GRADUATE TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

PERMANENT

SALARY : £25,000

If you are an analytical enthusiast, with an eye for detail, creative mind and have an urge to grow and develop in a Manufacturing Environment, then this is the job for you. 

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Graduate at a leading Construction Manufacturing company to grow and develop into a Technical Guru. They are offering training, coaching, development and progression with a long-term development plan for the next 10 years.

Benefits for the Graduate Technical Assistant include:

• Free on-site parking
• Training & development
• Progression
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Surveillance assessments
• Discounts on corporate products
• Company social events
• Employee Recognition scheme
• Charity Fundraising opportunities

Key Duties for the Graduate Technical Assistant include:

• Becoming a Technical guru who can advise staff and customers on products
• Assisting development campaigns and product innovation
• Offering technically lead resolutions to the outcome of investigations you have conducted on technical issues
• Undertaking site inspections with the sales team
• Reporting major technical issues to managers and directors
• Providing technical information to support sales and customer service teams

The Graduate Technical Assistant should:

• Be a graduate with a minimum of a 2:2 degree, (Engineering, Construction or Business related)
• Have 5 A-C grades including English & Maths
• Be creative and innovative
• Be competent with Office Programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Be commercially minded
• Have a hunger to progress & develop

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. Apply today or call direct on 0121 321 4311 and ask for Sacha for more information.

MATERIALS COORDINATOR

BIRMINGHAM

PERMANENT

MANUFACTURING

Company:

An independent, family owned manufacturing organisation are now looking for a MATERIALS COORDINATOR. 

The business has been established for over 100 years, and the beauty of their products, is they are supplied into all different types of industry sectors, such as food, Rubber, Pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

As their MATERIAL COORDINATOR, you will enjoy the benefits and stability of being part of a well-established organisation.  No one does what they do!

Benefits for a Materials Coordinator:

• Salary : £19,000 - £21,000
• Stake Holder Pension
• 4.30pm Finish + 25 Days hols + Stats

Duties of a Materials Coordinator:

• Inspect incoming raw materials
• Oversee sampling operations
• Report deficiencies from sampling or inspection processes
• You will be the direct contact with raw material suppliers regarding certification issues
• Training of quality control and process plant personnel

Requirements of a Materials Coordinator:

• You will have relevant Materials Control experience from within manufacturing, ideally with warehousing and  / or laboratory environment
• Knowledge of COSHH assessments
• Strong communicator
• A good level literacy and numeracy
• A natural team player

What are you waiting for? Send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Injection Moulding Setter to be part of a reputable, modern organisation going through a period of growth and expansion.

Company:

A reputable manufacturing company in the heart of the West Midlands who pride themselves in the customer base and technical abilities of their industry.  

I am keen to speak with experienced Injection Moulding Setters, Injection Moulding Technicians and Injection Moulding Engineers who are seeking a new opportunity to be part of growing organisation.

Benefits:

• Salary : £26,000 (Negotiable Depending on Experience
• The successful Injection Moulding Setter will work a rotating shift pattern
• Overtime will be paid at time ½
• Standard Pension
• Holidays

Duties:

The Injection Moulding Setter will be responsible for:

• Setting the machines to optimum conditions
• Executing colour, insert printer and mould changes
• Performing quality and materials tests 
• Implementing appropriate corrective action when quality issues are reported
• Achieving low scrap rates

Skills & Experience:

The Injection Moulding Setter will have:

• Experience setting injection moulding machines
• Experience within a manufacturing environment with injection moulding machines

This role is commutable from Walsall, Cannock, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Dudley, Shropshire, Telford, Stafford and surrounding areas.

For an informal chat or to apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.

PROCESS ENGINEER

BARTON UNDER NEEDWOOD

PERMANENT

Company:

Are you thinking, it’s time for a change?  Are you a Process Engineer, with strong experience, ready to move?  Are you looking for a busy, growing, stable organisation, that can utilise your Process Engineering experience, and offer you long-term growth and prospects?

LOOK NO FURTHER! We have just the job for you!

Benefits:

• Salary : £32,000 - £36,000
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Large Friendly International Business
• Christmas Present

Duties:

• Ensure process capability
• Provide support and process improvement to existing and new programs
• Track project timing
• Confirm feasibility and cost of engineering changes
• Layout proposals
• Ergonomic assessments
• Assess layouts for new product introductions
• On-site trials
• Identification of obsolescence
• Ensure processes are correct, cycle time, manning, reject rate, process flow and equipment at optimum rates
• Support new product introduction
• Identify areas for improvements, such as scrap reductions

Requirements:

• Process Engineering experience within a fast- paced manufacturing environment
• Equipment specification and process optimisation exposure
• Plant layout experience
• To have been involved with implementation of continuous improvements activities
• Previous knowledge of feasibility and cost of engineering changes
• This is such a friendly organisation, this role will suit a sociable and friendly individual, who is looking to expand our career, within a world leading organisation, where your long-term prospects are assured.

What are you waiting for?!

Be part of a successful story, send your CV ASAP.

