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Electro Plating Technician Required

Are you an Electro Plating Technician who is looking to step up their career to Technician level, this could be just the job for you! This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.

Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley.

Key Benefits for Electro Plating Technician

• Salary: £29,500
• Days
• Early Friday finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Superb on-site canteen facilities and Family Days
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plating Technician

• Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
• Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
• Trouble shoot new plating techniques and drive process performance improvements
• Analyse of production data and engineering runs
• Optimise the plating process
• Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
• Operating and programming furnaces
• 5S
• Loading and unloading furnaces
• Establish process controls
• Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plating Technician

• Experience of electroplating in a production environment
• Nitriding experience readily consdidered
• Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
• Experience  of trouble shoot new plating techniques and driving process performance improvements
• Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
• FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
• Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
• IT Literate
• This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills

Environmental Officer Required

The role of an Environmental Officer is crucial in maintaining and improving these standards within the manufacturing organization. As the Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing various processes, protocols, with a strong emphasis on Environmental management systems.

In a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, there may be unique challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Environmental Officer would be involved in identifying potential risks, analysing incidents, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety measures and maintain quality standards.

We take pride in being a one-of-a-kind manufacturing organisation, pushing boundaries in innovation and producing cutting-edge products that make a difference in people's lives. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Officer to play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Modern and well-equipped facilities, fostering a conducive work environment.
• Be part of a team that creates groundbreaking products that impact lives positively
• Flexi-working hours
• Recent large investment
• Vast customer base
• Very friendly organisation
• Really nice staff canteen!

Duties of Environmental Officer

• Develop, implement, and maintain our Environmental management systems to uphold compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities, and proactively develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees are well-trained and equipped to work safely.
• Implementation and Maintenance of ISO 14001 and BS:OHSAS 45001- Occupational Heath, Safety Management System
• Analyse and evaluate incidents and accidents
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, championing sustainability efforts 
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders 

Requirements for Environmental Officer

• Experience in an Environmental role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Or a HSE professional, looking to take on the Environmental duties
• Knowledge of QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset

Electro Plater Required

Are you an Electro Plater, looking for a really pleasant working environment to be part of? This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.
Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting in the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley

Key Benefits for Electro Plater

• Salary: £29,000 - £34,000
• Double Day shifts
• Early Friday finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Company contributory pension
• Family Days
• Superb on-site canteen facilities
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plater

• Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
• Health and Safety compliance
• Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
• Analyse of production data and engineering runs
• Optimise the plating process
• Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
• Operating and programming furnaces
• 5S
• Loading and unloading furnaces
• Establish process controls
• Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plater

• Experience of electroplating in a production environment
• Nitriding experience readily consdidered
• Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
• Knowledge of metrology methos
• Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
• FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
• Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
• IT Literate
• This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills
• A positive “can-do” attitude

PROCESS ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.

As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull,  Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
• Busy, manufacturing facility
• Superb long-term prospects
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
• Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
• Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
• Optimising cycle times
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes. 
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements 
• Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan, 
• Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes. 
• Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business. 
• Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Process Engineering experience
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
• Engineering Qualifications to support experience
• Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
• Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?
 

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation.  We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

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.

We are the market leader and committed to delivering high-quality products and services to our customers. We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Quality Engineer to join our team. This role will oversee Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), Production Quality, and Metrology functions, ensuring adherence to quality standards while driving continuous improvements

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Redditch, Studley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Solihull, Tamworth, Sutton Coldfield, Atherstone and Curdworth 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
• Free parking on site
• Employee discount (reward gateway)
• Yearly incentive bonus paid out in December 
• Long service award after 4 years of service 
• Access to BEN (charity for automotive workers)
• Flexible start & finish times
• Death in service (once passed probationary period)
• 25 Days Holiday (Bank Holidays on top), increasing to 26 days after 1 calendar year, then increasing to 28 after 5 years
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

