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The Company \n Our client is a well-established growing FMCG company. Due to this growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician ideally with an electrical bias. \n The Role \n\n • You will work on reactive and planned maintenance on all site equipment.\n, • Ensuring that electrical systems and equipment are functioning correctly through regular inspections, preventative maintenance and troubleshootin...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

The Company \n Our client is a major force with in the North East manufacturing sector. Continued growth and development of their site is the reason they are now looking to recruit a Day Shift Maintenance Electrician. \n The Role \n\n • The role will be to work on both reactive and planned maintenance on a range of machinery associated with production.\n, • Along with day-to-day maintenance issues you also be heavi...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

Straight Forward Recruitment is currently recruiting a number of Production Operatives on behalf of our client, a manufacturer of high quality fragrance products near Thetford. \n Shift Pattern & Pay: \n\n • \n Shift time: 06:00 – 18:00 Monday to Thursday \n • \n Pay rate: £12.71 per hour \n\n Key Responsibilities: \n\n • \n Stand on the production line for the duration of the shift. \n • \n Fill bottles with products accurately. \n • \n Screw l... \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

The Company \n Our client is a major force with in the North East manufacturing sector. Continued growth and development of their site is the reason they are now looking to recruit an Electrical Maintenance Technician. \n The Role \n\n • The role will be to work on both reactive and planned maintenance on a range of machinery associated with production.\n, • Along with day-to-day maintenance issues you also be heavi...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

MTrecs New Opportunity; \n\n • MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH1) area.\n\n The Jobs Youll Do; \n\n • Operating and maintaining embroidery machines to embroider and emboss logos onto clothing\n, • Operating a range of machinery and hand tools on a daily basis\n, • Threading reels and items on different machinery\n, • Uploading various programmes and artwork onto machinery\n, • Monitoring machine perf...\n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

MTrecs New Opportunity;MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH1) area.The Jobs Youll Do;Operating and maintaining embroidery machines to embroider and emboss logos onto clothingOperating a range of machinery and hand tools on a daily basisThreading reels and items on different machineryUploading various programmes and artwork onto machineryMonitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issuesQuality inspection of garments, packing, labelling and bagging itemsWorking to various production drawings, making sure all specifications are metFull training to be providedFollowing strict health and safety guidelinesAbout You;No experience needed, full training to be providedMust be able to complete dexterous tasks and have key eye for detailExcellent attention to detail, with good problem-solving skillsGood organisation and planning skillsThe ability to work alone and in a teamPrevious experience in a production or embroidery environment (preferred but not essential full training provided)The ability to understand technical drawingsPhysically fit, should be prepared to be standing for long periods of timeRewards and Benefits on Offer;Onsite parkingGood location, and opportunities to progress within the companyTemporary on-going contractOpportunity to earn permanent contact after 12 weeksThe Hours Youll Work;06:00 18:00 (4 days on / 4 days off) - Continental shift patternThe Pay Youll Receive;£12.71 per hourWeekly payOvertime availableOpportunity to increase payTPBN1_UKTJ

The Company Our client is a well-established growing FMCG company. Due to this growth, they are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician ideally with an electrical bias. The Role You will work on reactive and planned maintenance on all site equipment. Ensuring that electrical systems and equipment are functioning correctly through regular inspections, preventative maintenance and troubleshooting and repair. You will work on various improvement projects and machines moves. Troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with electrical systems, such as motors, drives and PLCs. The role will be working on a continental shift system. The Person You will be time served, multi-skilled and electrical in bias or close to 50:50. Must have basic PLC experience. 18 th edition would be beneficial. Previous manufacturing or engineering sector experience is preferred. Will be happy to work continental shift system. The Benefits An attractive salary. Working for a market leader. OT opportunities. Time off due to shift system. Good pension. TPBN1_UKTJ

