Design / R&D / FEA

Due to a long-serving employee who will be retiring, they wish to recruit a CNC Miller & Turner to work in their machine shop making precision parts.

The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.

CNC Miller / Turner Benefits and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £42,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am – 12:30pm 
• 10% employer pension
• Death in service benefit
• Health insurance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury

CNC Miller / Turner Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience working in a precision machining environment.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering drawings.
• Ability to produce complex components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately.
• Adherence to quality standards.
• Possessing an enthusiastic can-do attitude with an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Making one-offs and small batches of complex precision machined components from various aerospace grade materials.
• Accurately inspecting and measuring components using various inspection equipment including, but not limited to, Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
• Setting and Operating Manual/CNC Mills and Lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Writing CNC programs using AlphaCam and/or CAD/CAM post processors

Role Overview

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth.

They are recruiting for an experienced and commercially minded Sales Operations Manager to work alongside the Director of Sales on all aspects of global sales.

This is a business-critical role, where you will continuously analyse and report on key sales data and activities.  You will be accountable for ensuring all sales processes are followed and a strong business rhythm is maintained at all times within the sales department.

You will also work collaboratively with other areas of the business providing sales input in Marketing, Supply Chain planning and Training metrics.

You must be a team player and will be in continuous communication with our diverse customer base. You will be confident in challenging others, driving change and delivering results.

NB: If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous. 

Pay and Benefits

• £30,000 - £40,000
• Commission + Bonus
• 33 days holiday
• Sick pay
• Death in service cover
• Unique, relaxed environment
• Casual dress code

Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes

Sales Operations Manager Person Specification

• If you are someone who plays guitar or another musical instrument, this will be highly advantageous.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• A passion for numbers, especially sales/data analytics and the ability to present insights which lead to profitable activity.
• Excellent knowledge of sales administration processes, systems and reporting.
• Experience working in a proactive, target driven, B2B sales environment.
• Track record of giving excellent customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to prepare and present data.
• A strong desire to continue developing their commercial skills to the highest level.
• Professional, organised, methodical and able to work under pressure.
• This role is primarily based at Northampton; however, the successful candidate may also have the opportunity to travel occasionally e.g. to meet customers and support the sales team at international trade shows such as NAMM Show USA in Anaheim, Music China in Shanghai.

Sales Operations Manager Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Collect, track, analyse, and communicate key sales data, including monthly ‘Global Stock and Sell-Through’ dashboards and reporting.
• Ensure current sales processes are being followed according to our Quality Management System (QMS).
• Propose and support the implementation of new sales systems, processes and reporting.
• Work with the sales team and global distribution customers to execute the sales plan.
• Proactively support the global sales channel, working with the Director of Sales and the Sales Managers to ensure:
• Monthly production order intake from our distributors is in line with budget.
• Sales policies are upheld.
• Global dealer information is collected and analysed to ensure excellent coverage of retailers in all geographies.
• That retailers within the territory carry a representative line-up of products, backed up by a formalised stocking policy.
• An appropriate commitment to New Product orders by all global distributors according to targets.
• That launch plans are carried out effectively, ensuring that sufficient ‘pipeline fill’ has occurred prior to launch.

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRESS BRAKE SETTER OPERATOR in a unique and fascinating role within our organization. The working environment is characterized by its cleanliness, modernity, and pleasant atmosphere. Our inclusive and friendly culture sets us apart, providing you with total support whenever needed.  We are a well - known-branded organisation

As a Press Brake Setter Operator, you will play a crucial role in producing precision components from start to finish in a high-precision engineering environment. 

Working individually, and as part of a team, you will be operating a range of machinery in order to produce a variety of metal materials with manual and automated equipment, to high quality standards

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lytham, Morecambe, Blackpool, Fleetwood, Blackburn, Preston, Garstang, Southport

Key Benefits:

• Salary: £13 - £15 per hour
• Choice of Shifts
• Shift allowance on top
• Nights would be x4 nights
• Overtime Paid and Available
• Well known brand
• Good stability and long-term prospects
• 25 Days holidays with Stats on top

Press Brake Setter Operator Responsibilities:

• Set and Operator Press Brake Machines
• CNC Press Brakes
• Conduct regular Quality checks
• Maintaining a clean and tidy work area
• Following internal processes
• Working from Engineering drawings
• Use of measuring equipment

Press Brake Setter Operator Requirements:

• Experience with Setting and Operating CNC Press Brake machines
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings 
• Previous knowledge of Trumpf machines would be highly beneficial, though not essential
• Good manual dexterity
• Experience of use of measuring equipment
• A good practical awareness of lean manufacturing and understanding 5S activities

This role will suit someone who thrives in a proactive and initiative-driven team. If you're seeking a long and rewarding career within a remarkable working environment, we welcome your application.