RESPONSIBILITIES

As Senior Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing quality processes, leading a team of professionals, and driving improvements in product quality and efficiency. This role requires a strong leader with experience in quality assurance, problem-solving methodologies, and effective communication across teams and with customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and guide employees within the SQA and Production Quality teams, ensuring effective collaboration and alignment with organizational goals.
• Quality Standards Development: Define and implement local Business Unit (BU) quality standards, including work instructions, limit sample lists, and inspection plans, in coordination with BU Production Quality.:
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings to review product quality metrics, scrap rates, and error analyses.
• Drive the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and corrective action implementation to reduce scrap and improve quality outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate the 8D problem-solving process for quality complaints.
• Generate and present 8D reports, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Attend daily Production Quality meetings and monthly Team Leader meetings with senior management to report KPIs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Significant Senior Quality Engineering experience
• Proficiency in Quality standards and methodologies (8D, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAP’s) 
• Familiarity with metrology and techniques
• Strong leadership qualities
• Experience with Supplier visits
• Excellent analysis, attention to detail 
• To have the ability to coordinate 
• All manufacturing backgrounds are considered 
• Customer facing with superb communication skills

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

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

This is a super opportunity for  an  experienced Toolmaker to join a busy manufacturing organisation who have a significant uplift  in work, creating the need for an additional Toolmaker in the Toolroom.

We have our own design facility on site.  

The successful candidate will be responsible for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, and repairing press tools to support our production operations. This role requires precision, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of engineering tools and materials.

Working days with an early finish on Friday, plus paid Overtime available, this  is a great opportunity to  be part of  a growing success story.

Commutable from Birmingham, Rowley Regis, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Telford, Bloxwich, Walsall, Aldridge, Wombourne, Wednesbury, Codsall, 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (dependant on experience)
• DAYS
• Early finish Fridays
• Paid Overtime
• On-site parking
• Great staff retention
• Outstanding long- term prospects
• Significant work coming in
• Friendly supportive office

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manufacture, assemble, maintain, and repair press tools, jigs, and fixtures.
• Operate manual machinery, including milling machines, lathes, surface grinders, and EDM machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings
• Conduct tool trials, identify issues, and implement modifications to ensure optimal performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance and troubleshoot tooling issues in collaboration with the production team.
• Work with a variety of materials, including steel and aluminum, 
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to improve tooling efficiency and effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate documentation of tooling modifications and repairs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained ideally or equivalent
• Experience with Presstools, preferably progression
• Proficiency in using various machining tools including mills, lathes and grinders
• Happy to  work days

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

Production Planner

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a European leading business, where changing people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Production Planner Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £27,000 - £32,000 
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Production Planner role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Production Planner Candidate Requirements

• The Manufacturing Production Planner will have detailed understanding of manufacturing and production processes.
• Strong ownership and influencing skills – required to work across a wide stakeholder group. 
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in supply chain management within the manufacturing industry.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• MRP systems proficiency (Microsoft Dynamics would be ideal but isn’t essential).
• Proficient in Excel.
• Demonstrable capability in handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented and tenacious with strong organisational skills.

Production Planner Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Review and action MRP recommendations to release Production Orders required to enable OTIF across the product range.  
• Input into item parameter and BOM changes based on commodity knowledge, facilitate and maximise efficiency whilst maintaining integrity and excellence.  
• Work with Production to plan capacity and schedule work into Production.
• Preparate sales order data to facilitate the management of sales orders.
• Manage daily orders through the production process.
• Work closely with Sales to communicate any impacts on fulfilment date where stock is not available.
• Facilitate the resolution of issues and potential blockages within the Production Process to achieve OTIF. 
• Ensure that all sales orders are shipped and invoiced on the day that they are despatched.
• Work with Production Planning Analyst to ensure that production is forward planned, agreed, and actioned.
• Own documentation relating to Production Planning activities.  Develop, document, and maintain a thorough set of Process Instructions, Standard Operating Procedures, and Work Instructions encompassing activities conducted within sphere of responsibility. 
• Provide input into process improvements across the E2E business.

