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CAD DESIGNER - SHOPFITTING

Job Description

The Company

Operating from a new factory, this UK leading business has an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and workmanship.

They offer a full design service, project management and product development facilities. While still focusing on the Retail market, they now offer design expertise, prototyping and manufacturing for the hospitality, healthcare, corporate, sport, leisure and education sectors.


CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £45,000
  • 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
  • Hybrid working – two days per week from the office
  • Modern manufacturing facility
  • Onsite parking


This role is commutable from the following areas: Oldbury, Dudley, West Bromwich, Wolverhampton, Stourbridge


CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Role Overview

Due to the growth of the company, the business is seeking an enthusiastic person to join their Design department. The role will be to specialise in the design of retail equipment within Interior Shop Fit Outs. Knowledge of CAD Design, Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks and having a background within retail shopfitting would be hugely advantageous. 

The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions but also act on your own accord, whilst working to tight deadlines and schedules. The role will be to create full production drawing packs, create cutting list and requisition sheets whilst supporting the rest of the team, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.


CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Candidate Requirements

  • Highly proficient in Solidworks packages or Autodesk Inventor
  • Experience in the design and manufacture of retail equipment / retail interiors (this experience would be a big advantage)
  • An Engineering / Design degree would be useful, but is not essential
  • Knowledge of different timbers, materials and joinery
  • Good working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent engineering problem solving
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – beneficial
  • Full UK driving licence


CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Key Responsibilities

CAD design and development of retail equipment
Create full production drawing packs
Create cutting lists and requisition sheets


CAD Designer (Shopfitting) Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • High attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Enthusiastic
  • Team Player

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

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Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with over 40 years of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

If you are an individual who is looking for career growth and development, this role with become a Technical Manager role for the right person within 2+ years.

The role will allow for some hybrid working following successful probation.


Senior Design Engineer Salary and Benefits

  • £40,000 - £45,000
  • 39.5 Hours per week
  • 8:45am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s, or you can work 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
  • Some hybrid working following successful probation
  • Private health scheme 
  • Company performance bonus
  • Sick pay
  • Immediate Start 

Commutable from - Birmingham, Derby, Leicester, Coventry, Stone, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Lichfield


Senior Design Engineer Candidate Requirements 

  • Any experience within heavy engineering, castings or similar would be a huge advantage.
  • Ideally qualified to HND or Degree level, but this isn’t essential. 
  • You must have a sound knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and product design processes. 
  • Proven experience using both AutoCAD 2D and Inventor. 
  • Experience of working in a manufacturing environment. 
  • Mentoring and support of junior staff. 
  • The right personality is key, you will be an excellent communicator and a good listener.
  • Able to travel overseas when needed – this won’t be too frequent.


Senior Design Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • The Senior Design Engineer will be responsible for the management of design activities from concept through to production validation.
  • The robust design of products in accordance with the department procedures.
  • Investigating design factors such as function, materials, performance, interchangeability, cost, operational efficiency.
  • Preparation of Project Engineering data for new product assemblies and components, 3D / 2D Drawings, BOM's, Technical Specifications.
  • Customer technical liaison on new projects, ensuring that the designs meet the customer's requirements and often exceed their expectations and remain competitive to achieve sales growth and increase market share.
  • FEA of critical components. 
 

Operating from a new factory, this UK leading business has an outstanding reputation for quality, reliability and workmanship.

They offer a full design service, project management and product development facilities. While still focusing on the Retail market, they now offer design expertise, prototyping and manufacturing for the hospitality, healthcare, corporate, sport, leisure and education sectors.


CAD Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £35,000 - £45,000
  • 39 hours per week, Monday – Friday
  • Hybrid working option
  • Modern manufacturing facility
  • Onsite parking

Commutable From: Dudley, Stourbridge, Brierley Hill, Halesowen, Oldbury, West Bromwich 


The Role

Due to the growth of the company, the business is seeking an enthusiastic CAD Engineer to join their Design department. The role will be to specialise in the design of retail equipment within Interior Shop Fit Outs. Knowledge of CAD Design, Autodesk Inventor or Solidworks and having a background within retail shopfitting would be hugely advantageous. 

The ideal candidate will be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions but also act on your own accord, whilst working to tight deadlines and schedules. The role will be to create full production drawing packs, create cutting list and requisition sheets whilst supporting the rest of the team, ensuring all projects are delivered on schedule and on budget.


CAD Engineer Person Specification

  • Highly proficient in Solidworks packages or Autodesk Inventor
  • Experience in the design and manufacture of retail equipment / retail interiors (this experience would be a big advantage)
  • An Engineering / Design degree would be useful, but is not essential
  • Knowledge of different timbers, materials and joinery
  • Good working knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes
  • Excellent engineering problem solving
  • Proficient in MS Office
  • Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite – beneficial
  • Full UK driving licence


CAD Engineer Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • High attention to detail
  • Able to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Enthusiastic
  • Team Player


CAD Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • CAD design and development of retail equipment
  • Create full production drawing packs
  • Create cutting lists and requisition sheets
 

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


Salary, Hours and Benefits

  • £60,000 - £65,000
  • Hybrid
  • 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility
  • The chance to join a hypergrowth business
  • Up to 10.5% company pension
  • Company bonus
  • 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
  • Cash health plan
  • A modern, forward-thinking place to work

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


Role Overview

The business is looking to recruit a Senior Electronics Engineer to support the continuing growth of their design department.  The role will involve providing technical guidance to other members of the Electronics Design team, working alongside other engineering disciplines, designing hardware and embedded software to extend the businesses product range.


