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We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Toolmaker / Bench Hand.

A Kings Award organisation, we are proud of our heritage, spanning many years of manufacturing.  This is a super opportunity to be part of a close-knit team, providing support within the Toolroom.

A unique organisation that invests in its own people and products.  Long-term standing staff, with a training budget offered on an annual basis to all.

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, West Bromwich, Halesowen, Walsall, Aldridge, Willenhall, Moseley, Castle Bromwich, Aston, Dudley and Cannock

Benefits:

• Salary: £32,000 - £37,500
• Paid Overtime
• Monday to Thursday
• Hours 3.30pm – 1.30am
• Flexible options can be considered.
• Parking
• Outside the Clean Air Zone
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted
• Unlimited Career progression
• Friendly close-knit team

Toolmaker Responsibilities:

• Repair and maintain tooling
• Working on press tools from single blank tools to complex multi-stage progressions all to fine tolerances. 
• Support Setters
• Managing the try-out process
• Problem solving on tooling problems
• Strip and rebuild tools for maintenance and re-grind
• Promoting 5S

Toolmaker Requirements:

• Ideally Apprentice trained.
• To have previous experience of presstools, such as single blank to progression tooling
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience within a high volume environment
• Excellent problem solving skills
• The ability to read engineering drawings
• Happy to work perm late shift – 3.30pm – 1.30am
• A friendly, sociable personality would fit in with the rest of the team

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

A leading UK-based metal stamping, laser fabrication, and welding company boasts a skilled workforce of over 100 individuals, operating from a sizable manufacturing facility the West Midlands. With a reputation for delivering high-quality metal pressing, welded assembly, and laser-cutting services, this company offers a comprehensive sheet metal manufacturing solution, from prototype development to final production and surface finishing, all in one location. With a history spanning well over a century in the manufacturing industry, this company provides a dynamic and engaging work environment, blending tradition with innovation to attract potential employees seeking to contribute to its legacy. 

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000
• Bonus scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure
• Comprehensive training
• Monday to Thursday 08:30 – 16:30 and 08:30 – 13:30 Friday

As a Process Engineer the purpose of the role is: 

• Deliver NPI projects on-time, to specification and budget.
• Continuous reporting to client and internally. 
• Assisting in implementing solutions to technical issues. 
• Conduct tool design reviews with toolmakers. 
• Manage budgets and purchase from vendors. 
• Hand over all documents, tools and SOPs to the appropriate teams. 

Key skills required for the Project Engineer:

• Degree / HNC or equivalent in an engineering or science discipline (will consider long term experience)
• Deliver the project to schedule and budget independently. 
• Experience with press tooling in design or manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of contracts and commercial awareness.
• Able to decipher technical drawings efficiently.
• Use of Microsoft project software.

Skills/Experience for a Project Engineer:

• Understanding of our manufacturing process – press / stamping, laser cutting, press brake, MIG welding, projection welding, machining and mechanical assembly.
• Know how to work with automation equipment. 
• CAD and SolidWords experience preferred.
• Able to use basic measuring equipment’s (calipers, micrometer, height gauge)
• Understanding of ISO 9000 and IATF 16949

Commutable from: Dudley – Walsall – Birmingham – Stourbridge – Kidderminster – Kingswinford – Wombourne - Wolverhampton

With nearly 50 years of experience behind them, this is a global company that continues to grow, having doubled in size over the last five years. 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. They are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company.

Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department.  The role will involve providing technical guidance to other members of the Electronics Design team, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the businesses product range.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £52,000 - £55,000
• Hybrid
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
• The chance to join a very successful and growing business
• Up to 10.5% company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan
• A modern, forward-thinking place to work

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

Candidate Requirements

• The Senior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or a comparable subject.
• Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing would be a huge advantage, along with, firmware unit, integration, and system testing.
• Solid experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.
• The Senior Electronics Engineer will have EMC design and test experience.
• New product development, and design validation process – FMEA, DFM. 
• Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
• Experience of electronics design within a highly regulated industry, with experience of working with third party approval/certification bodies.
• Experience in architecture design and architecture design tools, with a familiarity of machinery safety standards or similar.

