17 Manufacturing jobs in Shaftesbury

I am seeking an engineer with robotic programming knowledge (RobotStudio or KukaSimPro or RoboGuide or other) for automated production lines. KUKA robots for Robotic automated production will be in use. An alternative skill set would be a manufacturing engineer  Cad/Cam Programmer with Powermill.

• Full training provided - no experience required
• Consistent weekly hours with no weekend working
• Competitive overtime rate of £18.32 per hour
• Free on-site parking
• Opportunity to secure a permanent role
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• 4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)

• Operating machinery and equipment safely and efficiently
• Following specifications to ensure product accuracy
• Conducting routine quality checks and reporting issues
• Assisting with basic assembly tasks
• Using hand and power tools as required

• A willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Good attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to follow instructions and work to standards
• Comfortable working in a hands-on environment
• Previous experience in a similar setting is beneficial but not essential

• Location: Swindon

• Salary: 54,000

• Shift: Night Shift (10 pm - 10 am)

• Schedule: 3 days on, 3 days off

We are seeking a Manufacturing Maintenance Technician to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing electrical and mechanical support across all manufacturing operations, ensuring seamless production and adherence to quality standards.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and responding quickly to machine breakdowns.

• Monitoring machine performance to ensure production output standards are met.

• Planning maintenance programs and managing spare parts inventory.

• Analyzing and monitoring breakdown frequencies to support continuous improvement.

• Assisting with technical issues, training, and risk assessment programs.

We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A qualification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or a related field (e.g., Tooling, Plastics Processing).

• Experience in a medium to high-volume manufacturing environment, particularly with high-speed automated assembly processes.

• Proven skills in problem-solving and fault-finding on manufacturing machines.

• The ability to work independently and communicate effectively at all levels.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key Account Manager - Manufacturing
Location: Salisbury (Hybrid - predominantly WFH with weekly client visits)
Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000

Are you an experienced Account Manager with a background in engineering and manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business in Salisbury as they continue to grow.

As part of their succession planning, they are seeking a Key Account Manager to work closely with the Sales Director and build strong, lasting relationships with their major clients. Over time, you will take full ownership of these multi-million-pound accounts, ensuring continued success and growth.

What you'll be doing:

• Building and nurturing relationships with existing key accounts.
• Working alongside the Sales Director to develop account strategies.
• Taking full ownership of key accounts as part of a structured succession plan.
• Regular travel to client sites and the Salisbury office (following an initial training period).

What we're looking for:

• Strong engineering background.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to manage high-value, multi-million-pound accounts.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Please note: This role does not offer visa sponsorship.

If you would like to find out more, please APPLY or email (url removed), ideally with an up to date CV attached. If you look to be suitable or have further questions, I will call you to discuss the position in further detail.

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Electrical Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing)
40,000 - 44,000 (52k OTE) + Monday to Friday + Rotating Shifts + Progression + Optional Overtime + Funded Training + Flexible Holidays + Benefits
Westbury, Wiltshire

Are you an Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for a role where you will receive ongoing training on PLC's and maintenance within a manufacturing environment?

Do you want to benefit from a role with a rotating shift pattern that offers flexible holidays, company bonuses and continued progression to senior roles within a site that is currently undergoing upgrades?

In this role you will be alongside a team of 30 Engineers to maintain a bespoke production site within a manufacturing environment. You will receive training and be responsible for electrical fault finding within their state-of-the-art site.

The shift pattern is as follows:

• Week1: Monday - Thursday 6:00 - 14:00, Friday 6:00 - 11.30
• Week 2: Monday - Thursday 14:00 - 22:00, Friday 11:30 - 17:00
• Week 3: Monday - Thursday 22:00 - 6:00, Friday 17:00 - 22:30

This company has been established for over 150 years and produces a wide range of packaging solutions. They supply numerous blue-chip clients globally and are in the process of moving into a new site and upgrading to the latest production equipment. This company pride themselves on their high-quality products, friendly work environment and fantastic employee retention.

This role would suit an Electrical Maintenance Engineer, looking for a rewarding role with Monday to Friday rotating shifts for a company who offer ongoing training and progression routes to senior roles across the business.

The Role

• Maintaining and servicing automated manufacturing equipment
• Reactive and planned maintenance
• 3-week rotating shift pattern
• Ongoing funded training

The Person

• Maintenance Engineer
• Electrical Bias

Job Reference: BBBH21761a

Engineer, Engineering, Electrical, Maintenance, Manufacturing, Machinery, Fitter, PLC, Automation, Repair, Service, Technician, Static, Workshop, Westbury, Trowbridge, Wiltshire

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

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration 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.

Electrical Assembler (Automation / Manufacturing)

32,000 - 36,000 DOE + Flexible Start Time + Career Progression + Early Friday Finish + Enhanced Holiday + Training

Dorchester

Are you an Electrical Assembler looking for an opportunity to work in a varied role where no two days are the same at a company that offers brilliant career progression, great flexibility and continually invest back into your career?

On offer is a long-term role at a company that works at the forefront of modern robotics with cutting edge technology. You will be playing an essential part of the electrical engineering team in which you will be building bespoke robot-based, electromechanical automation systems to specific client needs.

This Company have been established for over 20 years and have opened a brand new facility in Sheffield. They are nationally recognised for the specialist work they do within the Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and Renewable Energy industries. With the quality of their work they have created a strong reputation for designing and building complete process solutions to the highest quality, providing customers with great efficiency.

This role would suit an Electrical Assembler who enjoys working in a team environment and is happy to travel to client sites for the purpose of installation. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their engineering career.

