Manufacturing support assistant

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Full-time other-general
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Location
Stockport, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted
June 26, 2026

Job Description

Manufacturing Support Assistant

Stockport | Permanent | Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 DOE

A well-established defence manufacturer in Stockport is looking for a Manufacturing Support Assistant to join its Manufacturing Support team. This is a varied, hands-on support role working alongside Manufacturing Support Engineers to keep a busy production environment running smoothly.

You'll be involved in creating and maintaining technical documentation, drawings and process procedures β€” as well as supporting day-to-day operational needs across the factory floor. An engineering background is an advantage, but what matters most is a sharp eye for detail, good technical aptitude, and a willingness to get stuck in.

The Role

β€’ Creating and maintaining AutoCAD drawings for cutting tools and factory layouts

β€’ Generating and manipulating 3D models to support offline programming activity

β€’ Writing and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and opera...