PRODUCTION OPERATOR

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.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER

A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.

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: £45,000 - £50,000
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats
• 35 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager. 
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership. 
• Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements. 
• Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving. 
• Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines. 
• Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions. 
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
• Must have previous management of direct reports previously

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

R & D TECHNICIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN

A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing.  Could this be you?

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: £28,600
• Overtime Paid 
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers. 
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials. 
• Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes. 
• Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores. 
• Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance. 
• Perform experimental work following R&D protocols. 
• Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products. 
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects. 
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required. 
• Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager. 
• Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
• Experience of following testing techniques
• A “hands-on” approach
• Calibration knowledge
• Good IT 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!

CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process.  Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility.  We have 2 roles available, one more Senior  and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual

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: £70,000 
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
• Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements. 
• Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives. 
• Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions. 
• OEE improvements
• Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
• Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines. 
• Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans. 
• Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications. 
• Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments. 
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
• Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
• Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvements

    
If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Electronics Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• £45,000 - £53,000 dependant on experience
• Hybrid working
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Role Overview

This highly successful, hypergrowth business is looking to recruit an Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department. The Electronics Engineer is responsible for designs, tests and implements hardware and embedded software to extend the company product range. The role will involve working as part of the engineering and wider project teams to ensure products meet the requirements of the customer and product standards.

Electronics Engineer Essential Candidate Requirements

• Electronics Engineer degree or similar. 
• Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing.  
• You will have demonstrable experience in new product development and product development processes.
• Experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.

Other Required Experience

• EMC design and test.
• Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
• Architecture design and architecture design tools.
• Firmware unit, integration, and system testing. 
• Design validation processes – FMEA, DFM.  

Electronics Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within new and existing products.
• Observe existing processes and identify areas of improvement. 
• Assessment and documentation of products against specifications and standards.
• Running effective testing and diagnostics that validate product requirements.
• Coordinate with and assist other departments.
• Liaising with other departments to ensure projects are completed to specifications.
• Writing specifications, instructions, reports, and handling other required administrative duties.
• Provide high level technical support for company products. 
• Showing initiative and keeping up with advancements in Electronics.

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Software Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• £45,000 - £53,000 dependant on experience
• Hybrid working
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Role Overview

Due to continued exciting growth, our global client requires an additional Software Engineer to join their growing software team. The role involves working on a variety of applications including tools used during the selection, sales and manufacture of their products, their own industrial access control solution, along with some exciting new projects intended to enhance the growth of the business

Software Engineer Essential Candidate Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven / demonstrable experience and knowledge of C#, Winforms and ASP.NET Core.
• Knowledge of SQL server databases.
• A broad range of software development skills, ideally including some mobile application development.

Software Engineer Desirable Requirements

• Awareness of Scrum, Azure DevOps
• Experience of version control (Git / Team Foundation Version Control)

Software Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Design, development, testing and release of new software applications.
• Maintenance, support and enhancements of existing software applications.
• Assisting the technical support team with customer queries.

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Junior Design Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• Up to £27,000 - £30,000
• Hybrid Working
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Role Overview

At the heart of this businesses continued success and growth, is its ability to take its successful and proven product range and work closely with our customers to adapt it and solve problems.  They are recruiting for a Junior Design Engineer to join a small team that works with the customer requirements to create and maintain a wide variety of customer products and configurations.

The role includes designing and documenting the products, in their drawing and ERP systems as well as working closely with the new Products, Manufacturing and Production teams to ensure quality and efficiency throughout manufacturing.

The role offers great development for junior engineers who want to use their knowledge and gain broad experience in a successful manufacturing company.  With a tremendous track record of growth and part of a highly successful group, the business provides an unrivalled combination of broad engineering experience and opportunities for future development.

Junior Design Engineer Candidate Requirements and Experience

• Degree or a similar qualification in Mechanical Design Engineering or comparable subject.
• Experience in 3D CAD software CREO and Windchill would be highly advantageous (other similar CAD software will be considered).
• Ability to accurately read, layout and create 2D Engineering drawings.
• Understanding of geometric tolerances and other similar Engineering principles.
• Experience or understanding of ERP software(s) (Microsoft Navision preferred).

Junior Design Engineer Desirable Requirements

• Understanding of basic Electronics and Mechatronic principles to aid in creation of wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Experience of hands-on approach to product testing.

Junior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Create bespoke product designs and configurations for customers including creation of dimensional product drawings and wiring diagrams for product installation and use.
• Create wiring diagrams and assembly drawings or instructions for the company’s manufacturing team. 
• Create and maintain product BOMs and Routings within the ERP system.
• Carry out small product design and development projects, assisting NPD and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Assist the Technical Support team with customer queries.

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Junior Software Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• Up to £27,000 - £30,000
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Role Overview

This growing business requires a Junior Software Engineer to join their growing software team.
The primary focus of this role will be supporting the existing Software Engineer by taking on the maintenance and improvement of their existing suite of tools that are used both internally within the business, and by their customers and channel partners. These tools interface to the various eCommerce platforms in use and enable the configuration and selection of products prior to sale and manufacture.