SENIOR QUALITY ENGINEER

DROITWICH

PERMANENT

Company:

Are you thinking, its time for a change?  Are you a Quality Engineer, with strong experience, ready to move?  Are you looking for a busy, growing, stable organisation, that can utilise your Quality Engineer experience, and offer you long-term growth and prospects?

LOOK NO FURTHER! We have just the job for you!

Benefits:

• Salary : £35,000 - £40,000
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Large Friend International Business
• Christmas Present

Duties:

• Deputise for the Quality Manager when necessary
• Ensure compliance
• Customer liaison
• Drive continuous improvements
• Development and maintenance of the Quality system
• Cost reduction in Quality
• Implementation of internal quality standards
• Process audits KPI’s

Requirements:

• Working knowledge of TS / IATF 16949
• Excellent knowledge of Quality Management systems
• PPAP / PSW / APQP experience
• To have gained your experience from within a fast- paced environment
• Strong problem resolution skills
• Patience and tenacity
• Keep cool under pressure

You will have the opportunity to continue your career, in a friendly, busy, modern and very friendly working environment.  Lots of new business on the horizon, adding stability and plenty of scope for long-term prospects.

What are you waiting for?!

Be part of a successful story, send your CV ASAP.

LOGISTICS BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER

DROITWICH

PERMANENT

Company:

A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a LOGISTICS BUSINESS UNIT MANAGER.

ITS AN EXCEPTIONAL OPPORTUNITY, and you will be given the ultimate responsibility for organising and ordering the distribution of goods.

This is a large, International business, with new orders on the horizon, offering stability and long-term prospects.

Benefits for a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• Salary : £50,000 - £55,000
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Large Friendly International Business
• Christmas Present

Duties of a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• Transportation, scheduling, stock integrity and part evolution
• Ensure continuous flow of vehicle components from supplier to warehouse and ultimately to customer
• Selection of service providers for transport and export
• Maximise container utilisation
• Set up and maintain schedules for new materials
• Responsibility and control of the warehouse
• Management of special transport
• Stock accuracy
• Responsibility for managing customs clearance
• Ensure materials arrive on time
• Review corrective actions for material variances

Requirements of a Logistics Business Unit Manager:

• HND or equivalent professional qualification in logistics or purchasing
• Experience of Materials management
• Exposure to managing warehousing and distribution
• You will have gained your experience from within a high volume, fast paced production environment
• Knowledge of SAP would be ideal
• Transportation management
• Supply Chain
• Risk management
• Strategy deployment and application
• Superb leadership and man-management skills

With lots of new business on the horizon, this ensures this role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced Logistics Manager, to continue to develop and grow, within an International organisation.

Send your CV ASAP.

SENIOR SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER (SQA Engineer)

DROITWICH

PERMANENT

Company:

A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing organisation have a requirement for a Senior Supplier Quality Engineer. 

This is a wonderful opportunity for an experienced Senior Supplier Quality Engineer to continue to flourish and utilise your considerable experience. You will be fully supported and there is plenty of new business becoming available which will also offer not only stability, but great long-term prospects

Benefits:

• Salary : £51,7000 (Base Salary To £45,000 + Car Allowance)
• Pension
• Income Protection
• Large Friendly International Business
• Christmas Present

Duties:

• Solve and check supplier (external and internal) quality problems
• Check containment actions
• Supplier root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions
• Supplier Project reviews
• Monitor of supplier and / or deviations
• Supplier PSWs and PPAP’s
• APQP
• Travel to Supplier sites

Requirements:

• To be able to exhibit strong knowledge of incoming purchased products
• Excellent knowledge of working with IATF 16949 and / or VDA
• PPAP and APQP knowledge
• External audits
• Strong supplier development and management experience
• You will have gained your experience from within a fast paced, lean modern manufacturing environment
• You will be expert with dealing with internal rejections
• Knowledge of SAP would be ideal

With lots of new business on the horizon, this ensures this role offers an exciting opportunity for an experience SQA Engineer, to continue to develop and grow, within an International organisation.

Send your CV ASAP.

INJECTION MOULD SETTER

REDDITCH

PERMANENT

Company:

A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing organisation have an URGENT requirement for an INJECTION MOULD SETTER.

They are a multi-site operation, with facilities world -wide.  The opportunities available, would be second to none, with plenty of development offered for the right person.

This is a busy facility, and there are plenty of orders stacking up.

Benefits:

• Salary : £32,000 – Rising to £34,500 after 6 Months
• Shifts
• Company Pension
• Paid Overtime

Duties:

• Provide support and process improvement
• Conduct mould changes
• Set up plastic injection moulding processes
• Identification for areas of improvement within tool changes
• Conduct first – off
• 5S
• Tool change reduction through SMED
• Cycle time improvement / general scrap reduction
• This role is over a 3-shift pattern – Monday to Friday

Requirements:

• Ideally, you will be Apprentice trained but this is not essential
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection mould machines
• Injection Mould Setting experience
• If you have gained your experience within a high volume, complex manufacturing environment would be beneficial
• Knowledge of SMED and 5S
• Happy to work 3 shifts
• Would suit someone who is looking for an opportunity where there are genuine career prospects

You will be joining an established manufacturing organisation, and you will be supported by a strong management team.

