ADVANCED MACHINE OPERATOR

The best opportunity of the year has arrived, if you are a skilled Machinist, who is looking for that special next role.

This is a superb facility, where your opportunities, are genuinely second to none.  The working environment, is spectacular, giving you the most fabulous workplace.  We are looking for people with passion and pride, who can work independently, or as part of a highly motivated team.

As a Skilled Machinist, you will operate and maintain a group of machines, within a complex manufacturing system, ensuring productivity and quality targets are achieved.

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Henley-in-Arden, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Tamworth, Wednesbury, Moseley, Stratford-upon-Avon, Lichfield, Atherstone, Nuneaton, Walsall, Aldridge and Cannock 

Benefits available to Skilled Machinists

• Salary: £50,000
• Free parking on site
• Bonus
• 25 Days holiday (Bank Holidays on top), 
• Healthcare
• Extremely generous Company contributory pension
• Highly prestigious brand, products and customers
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted.
• Unlimited Career progression
• And much more…

Responsibilities of Machinists

• Operate and maintain a group of machines within a complex manufacturing system.
• Working to tight tolerances
• CNC Turning and milling.
• Own Quality inspection – measuring own parts.
• Utilising grinding and polishing machines
• Gear cutting and heat treatment. 
• Working on automated systems
• Set and Operate – No programming.
• Working a 3-shift system – nights is 4 nights, Mon - Thurs

Requirements for Machinists

• Apprentice trained to Level 3, or other engineering qualifications considered.
• To have worked in a fast paced, automated environment
• CNC turning knowledge, but CNC Milling experience also readily considered.
• Strong machining skills
• This would suit ambitious, energetic, initiative-taking individuals, who are looking for an incredibly special long-term career.

 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 busy, well-established local manufacturing organisation in the heart of Birmingham, have  a requirement  for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer, where you will be given responsibility for driving continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.  
This is a fast paced, dynamic working environment, where no 2 days, are ever the same!

If you are an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer, who thrives on being challenged, this is just the job for you!

Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Lichfield, Studley, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Atherstone, Castle Bromwich, Solihull, Walsall and Aldridge

Key Benefits for Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Salary: £42,000
• Free parking on site
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Employee recognition schemes
• Dynamic working environment, but highly rewarding
• Loyalty days
• Busy, growing organisation

Responsibilities of Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Champion Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Cost saving and quality improvements
• Ensure processes are streamlined and efficient.
• Report on trends
• Optimise production methods and machines to meet product quality, cost and delivery
• Training and support 
• Liaise across departments and teams

Requirements for Continuous Improvement Engineer

• Proven Continuous Improvement experience
• Gained from within a manufacturing environment, preferably high-volume
• Related Qualifications, such as Six Sigma would be beneficial but not essential
• This would suit an energetic ,results orientated Engineer

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

We are looking for a TOOLMAKER FOR A PERMANENT DOUBLE DAYS POSITION

Are you an experienced Toolmaker, who likes to be kept busy?  This is a friendly, supportive working environment, with plenty of progression prospects available.  There is also support for further training and development.

37.5 working hour week, with Paid Overtime available. Always an early finish on Fridays to give you a good work / life balance  

Well established company, with new projects arriving, creating the need for an experienced Toolmaker. Long-term prospects look fantastic and you will be joining a friendly team

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Tyseley, Solihull, Aldridge, Moseley, Halesowen, Cannock, Coventry, Redditch, Tamworth, Kings Heath and Minworth

BENEFITS FOR YOU

• £33,000 - £39,500
• 37.5 hour working week
• Overtime paid
• Early finish Friday 
• Friendly team
• New projects arrived
• Further training and development offered
• On site parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Well established manufacturing business

DUTIES of TOOLMAKER:

• Corrective, breakdown, and preventative maintenance on the Tooling
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns
• Die repairs
• Repairs on welded jigs and fixtures
• Tooling modifications and refurbishments
• Ensure repairs are carried out to agreed timescales

REQUIREMENTS OF TOOLMAKER

• Ideally, you will be Apprentice trained
• To have worked in a busy Toolroom
• Ideally, transfer and progression tooling knowledge
• Both preventative and repair to existing tooling
• Happy to work Double Days – Mon - Friday

We are looking for a TOOLMAKER FOR A PERMANENT NIGHTS POSITION

Are you an experienced Toolmaker, who likes to be kept busy?  This is a friendly, supportive working environment, with plenty of progression prospects available.  There is also support for further training and development.

