CNC TURNING SETTER OPERATOR

Join our dynamic team as a Material Buyer / Planner. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a crucial role in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and expediting Engineered To Order customer orders from engineering release to delivery. You will create and manage resource plans to maximize efficiency and optimize customer satisfaction. This full-time role involves collaboration with various departments, regular performance analysis, and adherence to company policies. If you have over 5 years of experience in a project-based heavy engineering environment, strong communication skills, and a knack for effective time management, we want to hear from you.

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension
• Westfield health care
• Life assurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Role Responsibilities for a Material Buyer / Planner:

• Collaborate with the BU Operations team to create Annual Operating Plans (AOPs) and Rough Cut Capacity Plans (RCCPs) based on sales plans and forecasts.
• Review RCCPs at least quarterly, analysing performance and forecasting labour and material needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Contracts to develop supply, manufacture, assembly, and test plans that meet customer deadlines, following the Company’s Stage Gate procedures.
• As a Production/Project align material supply with project timelines in collaboration with Purchasing, considering inventory value and cash-flow targets.
• Coordinate material availability with Production, including third-party subcontractors.
• Set weekly and daily production targets with Package Build and Test to optimize resources and meet customer deadlines.
• Organize weekly project review meetings with stakeholders, and prepare and manage project plans, action registers, and progress actions.
• Prepare and manage Works Orders for kitting, assembly, and test operations.
• Distribute monthly performance data and KPIs on project milestones, resource and capacity availability, materials availability, and inventory values and ratios.
• Adhere to the Company Health and Safety Policy in all work practices.

Material Buyer / Planner Skills & Experience Required:

• Professional business qualification or equivalent experience in Project Planning, Production, Materials Control, or Supply Chain Management
• Over 5 years’ experience in a project-based heavy engineering environment
• Strong computer skills, proficient in MS Office, and ERP systems in manufacturing
• Knowledge of planning processes, theories, and practices
• As a Production Planner have the ability to work within defined budgets and company policies
• Highly effective verbal and written communication skills, strong teamwork focus
• Highly organized, attention to detail, excellent follow-up and follow-through
• Effective time management, able to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong relationship-building skills with management, colleagues, suppliers, and customers
• Strong analytical, conceptual, and negotiation skills
• Accountable for results, with a sense of urgency

Commutable from: Stroud / Cheltenham / Tetbury / Cirencester / Great Malvern / Chipping Sodbury / Fairford / Evesham / Chepstow / Castle Combe / Hereford / Worcester / Mangotsfield / Chippenham / Kingswood

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROTOTYE ENGINEER.

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.

You may already be a toolmaker, who is looking to expand your skillset into different areas, or already enjoying being a Prototype Engineer, who is looking for a fresh challenge.  You will be responsible for building prototype parts and jigs for pre-production aswell as design and build of test rigs.  

Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Stratford Upon Avon, Hollywood, Solihull,  Kingswinford and Moseley

Benefits:

• Salary: £32,000 - £36,000
• Free parking on site
• Unlimited Career progression
• Very friendly organisation
• Lunchtime finish Fridays
• Vast variety of manufacturing processes on site
• Stable well stablished business

Prototype Engineer Responsibilities:

• Build prototype part and jigs for pre=production
• Design and build test rigs
• Run test programs
• Design and manufacture of life cycle testing apparatus
• From design brief, turn into a working item
• Creation of prototypes, prototype / production fixtures and checking aids
• Use of air ramps, hydraulic assisted rigs, basic electronic components, and many other tools
• Support the team with 3D prototype printing and scanning

Prototype Engineer Requirements:

• It is essential that you are able to operate manual drilling, milling, grinding machines and lathes
• CNC knowledge would be beneficial but not essential
• You must be able to set and operate handpresses and punches
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and CAD models
• To have an understanding of metals, plastics and component tolerancing including tolerances stack on multiple components and assemblies
• Good computer skills

This would suit a positive sociable individual, who wants to be part of a friendly, busy, long-established team.