Junior Software Engineer Candidate Requirements and Experience

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Experience and knowledge of C# and Winforms
• Experience of HTML and Web development

Desirable Requirements

• Knowledge of SQL databases
• Awareness of Scrum, Azure DevOps
• Experience of version control (Git / Team Foundation Version Control)

Junior Software Engineer Key Responsibilities

• The Junior Software Engineer will maintain existing software-based customer tools.
• Develop, test, release enhancements to existing customer tools.
• Whilst the role will primarily focus on customer tools it will include opportunities to be involved with other projects.
• Assisting the technical support team with customer queries.

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. They consider themselves to be agile and highly innovative, embracing the technology associated within the industry. The business has a strong family culture which provides a positive working environment where employees feel valued and trusted.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Junior Electronics Engineer Salary and Excellent Benefits

• Up to £27,000 - £30,000
• Excellent company pension
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company bonus
• Dental and health benefits
• Life insurance
• Annual group shares
• Fantastic work environment
• Your chance to work for a global company who going through exponential growth

Commutable From: Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Kidderminster, Wolverhampton, Telford

Role Overview

We are looking to recruit a Junior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of our client’s design department.  A Junior Electronics Engineer supports the design, test and implementation of hardware and embedded software to extend the company product range. The role will involve working as part of the engineering and wider project teams to ensure products meet the requirements of the customer and product standards. 

Junior Electronics Engineer Candidate Requirements and Experience

• The Junior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or comparable subject.
• Experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout. This includes experience gained whilst at university or similar. 
• Experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing. This includes experience gained whilst at university or similar. 
• Experience in the use of laboratory equipment such as, oscilloscopes, digital multi meters, bench power supplies. 
• Understanding of the following would be fantastic - new product development, EMC design and test, design validation process – FMEA, DFM, firmware unit, integration, and system testing. 

Junior Electronics Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within products.
• Building of prototypes.
• Running effective testing and diagnostics that validate product requirements.
• Assessment and documentation of products against specifications and standards.
• Writing instructions, reports, and handling other required administrative duties.
• Coordinate with and assist other departments. 
• Observe existing processes and identify areas of improvement. 
• Showing initiative and keeping up with advancements in Electronics.

Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.

CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits

• £30,000 - £32,000
• 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Paid overtime
• Private health scheme 
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• •Immediate Start available

This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood

CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements 

• The CNC Machinist will have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
• Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
• Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
• Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
• Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage

A fantastic new opportunity for an electrically-biased Maintenance Engineer to join a leading specialist manufacturer. This is an opportunity to join an established organisation who have 50+ years within the industry. This is an award-winning organisation who hold a very strong track record. 

This is an opportunity for a driven, motivated Engineer who is confident and holds strong electrical abilities, an opportunity to join an already established maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Electrician role is commutable from the following locations:  Rochdale / Bolton / Manchester / Oldham 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Salary: £48,961    
• 6% Pension scheme 
• Life Assurance 
• 33days holiday
• Medical Care 
• Healthcare
• Overtime 

Shift in place: Days – Monday to Friday. 7:30am till 4pm – Early finish on a Friday. 

Call out system in place – you will be required to work a 1in5 call out system. 

Duties and requirements the Maintenance electrician will hold and be responsible for: 

• Previous experience within a similar role is essential to this role. 
• Strong fault-finding abilities. 
• Prove experience within a manufacturing environment. 
• Proven experience with: AC & DC Drives, Installation experience, Wire testing, Panel Building, Instrumentation. 
• Experienced with Siemens PLC’s – strong fault-finding abilities – Programming would be at an advantage.  
• Planned preventive maintenance. 
• Carry out routine servicing and inspection on all production machinery. 
• Carry out essential testing of equipment and systems. 
• Ideally holding experience with ATEX equipment. 
• Ideally, we are looking for a 70/30 split as there will be some mechanical requirements. 
• We are looking for an Apprentice trained maintenance electrician. 
• Holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering – City & Guilds Level 3 or NVQ Level 3 
• 17th / 18th IEE Wiring regulations. 
• City & Guilds 2391 Testing 
• UK Driving licence required / Travel to alternative sites required – all site located in within 5Miles of one another. 
• Must be happy to work the required call out system. Working 1in5 calls – this is split between engineers. 

QUALITY COORDINATOR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY COORDINATOR

A Kings Award winning business, need a Quality Coordinator to ensure companies compliance for all the requirements of current quality standards. Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility

No sponsorship can be offered - you 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: £30,000
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company compliance
• Support investigations into non-compliance
• Internal audits
• Review customer complaints, non-conformance and process non-conformance
• Monitor quality performance
• Corrective actions
• Identify areas for improvement in quality process

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of Quality within a chemical environment
• Familiar with ISO14001 and  45001
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experience of product testing and quality control systems
• An understanding of chemical processes
• Exposure to quality control methodologies

If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!