Manufacturing Contract Jobs in London
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Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / 4 on 4 off)
Posted 1 day ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleCarry out a range of mechanical and electrical work on Food manufacturing machineryPrimarily reactive, with some...
- Rate £54,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom
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Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 3 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing) Sudbury, England £35,000 - £40,000 + Training + Progression + Bonus + Benefits Are you...
- Rate £40,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Sudbury, England, United Kingdom
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Manufacturing Quality Technician
Posted 3 days ago by Atlas NextWave
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Technician to provide contract support to our quality and inspection...
- Rate Not specified
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Worcester, England, United Kingdom
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer - Outside IR35
Posted 3 days ago by Talent Locker
Senior Manufacturing Quality Engineer Outside IR35 | £450–£525 per day | Southampton | On-site | 6 months initial contra...
- Rate £65 per hour
- Category Outside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Project Engineer (Manufacturing)
Posted 3 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleManaging NPI manufacturing projects from concept to completionEnsuring projects are within budget, on time, and...
- Rate £50,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Newport, Wales, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Maintenance Engineer (Training on PLC's)
Posted 3 days ago by Ernest Gordon Recruitment
The RoleCarrying out electrical PPMs and Reactive MaintenanceTraining on Fault-Finding PLC'sExtensive training with besp...
- Rate £46,000 per year
- Category Not specified
- Work type Not specified
- Location Oswestry, England, United Kingdom
Manufacturing Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Integration
Posted 3 days ago by Guidant Global
Manufacturing Engineer – Electro-Mechanical Assembly & Integration Defence Manufacturing | Stevenage Rate: £32–£35 p...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Manufacturing Technician - Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Posted 3 days ago by Morson Edge
Morson are recruiting a Mechanical Manufacturing Technician at a leading defence systems manufacturers based in Henlow,...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Manufacturing Engineer Assembly - Electro Mechanical Integration
Posted 3 days ago by Guidant Global
About the roleWe’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support the assembly and integration of complex electro-mech...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
Manufacturing and Electronics Test Engineer
Posted 3 days ago by Guidant Global
DescriptionManufacturing / Electronics Test Engineer (Production Environment)Guidant Global is partnering with a leading...
- Rate £37 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly and Integration
Posted 3 days ago by Guidant Global
What you’ll be doingSupporting electronic and electro-mechanical assembly builds (CCA through to system level)Translatin...
- Rate £35 per hour
- Category Inside
- Work type Onsite
- Location Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2DA
Aerospace Paint Sprayer – Defence Manufacturing
Posted 3 days ago by Guidant Global
Bolton | 12-Month Contingent Work assignment | £21.63–£22.63 PAYE or £29.02–£30.38 Umbrella | 37 Hours Per WeekJoin one...
- Rate £30 per hour
- Category Not specified
- Work type Onsite
- Location Bolton, Greater Manchester, BL5 1EE
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About Our Manufacturing Contract Roles in London
What does a manufacturing contractor do?
Manufacturing is a significant and diverse contracting sector in the UK, encompassing automotive, aerospace, defence, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, electronics, industrial equipment, and the broader advanced manufacturing ecosystem. Contractors working in manufacturing are engaged across engineering design, process engineering, production management, quality assurance, supply chain and procurement, maintenance, health and safety, continuous improvement, and project and programme management. The sector's project-intensive capital investment programmes, coupled with the ongoing need to improve operational efficiency and adapt to technological change, create consistent demand for specialist contract expertise across multiple disciplines simultaneously.
The skills most valued in manufacturing contracting reflect the sector's engineering and operational character. Process and manufacturing engineers with hands-on experience improving production processes, implementing lean and six sigma methodologies, and managing capital improvement projects are in consistent demand. Quality engineers with knowledge of AS9100, IATF 16949, or relevant sector-specific quality standards are sought across aerospace, automotive, and regulated manufacturing. Supply chain specialists with experience in just-in-time environments, supplier development, and production scheduling are valued across the automotive and electronics supply chains. The digitisation of manufacturing under Industry 4.0 is creating new demand for contractors who can bridge traditional manufacturing expertise with data analytics, automation, and connected factory technology.
What is the market like for manufacturing contractors?
Manufacturing contracting in the UK is supported by a substantial domestic manufacturing base across aerospace, defence, automotive, food, and pharmaceutical sectors, alongside significant inward investment in advanced manufacturing facilities. The reshoring trend, driven by supply chain resilience concerns, is creating new manufacturing investment and associated contractor demand. The automotive sector's transition to electric vehicle production is generating significant engineering project and manufacturing process contract work. Pharmaceutical manufacturing, driven by continued investment following the pandemic, remains an active and well-paying source of engineering and quality contractor demand. Rates in manufacturing contracting reflect the technical specialism and operational experience required.
What is the contracting market like in London?
London dominates the UK contractor market by volume, depth, and rate levels. The capital concentrates the headquarters and major offices of most FTSE 100 companies, the largest global banks, the Big Four professional services firms, and the central government departments that collectively generate the majority of UK contract demand. Every contracting discipline covered on this site has active demand in London, from niche specialisms like threat intelligence and LLM engineering through to high-volume disciplines like project management and business analysis. The sheer density of employers means contractors in London typically have more choice of engagement at any given time than anywhere else in the UK. Day rates carry a premium of 15 to 25 per cent over the national average across most disciplines, reflecting both the concentration of complex, high-value programmes and the cost of operating in the capital.
How much do manufacturing contractors usually earn in London?
Contract rates for manufacturing roles in London typically range from £385 to £715 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement.
How many manufacturing vacancies in London are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 340 manufacturing contract roles across the site, with London accounting for roughly one in three of those. Data reviewed up to June 2026.