The Role:

• Building bespoke robotic machinery
• Review technical drawings
• Travelling to clients sites within the region with some UK travel required
• Deliver Technical Projects
• Build and Test Electrical Systems

The Person:

• Electrical Assembly Experience
• Degree in Engineering or equivalent, HNC or Apprenticeship with proven experience in the Industry
• Full UK driving license

Reference Number: BBBH21853

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

Keywords: Build, Electrical, Assembly, Fitter, Engineer, Robotics, Design, Dorchester, Dorset, Automation, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, Systems

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration 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.

Trainee Manufacturing Roles – No Experience Needed!

Ferndown | Full-Time | Career-Starting Opportunity

Actio Engineering Recruitment is proud to be hiring on behalf of a cutting-edge, market-leading manufacturing company based in Ferndown. Known for producing top-quality, custom components, our client is now offering two trainee positions for ambitious individuals ready to launch a career in engineering.

What’s on offer?

• Hands-on training from expert engineers
• Real career progression in a thriving industry
• A long-term role with a business built on quality and longevity

No experience? No problem. We're looking for enthusiastic, driven individuals ready to learn, grow, and make an impact. Whether you're fresh out of education or looking to switch careers, this is your chance to step into the world of manufacturing and engineering with full support from day one.

Job 1 – Trainee Balancing / Assembly Technician

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurate and dynamic balancing of components
• Shaft balancing
• Use of hand tools such as Dremel in a highly accurate manner
• Testing components
• Working from technical drawings
• Assembly and disassembly of mechanical components

Job 2 – Trainee Honer

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting and operating manual and CNC Honing machinery to ensure accuracy of finished components
• Testing components using air gauges and other methods
• Working to fine tolerances
• Working from drawings and work sheets
• Working closely with other departments to ensure accuracy and quality of finished components

About You

We are looking for the candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail
• Great hand eye coordination 
• Self motivation
• A want to develop and build a career in the industry
• Reliability
• Great communication skills
• Basic computer literacy

Salary / Hours

The above roles are day shift positions, 38 hours per week over 4 days Monday to Thursday.

Pay rates are negotiable dependent on experience.   

Ready to build your future?
Apply now and start your journey with a team that invests in your success.

Actio are a recruitment company and an equal opportunities employer

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Cable Harness Manufacturing Engineer to join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company.

Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fibre optic/electrical and mechanical design principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to understand assembly practices. This role requires close collaboration with the manufacturing team to understand assembly techniques.

Documentation and Standards:

·    Create and maintain accurate assembly instructions, work instructions and inspection criteria for manufacturing and QA.

·    Ensure instructions and processes comply with relevant standards (e.g. IPC-620 / ARINC / IEC  61300-3-35 / AS9100).

·    Produce work instructions/routings from technical drawings/specifications for production build.

Manufacturing Support and Improvement:

·    Work closely with manufacturing to troubleshoot design/assembly related production issues and implement immediate and long-term corrective actions.

·    Identify production opportunities for improvement within the assembly process.

·    Identify tooling required to perform assembly instructions, and research into new technologies/tooling to improve quality/efficiency/repeatability.

Design and Development:

Work closely with the design team to select appropriate components (compatibility/suitability/performance) to ensure high quality products for harnesses/assemblies in harsh environments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

-    Professional experience in electrical/optical harness assembly.

-    HNC or equivalent.

-    Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks…)

-    Strong understanding in electrical or optical components (e.g. circular D38999, D-sub, wire gauges, shielding techniques)

-    Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, including crimping, soldering, pot and polish optical termination, fusion splicing, routing.

-    Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams/schematics.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

-    IPC-WHMA-A-620

-    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Aerospace/Military/Automotive industry.

Benefits

INDBLUE

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Cable Harness Manufacturing Engineer to join our client in Yeovil – a well-respected aerospace engineering company.

Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am – 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.30pm
Job Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
Salary: DOE

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fibre optic/electrical and mechanical design principles, excellent problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to understand assembly practices. This role requires close collaboration with the manufacturing team to understand assembly techniques.

Documentation and Standards:

·    Create and maintain accurate assembly instructions, work instructions and inspection criteria for manufacturing and QA.

·    Ensure instructions and processes comply with relevant standards (e.g. IPC-620 / ARINC / IEC  61300-3-35 / AS9100).

·    Produce work instructions/routings from technical drawings/specifications for production build.

Manufacturing Support and Improvement:

·    Work closely with manufacturing to troubleshoot design/assembly related production issues and implement immediate and long-term corrective actions.

·    Identify production opportunities for improvement within the assembly process.

·    Identify tooling required to perform assembly instructions, and research into new technologies/tooling to improve quality/efficiency/repeatability.

Design and Development:

Work closely with the design team to select appropriate components (compatibility/suitability/performance) to ensure high quality products for harnesses/assemblies in harsh environments.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

-    Professional experience in electrical/optical harness assembly.

-    HNC or equivalent.

-    Proficiency with CAD software (SolidWorks…)

-    Strong understanding in electrical or optical components (e.g. circular D38999, D-sub, wire gauges, shielding techniques)

-    Strong understanding of manufacturing processes for cable assemblies, including crimping, soldering, pot and polish optical termination, fusion splicing, routing.

-    Ability to read and interpret complex wiring diagrams/schematics.

Preferred Qualifications (Optional):

-    IPC-WHMA-A-620

-    Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the Aerospace/Military/Automotive industry.

Benefits

INDBLUE