TOOLING DESIGN ENGINEER

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.

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning) - Nights Role

Due to an expansion, we are now recruiting for several roles! We offer a good variety of job roles, A good level of experience would be ideal but not overly required as some training can be provided. Roles include both manual work and machining (see below)

Salary/Benefits and Night Shifts for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

• Starting salary at £36,000 up to £46,000 (DOE)  
• Company pension with a total weekly contribution of 8%.
• Health and Safety bonus system every 6 months for qualified individuals.
• Overtime paid at time and a half – available after 1pm Friday until Monday – paid lunch break.
• Monday to Thursday 6pm – 6am.

Roles available for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

• Manual Vertical Borers Setter/Operators (Turning)
• Manual Horizontal Borers Setter/Operators (Milling)
• CNC Horizontal Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer
• CNC Elgamill Setter/Operator/Programmer

Requirements for CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

Manual:

• Have experience of setting and operating manual boring machines or have a similar background (in either milling or turning)
• Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
• Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Borers:

• Roles available for experience in Heidenhain control systems and Fanuc (Fanuc also uses Cimcon CADCam for programming)
• Work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy work pieces.
• Have the ability to self-inspect parts.

CNC Vertical Borer Setter/Operator/Programmer:

• Have some CNC Setter/Operator/Programmer experience using Fanuc control systems (also uses Cimco CADCam for programming)
• Be able to work to customer issued drawings and specifications to produce medium to heavy workpieces.
• Have the ability to self-inspect the parts.

Join our team of CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator (Milling or Turning)

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and become part of our talented team of professionals. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and ample opportunities for growth, this is your chance to shine. Join us as we embark on an exciting journey towards success.

This job is commutable from: Oldham, Manchester, Stockport and surrounding areas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Project Engineer to join a world leading engineering manufacturer, with over 45 years of experience. You will be working on technically complex products and assemblies for flagship UK projects and programs.

The Project Engineer will be the primary technical lead of designated projects. You will be the point of contact with the customer and will ensure that designated projects are delivered on time, right first time and within cost targets. This will be achieved through strong technical leadership, liaising with all other business functions to ensure manufacturing best practice is embedded throughout the project.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £43,000 - £48,000 (negotiable for the right candidate)
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday. 7:30am – 4:30pm, 2:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay

This role is commutable from: Derby, Nottingham, Sutton in Ashfield, Alfreton, Ilkeston, Chesterfield 

Project Engineer Candidate Requirements
Please Note: Due to the security level of the projects the business work on, British Nationality is required for this role.

• Project Engineer experience within a precision engineering business in a regulated industry
• Qualified to HNC level minimum - someone who is Apprentice Trained would be ideal. 
• You will have a precision engineering background, exposure to machining - someone with previous hands-on machining experience would be perfect
• Experience of manufacturing routings
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Good working knowledge of Project Management methodologies
• Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
• CAD/CAM experience in a relevant software package would be an advantage
• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project

Candidate Soft Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative
• Good eye for detail

Project Engineer Key Responsibilities

• Contract Review
• Engineering & Planning
• Deliver project commitments on time
• Continuous Improvement
• Ensure full compliance with the Company’s Quality Management System
• Pro-actively assist the Document Quality Team with creation of Documentation Packs for designated projects

Purchasing Logisitics Clerk

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Purchasing Logistics Clerk

Immediate interviews are being offered.

We are a dynamic and fast-growing manufacturing business]. We pride ourselves on delivering top-quality products and services to our customers. To support our expanding operations, we are looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Purchasing / Logistics Clerk to join our team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about supply chain and procurement processes, we would love to hear from you!

The Purchasing / Logistics Clerk will play a key role in ensuring that our supply chain runs smoothly and efficiently. You will be responsible for supporting the purchasing and logistics teams by coordinating order placements, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely deliveries. You’ll work closely with suppliers, vendors, and internal teams to manage the flow of materials and products.

