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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

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for an ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a unique Queens Award Winning 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, our teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from: Manchester, Blackburn, Standish, Ramsbottom, Skelmersdale, St Helen’s, Warrington, Bolton, Ormskirk, Chorley

Benefits:

• Salary: £40,000
• Free parking on site
• Queens Award Winning manufacturer
• Private Healthcare
• 33 Days holidays (inc Stats)
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unique manufacturing product
• Wide customer base
• Unlimited Career progression

Environmental Specialist Responsibilities:

• Identify new opportunities to improve the environmental management system
• Provide guidance and support on environmental legislation
• Manage environmental management program and the environmental management system
• Minimise waste
• Responsibility for ISO 14001 Environmental Management system and surveillance audits
• Lead Auditor for 45001 and 9001
• Development of the environmental strategy and environmental performance
• Champion environmental improvements
• Manage on-site environment permit

Environmental Specialist Requirements:

• A Degree in Environmental management  / Chemical engineering 
• Working knowledge of key environmental legislation
• Auditing knowledge
• Exposure to ISO14001 
• Any knowledge of ISO 5001 would be desirable but not essential
• Highly beneficial that you have experience within manufacturing, ideally oil, gas or / and chemicals

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!

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Health and Safety Manager.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a unique Queens Award Winning 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, our teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from Manchester, Blackburn, Standish, Ramsbottom, Skelmersdale, St Helen’s, Warrington, Bolton, Ormskirk, Chorley.

Benefits:

• Salary: £48,000
• Free parking on site
• Queens Award Winning manufacturer
• Private Healthcare
• 33 Days holidays (inc Stats)
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unique manufacturing product
• Wide customer base
• Unlimited Career progression

Health & Safety Manager Responsibilties:

• Accident and incident investigation
• Resolve non-conformance.
• Keep uptodate with legislation and industry best practice.
• Organise all required H & S training. 
• Develop, implement, and manage regulations under the Health and Safety at work Act 1974 safety programs (Confined space entry, LOTO, Safe Isolation of Plant, Hazard communication, Emergency response and Fall protection
• Assist the safety teams in process hazard assessments, including HAZID, HAZOP and LOPA, as required under COMAH.
• Act as Fire Officer on site.
• Mange the sites COSHH Assessment

Health & Safety Manager Requirements:

• NEBOSH 
• IOSH
• Lead Auditor 45001, 14001 and 9001
• Experience of a COMAH site would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of 45001
• Experience at Senior level Health and Safety within manufacturing or chemicals
• To have led Audits

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!

This is your chance to work with a very fast paced UK leading business who have strategic partnerships with the biggest global food service brands.

They are looking for an experienced Health and Safety Manager to join their team in Nottingham. The ideal candidate needs to take the safety of their 350 employees as the main priority, supporting the business as the lead in all Health and Safety on site. The role requires someone with a strong character, a person who isn’t afraid of a very fast paced business - previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar industries is desirable.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £50,000, dependant on experience
• 37.5 hours, Monday – Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) which increases with service up to 33 days
• Life Assurance of 3x annual salary

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

Candidate Requirements

• 5 years + experience working as a Health and Safety Manager.
• The role requires someone with a strong character, a person who isn’t afraid of a very fast paced business.  
• NEBOSH diploma in Health and Safety or equivalent.
• Cert. IOSH or above desirable, with commitment to regular CPD.
• Proven track record and hands on experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Previous experience in food manufacturing, FMCG or similar industries is desirable.
• Knowledge of Food Safety and Hygiene procedures.
• Organised and motivated to move the department forward.
• The Health and Safety Manager will have excellent communication skills and the ability to work within all levels of the organisation.
• Good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation and the requirements this imposes on a business.

Key Responsibilities

• The Health and Safety Manager will champion Health and Safety throughout the Business.
• Undertake health and safety risk assessments on general business activities, the use of machinery and hazardous substance.
• Create and review safe systems of work and procedures for health and safety.
• Coordinate accident and near miss investigation processes.
• Review, update and maintain the sites Health and Safety policy in line with legislation.
• Coordinate the supply and issuing of PPE.
• Create and lead worker Health and Safety forums.
• Site Health and Safety audits and act on the outcome of these audits.
• Carry out reviews and give Health and Safety guidance on any project undertaken by the business.
• Work towards an ISO Health and Safety accreditation.
• Maintain appropriate records and documentation.
• Deliver health and safety training and briefings to staff.
• Co-ordinate the occupational health programme.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION 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, 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, our teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

This is a Days role with an early finish on Friday

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Telford, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Dudley, West Bromwich, Walsall,

Cannock, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Erdington and Wednesbury

KEY BENEFITS FOR THE SUCCESFUL PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Salary: £45,000 - £55,000
• Free parking on site
• Unlimited Career progression
• Extra generous holiday entitlement
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Excellent Pension contributions
• Very stable, busy manufacturing organisation
• Friendly, long - standing staff
• Days position