Key Responsibilities

• The Senior Electronics Engineer will be a lead electronics resource for the business.  
• Identify areas of improvement and assist implementing new processes.
• Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within company products.
• Assessment and documentation of products against specifications
• Coordinate with and assist other departments.

An Estimator with steel experience, is required to join a continually growing, reputable structural company. 

This person must be familiar with and fully comply with the requirements of the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems. You will be required to perform all the necessary functions required to fulfil the duties of a Steelwork Estimator including but not limited to the below:

The main works the Steelwork Estimator must be able to undertake is steelwork platforms, walkways, access ways complete with stairs, handrails, etc, structural buildings and cladding, rail, constructions, rail, MOD, utilities, nuclear.

Package

• Salary £35,000 - £45,000 dependant on experience
• 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Lichfield

Essential Skills of the Steelwork Estimator

• Proven estimating experience within steelwork / metalwork / fabrication.
• Technical knowledge of structural designs and materials for relevant industries
• Good level of numeracy and grammar
• Detailed knowledge of all relevant Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality requirements
• Time management skills enabling multiple tender enquiry management
• Commercial awareness of the goals of the company
• Ability to seek out additional project work
• Excellent phone manner both internal and external
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Office particularly Excel
• Competent user of Exchequer system 
• Good communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
• Disciplined approach to administration of documentation

Key Responsibilities

• The Steelwork Estimator will review technical drawings and initial scope of works for all enquiries.
• Ensure all relevant industry standards and procedures are available for enquiries.
• Develop a bill of quantity for all steelwork and associated products within a given tender.
• Forecast fabrication, metal finish and installation requirements of projects.
• Ensure any formal programs for the project received from customers are filed with tenders, to allow successful project management.
• Consider all Health & Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems requirements for tenders.
• Produce final tender documents including full cost base and scope of works.
• Update the Enquiry Management Access database with all relevant information.
• Make projects live on Exchequer when orders are confirmed.
• Store tender related documents on the T: drive within the customer related directories.
• Liaising with clients to confirm works and attending sites to complete surveys when necessary.
• Agreeing specifications of work with clients and making adequate notes to enable the manufacture and installation of projects.
• Periodically contacting customers to chase up tender acceptance.

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.

Are you an Experienced Machine Shop Team-Leader with proven experience and looking to join a Busy & Friendly organisation based in the Manchester Area? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity. 

We are currently recruiting for an international organisation based in Manchester area who are looking to appoint a Machine shop Team Leader to join their already established team. The right individual will be responsible for a team of CNC Millers & Setters. This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation that continues to Grow and Invest. 

This role is commutable from the following locations: Stretford / Sale / Stockport / Salford 

The Machine Shop Team leader will be required to work Sunday to Thursday (Nights) – 10pm till 6am 

Benefits on offer to the Machine shop Team leader 

• Salary: £43.250
• 5.5% + 3.5% Pension Contribution 
• 25 + 8days holiday 
• 4 x Life Assurance 
• Health care 
• Company Bonus 

We are looking for an Ambitious forward-thinking individual who holds desire to make continuous changes to carry the business forward. 

Duties: 

• Manage the Teams Attendance and Development 
• Ensure Health and Safety in Maintained within the Team. 
• Ensure the team members have an even workload on a daily basis. 
• Assist with problem solving and any issues that arise on site.
• Attend weekly production meetings. 
• Report back to the Production leader. 
• Identify and develop manufacturing improvements and Procedures.

Requirements: 

• Previous experience within a Senior / Team-Leaders role. 
• Experience with 3,4 & 5 AXIS vertical machining. 
• Knowledge of operating CMM Machines
• Practical experience of manufacturing techniques 
• Previous experience in Operating a CNC / CMM Machines (FANUC & MAZAK) 
• Checking of drawing where required when using CMM Machines 
• Time Served Engineer
• Holding a formal qualification in Engineering 
• Previous Team-leader / Supervisory is Key to the role.