Baltic Recruitment are delighted to be supporting an innovative advanced manufacturing business with the recruitment of a Production Planner to join its Operations team at its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.Key Duties:This is a key role in helping them deliver complex, high-performance RF, microwave and millimetre-wave technologies to customers operating in fast-moving and demanding markets. You will be responsible for creating, maintaining and coordinating production plans that support customer delivery, efficient use of manufacturing resources and smooth flow through production.Working closely with Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Project teams, you will balance customer demand, material availability, manufacturing capacity and operational priorities across multiple product lines. You will ensure that plans are realistic, visible and deliverable, while identifying and escalating risks before they impact delivery.You will develop and maintain production plans and schedules that support customer demand and business priorities. This will include converting customer orders, demand signals and project requirements into achievable manufacturing plans, monitoring material availability and capacity, and keeping ERP/MRP planning data accurate and up to date.You will also support daily and weekly production planning reviews, providing clear updates on priorities, risks, progress and required actions. As part of the wider Operations team, you will contribute to continuous improvement activity, helping to improve planning processes, schedule adherence, operational visibility and production flow.Key Requirements:Experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, scheduling, supply chain planning or materials control, ideally gained within a manufacturing, engineering, electronics or high-reliability production environment.You should have a good working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, strong Excel skills and a solid understanding of production flow, capacity planning, material availability and work-in-progress management.You will be organised, detail-focused and confident communicating with stakeholders across Operations, Engineering and Supply Chain.Experience working in a similar role within advanced manufacturing, electronics, high reliability manufacturing, engineering etcThe Package:£38,000 - £42,000 per annum depending on experience.37.5 hour working week.25 days' holiday plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days.Contributory pension scheme with up to 8% company contribution.Life Assurance.Income Protection Insurance.Save As You Earn (SAYE) share scheme.Electric Vehicle (EV) scheme.Cycle to Work scheme.Volunteering day.Learning and development opportunities.TPBN1_UKTJ

MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH7) area.Operating and maintaining machinery.Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issues are met.Following strict health and safety guidelines.Excellent attention to detail, with good problem-solving skills.G

Monitor production lines to ensure smooth operation and report any faults or issues promptly.

MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH1) area.Operating and maintaining embroidery machines to embroider and emboss logos onto clothing.Operating a range of machinery and hand tools on a daily basis.Threading reels and items on different machinery.Uploading various p

Machine Operator - Temp to Perm SG Personnel are working with a manufacturing company close to Houghton who are looking to recruit a machine operator on a temporary to permanent basis.The role will involve operating cutting equipment with some manual handling of the product.Candidates must have manu

MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH7) area.Operating and maintaining machinery.Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issues are met.Following strict health and safety guidelines.Excellent attention to detail, with good problem-solving skills.G

Ongoing investment in modern production and automated manufacturing equipment The opportunity to work within a growing production environment where continuous improvement and new ideas are actively encouraged A role where you can develop your knowledge across a range of modern production machine

Rewards and Benefits on Offer;.On-going work in a secure industry.Good location, and opportunities to progress within the company.Opportunities for a permanent role after a 12 week probation period.Clean and friendly working environment.Monday Thursday, 07:00 am 16:00 pm.Sunday - Wednesday, 21:45

E3 Recruitment is seeking a Factory Administrator to join a large UK manufacturing client at their site in Birtley, Chester-le-Street.

Operate and monitor press machinery, ensuring quality control and adherence to safety standards.

Machine Operator role responsible for monitoring and maintaining packing machinery, performing quality checks, and ensuring high hygiene standards in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Production Operative – Vegetable Factory (Full-Time & Part-Time) Location: Brandon We are currently recruiting Production Operatives to join a busy vegetable processing factory. This is a great opportunity to become part of a supportive team working in a fast-paced production environment. Job Overview: Working as part of a team, you will be responsible for ensuring vegetables are processed, sorted, packed, and prepared to meet customer specifications and quality standards. Main Duties: • Checking and sorting vegetables on the production line • Removing debris such as rocks, stones, and other foreign objects • Packing potato bags up to 20kg • Supporting the smooth running of the production line • Ensuring products meet customer quality specifications • Carrying out quality checks on finished products • Assisting colleagues with lifting and moving items, including heavy lifting • Reducing manual handling risks where possible • Following all health & safety procedures • Other general production duties as required Shift Pattern: • Day shifts starting at 07:00 until finish (depending on production/orders) • Full-time and part-time positions available Pay Rates: • £12.71 per hour • Overtime after 39 hours: £17.17 per hour Requirements: • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Good attention to detail • Willingness to carry out manual work and heavy lifting (including 20kg bags) • Team player with a positive attitude • Previous production or factory experience is beneficial but not essential Contact: For more information, please contact Contract Personnel: (phone number removed) Email your CV to

