Scott's Monthly Pick Of The Bunch - Design

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. They are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Planning Coordinator Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £25,000 - £26,000 (possibly negotiable)
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Planning Coordinator role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Planning Coordinator Role Overview

If you are looking for a job where you can genuinely go home at the end of the day saying that you’ve made a positive difference to someone’s life, then this is the role for you! This is a role with a family-owned business who are expanding in the UK and internationally. Customer Care / the Customer Experience is key to this role - you will have the opportunity to see customers through the whole process to a successful outcome.

Planning Coordinator Candidate Requirements

• A planning professional with excellent customer service and great organisational skills
• Self-management with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent telephone manner
• A genuine passion for helping people
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel, Word, internet & email
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Logical approach
• Able to work to agreed process & procedures to meet and excel customer expectations

Planning Coordinator Key Responsibilities

• Liaising with installation partners and customers to arrange installation of products
• Planning and organising installations using our business system
• Completing all documentation with the highest levels of accuracy and providing this to the relevant parties
• Dealing with queries relating to installation and finding solutions
• Dispatch and track products and update stakeholders of any issues
• Maximising opportunities for installations
• Ensuring all documentation is received following installations and actioned
   

SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER

We are seeking a SENIOR CHEMICAL ENGINEER, to lead and support the initiation, design, implementation, and commissioning of Plant Modification Proposals (PMPs), enhancing and adapting existing plant operations. This is a pivotal role, combining technical expertise with project leadership to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative process improvements.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team 
• Room for growth and career advancement 
• Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment 
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Smethwick, Walsall, Halesowen, Rowley Regis, Aldridge, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Aston, Solihull, Moseley and Stourbridge

BENEFITS

• £dependant on experience
• Days – Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Stakeholder pension
• Healthcare 
• Free Life Assurance    
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Lead PMPs from concept through to commissioning, ensuring all necessary hazard assessments and HAZOP studies are completed.
• Define the scope and depth of hazard assessments, perform engineering calculations, develop testing programmes, and revise designs based on findings.
• Initiate and chair HAZOPs, maintaining comprehensive and up-to-date risk assessment records.
• Collaborate closely with Project Engineering to develop plant layouts, costings, and proposals for project authorisation.
• Provide expert chemical engineering input to Process Improvement Groups, project teams, and the Research Department for both new and existing process routes.
• Advise engineers, customers, contractors, and consultants on design, safety, construction materials, and processing techniques.
• Act as Project Leader on designated projects, with responsibility for design, budget, performance, and delivery to agreed targets.
• Organise design and commissioning work and resource planning to meet Production budget requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Chemical Engineering (essential).
• You must be able to demonstrate Significant industrial experience in a relevant field, such as Chemical manufacturing
• Development and optimisation of chemical processes.
• Hands-on plant commissioning and troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with DSEAR methodology and implementation.
• Knowledge of SIL and LOPA risk assessments.
• Relief system design and DIERS methodology expertise.

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

TOOLROOM ENGINEER REQUIRED!!!

We are seeking a TOOLROOM ENGINEER, to strengthen our Toolroom. 

We're looking for a skilled Tooling Engineer to take ownership of the repair, maintenance, and enhancement of tooling, dies, jigs, fixtures, and fittings used across our production lines. You'll play a key role in driving process improvements that boost output, reduce downtime, and support continuous manufacturing excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team 
• Room for growth and career advancement 
• Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment 
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Studley, Redditch, Birmingham, Halesowen, Moseley, Hollywood, Droitwich, Henley-in-Arden, Stratford-upon-Avon and Alcester

BENEFITS

• £30,000 - £33,000
• Days – Monday to Friday
• Very early finish Fridays
• Plenty of parking available
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down to earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025
• Paid Overtime if needed

DUTIES

• Carry out manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of all tooling and fixtures.
• Recommend and implement tooling improvements, including SMED (Single-Minute Exchange of Die) techniques.
• Lead process enhancements that improve efficiency and output across production areas.
• Perform routine servicing and regrinding of press tools following last-off procedures.
• Respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults, and carry out timely repairs to minimise production interruptions.
• Evaluate whether tooling issues can be resolved in-press or require transfer to the tool room.
• Provide accurate time estimates for repair tasks and flag potential risks to timelines.
• Report root causes of breakdowns, equipment faults, and operational concerns to management

REQUIREMENTS

• Trained to use all Toolroom machinery and equipment
• Good understanding of engineering problems
• Toolmaking experience
• To have the ability to re-grind
• SMED techniques
• Apprentice trained 
• Strong sense of ownership – you see problems through to resolution.
• Proactive mindset with a solution-focused approach.

