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This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a world leading engineering manufacturer, with over 45 years of experience. You will be working on technically complex products and assemblies for flagship UK projects and programs.

The Project Engineer will be the primary technical lead of designated projects. You will be the point of contact with the customer and will ensure that designated projects are delivered on time, right first time and within cost targets. This will be achieved through strong technical leadership, liaising with all other business functions to ensure manufacturing best practice is embedded throughout the project.


Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £45,000 - £50,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
  • 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 7:30am – 4:30pm, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Onsite parking
  • Sick pay

This role is commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Chesterfield 


Project Engineer Candidate Requirements
Please Note: Due to the security level of the projects the business work on, British Nationality is required for this role.

  • Project Engineer experience within a precision engineering business in a regulated industry
  • Qualified to HNC level minimum - someone who is Apprentice Trained would be ideal. 
  • You will have a precision engineering background, exposure to machining - someone with previous hands-on machining experience would be perfect
  • Experience of manufacturing routings
  • Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings
  • Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies
  • Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
  • CAD/CAM experience in a relevant software package would be an advantage
  • Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project

Candidate Soft Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative
  • Good eye for detail


Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • Contract Review
  • Engineering & Planning
  • Deliver project commitments on time
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Quality Management System
  • Pro-actively assist the Document Quality Team with creation of Documentation Packs for designated projects
 

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in high quality products, supplying into a vast customer  base. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

As Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will be tasked with ensuring the effectiveness of the EHS Department

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from Standish, Skelmersdale, St Helens, Eccles, Bolton, Chorley, Ormskirk

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
  • Company Pension
  • Private healthcare
  • 33 days holiday (inc Stats)
  • King and Queens Award winning business
  • Fantastic chance to make  an impact
  • Free parking on site
  • Huge customer base

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Promote EHS on site
  • Ensure all policies and procedures are developed and maintained
  • Management of 45001 and 14001
  • Accident and incident investigations
  • Review audit requirements
  • Keep up to date with legislation
  • Manage legislation register
  • Organise HSE training sessions
  • Act as Fire Safety Officer on site
  • Manage COSHH assessments
  • Process hazard assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and HFA

REQUIREMENTS

  • It is essential that you have relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience from within a manufacturing environment
  • Your experience needs to be UK based
  • Previous experience of Risk Assessments including COSHH
  • Knowledge of a COMAH site would be highly desirable
  • Essential that you have 45001 and 14001 experience
  • NEBOSH level 3
  • IOSH managing safely
  • Lead Auditor

If you would like to be part of a growing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!
 

 

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

A well established, busy manufacturing organisation are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Engineering Department.

This is a super opportunity to be part of a domestic Toolroom with an organisation that is synonymous with innovation and reliability.  Join us and be part of a team that prides itself in quality and excellence.

If you are initiative-taking, task-oriented, and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity  

Super shift pattern – Days 12-hour shift pattern, leaving lots of free time and a great way to book your holidays.  Overtime is available

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Rugeley, Lichfield, Atherstone, Barton Under Needwood, Measham, Nuneaton, Twycross, Aldridge and Minworth

KEY BENEFITS

  • £37,500
  • DAYS
  • Paid Overtime – OTE - £42/£44k
  • 12-hour day shifts – popular shift pattern leaving lots of free time
  • Well established, stead manufacturing organisation
  • Supportive, friendly team
  • Great longevity with staff
  • Toolmakers from all manufacturing backgrounds are welcomed - plastics and / or pressings

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Repair, refurbish, and manufacture tooling to achieve maximum production efficiency.
  • Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
  • Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
  • General machining and bench hand skills are essential.
  • Knowledge of CNC machinery and wire erosion is a plus.
  • Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the tool room.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Apprentice trained
  • Experience in an extrusion or mould shop environment, or pressings is happily considered
  • CNC knowledge would be helpful, though not essential
  • Happy to work 12-hour DAY shift pattern
  • This would suit a motivated, friendly individual  

You would enjoy a fruitful and lengthy career within a busy, stable manufacturing organization.  

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED

 

TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER

A Tooling Design Engineer is required to join a busy, family orientated organisation, who enjoy extremely high staff retention.

