Total 125 job vacancies by Manpower UK Limited

Manpower are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton-Summit area of Preston.

Working hours: Monday - Friday (Rotating shifts)
Week 1- 06.00am-14.00pm
Week 2- 14.00pm-22.00pm

Starting salary £28,554 - 40 hrs a week

Location: Walton- Summit, Preston (PR5 Postcode)
Temporary to Permanent opportunity with immediate starts available.
Reporting directly to the production manager your job duties will involve:

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Complete the initial testing and release of products to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Monitor's equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labelling following the existing rules and instructions
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of HBF and Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production & Planner Supervisor

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience working in production is essential
• Experience working with chemicals advantageous
• Ability to read & understand work orders, production processes/health & safety regulations
• Availability to work rotating shifts Monday to Friday
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some manual handling/heavy lifting involved.

Please note this job role is not running a high-speed repetitive production line, it will require some elements of basic maths, thinking outside the box/brainstorming and reporting figures.

Successful applicants will benefit from a robust buddy system training plan/induction process along with performance pay increments/reviews throughout the year as your progress through your career.

Interested? Please apply now!

Role: Electrical / Mechanical Build Technician

Location: Bristol

Duration: 12 months

Rate: £40 - £45/hour (Umbrella)

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Job description:

The ideal candidate would be a technician, with a focus on precision quality & build procedures, which require attention to detail. Most build work will be small and quite detailed.

A problem-solving mindset and great communication skills with the engineers and ops staff around them would enable the technician to be a valued team member for the duration of contract.

Experience working with a variety of metrology techniques would stand the candidate in good stead to learn new procedures, the majority of which are developed in house.

Experience reading engineering documentation and drawings a necessity and feeding back improvements to documentation desired.

Key responsibilities:

• Precision mechanical/electrical builds to technical drawing.
• Quality Assurance - identify defects in optics assemblies.
• Kitting parts for build against drawing.
• Build / improvement of test rigs, working closely with design engineers to leverage rapid prototyping (3D Printing, laser cutting, modular lab-build kits).
• Running rudimentary software scripts for test rigs.
• QA incoming mechanical parts against drawing.
• Documenting build / QA procedures.
• Receiving goods-in & organizing shipments for goods out.
• Supporting good workshop culture

Skills / experience

Essential

• HNC or higher, or equivalent in technical discipline
• Ability to understand engineering documentation & drawings.
• Experience assembling in accordance with technical drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Knowledge and experience of mechanical part inspection
• Experience working on procedures which are governed by ISO 9000 standards. (batch control / traceability)
• Flexible, problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity or interest in programming basics.

Desirable

• Experience handling optical assemblies.
• Experience using machine tools (pillar drill, lathe).
• Experience making coding in Python
• Member of a professional body (MEIT, IMechE)

To apply, please send your CVs in the first instance

A unique and cutting-edge automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business are looking for a Mechanical Build Technician to join an excellent team. The company is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business with plenty of scope for career progression.

Developing Electric Vehicle technology, manufacturing and carrying out bespoke car conversions requires a range of capabilities, experience and specialist roles. The key is teamwork, and we are looking for focused people with a positive outlook who can carry out their unique roles within the company while supporting, and being supported by, the wider team.

Your Role:

As a Mechanical Build Technician, you will play a pivotal role in research and development and in the bespoke conversion of vehicles. You will meticulously strip vehicles of their legacy drivetrains and replace them with HV battery systems, e-motor, inverter, gearbox, power steering system, cooling, HVAC and other systems, while working closely with direct colleagues and our engineering team on part location, and integration hardware design and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

Build client vehicles through to handover

Maintain accurate build records

Collaborate with engineering on build specifications and design

Help develop work instructions and guidance materials for internal and external use

Ensure team compliance with quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement

Identify areas for operational improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing costs

Comply with health and safety regulations

Perform additional duties, whether functional or administrative, as assigned by management in a fair and reasonable manner

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in assembly

Metal fabrication, including sheet metal, welding, and machining

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

A drive to succeed in a dynamic, growing business

Desirable Experience:

Car repair and maintenance

Automotive HVAC systems

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.