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician

A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products 

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £32,200
• Weekend Days  - (36 hours per week)
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 23 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications. 
• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate. 
• Perform testing on incoming materials  
• Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule. 
• Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team. 
• Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
• Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records. 
• Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist). 
• Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions. 
• Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4 
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies. 
• To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
• Previous Lab experience
• Calibration knowledge
• Happy to work Weekend DAYS

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

We are a well-respected employer within the Engineering sector and are seeking to recruit proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, to join our established maintenance team. 

Benefits: 

In return for your Maintenance skills and experience, we offer:

• Starting Salary of c£46,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement 
• Enhanced Company Pension 
• Company Funded Sick Pay
• Annual Bonus 
• Free On Site Parking 
• Working within a very stable, low pressure engineering sector 

Duties of a Maintenance Engineer    

As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Engineer  

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified to City & Guilds or NVQ standard electrically. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into a stable market sector, where you will not only gain an incredible benefits package and ongoing training and development, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment, working with a proven and established team of engineers. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Brownhills, Cannock & Walsall 

As specialists in the field, our client has progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering throughout the United Kingdom and worldwide. This is a superb opportunity for a Calibration Engineer to join the team on a double day shift. The successful candidate will manage the calibration of all inspection equipment and the control of the issuance and receipts of all gauges.

Benefits for the role of Calibration Engineer: 

• Salary depending on experience £31,000. 
• Double day shift 0600-1400 Monday – Thursday and 0600-1230 Friday. Then the Afternoons are 1400-2400 Monday- Wednesday and 1400-2230 Thursday with Fridays off on the Afternoons week. 
• 34 Days Holiday 
• Company Pension 
• Bonus

Key Duties for the Calibration Engineer: 

• To embrace all the Company’s core values.
• To have ownership and full accountability for all calibration.
• Have a good knowledge of all inspection processes.
• Have a good understanding of all inspection capabilities.
• To ensure all inspection equipment are fully up to date to comply with ISO 9001:2015.
• To work with the purchasing department to ensure all externally calibrated items are delt with quickly, efficiently and within the financial budget.
• To raise and propose the purchase of new replacement inspection equipment when the current items are not fit for purpose.

Requirements of the Calibration Engineer: 

To excel in this role, you must meet the following criteria: 

• Minimum Engineering Apprentice trained NVQ3 
• Proficiency in using calibration equipment and understanding measurement standards is crucial.
• Experience in calibration labs, testing, or related sectors is highly valuable.
• Proficiency in using calibration equipment and understanding measurement standards is crucial.
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards ISO9001.
• Experience with calibration development tools and software is beneficial.

This role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Tamworth.

I have a fantastic opportunity for multi-skilled maintenance engineer to join a heavy, high-volume production site in Bilston near Wolverhampton. My client is well established within its field and produces some big brand products for the likes of Screwfix, B&Q and Wickes. In this role you will be in charge of all planned and preventive maintenance on site. 

This position would be ideal for someone with plant maintenance skills and a good knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. You will be working a day’s only shift pattern (see below), and you will be paid a lifestyle bonus of £47 for every weekend day worked (excluding overtime). This will take your salary to around £51,074. 

Maintenance Engineer Benefits:

• £48,626.401 (£51,074 incl. lifestyle bonus).  
• OT at premium rates (x1.5). 
• £47 lifestyle payment (paid every rostered weekend day). 
• 5% matched pension. 
• Good training and progression routes. 
• 29.5 days holiday. 
• Days only. 

Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

• Days only (Week 1 – Tuesday to Friday  8hrs per day / Week 2 – Wednesday to Friday 8hrs per day & Saturday & Sunday 12  hrs per day). 
• Make improvements to production. 
• Preventive maintenance checks. 
• To maintain manufacturing machinery. 
• Ensure all data recording is completed accurately. 
• Installation work. 

Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

• Recognised Engineering Qualifications. 
• Hydraulics and Pneumatics is essential. 
• Welding and fabrication. 
• Ability to use lathes, millers, grinders. 
• Controls knowledge advantageous (Siemens S7). 
• Heavy engineering background. 
• Strong fault-finding abilities. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Bilston, Wednesbury. Cannock, Stourbridge, and surrounding areas.