PRODUCTION MANAGER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Overseeing Production Processes: Develop production plans and schedules to meet output demand and quality standards. Ensure efficiency and safety throughout the process.
• Budget Management: Monitor the production budget, forecast expenses, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Resource Management: Maintain adequate material and equipment supplies, minimize downtime, and achieve targets.
• Health and Safety: Uphold health and safety standards, train employees, and maintain equipment.
• Quality Control: Monitor product quality and implement procedures to improve efficiency.
• Team Management and Communication: Support, train, and manage production teams. Collaborate with other departments to align with company goals.
• Problem-Solving and Efficiency: Identify and resolve issues to maximize quality, safety, and efficiency.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRODUCTION MANAGER

• Significant senior management experience
• You will have gained your management experience from within manufacturing – Essential
• Ideally a high - volume production environment
• Exposure to working in continuous improvement culture
• A real “can do” attitude, energetic, adaptable and empathetic
• Happy to work days

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a World Class manufacturing organisation

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).

With a new role available from one of the leading Aerospace manufacturing companies with a massive wide scope of skills, understanding and potential. This would be a role for life, as an ever-expanding business, heavily sought after by most CNC operators in the country. With customers from many different sectors, wide range of machines, skills, and expertise. This company can provide a wealth of knowledge and training for the right candidate and the potential to progress in most career paths internally. 

Salary and benefits of a CNC Turning Setter Operator:

• £16.45 per hour
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 25 Days holiday + Bank holidays
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Health plan
• DIS benefits

Specific Role & Responsibilities for the CNC Turning Setter Operator:

• Set up and operate CNC Lathe Machines using Fanuc controls
• Program machines from print drawings
• Maintain high standards and tight tolerances
• Adhere to quality standards, checking work with various instruments
• Work alternative shifts/hours as needed
• Perform other duties or specific projects as directed by management.

Required Skills for a CNC Turning Setter Operator:

• Experience using CNC machines with Fanuc controls.
• Proficient in using various inspection equipment, including micrometers, verniers, and plug gauges.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing techniques and engineering drawings.
• Ability to produce components to drawing tolerance and specifications efficiently and accurately.
• Capable of meeting internal and external customer requirements.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Previous experience in a similar position.
• Aerospace experience is desirable.

Commutable from: Worcester / Ledbury / Upton-Upon-Severn / Tewkesbury / Droitwich / Hereford

An opportunity has a risen for Maintenance Electrician to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established Facilities team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Maintenance electrician roles is commutable from: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Maintenance electrician will be required to work the following Shift: X2 Weeks on Days 7:30am till 16:15pm – Friday 7:30am till 12:30 + 2 Weeks on 15:30 till 23:30 – Friday 12 till 18:00  

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

• Salary: £18.56 per hour + £5.13 shift allowance   
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the Maintenance Electrician: 

• Apprentice trained – holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering. 
• Strong Fault-finding abilities. 
• Fault finding abilities with Siemens / Allen Bradley PLC’s 
• Experience with Servo Drives, AC Drives, CNC Machines, Conventional machines, 
• Holding a Slight mechanical ability would be at an advantage. 
• Welding skills would be at an advantage. 

Key Duties for the Maintenance Electrician: 

• Perform Planned and preventative maintenance. 
• Fault finding during production on site. 
• Support your team and functions throughout the plant. 
• Liaise with coordinator to establish requirements. 
• Assessing each job and the need for spare parts
• Self-development activities
• Maintain high quality electrical installation, repairs and maintenance to machinery and site.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a qualified Maintenance electrician to join a Manufacturing Specialist within the Greater Manchester Area, are you looking to join a well-established company, a company who Design and manufacture and are a leading UK Organisation. 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work: 8am till 4:30pm 

Benefits the Maintenance electrician will receive:

• Salary: £19.83 Per hour Earning Over £45,000
• Monthly bonus scheme
• 25+8days holiday
• 8% Pension  

Ideally the Maintenance Electrician will hold the following: 

• Previous experience within an ATEX Chemical or Process type industry 
• COMAH experience would be at an advantage. 
• Reactive maintenance 
• Trouble shooting 
• Planned preventative maintenance. 
• Electrical infrastructure systems i.e., Single and 3 phase systems 
• Instrumentation experience 
• There is also preventative maintenance work which typically includes testing of alarms, electrical equipment emergency lighting, earth testing etc
• The type of work typically would be isolation of motors and electrical equipment to accommodate repairs/replacement by the fitting team as and when required to react to breakdowns. 

Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer with:

• City & Guilds 2391 in testing & inspection. 
• 18th Edition IEE Wiring regulations 
• CompEx certificate 
• Valid JIB Card 
• IOSH Managing Safely