Hiring for Manufacturing & Production Jobs
75% of UK manufacturing CEOs feel confident about the growth prospects for the UK in general
Source: 2018 Global Manufacturing Outlook
A large proportion of the companies we work with, fall within the manufacturing sector and we have focussed on this for most of the years we have been in business. This has given us the ability to gain real in-depth knowledge of the sector and its various disciplines.
The ASC Manufacturing & Production team are passionate about supporting the UK manufacturing sector grow through the recruitment of key skills. They will utilise their knowledge and experience to source the best talent for your manufacturing business that will aid you in cutting costs, being more efficient and growing your business which contributes to overall UK manufacturing growth.
Manufacturing & Production Jobs
The team recruit for a range of permanent, temporary and contract roles across the UK within 3 main disciplines:
CNC & Blue Collar | Project & Process Engineering | Industrial
To find out the types of roles we recruit for within these disciplines, please view the consultant profiles below.
Industry Focus
We work with a number of leading clients across the UK within the following sectors:
Automotive | Aerospace | General Manufacturing | Steel Processing
What Next?
To find out more about how we can support your manufacturing & production recruitment, contact 0121 236 1662 or register your details and we’ll contact you.
If you are looking for a manufacturing or production job, please view all our jobs below or simply send us your CV and we'll be in touch.
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Manufacturing & Production Jobs
Injection Moulding Setter
Due to continued expansion a leading manufacturer of plastic parts used in the building and construction industry is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their team.
This role will focus on achieving the production of high-quality products while maximising productivity and maintaining a safe environment.
As Injection Moulding Setter your duties will include -
- Tool changing, condition setting and trouble shooting
- Working closely with the Production Manager to reduce machine downtime as outlined in SMED guidelines, improve cycle times, minimise scrap, and any other improvement projects required
- Work with senior supervisors, process engineer and QC's, to process and monitor to ensure that the required quality standards are maintained
To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter, the ideal candidate will -
- Have experience as a plastic injection moulding Setter or Technician
- Be able to carry out tool changes and condition set machines
On offer
A salary of £30,000- £32,500 Bonus
Working Monday-Friday
Weekly pay
Employee share incentive plan
Based near Rainham this role is commutable from locations such as Maidstone, Tonbridge, Ashford, Canterbury, Gravesend, Sevenoaks and all surrounding areas.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Mig/Tig Welder
An Mig / Tig Welder is required to join a manufacturing company based in Alcester that specialises in aluminium and steel.
This position is on a temp-to-perm basis, working a permanent day shift;
Monday - Thursday; 7:00am - 4:00pm
Friday; 07:00-13:00
After a probationary period you will be eligible for a permanent contract.
This role is paying £13.50 per hour.
If this role is of interest, please APPLY NOW!
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Steel Operative
A Steel Operative / Overhead Crane Operator / FLT Driver / Material Handler is required for a steel processing company based in the Dudley area of the West Midlands. The company is performing really well and it is an exciting time to join a growing business within the industry.
This position is working on a temp to perm basis - with a permanent contract awarded after a probationary period.
Duties include:
- Operating an overhead crane to handle steel
- Driving a counterbalance FLT
- Assisting with loading / offloading steel on machine lines
- Banding, packing and palletising stock
- Working on Goods In / Goods Out
This position is working days and nights rotating;
6:00am - 6:00pm (6:00am - 2:00pm Friday) days - 56 hours per week
6:00pm - 6:00am (Monday to Thursday) nights - 48 hours per week
The rate of pay is £10.40 on days (first 40 hours) and £12.48 on nights (and anything over 40 hours on days).
If you think this Steel Operative role is right for you, APPLY NOW!
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Senior Injection Moulding Technician
£35-40k Double Day shift, 34 days holiday, pension up to 7.5%
A leading manufacturer of plastic parts to prestigious OEMs is experiencing continued growth and as a result is seeking a Senior Injection Moulding Technician to join the team.
Working closely with the mouldshop management team, you will provide technical leadership for the mouldshop setting teams to deliver a step change improvement in levels of yield, quality, efficiency and productivity necessary to meet customers' expectations and support the Company's strategic objectives.
As Senior Injection Moulding Technician, your duties will include -
- Implementing best practise to achieve scrap reduction, improved labour efficiency, machine optimisation, reduced costs and improved quality
- Working with the Production Planner and Team Leaders to ensure that the day-to-day production tool changes are set to fulfil production programs ensuring all setting parameters are within the limits defined on the master set
- Ensuring all master setting data sheets for each part is up to date and optimised to ensure best possible part quality
- Carrying out troubleshooting on any moulding, quality or processing concerns
- Liaising with the Toolroom and Maintenance departments in the correct manner to resolve concerns with tooling and machine related issues
To be successful in the role of Senior Injection Moulding Technician, the ideal candidate will -
- Be an experienced plastic Injection Moulding Setter or Technician
- Have experience of troubleshooting and resolving process issues
- Have a strong track record of improving processes, reducing scrap and generating cost savings
- Have knowledge of a range of materials
On offer -
A salary of £35-40k
Company pension of up to 7.5%
26 days holiday, plus bank holidays
3 x Life assurance
An extensive benefits package that includes company rewards, high street discounts, and much more⣦
Based near Portsmouth, this role is commutable from locations such as Southampton, Bognor Regis, and Petersfield.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, click the "APPLY NOW" button below and we'll be in touch.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Quality Manager
A Quality Manager position has become available within a business that supplies advanced technologies to some of the most exciting organizations within the engineering space. On-site they not only produce volume products using modern-day manufacturing techniques, but they invest in prototyping that customers across the globe get involved with. Located near the Nottingham area, this company is working through a period of growth and is offering a competitive starting salary, sociable working hours, and personal development programs for the right engineering professional.