Salary offered is between £28k - £40k depending on experience, Monday - Friday,

8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus onsite parking.

Quality Technician

Solihull, Birmingham B40 1AB

Salary: £33,700 p.a.

Role Overview

We are on the lookout for a permanent dynamic Quality Technician to join our client's team. Reporting into the Senior Quality Engineer you will support operations driving internal and external quality issues. Working 40-hour week on 3 shift rotation: afternoons (14:00-22:00), mornings (06:00-14:00) and nights (22:00-06:00).

As a Quality Technician your role will consist of:

• Ensure working & master samples are valid and available for production
• Issue and monitor Quality Alerts and ensure they are being adhered to
• Initiate temporary/permanent fix to quality problems
• Ensure audits on product have been conducted
• Assist customer for concerns on shift
• Visit customer when required
• Support line trials
• Global 8D reporting - using multifunctional team support
• Understanding IATF16949, ISO 9001 quality standards
• Ability to understand engineering drawings
• Able to generate informative and accurate data

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• ONC (or equivalent) in Q/C Techniques
• Working knowledge of FMEA's and control plans
• Process & Product Audit experience
• Metrology Experience
• X-rite colour measurement
• APQP understanding
• Good communicator at all levels within the business
• PC skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Project
• Knowledge of Paint, Plastic and Assembly high volume processes

If this sounds like you, then apply now!

Manpower are currently recruiting for Manufacturing Technicians to work on a temporary to permanent basis on behalf of a local adhesives manufacturing client based in the Walton-Summit area of Preston.

Working hours: Monday - Friday (Rotating shifts)
Week 1- 06.00am-14.00pm
Week 2- 14.00pm-22.00pm
Week 3- 22.00pm-06.00am (This shift will be applicable later in the year)

Hourly rate plus daily shift allowance, equivalent to £13.45 an hour x 40 hrs a week
Location: Walton- Summit, Preston (PR5 Postcode)
Temporary to Permanent opportunity with immediate starts available.
Reporting directly to the production manager your job duties will involve:

• Preparation of raw materials and packaging: identifying & preparing the right quantities and transport them to the appropriate production area, reporting any deviation from normal, note start and finish of process
• Operating processing equipment in line with process instructions and procedures
• Complete the initial testing and release of products to ensure that there are no deviations to specifications
• Monitor's equipment, keeping processes running at desired run rates.
• Check labels & packaging material, ensure correct labelling following the existing rules and instructions
• Carry out all operations in compliance with the expected Quality Standards and Operating procedures of HBF and Respecting all legal and company EHS-rules.
• Carry out any other duties requested from the Production & Planner Supervisor

Candidate requirements:

• Previous experience working in production is essential
• Experience working with chemicals advantageous
• Ability to read & understand work orders, production processes/health & safety regulations
• Availability to work rotating shifts Monday to Friday
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with some manual handling/heavy lifting involved.

Please note this job role is not running a high-speed repetitive production line, it will require some elements of basic maths, thinking outside the box/brainstorming and reporting figures.

Successful applicants will benefit from a robust buddy system training plan/induction process along with performance pay increments/reviews throughout the year as your progress through your career.

Interested? Please apply now!

Manpower are recruiting for a Van Driver / Service Technician to work for a reputable company performing deliveries around the Redruth area.

Driving a van you will be responsible for delivering gas canisters to vulnerable people's homes and installing and servicing home breathing apparatus. You will be required to move the oxygen canisters from the van into people's home, therefore heavy lifting will be required.

The ideal candidate will hold a full UK category B driving licence with no more than 3 points.

A DBS check is required for this role.

Immediate starts available. This is a temp to perm position.

Interested?

Apply today!