37.5 working hour week, with Paid Overtime available. Always an early finish on Fridays to give you a good work / life balance  

Well established company, with new projects arriving, creating the need for an experienced Toolmaker. Long-term prospects look fantastic and you will be joining a friendly team

The role is commutable from Walsall, Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Tyseley, Solihull, Aldridge, Moseley, Halesowen, Cannock, Coventry, Redditch, Tamworth, Kings Heath and Minworth

BENEFITS FOR YOU

• £35,000 - £41,000
• 37.5 hour working week
• Overtime paid
• Early finish Friday 
• Friendly team
• New projects arrived
• Further training and development offered
• On site parking
• Discounted Gym membership
• Well established manufacturing business

DUTIES of TOOLMAKER:

• Corrective, breakdown, and preventative maintenance on the Tooling
• Respond swiftly to breakdowns
• Die repairs
• Repairs on welded jigs and fixtures
• Tooling modifications and refurbishments
• Ensure repairs are carried out to agreed timescales

REQUIREMENTS OF TOOLMAKER

• Ideally, you will be Apprentice trained
• To have worked in a busy Toolroom
• Ideally, transfer and progression tooling knowledge
• Both preventative and repair to existing tooling
• Happy to work Nights – Mon - Friday

Due to a long-serving employee who will be retiring, they wish to recruit a CNC Miller & Turner to work in their machine shop making precision parts.

The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.

CNC Miller / Turner Benefits and Hours

• Salary £35,000 - £42,000, negotiable dependant on experience
• 37 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:30pm, Fridays 7:30am – 12:30pm 
• 10% employer pension
• Death in service benefit
• Health insurance
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Commutable From: Northampton, Leicester, Coventry, Milton Keynes, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Banbury

CNC Miller / Turner Candidate Requirements

• The ideal candidate would have manual and CNC machining experience.
• A minimum of five years’ experience working in a precision machining environment.
• Good working knowledge of manufacturing techniques and engineering drawings.
• Ability to produce complex components to drawing tolerance and specifications, efficiently and accurately.
• Adherence to quality standards.
• Possessing an enthusiastic can-do attitude with an eye for detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Making one-offs and small batches of complex precision machined components from various aerospace grade materials.
• Accurately inspecting and measuring components using various inspection equipment including, but not limited to, Micrometers, Verniers and Plug Gauges.
• Setting and Operating Manual/CNC Mills and Lathes using Fanuc controls.
• Writing CNC programs using AlphaCam and/or CAD/CAM post processors

A Busy Midlands based Manufacturing organisation, have a role available for a Metrology Engineer.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Metrology Engineer, to be part of a friendly team within Quality. 

This is an organisation that has grown over the years, from a small family-owned business, into a market leader in the Midlands for their products. As the Metrology Engineer, you would be joining a strong, stable manufacturing facility, where your development and progression would be actively encouraged.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Minworth, Coleshill, Birmingham, Moseley, Solihull, Coventry, Tyesley, Tamworth and Aldridge

Key Benefits

• £30,000 - £34,000
• Afternoon Shift: 14:00 to 22:00
• Early finish Fridays
• Company Pension Scheme
• On-site parking
• Access to learning and development courses.
• Employee assistance programmes
• Busy, friendly working environment
• Superb prospects to develop.

Metrology Engineer Responsibilities

• Performing precise measurements and aligning intricate components according to customer specifications
• Ensuring adherence to high-quality standards 
• Interpreting customer drawings and defining measurement report formats.
• Programming automated CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) programs.
• Understanding of SPC and R&R
• Collaborating with the Project team to fulfil measurement requirements for PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) approval.
• Conducting dimensional investigations to support engineering teams. 
• Implementing 5S principles 
• Carry our Hardness tests (Vickers hardness testers)
• An understanding of GD7T

Metrology Engineer Requirements

• To have the ability to program CMM machines.
• Ideally Axel or PC-DIMIS, or Metrolog or Camio
• Proven experience of using GD&T
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience of using Vickers hardness tester

This would suit a friendly, experienced individual, who enjoys working as part of a team, and being given the freedom to use your initiative

Company

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.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £40,000
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 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

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

Role Purpose

• As part of providing life protecting products, testing and traceability of the products in-process and prior to shipment to customer is hugely important. 
• Evolving test hardware and software to support production operations in an effective and efficient manner whilst growing our output is a key.
• The Manufacturing Test Engineer (MTE) will define, develop, implement and improve product test processes and hardware / software in the production environment.
• Forming part of global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Test Engineer will work cross-functionally with Product Design and Testing, Production and Manufacturing functions and be instrumental in the design and development of product testing processes and equipment from conception through to production support and continuous improvement. 

Key Qualifications and Experience Required

• The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be time served experience in an electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment, educated to degree level (ideally) in mechanical engineering, electronics, controls or closely related subject matter.
• Experience in electronics and software / hardware design and manufacturing systems design.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement, project management, fault rectification and production support roles
• Be able to evidence an aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Experience interacting with and leading cross functional improvement groups on the shop floor.
• Demonstrate a flexible, inclusive and pro-active approach to identifying and resolving problems.

About You

• The Manufacturing Test Engineer will be a process led, proactive problem solver, data led and analytical in nature.
• Having good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication you will be able to demonstrate experience in electronics and testing at a practical level, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within a high-pressure production environment, quickly and accurately is a must. 