Quality Manager responsibilities include -
- Support plant process reviews and deal with supplier-related concerns.
- Manage any issues and liaise with the manufacturing team.
- Maintain weekly and monthly status reports, to ensure supplier projects are on time for delivery.
- Support the quality department with any issues as and when required.
- Review and monitor all 8D and APQP deliverables.
- Ensure customer queries are reported in a timely manner.
- Maintain the QMS and monitor quality KPIs.
- Provide training when required.
Desirable skills and experience -
- Senior Quality experience working within a Manufacturing environment.
- Ideally tool knowledge such as NPI, FAIR, 8D, and APQP.
- Auditing experience (IATF 16949, AS9100, ISO 9001, etc)
- Relevant mechanical manufacturing engineering education, or training.
Quality Manager benefits include -
- Competitive starting salary package/bonus scheme.
- Friendly working environment and hours.
- Pension scheme and health care package.
- Working for a leading and ever-growing manufacturing business.
If interested in this Quality Manager position, please apply through this advert immediately.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Wet Paint Sprayer
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Wet Paint Sprayer for a renowned design and manufacturing company who specialise in bespoke products in Pershore.
The working hours for this role are:
- 7am until 4pm Monday - Thursday
- 7am until 12pm on Friday
Pay rate:
- Starting rate is £14 per hour but would increase depending on experience
ONLY CANDIDATES WHO HAVE WORKED IN AN AUTOMOTIVE SETTING WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THE WET PAINT SPRAYER ROLE.
Your duties as a Wet Paint Sprayer will include but will not be limited to:
- Preparation products for paint work.
- Spraying products to the highest standard.
- Mixing of paint.
- Sanding, cleaning, and etching.
- Thinning of paints.
- Clean down of guns and utensils.
- Quality check products.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Ability to spray to the highest standard.
- MUST OF WORKED IN AUTOMOTIVE SETTING
This is a temp to perm role meaning a contract could be at the end of a successful 13 weeks probationary period for the right person!
If you think you are suitable for this role then please click APPLY now and a consultant will be in touch!
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Production Operative (Night Shift)
We are currently recruiting production operatives for a renowned first tier manufacturer of automotive parts sold globally near the RICOH ARENA IN COVENTRY.
Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing business and be willing to work rotational day shift and/or nights. You should have at least 1 year experience in automotive production or manufacturing.
Your main duties will include:
- Operating various production machines
- Ensure machines run smoothly and products meet quality standards
- Troubleshoot any problems and ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum
- Flag any issues you can't fix to the maintenance team
- Quality inspect parts
Night Shift:
Monday to Friday 22:00-06:00
Please be aware if offered a contract, you may be required to work 3 shifts (AM, PM & NIGHTS)
- Anything over 40 hrs in the week paid @ x1.5
- Saturdays paid @ x1.5
- Sundays paid @ x2.0
Benefits:
- Plenty of overtime available!
- Free hot and cold drinks!
- Partly paid breaks
- Free on site parking
If you are interested in this role, click "apply now" and a consultant will call you!
Ideal candidates will have experience in a manufacturing business and be willing to work rotational day shift and/or nights. You should have at least 1 year experience in production or manufacturing.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.91 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Experience:
- automotive production: 1 year (required)
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Vehicle Fitter
We are currently recruiting for mobile Van Fitters for a renowned business that modifies vehicles for large corporations across the UK.
Your main duties will be to install and maintain work shop interiors inside the vehicles.
Salary is negotiable starting at £11 - ~£12.50 per hour
The working hours for this role are:
- 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday - Friday
- 42.5 hr week with half an hour lunch each day.
The ideal person will have the following:
- Basic carpentry skills
- Be motivated, enthusiastic and focussed along with hard working and an eye for detail
- Be someone who like to take pride in their work
- Be a team plyer and have the ability to communicate with customers
- Have flexibility with regards to the working hours
- A Full Clean Driving License****
- Have electrical wiring knowledge of vans
If you think you are suitable for this role, please click APPLY now and a consultant will be in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 13 weeks
Salary: £11.00-£12.50 per hour
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Mechanical Assembler
We are currently recruiting for Mechanical fitters for a busy manufacturing company in Redditch.
The working hours for this role are:
7.30am until 4:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7.30am until 12:15pm on a Fridays.
- £10.50 - £12.00 per hour depending on experience
As a Mechanical fitter your duties would be;
- Use hydraulic machine to test quality of products
- Test for leaks on high pressure compressors
- Fitting components such as conveyor belts, shafts, valves etc
- Using various power tools etc
The ideal candidate should have:
- Worked as a machine fitter/ tester, mechanical fitter, mechanics
- Skilled in the use of hand and power tools
- Self motivated
This is a temp to perm role, meaning the company will look to take you on after 13 weeks.
The company offer excellent working conditions, a modern facility, on-site parking, pension, competitive holidays etc.
if you think you are a good fit for this role then please click APPLY now and a consultant will call you.
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
Bandsaw Operator
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Bandsaw Operative to work on night shift for a large manufacturing company based in Canley that specialise in materials testing for the Automotive sector.
Working Hours:
- 12 hour night shift working Monday - Thursday 5pm until 5am
Pay Rate:
- £13.00 per hour £3.00 per hour shift allowance
Your main role is to cut Aluminium Subframes for the Automotive sector using the a number of tools such as:
- Operating horizontal bandsaws
- Vertical bandsaws
- Rotating blade cut-off saws
This is a temp to perm role meaning a permanent contract is available for the right person after 18 weeks!
If you think you are suitable for this role then click APPLY now and a consultant will be in touch!
Job Types: Full-time, Temp to perm
Contract length: 18 weeks
Salary: £16.00 per hour
ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
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