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. 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.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Manufacturing Engineer Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will define, develop & implement equipment, processes and standards of working for application within the production environment.

Forming part of the company global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work cross functionally with Product Design and Testing, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Plant Maintenance and Quality functions and be instrumental in ensuring robust design and development of manufacturing and production systems and processes in a planned and intentional manner, working ahead of business operational requirements strategically.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s 
• The chance to join a very successful hypergrowth business
• Excellent company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

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

Candidate Requirements

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar qualification.
• Working experience in a high speed, high pressure electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment within a Manufacturing Engineering function would be highly advantageous.
• Hands on experience in use and application of PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow tools.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement and project management.
• Experience of Industrial design and Engineering (Factory layout, assembly process development).
• Proven aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to work with commercial acumen and consideration within manufacturing design and development.

About you

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be a process led, proactive and pragmatic engineer with a good eye for detail.
• Good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication.
• Able to demonstrate experience in an electro-mechanical environment at a practical level.
• You will have a background in process design and development that includes a strong understanding of whole-of-factory level impact and commercial considerations with regard to large change projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and delivering manufacturing programmes for process, equipment, tooling and factory layout improvements, as well step-change ground-up projects
• Engineering solutions for manufacturing and production that deliver benefits in efficiency, quality and accuracy both today and for the future state
• Managing and planning product changes (quality cost and time justification for and against within manufacturing, supporting NPI as part of a cross functional business wide team)
• Future design and development of factory layout scenarios and process flow design in line with operational strategy
• Supporting production engineering with longer term continuous improvement projects
• Development of manufacturing standards, processes and measures in line with the business performance that can be translated globally across Operations

Desirable Experience

Any of the below would be useful but aren’t essential:
Experience in using AutoCAD or similar plant layout design CAD software, Working knowledge of production lean methodologies and associated tools i.e. OEE, TPM, 5S, Experience of working with quality management systems within manufacturing and production, Practical application of industry standard problem-solving tools i.e. 8D, 5Y, Team and project leadership experience in similar environment or role, Background and experience in automation solutions for production in similar industry or environment, Experience in jig and tool design, Ability to read and produce engineering drawings

TOOLMAKER - NIGHTS

We are offering a role for a TOOLMAKER – NIGHTS  in the Birmingham area.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Toolmaker, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

Established for many many years, this role is an interesting and varied Toolmaker role, with superb long-term prospects genuinely available

Commutable from Birmingham, Solihull, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Halesowen, Moseley,  Redditch, Hollywood and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £38,000 - £45,000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Paid Overtime
• Early Friday finish
• Healthcare
• Discounted gym membership
• Genuine long-term prospects
• Long established and stable business
• Top quality products
• Charity events
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for TOOLMAKER

• Manufacture, maintain, and repair a variety of press  tooling, jigs, and fixtures
• Read and interpret complex technical drawings and specifications
• Perform inspections and testing to ensure tools meet strict quality standards
• Diagnose and resolve tooling issues swiftly and effectively
• Hapy to work Nights

REQUIREMENTS for TOOLMAKER

• Proven experience as a Toolmaker in a precision engineering or manufacturing setting
• Skilled in both Single Operation and Progression tooling
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings and using hand tools and general Toolroom equipment
• Detail-oriented with excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and within a collaborative team
   

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading business who are in a period of exciting growth. They are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Manufacturing Supervisor Pay, Hours and Benefits

• £36,000 - £40,000 
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Manufacturing Supervisor role is commutable from the following areas: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Mansfield, Chesterfield.

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Supervisor will be responsible for managing the Fabrication, Welding, Machine shop and Paint shop teams to ensure the efficient manufacturing of quality products, playing a crucial role in driving performance improvements and ensuring targets are met. Championing continuous improvement in all activities and areas of responsibilities.

Manufacturing Supervisor Candidate Requirements

• A minimum of HND in Engineering (ideally)
• 4+ years of relevant manufacturing experience
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment
• IOSH/NEBOSH Certificate
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and train teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet targets
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001
• Knowledge of 5S an Lean manufacturing principles
• Driving License

Manufacturing Supervisor Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Oversee daily operations to ensure production targets and quality standards are met.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of production employees to ensure efficient and high-quality manufacturing processes.
• Monitor production performance and identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards at all times.
• Ensure all products meet quality standards and compliance requirements
• Train and develop team members to enhance skills and efficiency
• Coordinate with other departments (quality control, maintenance, etc.) to ensure smooth operations.
• Conduct regular team meetings to discuss performance, safety updates, and key objectives.
• Monitor production processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Address any operational issues promptly and work towards effective resolutions.
• Ensure that production targets are met on time, while maintaining high standards of quality and safety.
• Support and drive lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.