Key Areas of Responsibility of The Role Include

• Test Definition - Using product and process knowledge to define & develop testing solutions, including hardware / software and process application.
• Reporting and Data – Defining and analysing data capture and information, interpreting results and driving improvement.
• Process Support – Developing and documenting test processes and providing support to operations teams. Manage test process adherence and training.
• Hardware / Software Support – Maintenance management, fault resolution, Test system safety and calibration
• Product Testing – Supporting production test processes to understand and resolve test failures.
• New Capability – Support Product development with testing capability and continuous improvements initiatives with global standardisation in mind

Company

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.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 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

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

Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for supporting manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with Manufacturing departments.

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing, the Manufacturing Engineer will be a key figure in your ability to:

• Identify and action waste elimination.
• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards
• Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem-solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to quality issues.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, ‘Cost of Quality’ concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem-solving teams where appropriate
• The Manufacturing Engineer will fully understand all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change and fully understand any production related cost.
• Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part
• Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility.

Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Understanding of Jig & Tool design - CAD experience would be advantageous.
• Manufacturing Engineering degree or HND / HNC equivalent is desirable.
• Industrial engineering techniques.
• Project management skills

Company

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.

The business are big advocates of personal development, growth and progression, with many success stories of this across the company. 

About You

You will be a process led, diligent CNC Programmer / Engineer, with an eye for quality and detail as well as good background skills in workload management and communication.

Able to demonstrate experience in mechanical engineering, preferably in a similar environment or industry. An ability to work and resolve issues within the production environment, quickly and accurately is a must.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £37,000 (dependant on experience)
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s
• 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

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

Candidate Requirements

• An experienced Machinist with CNC (VMC/Milling) programming ability.
• Up-to-date knowledge of programming, setting and operating 3 axis CNC cutting machines.
• Autodesk Fusion 360 programming software experience would be useful.
• Working experience working within a tool room / plant and equipment maintenance environment.
• Good knowledge and practical understanding of mechanical engineering applications in product assembly, jigs and fixtures, plant and equipment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, machining and finish specifications. PC skills and experience of packages such as Excel and Standard Analyses: Nav, Creo, Windchill, DXF, Cad viewing packages. 
• Be able to use and operate a wide range of manual machines such as millers, grinders, saws etc.
• MIG/TIG welding experience in the workplace.
• Experience of contributing to small group activities to drive improvement ideas. 

Role Overview

• The CNC Programmer will programme, set and operate a variety of 3 axis CNC Machines for component and fixturing manufacture and assembly.
• As part of a small in-house team, the CNC Programmer will play an equal part supporting production with modified or bespoke machined components made from a variety of materials from nylon through to stainless steel, as well as working on longer term continuous improvement projects that require machined content (i.e. tooling, fixturing etc).
• Reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the CNC Programmer will work cross functionally with Production Leadership, Planning and Manufacturing Engineering teams to ensure production requirements for short turn-around components are met. 
• You will work within the Tool room / Plant Maintenance function, in addition supporting the wider production operation in areas such as jigs and fixture repair, equipment maintenance and prototyping.

CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator (Milling or Turning)

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 £28,000 up to £35,000 (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 1/3 + Sundays paid at time 1/2.
• Monday to Thursday 8am – 4:30pm – Friday: 8am – 1am

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.

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.

Our specialist Automotive manufacturing client near Willenhall has an opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their established team.

This role is a permanent, days only role with an early finish on Friday. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Product Designer or Manufacturing Engineer in heavy-duty mechanical and electrical environments, preferably within automotive or heavy-duty machinery sectors

Manufacturing Engineer Benefits:

• Salary from £38,000 – 45,000 DOE.
• 32 Days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays.
• Holiday buy back scheme
• Company Pension.
• Employee Reward Scheme.
• 40 hours paid medical leave per year.

Are you ready to dive into an exhilarating role that offers both challenges and rewards? We're searching for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dedicated team in Walsall. If you're passionate about driving innovation and making a tangible impact, this could be the perfect fit for you.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our manufacturing processes. From optimizing efficiency to ensuring top-quality output, you'll be at the forefront of innovation. With your expertise and ingenuity, you'll help us achieve new heights of success while enjoying a supportive and collaborative work environment.

We're seeking a proactive problem-solver with a keen eye for detail. If you thrive in dynamic environments and love tackling new challenges, you'll feel right at home with us.

Your ability to think critically and work effectively in a team will be essential as we strive for excellence together.

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Lt 2D (version 2012 onwards)
• Advanced knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
• Strong command of Word and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of Lean Manufacturing tools
• HNC / HND or Equivalent Engineering degree (preferred) 

Join Our Team:

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 and make your mark in the world of manufacturing.

This Manufacturing Engineer job is commutable from:  Walsall, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Dudley.