We are currently seeking a qualified and experienced Tooling Design Engineer for a permanent, full-time position in our Technical Engineering Department. As the Tooling Design Engineer, we need you to have good 3D CAD experience.

Supplying into a wide range of different industry sectors, this offers great stability and long- term growth opportunities.

Commutable from :- Stoke on Trent, Stockport, Knutsford, Congleton, Buxton, Wilmslow, Whaley Bridge, Macclesfield and Cheddleton

BENEFITS for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • £35,000 - £38,000
  • Flexi hours
  • DAYS
  • Training offered in some aspects of Toolroom
  • Life Assurance
  • Death in Service
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Annual Bonus
  • Cycle to work scheme

DUTIES for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • Working with the team of skilled Toolmakers and Engineers in the Toolroom facility
  • Hands-on Turning, milling and grinding
  • Machine building experience
  • Problem solving
  • Wire cutting
  • Programming
  • Use of 3D CAD systems

REQUIREMENTS for a Tooling Design Engineer

  • To have gained your experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Engineering Qualifications to support experience
  • General engineering experience with regards to Turning, Milling and grinding
  • Mechanical trouble shooting
  • Wire cutting would be advantageous
  • Knowledge of 3D CAD systems
  • Training can be offered in some aspects of the Toolroom functions
  • The role involves collaboration with a team of skilled Toolmaker/Engineers in our Toolroom facility.
  • A logical approach to problem solving
  • Full driving licence is essential

A wonderful opportunity awaits you! 

 

Workshop Manager (Special Purpose Machine Build) - Join Our Unique Business With A Strong Legacy

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, producing well-known products that has garnered global recognition. With extremely low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees.

Benefits Available for a Workshop Manager 

  • Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £55,000 
  • Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
  • Annual Tax Free Bonus 
  • Enhanced Company Pension
  • Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
  • Life Assurance (above market average) 
  • Paid Overtime  
  • Ongoing Training & Development 
  • The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Workshop Manager

  • As Special Purpose Machine Build Manager you will lead a multi-disciplined team of technicians to ensure each build is completed on time, within budget and that it’s handed over to the customer with complete satisfaction.  
  • As part of your role you will also be tasked with managing site services, driving 5S and ensuring all statutory regulations are adhered to.

Requirements of a Workshop Manager

Have a proven background in leading an engineering team within a special purpose machine build environment. Where you have had direct responsibility for plant performance, achieving targets, process development, mentoring staff, setting and monitoring KPI’s and managing time critical projects.

You will ideally be:

  • Qualified to a HNC standard Mechanically  
  • Have climbed the ranks of engineering from an apprentice level (ideally in toolmaking or mechanical fitting) into a position where you have led a team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Workshop Manager with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands 

 

Shift Supervisor:

One of the leading galvanising companies in the UK is now hiring! My client is looking for someone who is eager to lead, strong minded and able to communicate with and assist in training and mentoring staff. With a day shift (06:00 – 16:00 Monday to Friday) and a night shift role (20:00 – 06:00) both available. 

Salary and Benefits of a Shift Supervisor:

  • £37,000
  • 28 Days Holiday
  • Pension
  • Free Parking

Key Responsibilities for a Shift Supervisor:

  • Assist in day to day functioning of the team and ensure things are going smoothly. 
  • Train and mentor staff.
  • Work towards targets. 
  • Follow and implement health and safety procedures.
  • Monday to Friday (06:00 – 16:00) or Monday – Friday (20:00 – 06:00)  

Skills/Experience Required for the Shift Supervisor role:

  • Strong leadership qualities.
  • Excellent time keeping.
  • Physically fit and able. 
  • Fluent in both written and spoken English.
  • Ability to train and mentor. 
  • Ability to follow and make sure health and safety is maintained throughout the production lines. 
  • Work alongside management to ensure targets are met. 
  • Knowledge of galvanising.
  • Ability to operate a counterbalance fork lift and have license. (advantageous) 

Commutable from:
Shrewsbury / Wolverhampton / Stourbridge / Dudley / Stafford / Kidderminster / Cannock / Walsall