Latest Manufacturing Jobs

Project Manager

This role involves managing complex industrial automation and control systems projects from scope to handover, coordinating engineering teams and stakeholders across sectors like process, utilities, and nuclear. The Project Manager ensures technical and commercial delivery, overseeing budgets, timelines, and risk mitigation on high-spec projects. It offers career progression with support for chartered status within a growing engineering team.

Samuel Frank Preston on the Hill, Cheshire, WA4 4AZ, United Kingdom £60,000 – £68,000 pa

Electrical Control & Automation Engineer

This role involves leading automation upgrades, system integration, and troubleshooting within a highly automated manufacturing environment. The engineer will support PLC, HMI, SCADA, and control systems, optimising performance of advanced production equipment such as robotics and automated material handling. Focus is on reliability, continuous improvement, and mentoring technical staff in a state-of-the-art facility.

Morgan Ryder Associates Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom £50,000 – £55,000 pa

Automation Engineer

This role involves developing, testing, and commissioning PLC/SCADA systems for process automation projects, primarily in the dairy industry. You'll work remotely between customer projects, with about 20% travel to client sites, and join a close-knit engineering team with a strong culture of autonomy.

Vertech Group (UK) Ltd Warrington, Cheshire, United Kingdom £50,000 – £70,000 pa

Remote

C# WPF Software Engineer - Electronics

Develop and maintain C# WPF applications for advanced optical machinery used in industrial manufacturing. Work closely with electronics and R&D teams to design software that interfaces directly with hardware systems. Contribute across the full software lifecycle, from design to deployment, in a multidisciplinary engineering environment.

Redline Group Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5BH, United Kingdom £35,000 – £47,000 pa

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Perform planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair on automated production equipment in a fast-paced industrial setting. Focus on ensuring reliability and safety of PLC-controlled machinery and industrial drive systems within a modern manufacturing environment. Contribute to continuous improvement and preventative maintenance programmes with strong team support and technical development opportunities.

Theo James Recruitment Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom £50,000 pa

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

This role involves electrical maintenance and engineering support within a heavy manufacturing environment, focusing on reactive repairs, planned preventative maintenance, and continuous improvement projects. The engineer will work with complex machinery including conveyors, mixing systems, robotics, VSD drives, and PLCs, while contributing to the full lifecycle of equipment. Opportunities for skill development in areas like FANUC robotics and PLC programming are provided, with an emphasis on self-sufficiency and team collaboration.

TechNichols Resourcing Goole, United Kingdom £49,000 – £55,000 pa

Maintenance Technician (Great Training)

Perform breakdown, service, and planned preventative maintenance on industrial automation, robotics, and injection moulding equipment in a medical manufacturing environment. Work across a rotating early and late shift pattern with no night shifts, supporting critical production machinery to ensure operational reliability and uptime. Receive structured training to develop expertise in PLCs and advanced maintenance techniques within a growing national manufacturer.

Rise Technical Recruitment Worksop, S80 1JB, United Kingdom £46,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer

Install, service, and maintain conveyor and material handling systems for high-profile clients across logistics, e-commerce, retail, and manufacturing sectors. Perform preventive maintenance and breakdown repairs, produce service reports, and participate in technical training. Progress into supervisory roles on installation projects with structured development and mentorship from senior engineers.

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd Corby, NN17 9SA, United Kingdom £34,000 – £36,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Automation Engineer (PLC Programming)

This role involves maintaining and supporting industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and drives, within a food manufacturing environment. The engineer will troubleshoot complex plant issues, assist in process design, and lead technological improvements. It offers technical autonomy and career development in a stable, high-quality production setting.

Rise Technical Recruitment Shaftesbury, United Kingdom £51,125 pa

On-site Permanent

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

This role involves maintaining and repairing automated and semi-automated production machinery in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The engineer will perform electrical and mechanical fault-finding, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive breakdown repairs to maximise equipment uptime. The position offers technical growth and leadership development within a fast-paced industrial setting.

Pioneer Selection Enfield, EN2 6LD, United Kingdom £58,000 – £62,300 pa

On-site Permanent

Field Service Engineer

This role involves servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing automated machinery used in FMCG, food, and automotive manufacturing environments. The engineer will perform fault-finding, retrofit installations, and customer training on-site, acting as the primary technical representative. With extensive UK and international travel, the position supports industrial automation systems and builds long-term client relationships.

Samuel Frank Hinckley, Leicestershire, LE10 1NT, United Kingdom £40,000 – £48,000 pa

Controls Engineer (Bespoke Machinery)

This role involves developing PLC programs, upgrading HMIs, and providing SCADA support for bespoke automation systems. You will work in a modern manufacturing facility, collaborating with a small, friendly engineering team on projects for blue-chip clients in the food and pharmaceutical sectors.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Plymouth, United Kingdom £60,000 – £65,000 pa

Robotics Software Engineer

Develop and deploy software for industrial robotic systems using a modern ROS 2 Jazzy stack, with responsibilities spanning feature development, debugging, and integration on physical hardware. Work closely with robotics and controls engineers in a collaborative environment, contributing to modular, testable components and improving engineering processes. The role involves hands-on work with real-world automation challenges and deployment onto physical robots.

Tec Partners Recruitment Ltd Central Parade, London, United Kingdom

Design Manager - Automation Projects

This role involves managing a team of design engineers, leading 3D design of bespoke automation systems, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to ensure project timelines and KPIs are met. The company specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing automation systems for international clients.

Elix Sourcing Solutions Cheltenham, United Kingdom £50,000 – £60,000 pa

Lead Control Systems Engineer

Lead a team of control systems engineers in the design and implementation of bespoke automation systems, with a focus on PLC, HMI, and SCADA software development. Oversee projects from initial customer engagement through to testing and compliance, ensuring robust technical documentation and regulatory adherence. Drive continuous improvement in systems and engineering processes within an industrial automation environment.

Laura Smith Recruitment Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom