Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Design

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

METALLURGIST

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Metallurgist.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Well established and steeped in history, the opportunity for a Metallurgist to be part of such an organisation, would be superb.

A world leader, situated in the heart of the Black Country, utilising a vast variety of different manufacturing processes to produce their world renowned products.  

As the Metallurgist, you will exhibit a strong understanding of metallurgical concepts.

Commutable from Birmingham, Kidderminster, Worcester, Dudley, Halesowen, Redditch, Wombourne, Rubery, Northfield, Longbridge, Bromsgrove and Stourport-on-Severn

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
• Free parking on site
• Early Friday finish
• Choice of start and finish times
• Days
• World Leading manufacturing organisation
• Well established and stable
• Plenty of growth
• Friendly, long- term standing staff

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor failure trends and investigate mechanical test failures
• Ensure standards are met in the manufacturing facility
• Technical contract reviews
• Creation of new manufacturing procedures
• Selection of material and processes
• Provide training and support
• Conduct metallography for routine testing and failure investigation
• Technical input
• Investigate quality and non-conformance

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC or equivalent in Materials Engineering / Metallurgical 
• Strong understanding of metallurgical concepts
• Experience of Metallographic preparation and analysis would be beneficial
• To have gained your experience from within a manufacturing industry
• Good attention to detail

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE CAN BE CONSIDERED

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

About Us:

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 Machine Build 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 Machine Build 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 Machine Build 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  
• Hold either ILM or NEBSM accreditation. 
• 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 Manufacturing 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