5 Manufacturing jobs in Sandwich

Salary: 26,000 - 31,000 per annum
Location: Whitstable, Kent

About the Role
We are seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Whitstable.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with practical experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who is looking to develop their skills further.

You will play an active role in supporting product inspection, build validation, and issue resolution on the factory floor, while gaining exposure to customer and supplier quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Carry out product inspections, build validations, and complete FAIR documentation.
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  Support day-to-day factory issue resolution, investigating production and quality concerns.
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  Review engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards to ensure compliance.
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  Assist in internal and external audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
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  Support continuous improvement and root cause investigations.

What We're Looking For:

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  BTEC / GCSE level or higher in an engineering or technical discipline (or equivalent experience).
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  Some hands-on experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
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  Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
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  Methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
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  Team player with good communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

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  Experience in electronics, cable/harness assembly, or connector-based manufacturing.
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  Knowledge of First Article Inspection (FAI) processes.
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  Familiarity with ERP/PDM systems and basic CAD.

This role is a fantastic opportunity to build your career within a global engineering business, with plenty of scope to develop into higher-level engineering positions.

Job Title: Labourer at a manufacturing company

Location: Outskirts of Ashford (must drive due to location)

Contract: Temporary to permanent

Salary: 12.28 (overtime paid at higher rates)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am-5:45pm, finishing at 4:15pm on Fridays OR four days as week 6am-5:45pm

Benefits: weekly pay, up to 28 days annual leave, access to free eyecare voucher, temp of the month awards, dedicated consultant to support your job search, first opportunity to see permanent positions, perks a work, discounts schemes and access to well-being platforms.

Duties:

• As an Labourer, you will be responsible for assembling wooden garden fencing, fence panels, garden gates, entrance gates and more. This role will involve a significant amount of manual handling and heavy lifting.
• You will utilise handheld tools, machinery and guns to effectively assemble the products.
• Using saws and machines to cut wood.

We'd love to speak to candidates who have:

• Comfortable with physical, manual work. Must be able to lift up to 25kg.
• Must have previous experience using handheld tools, assembly, production, woodwork or labouring.
• Safety boots and hi-vis attire will be required for this role.

If this sounds like the ideal position for you and you have the experience outlined above then please apply today and you will be contacted by a member of our team if your CV matches our requirements. Alternatively, if you know someone who may be suitable for this role please share the details, if you successfully refer a friend, you will receive a 50 voucher of your choice *terms apply*.

If you would like any further information before applying, then please email your CV directly or call us on (phone number removed) to discuss over the phone.

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Manufacturing Engineer - Career Progression

35,000 - 45,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits

Commutable from Faversham, Canterbury, Whitstable, Margate and surrounding areas

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to play an integral role in a large Engineering business? Are you looking for training and development to become a technical expert in your field? Are you looking for varied interesting work with the opportunity for career progression?

In this role you will be part of a specialist team of Engineers producing high quality manufactured products for the Aerospace sector. You will receive training on specifics and will have lots of career development and progression opportunities.

This company are very well established and are part of a global group worth over 10 Billion. Off the back of recent growth, they are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer that they can invest in with training, clear routes to progress and the opportunity to work for a company you will be proud to represent.

The current workforce has built a great culture which is shown by their excellent retention of staff. They are known for the quality of their products and unrivalled levels of service. Their recent success means they are now looking to grow further, making this a fantastic time to join.

This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Manufacturing Engineer or a Technician who is ready to take the next step. Someone who is looking for a varied and interesting role, opportunities for training and career progression in a company with a great work environment.

Role
You will provide support for the following:
* Product Inspection and Build Validation
* Internal and External Audits
* Quality Improvements
* Product/Process Design and Development

Person
* Previously worked as Manufacturing Engineer or Manufacturing Technician
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
* Experience working to high ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards is a bonus

Reference: (phone number removed)AM-PM

Engineer, Engineering, Technician, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, Manufacture, Electronic, Electronics, ISO9001, AS9100, Automotive, Aerospace, Faversham, Canterbury, Whitstable, Margate

Wild Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Junior Manufacturing Engineer - Career Progression

28,000 - 35,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits

Commutable from Faversham, Canterbury, Whitstable, Margate and surrounding areas

Are you a Manufacturing Technician looking to get training to become a qualified Manufacturing Engineer and become a technical expert in your field? Do you want varied and interesting work where you will play an integral role in a large Engineering business?

In this role you will be part of a specialist team of Engineers producing high quality manufactured products for the Aerospace sector. You will receive training on specifics and will have lots of career development and progression opportunities.

This company are very well established and are part of a global group worth over 10 Billion. Off the back of recent growth, they are looking for a Junior Manufacturing Engineer that they can invest in with training and clear routes to progress. Their recent success makes this a fantastic time to join.

The current workforce has built a great culture which is shown by their excellent retention of staff. They are known for the quality of their products and unrivalled levels of service. They are a company you will be proud to represent.

This role would suit someone who has some previous manufacturing experience or has done an apprenticeship. Someone who is looking for a varied and interesting role with opportunities for training and career progression in a company with a great work environment.

Role
You will provide support for the following:
* Product Inspection and Build Validation
* Internal and External Audits
* Quality Improvements
* Product/Process Design and Development

Person
* Either an apprenticeship or some practical Manufacturing experience
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings

Reference: (phone number removed)AM-PM2

Engineer, Engineering, Technician, Manufacturing, Manufacturer, Manufacture, Electronic, Electronics, ISO9001, AS9100, Automotive, Aerospace, Faversham, Canterbury, Whitstable, Margate

Wild Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.