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Maintenance Engineer - Night Shift

I am looking to recruit a full time and permanent Maintenance Engineer to join an experienced and dedicated Engineering Team in Corby on a permanent night shift, working Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00. This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to join the Maintenance department within a well-established factory. As well as being focused on continuous improvement and implementing specific products, you will also be responsible for maintaining the upkeep of the buildings and grounds areas of the Corby plant facility.

There will be opportunities to work overtime at weekends.

The package details for the role of Night Shift Maintenance Engineer include:

  • £50,048 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance) 
  • 40 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday, 22.00-06.00
  • Pension is 3% paid via salary sacrifice, saving you tax and NI contributions.
  • Annual Salary Reviews – an annual pay review is conducted every January.
  • Holiday – 20 days plus bank holidays, rising to 25 plus bank holidays after 5 years’ service.

As a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer your role will involve Maintenance of plant and equipment, Identifying, diagnosing, and fixing faults and breakdowns. Carrying out of planned Preventative Maintenance.

Desirable skills involve:  

  • NVQ level 3 or higher in Engineering Maintenance or equivalent. 
  • Core Level GCSE’s or Equivalent.
  • Experience/further education in engineering.
  • Knowledge of the FMCG food industry (desirable)
  • Knowledge of up-to-date maintenance techniques and policies (desirable)

The Maintenance Engineer role is commutable from Leicester, Northampton, Corby, Kettering, and Peterborough.

 

An established manufacturing organisation, steeped in history, have a vacancy for a Production Manager.  

This is a clean and tide environment, that needs someone to manage and instigate improvements within a manufacturing facility.  This is a busy, organisation, and the potential for this to develop into a bigger role, with more responsibilities is huge, your destiny really is in your own hands

It’s a lively working environment, and you will be managing an already pretty motivated team.  There is a choice of either a day or afternoon position.

Commutable from:- Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Oldbury, Smethwick, Moseley, Halesowen, Dudley, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall, Aldridge, Brownhills, Lichfield, Rowley Regis and Tyseley

Benefits

  • £41,000 - £45,000
  • Either Day role OR Permanent afternoon shift 
  • X3 Life cover
  • 25 Days holiday plus Bank Holidays on top
  • Very well-established business
  • Friendly and supportive team
  • Consistent and stable organisation
  • Company Pension 8%

Production Manager Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and manage a team of approximately fifteen staff
  • Drive continuous improvements
  • Oversee production schedules and ensure timely delivery of projects. 
  • Mentor and train team members on best practices and safety protocols. 
  • Maintain machine efficiency and troubleshoot issues as needed.
  • Collaborate with other supervisors to optimize production processes
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives
  • Reduction of cycle times and increase productivity
  • New product introduction, increasing product range
  • Reduction of tooling costs
  • Maintaining a high level of housekeeping

Production Manager Requirements:

  • Strong Leadership and communication skills
  • To have previously driven continuous improvements
  • This would suit someone who is truly motivated to make an impact
  • Previous experience of supervising Operators and Setters
  • This would suit an experienced Man-Manager, or someone who is looking to step up
  • To be able to work efficiently within a fast-paced environment
  • Choice of either Day OR afternoon shift
  • Flexible to cover shifts if needed

This is a super opportunity for someone to really take the reins, so much potential available for the right person.

Send your CV ASAP

 

Quality Engineer/Manager at Precision Engineering Company

Are you passionate about precision engineering and committed to ensuring top-notch quality standards? Join our dynamic team as a Quality Engineer/Manager and play a pivotal role in maintaining our high-quality standards!

We are a leading precision engineering firm dedicated to innovation and excellence. Our commitment to delivering top-tier products has earned us a reputation for precision and reliability in the industry.  Supplying into a multitude of different industry sectors, such as aerospace, medical, petrochemical and telecommunications to name but a few.

This would suit either a Quality Manager, with existing experience, or a Quality Engineer, who is at that stage in your career, where you are looking to step up to Quality Manager.

Commutable from:-  Birmingham, Hall Green, Moseley, Sutton Coldfield, Lichfield, Walsall, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Redditch and Solihull

Benefits for Quality Engineer / Manager

  • £40,000 - £45,000
  • Great location with plenty of parking
  • Opportunity to step up to Quality Manager
  • Outside the Clean Air Zone
  • Long established organization
  • Very stable, with a large and varied customer base
  • Salary reviewed after probation period

Quality Engineer / Manager Duties:

You will be at the forefront of our quality assurance processes. 

  • Developing and implementing quality control systems and procedures to maintain product quality throughout the manufacturing process.
  • Conducting inspections and audits to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and industry standards.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify and address quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
  • Analyzing data to drive continuous improvement initiatives and enhance overall quality performance.
  • Leading and mentoring a team of quality professionals to uphold our stringent quality standards.