MTrec’s New Opportunity; • MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH1) area. The Jobs You’ll Do; • Operating and maintaining embroidery machines to embroider and emboss logos onto clothing, • Operating a range of machinery and hand tools on a daily basis, • Threading reels and items on different machinery, • Uploading various programmes and artwork onto machinery, • Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issues, • Quality inspection of garments, packing, labelling and bagging items, • Working to various production drawings, making sure all specifications are met, • Full training to be provided, • Following strict health and safety guidelines About You; • No experience needed, full training to be provided, • Must be able to complete dexterous tasks and have key eye for detail, • Excellent attention to detail, with good problem-solving skills, • Good organisation and planning skills, • The ability to work alone and in a team, • Previous experience in a production or embroidery environment (preferred but not essential – full training provided), • The ability to understand technical drawings, • Physically fit, should be prepared to be standing for long periods of time Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • Onsite parking, • Good location, and opportunities to progress within the company, • Temporary on-going contract, • Opportunity to earn permanent contact after 12 weeks probation The Hours You’ll Work; • 06:00am – 18:00pm (4 days on / 4 days off) - Continental shift pattern The Pay You’ll Receive; • £12.71 per hour, • Weekly pay, • Overtime available, • Opportunity to increase pay

At Major Recruitment, currently seeking Production Operative to join our client's team in the pet food industry. The ideal candidate will have willingness to learn and have a "can do" approach. Please note, due to location own transport is essential. What we can offer you: Shifts - 14:00-22:00 (Mon-Fri) Pay rates from £13.19 30min breaks Weekly pay Free PPE 24/7 supportThis position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic pet food production setting, where attention to detail and adherence to quality standards are paramount. Immediate starts available. Key Responsibilities: Operate machinery safely and efficiently. Ensure product quality meets standards. Maintain a clean work area. Heavy lifting up to 25kg Packing and filling Overseeing the running of the linesRequirements: Have the right to work in the UK Previous experience in pet food manufacturing. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Basic English level Own Transport due to client's location you must be able to reliably commute to site (no public transport links are available) - post code starts with IP26If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now! Please contact our office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) / (url removed) Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities INDER

Production Operative Nights At Major Recruitment, currently seeking Production Operative to join our client's team in the pet food industry. The ideal candidate will have willingness to learn and have a "can do" approach. Please note, due to location own transport is essential. What we can offer you: Shifts - 22:00-06:00 (Mon-Fri) Pay rates from £13.64 30min breaks Weekly pay Free PPE 24/7 supportThis position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic pet food production setting, where attention to detail and adherence to quality standards are paramount. Immediate starts available. Key Responsibilities: Operate machinery safely and efficiently. Ensure product quality meets standards. Maintain a clean work area. Heavy lifting up to 25kg Packing and filling Overseeing the running of the linesRequirements: Have the right to work in the UK Previous experience in pet food manufacturing. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Basic English level Own Transport due to client's location you must be able to reliably commute to site (no public transport links are available) - post code starts with IP26If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Apply now! Please contact our office on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) / (url removed) Major Recruitment act as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and an Employment Business for temporary opportunities INDER