Manpower UK Print & Packaging Division are excited to bring an opportunity to market for 3 maintenance technicians, based on our clients Newcastle site. These full-time permanent opportunities are working for one of our prestigious partners, a market-leading, global packaging business. In these roles, you will provide electrical engineering support by completing planned and breakdown maintenance of equipment, ensuring it is carried out in a safe, timely and efficient manner, minimising equipment down-time and improving line efficiency.

What's on offer:

• Salary - c.£47,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday / 8 bank holidays (factory shutdown at Christmas only)
• 100% attendance bonus payments (£200 twice per year, subject to tax & NI)
• Pension scheme (employee contributes 6%, company contributes 9%)
• General Life Assurance cover from day 1

Key requirements:

• Qualified to a minimum of ONC/C&G Part III or HNC in electrical engineering, or have time served apprenticeship (essential).
• City & Guilds 18th Edition.
• PLC control systems experience Siemens S7.
• Proven experience working in a manufacturing maintenance environment.
• Have the skills to maintain and fault find on electrical and automated systems.
• Strong methodical approach to problem solving.

So, if you tick the above boxes, we encourage you to apply today, and a member of the team will review your details and book in a call at a time convenient to you!

Job title: Grounds and Building Maintenance Manager
Location: Milton, Cambridge
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Can be flexible
Salary: Highly experienced
Job Purpose: To manage the maintenance of the grounds and the main building in Cambridge, Ensuring efficient and effective service delivery for the clients of the building.

Responsibilities:

1. Building Maintenance:
   • Perform painting and decorating of offices and communal areas.
   • Conduct small electrical works, including changing light bulbs, installing sockets, and setting up Wi-Fi points.
   • Conduct site inspections to identify maintenance needs.
   • Execute minor on-site maintenance and repairs.
   • Schedule and supervise contractors for major repairs, ensuring satisfactory completion of their work.
   • Assist with office re locations.
   • Operate maintenance technology, including air conditioning, fire alarm systems, and security alarm systems.
   • Record weekly water and gas usage.
2. Grounds Maintenance:
   • Maintain the grounds to a professional standard, which includes lawn care, pruning, trimming, tree maintenance, car park upkeep, block paving maintenance, drainage clearance, and external lighting maintenance.
   • Promote environmental practices such as composting and recycling on-site.
   • Encourage ecological opportunities through initiatives like small animal housing and minimizing the use of harmful chemicals.
   • Contact suppliers for major tasks (e.g., large tree removal) and acquire landscaping supplies after obtaining budgetary approval from a Director.
   • Maintain an inventory of machinery and supplies used in grounds maintenance.
3. Health and Safety:
   • Conduct risk assessments.
   • Supervise contractors on-site to ensure adherence to safe working practices.
   • Ensure client compliance with the company's safety requirements.
4. Additional Duties:
   • Be available for emergency call-outs.
   • Act as a key-holder.
   • Undertake additional duties as necessary to meet the needs of the company.

Corporate Responsibilities:

• Health and Safety: Provide risk assessments and ensure compliance with health, safety, and welfare policies for self, colleagues, clients, and the community. Report any accidents or unsafe conditions to a director in line with company policy.
• Equality and Diversity: Conduct all aspects of employment with regard for equality opportunities and diversity policies. Commit to treating all individuals with dignity and respect.
• Behaviour: Work in alignment with the company's expected conduct. Maintain compliance with statutory responsibilities and applicable legislation.
• Team Working and Support: Collaborate effectively as a team member to support other staff, service users, or contractors in achieving company objectives. Maintain communication with clients and contractors as necessary to share relevant information. Identify personal learning and development needs in consultation with your director.

Position: Delivery Van Driver / Fitter (Multi-Drop Delivery Technician)
Location: Hull, HU14 area
Starting Salary: £25,000 (with potential increase after permanent hire)
Are you a compassionate and responsible driver with a passion for helping others? We are currently looking for a Delivery Van Driver / Fitter (Multi-Drop Delivery Technician) to join our team. You will be delivering, collecting, and fitting essential NHS healthcare equipment in patients' homes, making a real difference in their daily lives.

