3 Toyota Manufacturing Uk jobs in the United Kingdom
Group Manufacturing Director - UK & Ireland
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Our client is a leading international food group with a proud heritage and ambitious future.
Operating at significant scale, with a portfolio of recognised brands and trusted partnerships across retail, foodservice, and export markets.
With a network of modern facilities across the UK and Ireland, and a workforce of several thousand colleagues, the business has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and responsibility. Today, it is investing heavily in automation, digital transformation, and modernisation while continuing to deliver safe, affordable, high-quality food to millions of consumers.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join the leadership team as Group Manufacturing Director (UK & Ireland) .
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead a large and diverse manufacturing footprint, aligning operations seamlessly with commercial, supply chain, and innovation functions.
- Provide the strategic influence and board presence to drive change across a complex stakeholder landscape.
- Play a key role in M&A integration, ensuring newly acquired businesses are successfully absorbed, aligned, and optimised within the group structure.
- Deliver major transformation programmes, from digitalisation and automation to new ways of working, that future-proof capability and sharpen competitiveness.
- Inspire senior leaders across multiple sites, embedding a high-performance culture that balances accountability with empowerment.
- Shape and lead capital investment projects that strengthen operational resilience and unlock growth opportunities.
- Act as a visible and trusted partner to customers, regulators, and the wider market, reinforcing the organisation’s reputation as a leader in its field.
Required background:
We are looking for a proven board-level manufacturing leader who thrives in complexity and brings both authority and influence.
- Experience of integrating acquisitions, rationalising footprints, and delivering synergies.
- Expertise in leading transformation and cultural change across large, distributed organisations.
- Strong knowledge of lean and continuous improvement, with the ability to translate methods into lasting results.
- The credibility to operate with influence at board level, balancing detail with strategic clarity.
- A reputation as a people leader, able to inspire, stretch, and develop senior teams.
- The resilience and agility to navigate challenge, while keeping the long-term vision in sight.
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - UK's No.1 Soap FMCG
Posted 9 days ago
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4 day week and no weekend work! We value your work-life balance.
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your mechanical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and drive for innovation to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year.
At Soapworks, we produce high-quality, sustainable soap products for leading global brands. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to keep our production lines running at peak performance as we expand operations.
From optimising equipment reliability to enhancing machine efficiency and supporting continuous improvement projects, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our factory operates safely, smoothly, and sustainably - enabling us to meet ambitious production targets while upholding the highest quality standards.
At Soapworks, we do more than make soap - we craft a wide range of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As part of our skilled engineering team, you’ll help power this growth, contributing your expertise to a passionate and collaborative workforce set on shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing.
The Role at a Glance:
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Glasgow / On-site
Up to £44,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service
Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (email address removed) (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More…
Full Time - Permanent
Hours of Work (38.5hrs per week):
Week 1 = 5.45am – 4pm (Mon-Weds), 5.45am – 3.30pm (Thurs)
Week 2 = 7am – 5.15pm (Mon-Weds), 7.30am – 5.15pm (Thurs)
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted
Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base
Who’s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More…
Your Background / Skills: Experience in soap, personal care, or FMCG production . HNC/HND qualifications. Experienced in GMP-regulated and hygiene-critical environments. Plant Equipment, Site Mechanical Maintenance.
Our Story:
Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world’s top brands as a leading supplier and partner.
In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production.
As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we’re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create.
Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being.
We don’t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future.
The Opportunity:
Soapworks is seeking a proactive and driven Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in driving operational excellence and innovation across our manufacturing processes.
In this critical position, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining, improving, and optimising our mechanical systems - ensuring maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance in a fast-paced production environment.
With ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and cutting-edge manufacturing innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform die changes, tool setups, and machine adjustments to meet production demands.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly and safely to minimise downtime.
• Partner with teams to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Execute planned maintenance and condition monitoring to drive performance and reduce breakdowns.
• Pursue ongoing self-development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional housekeeping and engineering hygiene.
• Champion a safe, healthy work environment by following all H&S procedures.
Education/Qualifications:
• HNC/HND in mechanical engineering required (or equivalent).
Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
• Proven mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing - ideally in soap, personal care, or FMCG production.
• Expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and transmission systems.
• Skilled in automated packaging and palletising machinery, including flow wrappers, bundle wrappers, cartoners, and labellers.
• Experienced in GMP-regulated and hygiene-critical environments.
• Proficient in MMA and MIG welding, machining, and turning.
• Familiar with 10ml and 20ml bottle filling lines (a plus).
• Basic understanding of electrical power and control systems.
Aptitudes/Attributes:
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and expert fault-finding ability.
• Highly organised with excellent time management.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing operational needs.
• Proven ability to boost equipment performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Thrives under pressure with strong resilience and focus.
• A true team player who builds great working relationships.
Other job requirements:
• Clean driving license ideal but not essential
What’s on Offer:
• Competitive Market Salary
• 4-weekly pay cycle
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service
• Pension
• Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary
• Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role
• Access to (email address removed) who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers.
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team
Application notice. We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer - UK's No.1 Soap FMCG
Posted 15 days ago
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Job Description
4 day week and no weekend work! We value your work-life balance.
"The Bar is Back" - and we need your mechanical expertise, problem-solving mindset, and drive for innovation to help us scale from 20 million to 70 million bars a year.