MTrec’s New Opportunity; • MTrec have a new opportunity for a prestigious firm based in Durham (DH7) area. The Jobs You’ll Do; • Operating and maintaining machinery, • Basic machine setting, • Loading machines, • Monitoring machine performance and reporting any faults or issues are met, • Full training to be provided, • Following strict health and safety guidelines About You; • Must have key eye for detail, • Excellent attention to detail, with good problem-solving skills, • Good organisation and planning skills, • The ability to work alone or in a team, • Physically fit, should be prepared to be standing for long periods of time, • Must be flexible to work various shift patterns Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • Onsite parking, • Good location, and opportunities to progress within the company, • Temporary on-going contract, • Opportunity to earn permanent contact after 12 weeks, • Pay increase after completion of probation period The Hours You’ll Work; • 06:00 – 14:00 / 14:00 – 22:00 / 22:00 – 06:00, • Rotating shift patterns The Pay You’ll Receive; • £12.71 per hour after 12 weeks the salary will rise to £14.42 per hour, • Weekly pay, • Overtime available, • Opportunity to increase pay

Production Operative Temp to Perm Near Brandon Monday to Friday, 8am – 5pm Pay rate: £12.90 per hour Our client in near Brandon is a busy, team-focused manufacturer looking for dependable and hardworking Production Operatives to join their operation. You’ll be working in a friendly, fast-paced environment with varied tasks and plenty of opportunity to learn new skills. While production experience is an advantage, it’s not essential as full training will be provided. Daily Duties: Picking, packing, and labelling orders. Assembling products to a high standard. Carrying out quality checks to ensure products meet company standards. Stock counting and assisting with inventory control. Operating machinery and using hand tools. Maintaining and clean and safe working environment. Requirements: Able to safely lift up to 25kg on a regular basis. Full UK driving licence with own transport (due to location). Previous production or manufacturing experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be given. Get in touch with Meghan at Select Recruitment to find out more, or apply now to avoid missing you

Production Operative – Bridgwater (TA6) – Temporary Assignment £15.04–£16.54ph | 4 on 4 off | Own Transport Essential We're looking for a driven Production Operative to join a busy manufacturing site in the Bridgwater area (TA6) on a temporary assignment with ongoing work. IMMEDIATE STARTS 4 on 4 off shift pattern:2 Days, 2 Nights, 4 days off 12-hour shifts: Day: 06:00–18:00 | Night: 18:00–06:00 Day rate: £15.04ph (Basic + weekend allowance) Night rate: £16.54ph (Basic + Night shift & weekend allowance) Temporary role with ongoing work Benefits: 22 days holiday, pension and employee benefits platformJoin a busy production team of 500+, working across 27 beverage filling lines making everything from smoothies to leading supermarket juices. As a Production Operative you will use your hands-on experience with operating machinery to support changeovers, conduct basic maintenance & fault finding whilst liaising with the engineering team to resolve more complex faults. Completing all required documentation to maintain full audit readiness whilst working collaboratively as part of a production team to achieve key factory performance. Production Operative: what you need Own car & full licence – essential (Shift starts before public transport starts running) Production/manufacturing experience in a fast-paced FMCG environment OK with working both Days & Nights Comfortable with having to wear full PPE including hair nets and earplugs Confident with IT systems for recording production data Adhering to the SMOKEFREE site rules and not smoking or vaping whilst at work PLEASE APPLY ONLINE TODAY or call (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Would also suit: Advanced Production Operative, Senior Production Operative, Skilled Production Operative, Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician, Senior Line Operative, Machine Technician, Production Line Technician, Multi-Skilled Production Operative, Production Engineer (junior level), Technical Operator, Manufacturing Team Operative, Shift Production Technician, Process Improvement Operative Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy

MACHINE OPERATIVES WANTED – BRANDON Contract Personnel are currently recruiting Machine Operatives on behalf of our client, based on the outskirts of Brandon. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy and fast-paced production environment with competitive pay and overtime rates. PAY RATE Basic: £14.33 per hour Overtime: £17.91 per hour THE ROLE As a Machine Operative, you will be responsible for: Operating and monitoring production machinery Ensuring smooth and continuous production Maintaining product quality Following customer specifications Working safely and following all health & safety procedures ✅ REQUIREMENTS Own transport is essential due to the location Previous machine operative or production experience is desirable but not essential Good attention to detail Reliable and hardworking attitude Location: Brandon Shift: Day Shift Interested? Call Contract Personnel on (phone number removed) Send your CV to: (url removed) Don’t miss out – get in touch today

PRODUCTION MANAGERITP Aero UK are looking for a Production Manager to join our growing team. Delivery – You will lead the team to achieve the weekly production plan and manage any immediate problems, escalating where required.