• Deliver and collect NHS medical equipment such as beds, air mattresses, and other devices
• Fit and install equipment in patients' homes, ensuring it's ready for use
• Perform simple repairs to medical equipment (full training and tool kit provided)
• Provide compassionate support and excellent customer service to patients and families
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and equipment
• Adhere to safety regulations, including sticking to speed limits (vehicles are tracked for safety and compliance)

• A valid driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Enhanced DBS check (required due to working with vulnerable individuals)
• A compassionate nature with strong customer service skills
• Ability to handle and fit equipment (training on simple repairs provided)
• Experience in a similar role is advantageous but not essential

• Training Period (4 to 6 weeks): Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Post-Training: Monday to Sunday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Rest days: Wednesday & Sunday)
• Potential overtime available as needed

• Starting salary of £25,000, with potential for a pay rise once hired permanently
• Full training provided on equipment handling and basic repairs
• Tool kit supplied for on-the-job equipment fixes
• Be part of a team that values empathy and customer care
• Safety is a top priority-our vehicles are tracked to ensure driver safety and compliance with public safety standards

Manpower has a unique opportunity for a Lab Technician to join our Client at their site in Newton Aycliffe. The successful candidate will perform chemical, biological, physical and/or mechanical analyses and tests required for the research, development or quality control of processes and products.
You will assist with compiling, analysing, interpreting and documenting results with the ability to follow procedures and methods and work self-directed where required.

The ideal candidate will have a good mechanical aptitude and skills as well as experience and training in inspection procedures. Previous experience in a lab environment would be preferred.

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance and Facilities Team Leader for our client, an engineering manufacturer in Wigan. This is a permanent position working straight days with an early Friday finish.

Your role will be to lead all maintenance activities, improvements, and day-to-day production support. You will ensure the production plant is safe, operational, and meets on-time delivery targets. Key duties include managing preventative maintenance schedules, controlling spare part costs, and supporting contractor work. You will also collaborate with production and engineering teams to enhance plant capabilities and respond to changing customer demands.
Ideally you will hold an HND/HNC in Engineering with a time-served apprenticeship and have previous experience in manufacturing and facilities management. Strong communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills will be required along with proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

In return you will receive a benefits package including life insurance, 33 days holiday and pension. Please apply today if interested.

A unique and cutting-edge automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business are looking for an Electrical Build Technician to join an excellent team. The company is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business with plenty of scope for career progression.

As an Electrical Wiring Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the electrical department. This role will see you specify and build electrical harnesses and components for our bespoke vehicle and "kit" builds - both HV and 12V harnesses as required for the build.

Key Responsibilities:

Build 12V looms and harnesses

Build HV looms

Build ancillaries (fuse boxes, controllers etc.)

Build electrical components as required

Quality inspection of bought-in looms and own work

Documentation of builds

Any other tasks as defined by the company in a fair and reasonable manner

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in:

Wiring harness and loom assembly

Wiring of ancillary items such as fuse boxes etc

Specifying loom lengths, routing and retention.

Reading and understanding electrical engineering drawings, schematics and pinout tables

While having:

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

Desirable Experience:

HV battery systems & Bespoke vehicle builds

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Salary offered is between £28 - £30k, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus onsite parking.

A unique and cutting-edge automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business are looking for a Battery Build Technician to join an excellent team. The company is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business with plenty of scope for career progression.

As a Battery Build Technician, you will play a pivotal role in the production and service of our HV battery packs. You will be responsible for the preparation, build, arming and safety testing of battery packs of up to 500V DC to be used in our bespoke builds.

Key Responsibilities:

Assemble complete battery packs including installing all wiring harnesses, mechanical enclosures and fixings

In-build testing and validation of HV battery packs

Assembly of subcomponents and sub-assemblies.

