Structural Steel, Welding, Engineering

Reference Number: BBBH21949

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Quality Control Operative (Steel Fabrication / Welding)

35,000 - 40,000 + Progression + Training + Free Parking + Day Shift + Company Benefits

Newton Abbot

Are you a quality control operative with experience in the steel fabrication industry, looking to join a company that provide excellent opportunities for progression and skill development through in house training?

This company are a well-established structural steel designer and fabricator, supplying the construction and heavy industrial sectors. They have a full in-house design team that create detailed drawings before being fabricated and erected. Some of their clients consist of Wolf Minerals, Kier, Interserve, and more.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be inspecting and checking all finalised projects before being sent out to clients. The ideal candidate will use their strong knowledge of steel fabrication and structural steel to ensure the new projects and workload is to the highest quality they normally provide.

This role would suit an experienced quality control operative in the steel fabrication industry, looking to make an impact in a growing company who provide the chance for career progression and skill development.

The Role:

• Inspect steel fabrication work and sign off to specification.
• Check incoming/outgoing materials for quality.
• Read engineering drawings and verify measurements.
• Record inspection outcomes and manage goods in/out.
• Liaise with production and workshop staff

The Person:

• Experience in a quality control role
• Experience in steel fabrication and welding
• Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Newton Abbot, Devon, Torbay, South West, Quality, Quality Control, Fabrication, Steel Fabrication, Structural Steel, Welding, Engineering

Reference Number: BBBH21949

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.