Join our dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician, where precision meets innovation in the medical sector. As a Manufacturing Technician, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the excellence of bespoke parts vital to medical advancements. Embrace the opportunity to contribute your expertise to our cutting-edge projects and make a tangible impact on healthcare worldwide.

Salary and Benefits:

• £22,000 - £32,000
• Perks at work – discounts with high street and online retailers.
• Standard pension
• Parking on site

Manufacturing Technician Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with QMS.
• Operate/Set CNC and manual processes.
• Inspect, sample, test, setup, housekeeping and maintain critical records.
• Document reviews (batch records, logbooks, SOP’s) in a timely manner.
• Assist with goods in and goods out.
• Inspect and maintain production equipment and control systems.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental standards.
• Help create SOP’s, risk assessments, COSHH assessments and training packages. 
• Assist in validation projects and in the improvement of activities.
• Maintain GMP via good documentation. 

Manufacturing Technician Required Skills:

• Experience of manufacturing processes and disciplines.
• Basic computer skills with good communication. 
• Understand health and safety requirements. 
• Adaptability and commitment.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment (desirable)
• Practical engineering skills (desirable)
• Ability to assess and upgrade procedures and systems. (desirable)

Manufacturing Technician role is Commutable from: Bath / Portishead / Keynsham / Nailsea / Yate / Thornbury / Clevedon

Company

This is an exciting role with a global leader in the design and manufacturing of specialist machinery who have manufacturing facilities across Europe. They are part of an established group who have 70+ years experience behind them, with continual growth taking place, including the introduction of new products.

Role Function

The Materials Controller provides leadership, vision, direction and focus to the Planning, Production Control, and Shipping and Receiving Materials Control Functions to ensure the right material arrives at the point of fit at the right time, whilst ensuring that inventory levels are kept to a minimum in line with set targets.

Salary, Hours, and Benefits

• £31,000 - £33,000 negotiable, dependant on experience 
• 37.5 hours per week. 8:30am – 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s (with flexibility available)
• Life Assurance, x2 of salary
• Employee rewards portal
• Cycle to Work scheme

Commutable From: Birmingham, Leicester, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Tamworth

Materials Controller Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a fast paced, busy material control role. 
• Good understanding of MRP.
• Minimum of 5 GCSE qualifications or equivalent.
• Project management skills, including the ability to produce and work to timing plans.
• Understanding of modern material control processes.
• The Materials Controller will take responsibility for resolution of issue, to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation and externally and to be self-motivated and results oriented.
• Possess good analytical skills and have the ability to think creatively. A team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work under pressure and to time constraints. Flexibility and adaptability. A logical thinker. Ability to retain composure during tough times.

Materials Controller Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Assess & take necessary action re shortage & material at risk reports (trial kits) on a daily basis and feedback information to Materials, Planning and Logistics Manager, ie. re-dating orders and pulling in material as necessary to support build.
• The Materials Controller will communicate with designated suppliers on a daily basis in order to expedite material in to support right first time build and hold out unnecessary material to control inventory levels.
• Run & take necessary action re due & overdue report contacting suppliers. Work closely with the transport coordinator to arrange transports where needed.
• Support Purchasing to implement inventory improvement policies which support right first time build whilst at the same time controlling the level of inventory ie sequencing/improved packaging/ Kanbans etc. - changing system parameters as required and communicating same to respective suppliers.
• Conduct physical inventory checks on high value & critical components to understand accuracy and ensure continuity of supply. 
• Leading and driving ECN Changes across the business. Working closely with Program and Production teams to ensure the smooth introduction of new products for safe launch into the business
• Investigate the cause of shortages & liaise with the Lean Team & other affected areas of the business. 5S audit work area & maintain required standard, ensure zero shortages & overdue orders on product line.