Commutable from Birmingham, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Dudley, Kingswinford, Hagley, Quinton, Woodgate Valley, Harbourne, Kidderminster and Wombourne

What we Offer

• Salary: £25,000
• Free parking on site
• 12 NOON Finish on Fridays
• Very friendly and supportive team
• Stable organisation
• Busy manufacturing business
• Great potential for bigger opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist with creating and processing purchase orders (Pos)
• Follow up with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries.
• Maintain accurate records of purchases, pricing, and deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors to resolve discrepancies or issues with orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and place replenishment orders as necessary.
• Schedule and coordinate deliveries to ensure timely receipt of goods.
• Track shipments and provide updates to internal teams as needed.
• Assist with managing incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Verify shipment contents and ensure accuracy of order receipts.
• Communicate with freight companies and couriers to manage shipping schedules.
• Support the warehouse team with inventory management and reconciliation tasks.

Requirements

• Experience in purchasing / logistics is preferred
• Strong IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office and Word
• Knowledge of supply chain and procurement processes
• Excellent communication skills
• Problem solving skills with good attention to detail

If you would like to find out more, please send your CV asap to be considered.

HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER.

This is an exciting Organisation to be part of, you would be joining a prestigious, state of the Art manufacturing organisation. Specialising in high quality products, supplying into a vast customer  base. We are very much at the forefront of brand -new technology.

As Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, you will be tasked with ensuring the effectiveness of the EHS Department

We have been providing pioneering technologies and products to our customers worldwide for a number of years now, out teams are accomplished teams of experts, highly specialised in the development, industrialisation and production.

Commutable from Standish, Skelmersdale, St Helens, Eccles, Bolton, Chorley, Ormskirk

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £45,000 - £50,000
• Company Pension
• Private healthcare
• 33 days holiday (inc Stats)
• King and Queens Award winning business
• Fantastic chance to make  an impact
• Free parking on site
• Huge customer base

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote EHS on site
• Ensure all policies and procedures are developed and maintained
• Management of 45001 and 14001
• Accident and incident investigations
• Review audit requirements
• Keep up to date with legislation
• Manage legislation register
• Organise HSE training sessions
• Act as Fire Safety Officer on site
• Manage COSHH assessments
• Process hazard assessments, HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA and HFA

REQUIREMENTS

• It is essential that you have relevant Health, Safety and Environmental experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Your experience needs to be UK based
• Previous experience of Risk Assessments including COSHH
• Knowledge of a COMAH site would be highly desirable
• Essential that you have 45001 and 14001 experience
• NEBOSH level 3
• IOSH managing safely
• Lead Auditor

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!
 

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER.

A well established, busy manufacturing organisation are looking for a Toolmaker to join the Engineering Department.

This is a super opportunity to be part of a domestic Toolroom with an organisation that is synonymous with innovation and reliability.  Join us and be part of a team that prides itself in quality and excellence.

If you are initiative-taking, task-oriented, and have a strong work ethic, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity  

Super shift pattern – Days 12-hour shift pattern, leaving lots of free time and a great way to book your holidays.  Overtime is available

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Walsall, Rugeley, Lichfield, Atherstone, Barton Under Needwood, Measham, Nuneaton, Twycross, Aldridge and Minworth

KEY BENEFITS

• £37,500
• DAYS
• Paid Overtime – OTE - £42/£44k
• 12-hour day shifts – popular shift pattern leaving lots of free time
• Well established, stead manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Great longevity with staff
• Toolmakers from all manufacturing backgrounds are welcomed - plastics and / or pressings

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Repair, refurbish, and manufacture tooling to achieve maximum production efficiency.
• Work independently and manage tasks with minimal supervision.
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings.
• General machining and bench hand skills are essential.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery and wire erosion is a plus.
• Maintain the highest standards of housekeeping in the tool room.

REQUIREMENTS

• Apprentice trained
• Experience in an extrusion or mould shop environment, or pressings is happily considered
• CNC knowledge would be helpful, though not essential
• Happy to work 12-hour DAY shift pattern
• This would suit a motivated, friendly individual  

You would enjoy a fruitful and lengthy career within a busy, stable manufacturing organization.  