At Soapworks, we produce high-quality, sustainable soap products for leading global brands. We're looking for a proactive, hands-on Mechanical Engineer to keep our production lines running at peak performance as we expand operations.
From optimising equipment reliability to enhancing machine efficiency and supporting continuous improvement projects, you’ll play a key role in ensuring our factory operates safely, smoothly, and sustainably - enabling us to meet ambitious production targets while upholding the highest quality standards.
At Soapworks, we do more than make soap - we craft a wide range of personal care products, including hair and body cleansers and aromatic oils. As part of our skilled engineering team, you’ll help power this growth, contributing your expertise to a passionate and collaborative workforce set on shaping the future of sustainable manufacturing.
The Role at a Glance:
Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer
Glasgow / On-site
Up to £44,000 per annum + 33 days holiday, rising with service
Plus Excellent Benefits Package Including Pension, Income Protection Benefit, Access to (EAP, GP and Physio Services), Death in Service 3x Annual Salary and More…
Full Time - Permanent
Hours of Work (38.5hrs per week):
Week 1 = 5.45am – 4pm (Mon-Weds), 5.45am – 3.30pm (Thurs)
Week 2 = 7am – 5.15pm (Mon-Weds), 7.30am – 5.15pm (Thurs)
Reporting to: Engineering Manager
Values: Ethical, Sustainable, Trusted
Company: UKs Largest Bar Soap Manufacturer with a global customer base
Who’s products Featured In: British Vogue, GLAMOUR, Elle, GQ, Beauty Bay, Stylist Magazine, HELLO! And More…
Your Background / Skills: Experience in soap, personal care, or FMCG production . HNC/HND qualifications. Experienced in GMP-regulated and hygiene-critical environments. Plant Equipment, Site Mechanical Maintenance.
Our Story:
Founded in 1988 by The Body Shop entrepreneur Dame Anita Roddick, Soapworks has always been driven by innovation, exceptional product quality, and a deep commitment to social and environmental responsibility. More than 35 years later, we continue to stand at the forefront of the industry, trusted by 50 of the world’s top brands as a leading supplier and partner.
In 2018, we joined the Daabon Group, a global leader in sustainable and organic ingredients, further strengthening our commitment to ethical and eco-friendly production.
As passionate advocates for sustainability, we are committed to promoting the environmental benefits of bar soaps. Our dedication has earned us numerous awards and certifications, including the prestigious EcoVadis Gold Award for Sustainability, placing us among the top 5% of companies in our sector. But we’re not stopping there - we are actively working towards net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, ensuring that our impact on the planet is as clean as the products we create.
Beyond business, we believe in making a difference and have a well developed SOAP AID programme where we collaborate with NGOs and Charities to donate life saving soap bars to areas of need or natural disaster across the world demonstrating our commitment to global well-being.
We don’t just make soap - we create products that align with a better, more sustainable future.
The Opportunity:
Soapworks is seeking a proactive and driven Mechanical Engineer to play a key role in driving operational excellence and innovation across our manufacturing processes.
In this critical position, you’ll be instrumental in maintaining, improving, and optimising our mechanical systems - ensuring maximum equipment reliability, efficiency, and performance in a fast-paced production environment.
With ambitious growth plans, we’re looking for someone who shares our passion for engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and cutting-edge manufacturing innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
• Perform die changes, tool setups, and machine adjustments to meet production demands.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults quickly and safely to minimise downtime.
• Partner with teams to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
• Execute planned maintenance and condition monitoring to drive performance and reduce breakdowns.
• Pursue ongoing self-development to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Lead and contribute to root cause analysis for continuous improvement.
• Ensure exceptional housekeeping and engineering hygiene.
• Champion a safe, healthy work environment by following all H&S procedures.
Education/Qualifications:
• HNC/HND in mechanical engineering required (or equivalent).
Experience/Skills/Knowledge:
• Proven mechanical engineer with hands-on experience in high-speed, high-volume manufacturing - ideally in soap, personal care, or FMCG production.
• Expertise in pneumatics, hydraulics, pumps, and transmission systems.
• Skilled in automated packaging and palletising machinery, including flow wrappers, bundle wrappers, cartoners, and labellers.
• Experienced in GMP-regulated and hygiene-critical environments.
• Proficient in MMA and MIG welding, machining, and turning.
• Familiar with 10ml and 20ml bottle filling lines (a plus).
• Basic understanding of electrical power and control systems.
Aptitudes/Attributes:
• Clear, confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and expert fault-finding ability.
• Highly organised with excellent time management.
• Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing operational needs.
• Proven ability to boost equipment performance and efficiency.
• Skilled in CMMS and Microsoft Office tools.
• Positive, proactive, and solutions-focused with a strong problem-solving mindset.
• Thrives under pressure with strong resilience and focus.
• A true team player who builds great working relationships.
Other job requirements:
• Clean driving license ideal but not essential
What’s on Offer:
• Competitive Market Salary
• 4-weekly pay cycle
• 33 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays rising with service
• Pension
• Death in Service benefit of 3x basic salary
• Income Protection Benefit after 1 year in role
• Access to who provide EAP, GP & Physio services. They also provide information on health, family, money & work, as well as discounts with various retailers.
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to our Leadership Team
Application notice. We take your privacy seriously. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed by our talent partner RR (Recruitment Revolution) on the basis of their legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to their Data Privacy Policy & Notice on their website for further details.
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