This is a wonderful opportunity. Send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Are you an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator looking for a new challenge within a highly reputable, long and distinguished organisation who manufacture world-class products??

Are you self-motivated? But able to work well within a team??

Enjoy a Challenge????

This is for you!

Company:

A well-established, world-class engineering organisation who are continuing to develop and expand their client base and work force. They are seeking a Press Brake Operator to join their already talented, skilled team to enable them to continue their anticipated growth in their industry.

Benefits:

• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Benefits package

Duties:

The Press Brake Setter/Operator will be responsible for setting and operating a Brake Press to produce parts to technical drawings and instructions as well as:

• Setting / Operating AMADA Press Brake Machines
• Verify the accuracy of machine settings to confirm accurate tolerances and machine functions
• Maintain the cleanliness of the machine
• Completes all required safety procedures prior to and during operations

Skills & Experience:

The successful Press Brake Setter/Operator will:

• Have experience setting and operating press brakes
• Have the ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information
• The ability to work under one’s own initiative is imperative

I would be keen to speak with candidates who have experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or similar positions  

This role is commutable from Dudley, Worcester, Pershore, Evesham and surrounding areas.

For an informal chat or to apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.

Introduction:

Are you an experienced Quality Engineer looking for a new challenge within a highly reputable, long and distinguished organisation who manufacture world-class products??

Are you self-motivated? But able to work well within a team??

Enjoy a Challenge????

This is for you!

Company:

A well-established, world-class engineering organisation who are continuing to develop and expand their client base and work force. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to join their already talented, skilled team to enable them to continue their anticipated growth in their industry.

Duties:

The Quality Engineer will be responsible for delivering projects to drive improvements across the business as well as:

• Resolve any quality concerns (supplier NCR, Customer NCR)
• Lead Root cause analysis through the use of CCAR, 8D and other appropriate problem-solving tools
• Assist in the continuous improvement exercises to ensure continued adherence to ISO9001:2015 as well as the other ISO standards
• Create and update documentation supporting the production operations (SOP, Work Instructions etc)
• Assist with external audits

Skills & Experience:

The successful Quality Engineer will:

• Have experience in a high-pressure manufacturing environment - automotive, aerospace, rail, defence etc
• Be able to see projects through from start to finish
• Be able to interpret engineering drawings and quality standards
• Have a degree in an Engineering capacity
• Have experience with problem solving (8D, Six Sigma trained)

I would be keen to speak with candidates who have experience as a Quality Engineer, Quality Technician or similar positions  

Benefits:

• Holidays
• Pension  
• Benefits package

This role is commutable from Dudley, Worcester, Pershore, Evesham and surrounding areas.

For an informal chat or to apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.

MACHINIST

PERMANENT

UP TO £29,000 (DEPENDENT ON EXPERIENCE)

Are you a machinist looking for a new challenge or new environment? If so, this is the job for you.

A leading plastic fabricator is expanding due to continued growth and is looking for a machinist to join the toolmaking team in the maintenance and manufacture of tools for the group, whilst reaping the benefits that they are offering.

Benefits for the Machinist include:

• On the job training to learn CNC programming, EDM erosion, spark erosion and the opportunity to learn tool design
• Day shifts with an hour PAID break each day
• Free on-site secure parking
• Free tea, coffee & sugar
• On site canteen with Microwave & fridge
• Access to a benefits platform, including offers such as discounted gym membership
• Company provided fruit basket twice a week
• Overtime opportunities
• Opportunity to work in with a leading supplier of plastics

Roles & Responsibilities of the Machinist include:

• Working in a team to support the group with manufacture and maintenance of tools
• Working with the New Product Development team to produce new tools using manual and CNC machines such as milling, lathes, spark eroders and more
• Using 2D AutoCAD to design simple and complex tools
• Modifying and tuning existing tools to meet design requirements
• Supporting and training the toolroom apprentice

Skills and Requirements of the Machinist:

• Be a qualified engineer (by experience or engineering apprenticeship trained)
• Be able to manually mill & turn (CNC experience, beneficial, not essential)
• Be able to read & understand drawings
• This brilliant Employer will offer training and multi-skilling opportunities for the successful machinist.

This rare position is easily commutable from Nottingham, Derby, Stoke, Burton, Stafford and Mansfield.

My client is looking for a Machine Setter with a strong Mechanical knowledge. Ideal for somebody who has recently completed an apprenticeship. Experience working within a plastic environment would be desirable.

The successful Machine Setter will receive:

• £21.5k-£23.5k DOE
• Paid Breaks!
• Professional development opportunities
• 3-month training course

Successful Machine Setter will have the following experience:

• Strong Mechanical knowledge
• Good work ethic
• Good longevity within past job roles
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment

Benefits:

• Training available
• Progression opportunities
• Company Pension
• Overtime paid at time and a half
• 2hrs paid breaks per shift

If you are currently a Toolmaker and you are looking for a fresh opportunity please do give Heidi a call on 0121 321 4311.