ONLY UK BASED EXPERIENCE IS CONSIDERED

Join Our Team as a PRODUCTION MANAGER!

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.  

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

BENEFITS

• £35,000 - £45,000
• Morning 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%

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

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REQUIREMENTS

• Strong Leadership and communication skills
• Experience drawn from a CNC environment ideally
• 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
• Happy to work morning 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.  What are you waiting for??

Send your CV ASAP

Only applications with the Right to Work in the UK and with UK based experience can be considered
 

Workshop Manager (Special Purpose Machine Build) - Join Our Unique Business With A Strong Legacy

Our company has a respected and established presence in the region for many years, producing well-known products that has garnered global recognition. With extremely low staff turnover, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and stable working environment for our employees.

Benefits Available for a Workshop Manager 

• Negotiable Base Salary in the Region of £55,000 
• Flexi Time & Working from Home Options 
• Annual Tax Free Bonus 
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Above Average Holiday Entitlement (with the option to buy and sell days)
• Life Assurance (above market average) 
• Paid Overtime  
• Ongoing Training & Development 
• The Opportunity to join a Well Established and Growing Business where your Input will make a Real Difference

Duties of a Workshop Manager

• As Special Purpose Machine Build Manager you will lead a multi-disciplined team of technicians to ensure each build is completed on time, within budget and that it’s handed over to the customer with complete satisfaction.  
• As part of your role you will also be tasked with managing site services, driving 5S and ensuring all statutory regulations are adhered to.

Requirements of a Workshop Manager

Have a proven background in leading an engineering team within a special purpose machine build environment. Where you have had direct responsibility for plant performance, achieving targets, process development, mentoring staff, setting and monitoring KPI’s and managing time critical projects.

You will ideally be:

• Qualified to a HNC standard Mechanically  
• Have climbed the ranks of engineering from an apprentice level (ideally in toolmaking or mechanical fitting) into a position where you have led a team. 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business with a long-standing reputation for excellence. If you are a skilled and forward-thinking Workshop Manager with relevant experience, apply now to be part of our vibrant team and contribute to our continued growth and success.

The role is commutable from most areas of Warwickshire & The West Midlands 

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Electrician.

This is an opportunity to join a leading Manufacturing organisation, known worldwide, supplying into Food & Manufacturing organisations. A company who continues to grow and pride themselves on a good working environment.  

The maintenance electrician will be joining an already established Maintenance team and will have support from Senior engineers on site.  

This role is commutable from: Stockport / Stoke-On-Trent / Macclesfield / Denton 

Shift the maintenance electrician will be required to work Monday to Thursday – the option to work 1pm till 11pm or 2pm till 12 o clock.

Benefits: 

• Salary: £38,000 - £40,000  
• Pension
• 21+8 Days holiday
• Overtime
• Flexible working hours / 4-day week.   

Industry: Manufacturing / Packaging organisation   

Maintenance Electrician Duties:

• Trouble shooting and Fault Finding on various machines including Injection Moulding Machines, Extruders, Grinders, Rotational Moulding Machines, and associated ancillaries.
• Planned Preventative Maintenance.
• Identifying parts required to carry out repairs and providing details to the Maintenance Manager.
• Using blueprints, wiring diagrams and manufacturer’s installation manuals to complete projects.
• Testing of fixed installations.
• Some building maintenance such as lighting & small power.
• Installation of 3 phase supplies & associated switchgear.
• Highlighting potential problems with aging switchgear and advising the correct course of action for rectification.

Maintenance Electrician Requirements:

• Experience with Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s. – Strong fault-finding abilities 
• Experience with Grinders, Extruders, Injection Moulding machinery. 
• Ideally experience within Single and 3 phase systems. 
• Dealing with some Plant maintenance such as Lighting and Small power. 
• Must be Apprentice trained, holding a Formal qualification in Electrical engineering. 
• 17th or 18th Edition trained/compliant.