Company Overview

This business has a long and proven history, going back over 100 years. They have progressed to become a market leader in high precision engineering, working with some of the world's leading companies.

They are part of a group of companies with a core interest in the manufacture of components for a variety of industries. Their advanced technology and commitment to quality and service has set them apart from others in their field.

CNC Grinder Pay and Hours

• Salary, including shift allowance: £27,000 - £36,000 (dependant on experience and capability)
• 37 hours per week, double day shift working pattern.

Early Shift – 6:00am - 2:00pm Mon-Thurs and 6:00am – 12:00pm on Friday
Late Shift – 2:00pm – 00:00am Mon-Wed and 2:00pm – 10:20pm on Thursday (there is no shift on a Friday when working lates, so you only do a four-day week)

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent, 

CNC Grinder Role Overview

• Due to growth, the business has a position available for an experienced CNC Grinder.
• Cylindrical grinding is preferred, but all Grinding experience will be considered, and the salary offered will depend on your level of experience and what type of Grinding you have done.

CNC Grinder Candidate Requirements

• Candidates will have proven experience of CNC grinding techniques.
• Cylindrical Grinding experience would be highly advantageous. 
• Working to very tight tolerances.
• Able to do both the Setting and Operating.
• Happy to work a double day shift, Monday – Friday (no Friday working on the lates week).

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for an experienced TOOLMAKER to strengthen our toolroom.

You would be joining an exceptionally friendly, family orientated, highly successful Birmingham based business with over 40 years’ experience, we are expert at providing a range of products that deliver quality, robustness, and durability.  This is backed u with a friendly, caring, and personal support service, which is fundamental in building relationships with customers.

This is a day’s role with an early finish on Friday. 

This would be an excellent career move, if you are looking for a long-term career, within a friendly and caring organisation.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Great Barr, West Bromwich, Minworth, Castle Vale, Tamworth, Lichfield, Smethwick, Cannock and Willenhall

Benefits:

• Salary: £35,000
• Free parking on site
• Days – 7.00am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday
• Friday finish at 1pm
• Overtime Paid
• Great longevity with employees
• Super friendly and supportive team
• Very busy
• Family friendly events

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

• Use of standard Toolroom equipment
• Repair and maintenance to existing tools
• New tooling
• Complete relevant tooling notes
• Happy to work days

Toolmaker Requirements:

• Relevant Toolmaking experience
• All areas of Toolmaking are considered – plastic injection moulding, extrusion and pressings
• A learning curve is being offered to the right person
• Happy to work days
• Experience of use of standard Toolroom equipment
• This would suit a friendly, easy-going character, as the team is so pleasant

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

Introduction to company:

Based in a beautiful location, surrounded by nature. This company is recruiting for its next big role in programming. World renown company, with offices across the globe and a forever expanding future always on the horizon. The leading company in its industry, holding the Queen’s Award for export achievement, awarded twice throughout the companies’ lifetime. Then awarded it recently again for international trade twice again. With a recently established new head office, this site offers employees sports rooms (gym, badminton, tennis) Chill out areas with pool tables and darts and even electric charging points for cars. Once in a lifetime opportunity to work for one of the worlds growing leaders in its industry. 

Salary and benefits:

• 40k (negotiable depending on experience)
• Eye care (test and contribution to glasses)
• Occupational Health
• Onsite free gym membership
• Cycle to work scheme
• Childcare vouchers
• Life insurance
• Electric car charging points on site
• 32 days holiday
• Free parking
• Annual bonus payment
• Enhanced sickness benefit
• Pension

Specific Role & Responsibilities for Project Engineer:

• Using a variety of CAM packages (to make it easy to learn this companies bespoke made CAM packages) to create/implement and maintain programs for use on various manufacturing processes.
• Using Creao (ProEngineer) to interrogate models to produce programs for complex machined profiles on milling, turning and turn/mill machines for CNC Programming.
• Ensure routings are easy to understand, accurate and operational. (Training to estimate cost of products to help build this knowledge will be provided) 
• Assist compiling machine time for quoting new work.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• HNC OR APPRENTICESHIP PREFERRED IN INDUSTRIAL EXPERIENCE (HOWEVER TIME SERVED AS A CNC PROGRAMMER CAN SUBSTITUTE THIS)

