Average Manufacturing Engineer salary in London

Your New Job Title: Assistant Buyer - Engineering/ManufacturingThe Skills You'll Need: Procurement, Manufacturing, SAP, Order Processing, EngineeringYour New Salary: £30-33kLocation: Central London, hybrid four days in office, one at home (Five days in the office during probation)Job status: PermanentStart date: ASAPWorking hours: Monday to Friday 9 - 5 pmWho You'll Be Working for: Global raw materials trader.Assistant Buyer - What You'll be Doing Each Day:The Assistant Buyer role sits within the Engineering Department of a diversified international group operating across more than seven countries worldwide. Based at the London office, the role forms part of an international engineering procurement team responsible for sourcing spare parts and assemblies for manufacturing industries, primarily serving the Middle East market.The role offers exposure to sourcing products from Europe and the Far East, providing valuable insight into international supply chains and global procurement practices. There is clear scope for career progression within the department.Understanding internal stakeholder requirements and preparing Requests for Quotation (RFQs) accurately and efficientlyReceiving, analysing, comparing, and evaluating supplier quotationsPrepare cost comparison sheets and calculate margins.Preparing customer and internal offers using the company’s bespoke SAP systemNegotiating pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with vendorsRaising and processing purchase ordersPreparing procurement and management reportsSelection and development of vendors to best meet the specifications, quality and logistical requirements.Ensuring accurate and timely data entry within the in-house SAP systemTyping, proof reading and production of correspondence and documents using in-house style compliant templatesMonitoring and responding to telephone and email enquiries on behalf of the engineering teamUpdating product brochures, catalogues, and marketing materials as requiredDatabase managementAssistant Buyer - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:Buying experience in engineering or manufacturing.Understanding engineering drawings.Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement principlesFamiliarity with INCO terms & Forex / Exchange rates as this is an international Trading environment.Ability to evaluate suppliers and negotiate favourable terms of business.Hands on ability to manage and enter enquiries, quotations and contracts onto computer systems.Strong numerical skills and high level of computer literacyGood communication skills both verbal and writtenDemonstrated experience with ERP systems is highly desirable, particularly SAP Business OneLanguage skills Fluency in English.Knowledge of European languages would be an added advantage.High attention to detail, with a methodical and organised approach to workA proactive, flexible, and “can-do” attitudeHave a flexible approach to working hours when necessaryHave the ability to prioritise work effectivelyBe a confident user of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookHave ability and enthusiasm for learning new systems and IT packages. Training will be given on SAP Business OnePlease follow us on Linkedin: people-first-supply-chainWe would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation.People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

Days / Nights Maintenance Engineer (Industrial / Manufacturing)£40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime OTE 70k + 4 on 4 off + Days and Nights + Company BenefitsHounslow Are you a Maintenance Engineer looking for a days and nights, 4-on 4-off role working on bespoke, state-of-the-art machinery and equipment within a large industrial site at Heathrow Airport? Are you looking to further your career with continuous mechanical and electrical training, within a highly progressive company who are market-leaders in their niche? In this 4 on 4 off days and nights role you will be working on electromechanical machinery primarily on a site at Heathrow Airport. You will be performing maintenance and servicing of hydraulics, conveyors, motors, pneumatics, and PLCs, with continuous training given. Founded over 60 years ago, this renowned company boast over 1000 staff worldwide and have a turnover of £200 million. They primarily work within retail, airports, and automotive sectors, with continuous expansion plans globally for the long-term future. This role would suit a Maintenance Engineer looking to join a large company based at Heathrow Airport, offering a 4 on 4 off role with the flexibility that shift work brings.The Role: Performing maintenance and servicing of industrial machinery and equipmentWorking on hydraulics, conveyors, motors and similarPrimarily based at Heathrow Airport, some travel to other London airports when neededShift based, 4 on 4 off days and nights, 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6amOvertime paid at 1.3x, weekends 1.5x, up to 15 hours a week available The Person: Maintenance EngineerLooking for a 4 on 4 off, days and nights roleFull UK Driving License Reference number: BBBH22829e Maintenance, Engineer, Technician, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing, Production, Industrial, Heavy, Machinery, Plant, Technician, Fitter, Hounslow, London, Heathrow, Staines, Slough If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

Planner – Engineering / ManufacturingLocation: Sunbury-on-Thames, SurreySalary: £28,000–£35,000 (dependent on experience) A leading manufacturer within the aerospace and medical sector is seeking a Planner to join their production team. This role will suit someone with a strong background in manufacturing planning who enjoys improving processes and ensuring materials and resources are in place to meet customer delivery schedules. As a Planner, you’ll coordinate with purchasing, engineering, stores, and dispatch teams to ensure production runs smoothly. You’ll also play a key role in forecasting, improving MRP accuracy, and contributing to on-time delivery and inventory control targets.Responsibilities:Plan and prioritise materials and work orders across the shop floorCoordinate with purchasing to ensure availability and quality of materialsMaintain and action MRP exception messages and works ordersSupport production forecasting and align with sales planning activitiesDevelop and enhance planning procedures and scheduling processesCommunicate proactively with customer services on delivery updates and changesSupport traceability and compliance with aerospace/medical standardsRequirements:Strong planning experience within a manufacturing environmentExperience with MRP or ERP systemsConfident communicator across departments (Production, Purchasing, Engineering)Understanding of traceability and documentation requirementsProcess-driven mindset with a continuous improvement attitudeJoin a company that values precision, reliability, and professional development — where your planning expertise directly contributes to customer success and operational excellence.