A well-established presswork business is typically involved in metal forming and fabrication processes to create components for various industries require a Press Setter to strengthen their existing team. 

A highly regarded presswork business with decades of experience in the metal pressings industry. Specialising in pressings, stamping, and assembly, the company has built a reputation for 
delivering high-quality components to a diverse range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and more.

Located close to Birmingham city, but outside the clean air zone, recent investment has gone into this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility equipped with advanced press machines.

Commutable from: Birmingham, Aston, West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Walsall, Halesowen, Moseley, Kings Heath, Aldridge and Willenhall

Press Setter Benefits:

• £31,000
• Days Role
• Busy, friendly working environment
• Paid Overtime
• Relaxed, easy going culture
• Recent new investment
• Plenty of parking available
• Workplace Pension

Press Setter Responsibilities:

• Running and loading material
• Setting Progression Presses
• Understanding the machine settings 
• Tool changes
• SMED activity 

Press Setter Requirements:

• Basic planned Maintenance
• Previous experience of setting Presses
• Preferably progression presses
• Happy working days
• FLT and Crane license would be desirable
• Understanding of safe systems of work
• A willingness to learn

An International organisation, are looking for a Group Leader, to join on a temporary basis initially.

This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, well established with sites across the world.

This would be an opportunity for you to be able to show case your management skills, and champion continuous improvements.  It would also be super experience for you to absorb too.

A well-established business, with a motivated team on board, your experience will help to hone their skills, and increase productivity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Wolverhampton, Telford, Aldridge, Walsall, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Birmingham, Smethwick, Oldbury, Brownhills and Wednesbury

Key Benefits:

• Salary: £47,000 - £48,000
• 6 Month Contract with Strong chance of becoming a permanent roles
• Shifts: Early and late shifts Monday to Friday (no Friday work on late shift pattern)
• 37 hour week
• Stable, busy environment
• Supportive, friendly team
• Immediate start available

Group Leader Responsibilities:

• Make sure everyone on the team follows safety rules and takes care of the environment.
• Make sure all quality controls, plans are adhered to.
• Maintain Production Schedule and components made are delivered on time to customers.
• Teach the team and make sure they do their jobs the right way.
• Keep the workplace clean and organized as agreed.
• Allocate and adjust labour.
• Deal with problems with how people work and get help if needed.
• Check and make sure we spend the right amount of time talking to others to plan our work.
• Conduct first day on the job assessments.
• Ensure all TPM activities are completed
• Plan changeovers to minimise process downtime.
• Raise requests to Maintenance for breakdowns.
• Use the ERP system (SAP) to check and monitor stocks and customer demand.
• Regular check and update machine planning boards to ensure reliable supply based on current conditions.
• Conduct regular checking of machine outputs and take actions/get support where required.
• Support and lead continuous improvement activities (quality improvement, changeover reduction, etc). 

Group Leader requirements:

• You must have previous experience of managing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• A good understanding of 5S / 7 Wastes
• Strong man-management skills
• Knowledge of SMED and TPM
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Tools
• To be able to start quickly
• Happy to work a Double Day shift

Are you a Toolmaker, who is looking for a role, that can offer an excellent work / life balance?

This is a superb opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker, to enjoy working in a friendly, well established manufacturing environment, with the flexibility of a 4 day week, and options to start work to suit your preference.

Our facility contains some of the latest state-of-the-art manufacturing plant. This enables us to provide metal formed components and welded assemblies to a high specification at competitive prices.

Our main strengths are:

The technical ability to assess manufacturing feasibility of customer component designs.
Expertise in developing production tooling to optimise product capability.
Dedicated and motivated teams to achieve quality and delivery requirements.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Birmingham, Smethwick, Dudley, Halesowen, Moseley, Solihull, Aldridge, Brownhills, Hockley, Wolverhampton, Wednesbury and Oldbury 

Key Benefits:

• Salary: £15 - £16 per hour – dependant on experience
• Days
• 4 Day week
• If Friday working – Overtime
• Flexible start and finish times
• Parking available
• Stable, busy organisation
• Friendly, supportive business

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

• Maintain and repair press tooling.
• Problem solving
• Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance / repair and re-grind
• Tool try-outs
• Strive to improve 5S standards
• Working from Engineering drawings

Toolmaker Requirements:

• Experience with Toolmaking with pressings
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• Happy to work days
• Apprentice trained, ideally
• Knowledge of transfer and progressions tooling

This is a great role.  You would be joining a friendly, busy organization, who make coming to work a pleasure.