Quality Engineer / Manager Requirements:

  • A good standard of education, and or Apprentice trained
  • Proven experience in quality engineering/management within precision engineering or manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of quality control methodologies, tools, and regulations.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
  • Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

WHY JOIN US?

  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge precision engineering environment.
  • Fantastic opportunity if you a Quality Engineer looking to step up
  • Or, You may already be a Quality Manager, looking to extend your experience
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture that values your contributions.
  • Competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Join us in our mission to deliver excellence through precision engineering! If you're ready to make a significant impact and ensure the highest quality in every product, apply now and be a part of our talented team.

 

Maintenance Supervisor - Become a part of our globally renowned multinational enterprise with a rich heritage…

About Us:

Our organisation boasts a revered and long-standing presence in the region, crafting a renowned product that has earned worldwide acclaim over the years. Emphasising minimal employee turnover, we take pride in fostering a nurturing and secure workplace for our valued staff.

Benefits Available for a Maintenance Supervisor: 

  • Competitive Salary: Enjoy a starting package of £50,000.
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement: Recharge and spend quality time with family and friends with 33 days of annual leave.
  • Company Pension: Secure your financial future with our attractive company pension scheme.
  • Additional Employee Benefits: Enjoy free onsite parking and subsidised canteen facilities.
  • Structured Working Week: The company operates a working week that doesn’t require night shift working.

Duties of a Maintenance Supervisor  

As a Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to lead the maintenance team ensuring that PM’s are undertaken to schedule whilst also managing breakdown situations, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a manufacturing, process or production environment. 

Requirements of a Maintenance Supervisor 

You must have gained your experience from working within a manufacturing or production environment with experience of either supervising or managing a maintenance team. 

The Maintenance Supervisor role is commutable from Birmingham, Cradley Heath, Dudley, Oldbury & Halesowen

 

We are currently assisting a leading Manufacturing organisation in their search for a Maintenance electrician to join their already established maintenance team. Having site through-out the UK and overseas this is an opportunity to join a well-established organisation that continue to grow.  

Shift in place: Working Rotating – Days & Afternoons – 2 weeks working days – then 2 weeks working afternoons: Early finishes on Friday (NO Weekend) 

Benefits the Maintenance Electrician will receive: 

  • Salary: £37.359  
  • 8% Pension scheme 
  • Life Assurance 
  • 25+8days holiday
  • Attendance bonus 
  • Cycle to work scheme. 

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

  • Planned preventative maintenance tasked. 
  • Understand equipment fault and resolve the faults 
  • Ideally holding both fault-finding and modifications on PLC’s – ideally Mitsubishi & Allen Bradley 
  • Fault-finding abilities on Robots – ideally Motoman and Kawasaki 
  • Proven experience with: SCADA systems, general electrical tools, Drills, Grinders, Saws, Safety systems, Hydraulics & Pneumatics 
  • Upkeep of production equipment
  • Read Electrical and mechanical drawings 
  • Ensuring PPM’s are Completed 
  • We are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer 
  • Holding a formal qualification – Level 3 in electrical engineering i.e. HNC / City & Guilds / NVQ 
  • Proven and previous experience within a Manufacturing environment.
 

A fantastic opportunity for a Tooling Engineer to join a worldwide manufacturer at one of their sites in Shropshire. My client distributes their products to various industry sectors including food, automotive, logistics and the building industry.

My client is looking for a Tooling Engineer who will report to the Tooling Leader to join their Monday-Friday day shifts. 

Tooling Engineer Benefits:

  • £32,000 to £36,000 
  • Monday – Friday (Days)
  • 24 days Annual Leave + Bank Holiday 
  • Company Pension
  • Overtime Opportunities
  • Discount Scheme 

Tooling Engineer Responsibilities:

  • Service and maintain injection moulding tools and ensure smooth running of production plans.
  • Attend tool breakdowns and diagnose/ resolve tooling issues.
  • Regular checks of power tools and equipment used.
  • Liaise closely with the Tooling Leader on tooling issues regarding production downtime, low stock levels, planned preventative maintenance, and reactive repairs.
  • Ensure full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards.

Tooling Engineer Requirements:

  • Mechanical/fitting training
  • Knowledge of Sequential gate hot runner systems.
  • Knowledge of hydraulic/ pneumatic cylinders in relation to hot runner systems and tooling cores.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Ability to work alone or with a team dependent on jobs.
  • Experience of using lathes, milling machines and surface grinder tables.
  • Basic understanding of electrics associated with tool heating and controls.

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

Commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Bridgenorth and Wolverhampton.