Arming of battery pack to High Voltage

Safety checks and testing of battery packs.

Liaising with the production manager to deliver products to the agreed schedule

Working to test procedures

Maintaining accurate build records

Ensuring strict adherence to quality standards

Comply with all Health, Safety and Environmental protocols

Perform additional duties, whether functional or administrative, as assigned by management in a fair and reasonable manner

Requirements:

The successful candidate will.

Have electrical & mechanical technical knowledge & ability

Be able to read and interpret engineering and electrical drawings

Be organised, precise and have a pragmatic approach to working.

Impeccable attention to detail

Desirable Experience:

Have previously been certified to HV SAP / AP level or IMI EV level 3

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.

Salary offered is between £30 - £35k, Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus onsite parking and other extras.

A unique and cutting-edge automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business are looking for a Car Mechanic, Car Technician to join an excellent team. The company is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business with plenty of scope for career progression.

Developing Electric Vehicle technology, manufacturing and carrying out bespoke classic car conversions requires a range of capabilities, experience and specialist roles. The key is teamwork, and we are looking for focussed people with a positive outlook who can carry out their unique roles within the company while supporting, and being supported by, the wider team.

Your Role:

As a Car Mechanic Technician, you will play a pivotal role in research and development and in the bespoke conversion of vehicles. You will meticulously strip vehicles of their legacy drivetrains and replace them with HV battery systems, e-motor, inverter, gearbox, power steering system, cooling, HVAC and other systems, while working closely with direct colleagues and our engineering team on part location, and integration hardware design and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

Build client vehicles through to handover

Maintain accurate build records

Collaborate with engineering on build specifications and design

Help develop work instructions and guidance materials for internal and external use

Ensure team compliance with quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement

Identify areas for operational improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing costs

Comply with health and safety regulations

Perform additional duties, whether functional or administrative, as assigned by management in a fair and reasonable manner

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in assembly

Metal fabrication, including sheet metal, welding, and machining

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

A drive to succeed in a dynamic, growing business

Desirable Experience:

Car repair and maintenance

Automotive HVAC systems

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.

Salary offered is between £28k - £40k depending on experience, Monday - Friday,

8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus onsite parking.

A unique and cutting-edge automotive technology company in Kidlington who is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business are looking for a Mechanical Build Technician to join an excellent team. The company is continuing to expand, creating opportunities across the business with plenty of scope for career progression.

Developing Electric Vehicle technology, manufacturing and carrying out bespoke car conversions requires a range of capabilities, experience and specialist roles. The key is teamwork, and we are looking for focussed people with a positive outlook who can carry out their unique roles within the company while supporting, and being supported by, the wider team.

Your Role:

As a Mechanical Build Technician, you will play a pivotal role in research and development and in the bespoke conversion of vehicles. You will meticulously strip vehicles of their legacy drivetrains and replace them with HV battery systems, e-motor, inverter, gearbox, power steering system, cooling, HVAC and other systems, while working closely with direct colleagues and our engineering team on part location, and integration hardware design and manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

Build client vehicles through to handover

Maintain accurate build records

Collaborate with engineering on build specifications and design

Help develop work instructions and guidance materials for internal and external use

Ensure team compliance with quality assurance processes and contribute to continuous improvement

Identify areas for operational improvements, increasing efficiency and reducing costs

Comply with health and safety regulations

Perform additional duties, whether functional or administrative, as assigned by management in a fair and reasonable manner

Requirements:

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in assembly

Metal fabrication, including sheet metal, welding, and machining

Reading and understanding engineering drawings

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Impeccable attention to detail

A drive to succeed in a dynamic, growing business

Desirable Experience:

Car repair and maintenance

Automotive HVAC systems

Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams, etc.)

Familiarity with business tools such as Asana, Jira, etc.

Salary offered is between £28k - £40k depending on experience, Monday - Friday,

8.00am - 4.30pm or 8.30am - 5.00pm, plus onsite parking.