Required Skills:

• Understand machine and process protocols for the likes of Fanuc/Okuma/Mazak/Mitishibishi or similar and have been a CNC Programmer operating these.
• Ability to validate created and existing software programs and potential modify them for continuous improvement purposes.
• Demonstrate understanding of processes from primary forming to realisation of end of product.

Preferred Skills for a CNC Programmer:

• Previously held a similar role.
• Proven track record in ability to use computers and design software. 
• Excellent understanding of engineering drawings, geometrical tolerancing and dimensioning.
• Understanding of engineer tooling required to produce components. 
• Tools, cutters, inserts and workholding methodology.
• Material understanding, Stainless steel, Inconel, super duplex and titanium. 

Commutable from: Preston / Burnley / Blackburn / Altham / Padiham / Hapton / Huncoat / Clayton-le-Moors / Great Harwood and Simonstone

I have an excellent opportunity for a Electrical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• From £45,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Early Finish Friday
• On-site parking

Joining the wider design team, you will be working on product prototypes through the design of PLC’s, drivers and PCBs. 

The role is part of a long-term plan to bring in an experienced Electrical Design Engineer ahead of a future retirement, offering the opportunity progress your career over the long term. 

Design Engineer Required Experience:

• Related Electrical Engineering qualification.
• SolidWorks & AutoCAD experience preferred
• Experience of PCB’s, PLC’s, Control panel design.
• Working to British standards & regulation.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Electrical Design Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Electronic Engineers. 

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Electrical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

I have an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer to join a long running engineering business in Redditch to contribute to future product development. 

Benefits Package

• Up to £35,000 DOE
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• On-site parking

Joining a team of design engineers, you will be creating 2D & 3D design to meet client specifications ahead of manufacture. 

In the role you will be working on a mixture of updating existing products, liaising with suppliers and customers, along with working on new product development keeping the business at the forefront of their industry. 

Design Engineer Experience Required

• Related Engineering qualification
• SolidWorks preferred
• Exposure to metal manufacturing environment
• Creation of BOMs and other technical documentation
• 3 years’ experience post-graduation.

The role is open to Mechanical Design Engineers, CAD Engineers and Design Engineers.

Please note that sponsorship is not available for this position.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Design Engineer role, please apply today for more information and be sure to leave your contact details.

Commutable from: Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Alcester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Droitwich Spa, Worcester, Longbridge, Northfield.

We are one of the most respected employers regionally, who produce a range of products for a NON Automotive sector & are seeking to recruit a proven Control Engineer to join our Control automation team.

Benefits Available for a Controls Engineer: 

• Negotiable Salary of c£50,000
• Paid Overtime at Premium Rates 
• Company Funded Pension
• Control Specific Training
• Excellent Holiday Entitlement
• Days Based Opportunity

Duties of a Controls Engineer: 

Working within a team of likeminded Control Engineering professionals, you will be required to support our onsite automated production system that will see you working closely with our Maintenance, Projects and CI teams to resolve issues and make improvements to production processes, that heavily rely on automation.  

Requirements of a Controls Engineer: 

You will ideally have:-

• Climbed the ranks of engineering from a Maintenance prospective into a Control Engineering position and be electrically qualified to an HNC standard.
• Ideally hold a Degree in an Electrical, Control Engineering discipline and have proven control systems experience.
• Experienced to a programming level with either Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi or Siemens Plc and WinCC Flex HMI. 
• Allied to your systems experience you must also have experience of planning control related projects within manufacturing or production environments.  

The role is commutable from: Bromsgrove, Driotwich, Hartlebury and Worcester