Production Planner Supervisor As a Production Planner Supervisor, you are responsible for leading and supervising the production planning function. Partners with Operations, Program Management, Engineering, Procurement and Supply Chain leadership to coordinate production execution strategies. Leads

Overview:Celanese is looking for a Production Leader to drive flawless daily execution across our 24/7 and Core teams. Ensure resources, raw materials, supplies, and technology are available to support production.

Your new roleReporting to the Production Area Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of Production Operatives within the Final Assembly department. Monitor performance against production targets, build schedules, and delivery requirements. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of Productio

CompetitiveUnited Kingdom Semiconductor PermanentSenior Production / AIT Engineer – PlannerWe are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Senior Production / AIT Engineer – Planner to support production planning and Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) activities within ad

What will you do?Your responsibilities as a Production Team Leaderwill includeCarrying out production activities and process changeovers in line with relevant Standard Operating Procedures. Escalating production issues for further investigation and root cause analysis. Inspecting materials for dama

This hands-on role focuses on production-grade systems, secure APIs, and scalable data pipelines.

You will deploy models in production, collaborate with engineering, design experiments, analyze large-scale telemetry, and translate insights into scalable systems that drive uptime and revenue.

The role covers development, commissioning, production and exploitation of UK-origin original content, with global rights.

London-based AI startup, is hiring a founding AI engineer to build production-ready algorithms and evaluation pipelines for patent generation. This role offers significant ownership and equity opportunities, with a fast-moving, impact-driven environment that moves from R&D to production in days.

You will build robust data pipelines, supervise production deployments and drive experiments to improve model performance.

Argus Media is hiring a senior AI/ML engineer in London to bridge prototypes and production. You will productionise Generative AI, build APIs, tools and workflows enabling LLMs and agents to run reliably at scale, and partner with Engineering, DevOps and Infrastructure. You will mentor colleagues, s

The role combines legal and commercial responsibilities, advising on production agreements, rights management and risk, while partnering with production executives and internal stakeholders to drive best practices across EMEA. You will support Disney+ Originals across development, commissioning, pro

Proven experience as a Production Director, Executive Producer or equivalent senior production leadership role within game development. Own and evolve the Studio's production strategy, delivery frameworks, production organisation and delivery output, ensuring delivery is on time and to a consistentl

WPP Production in London is seeking a Global Growth Business Director to shape growth strategy, win high-value opportunities, and deepen key client relationships across the network.

You will work with Business, Technology, Product, Legal, and Compliance to deploy robust ML solutions in production and contribute to publications, conferences, and open-source projects.

LEGO Digital Play is seeking a Director of Production to lead our production team across multiple products and workstreams.

You will shape strategic AI direction, guide production deployments, and drive high-impact technical decisions across teams.

This remote role offers a market‑leading salary up to £200,000 and requires proven experience delivering ML systems into production, with strong knowledge of foundation models and scalable training/inference infrastructure. Hexwired Recruitment Limited partnered with an AI software company to rec

United States Digital Space LLC in London seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of production-grade AI systems within our AI Engineering team. You will work with business stakeholders and global teams to incubate and mature AI solutions, ensuring production read

Reporting to the SVP, Production Finance, the VP will oversee freelance Production Finance Controllers across multiple international productions, and will serve as a key strategic partner to cross-functional stakeholders including Creative, Production, Business & Legal Affairs, and Corporate Finance

You will design, build and deploy production ML systems, owning the full ML lifecycle from data prep to inference and helping scale the platform in a fast-moving startup environment.