PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician

A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products 

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £32,200
• Weekend Days  - (36 hours per week)
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 23 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications. 
• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate. 
• Perform testing on incoming materials  
• Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule. 
• Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team. 
• Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
• Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records. 
• Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist). 
• Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions. 
• Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4 
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies. 
• To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
• Previous Lab experience
• Calibration knowledge
• Happy to work Weekend DAYS

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRODUCTION MANAGER

A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Production Manager to ensure products are manufactured to the correct quality and Health and Safety guidelines.

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats
• 35 hours per week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the daily operations of the plant in collaboration with the Operations Manager. 
• Monitor and analyse manufacturing performance, providing monthly statistical reports to senior leadership. 
• Ensure the production plan is met, identifying and resolving bottlenecks or delays. 
• Work with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and drive operational improvements. 
• Manage and support production supervisors while providing guidance to indirect reports. 
• Serve as a key point of contact for production-related queries and problem-solving. 
• Champion health and safety compliance, ensuring all guidelines are strictly followed. 
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. 
• Regularly review and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process guidelines. 
• Oversee quality incidents, ensuring timely review and implementation of corrective actions. 
• Take on additional responsibilities as directed by the Operations Manager or Directors.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in a production management role, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with the ability to optimise processes.
• A proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement and safety.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualified ideally
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
• Must have previous management of direct reports previously

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

R & D TECHNICIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a R & D TECHNICIAN

A Kings Award winning business, need a R & D Technician to support duties for the R&D Lab. Which includes packing samples to send to customers and collecting materials for testing.  Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,600
• Overtime Paid 
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Pack and dispatch Limited Quantity samples to customers. 
• Coordinate with Warehouse Operators to source required materials. 
• Retrieve and manage finished products and raw materials for customer samples and R&D purposes. 
• Maintain and update inventory records for the R&D chemical stores. 
• Conduct benchtop blends and assess material performance. 
• Perform experimental work following R&D protocols. 
• Test and evaluate raw materials and competitor products. 
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment. 
• Assist with quality assurance, addressing issues related to rework, complaints, incidents, and rejects. 
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports as required. 
• Participate in regular project reviews with the Laboratory Manager. 
• Provide support to Production and Quality Control departments.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum A Level or equivalent in Chemistry or related subject
• Experience of following testing techniques
• A “hands-on” approach
• Calibration knowledge
• Good IT skills

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

CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a CHEMICAL PROCESS SAFETY ENGINEER

A Kings Award winning business, need a Chemical Process Safety Engineer to ensure effective implementation of process whilst observing risk management process.  Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility.  We have 2 roles available, one more Senior  and that allows us to consider a more Junior individual

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £70,000 
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supporting compliance with DSEAR and COMAH UK regulations
• Develop and implement process safety strategies to meet regulatory and operational requirements. 
• Deliver technical safety/process engineering solutions that support business objectives. 
• Lead and participate in process safety assessments such as HAZID, HAZOP, and SIL target-setting studies, generating reports and managing follow-up actions. 
• OEE improvements
• Improvement of cell layouts and lean methodologies
• Conduct hazardous area classification following industry standards and guidelines. 
• Develop and implement Functional Safety Management Plans. 
• Review and produce safety engineering deliverables, including HSE plans, safety specifications, and equipment specifications. 
• Provide technical input to design assurance reviews, such as P&ID reviews and constructability assessments. 
• Ensure compliance with industry codes, regulations, and best practices in process safety and environmental engineering. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in appropriate Engineering Discipline, ideally Chemistry
• Must have the right to work in the UK
• Strong understanding of process safety principles and risk management frameworks.
• Experience in process safety methodologies, design practices, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of relevant H & S Environmental legislation
• Familiarity with FEED, Detail Design, Construction, Commissioning, and Plant Start-up processes.
• Experience of HAZIP/HAZOP/LOPA
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvements

    
If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!

An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive: 

• Salary: £39.144.56
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the CNC Turners: 

• Carry out machining of components
• Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines 
• Manually handle Weights up to 25kg 
• Complete quality documents 
• Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings. 
• Contribute to continuous improvements 
• Read Engineering Drawings 
• Use computer equipment for date purposes.  

Experience the CNC Turners will hold.

• Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak 
• Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines. 
• Prove experience within a CNC Turners position. 
• Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment. 
• Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines 
• Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join an existing team in their new facility.

The company offer a full Manual Machining Service for products, across Manufacturing, Fabrication and General Engineering.

To be considered for this role, you will be Apprentice Trained, with proven manual machining experience on both Lathes and Milling machines.  

Manual Machinist Role Benefits:

• £36,400 - £40,560 dependant on experience (£17.50 - £19.50 per hour)
• Paid overtime
• Day time shift, 7am – 4pm, Friday’s 8:30am – 3pm (40 hours per week)
• No tools required

This Manual Machinist position is commutable from: Derby, Burton, Nottingham, Ripley, Ashbourne, Matlock, Castle Donington and surrounding areas. 

Manual Machinist Candidate Requirements

• Apprentice trained
• It is essential that you have proven experience of setting and operating manual lathes and milling machines
• Competency in milling, grinding, drilling and lathe work is all essential along with working to tight tolerances
• Experience with sleeving, bushing housings, and stubbing shafts required
• A good attitude to work
• Driving Licence
• No training provided, you must have the above skill set and ability to hit the ground running

Manual Machinist Duties

• You will be required to operate Manual lathes and Milling machines and carry out repairs on various mechanical components from customers. 
• You need to be capable of working to drawings and samples and generate drawings on occasions with the ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. 
• 50% of the work is working from drawings and 50% repair and breakdowns, where working of your own initiative is essential
• Occasional customer site visits, to discuss future projects and urgent work. Possibly sketch the job if required – transport will be provided.

TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER

We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER, to strengthen the Toolroom.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, supplying into a broad range of different industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, defence, medical and education to name but a few.

As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will be joining a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Genuine 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: - Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury

BENEFITS

• £30,000 - £33,000 dependant on experience
• Paid Overtime
• Days – Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Manufacture, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines
• Work with the engineering team to optimise tool designs, to make the parts faster

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of producing Jigs and Fixtures
• Must have gained this experience from a manufacturing environment
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• To have an understanding of machining processes
• Happy to work a Days role

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

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!

QUALITY COORDINATOR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a QUALITY COORDINATOR

A Kings Award winning business, need a Quality Coordinator to ensure companies compliance for all the requirements of current quality standards. Could this be you?

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility

No sponsorship can be offered - you must have Right to Work in the UK

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £30,000
• Days 
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 33 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure company compliance
• Support investigations into non-compliance
• Internal audits
• Review customer complaints, non-conformance and process non-conformance
• Monitor quality performance
• Corrective actions
• Identify areas for improvement in quality process

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience of Quality within a chemical environment
• Familiar with ISO14001 and  45001
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing
• Experience of product testing and quality control systems
• An understanding of chemical processes
• Exposure to quality control methodologies

If you are passionate about process safety and eager to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you!