Candidate Requirements

  • You will have a depth of experience of full product lifecycle.
  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will hold a degree or similar qualification in Electronics Engineering or a comparable subject.
  • Proven experience in embedded firmware design, development, and testing, along with, firmware unit, integration, and system testing.
  • Solid experience in electronics hardware design, development, and testing; including PCB schematic design and layout.
  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will have EMC design and test experience.
  • New product development, and design validation process – FMEA, DFM.  
  • Creation of supporting design documentation, development reports, BoM, build packs.
  • Experience of electronics design within a highly regulated industry, with experience of working with third party approval/certification bodies.
  • Experience in architecture design and architecture design tools, with a familiarity of machinery safety standards or similar.


Key Responsibilities 

  • The Senior Electronics Engineer will be a lead electronics resource for the business.  
  • Identify areas of improvement and assist implementing new processes.
  • Design and maintenance of hardware and embedded software for use within company products.
  • Assessment and documentation of products against specifications and standards.
  • Coordinate with and assist other departments.
 

This is your chance to join an internationally recognised business / brand, who are in a substantial period of growth. They have a unique environment, a great bunch to work with who are incredibly passionate about their products and the industry as a whole.

Most of their staff have worked in the industry for a long time and they are looking for an individual who wishes to grow with the company and share in their current and future success.


Role Overview

Due to continued growth, the business is looking for an experienced Electronics Engineer to join their established team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an important position within the R&D team, and you will be key in driving the development of new products from initial design, through to production and post-production maintenance.


Electronics Engineer Pay and Benefits

  • £40,000 - £50,000
  • 33 days holiday
  • Sick pay
  • Death in service cover
  • Unique, relaxed environment
  • Casual dress code


Commutable From: Northampton, Wellingborough, Rugby, Kettering, Bedford, Milton Keynes


Electronics Engineer Person Specification

  • Degree qualified in electronics or similar engineering subject.
  • 5+ years’ commercial experience in electronic design, ideally within audio electronics.
  • The Electronics Engineer will ideally have audio experience working with ADC/DAC (Analogue/Digital Converters) and associated components, Op-amps etc.
  • High speed digital electronics experience, working with microcontrollers, DSPs etc.
  • PCB layout and design experience.
  • A guitar or bass player of any experience level is preferred but isn’t essential.

Electronics Engineer Key Responsibilities

  • Project lead and design of system architecture.
  • Responsible for all research and full development, through full life cycle, of assigned projects.
  • Contributing towards new innovative design ideas to drive the company technology forward.
  • Undertaking the building and testing of electronic prototypes.
  • Brainstorming new product ideas and technical requirements/ specifications.
  • Communicating with UK and overseas teams on project-specific topics.
  • Assisting other day-to day technical activities of the R&D department.
  • Possible, infrequent overseas travel as required – this is not essential, however can be an exciting opportunity for an engineer to broaden their knowledge and experience.
 

The Company

The business is a niche company with over 60 years of manufacturing heritage and a worldwide presence. They have a global supply chain and export over 30% of their product to a world-wide network of customers. The majority of their work is product designed and manufactured by the company at their UK site. 


Contracts Manager Salary and Benefits

  • £50,000 - £55,000
  • Plus, car allowance (£500 per month, £6,000 per year)
  • 37.5 hours, Monday to Thursday 7:30am – 4:15pm, 12pm on Friday’s
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Early finish Friday’s

Commutable From: Sheffield, Rotherham, Nottingham, Derby, Mansfield, Chesterfield, Worksop, Newark on Trent

Contracts Manager Role Overview

The Contracts Manager will profitably manage and develop the Contracts Department incorporating Installations, Maintenance & Electrical Design within the agreed Business Plan.


Contracts Manager Person Specification

  • Experience of Project Planning, People Management and Motivation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, safely and profitably.
  • A self-motivated Manager who is able to work well within a team of Managers and on their own initiative.
  • Excellent multi-tasker with the ability to manage their time to meet deadlines.
  • An excellent communicator, who is able to communicate effectively across all levels of the business. 
  • A holder of a health and safety qualification, ideally IOSH or NEBOSH.
  • Previous experience in the steel erection / steelwork industry would be an advantage.
  • Possess excellent IT skills and knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel.
  • Be prepared to role your sleeves up and get your hands dirty.
  • Visit sites and clients in conjunction with the sales team and engage with clients to demonstrate a proficiency in company operations.


Contracts Manager Key Responsibilities

  • Oversee all activities within the Department including Project Management, QS and estimating ensuring they all deliver on time and in compliance with the customer orders.
  • Monitor and advise on overhead and profit management for projects.
  • Negotiation with Sub-Contractors.
  • To ensure adequate provisions are made to ensure the safe delivery of all activities, including (but not limited to) overseeing RAMS, training and the safe use of plant and equipment.
  • Implement agreed Business Plans to achieve targeted growth and profit levels for the business. 
 

A massive opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a global company based in the heart of Shropshire. My client has been in business for well over 100 years and is a market leader in its sector.   

My client is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their panama shift. The right person will be a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias.  


Maintenance Engineer Role Benefits:

  • Salary £45,000
  • OT at premium rates 
  • 22 days holiday (rising with service). 
  • Employer Contribution Pension Scheme.
  • Death in Service. 
  • Support lines. 
  • Fantastic culture and facilities. 
  • Training + Progression. 


Maintenance Engineer Duties include:

  • Panama shift. (3’s and 2’s). 
  • To maintain/repair machinery equipment. 
  • Carrying out general machine maintenance.
  • Planned and Preventive maintenance.
  • Electrical installation work. 
  • Attending breakdowns. 
  • Working with apprentices. 


As a Maintenance Engineer Requirements include: 

  • Recognised engineering qualifications. 
  • Electrically qualified. 
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics. 
  • Manufacturing maintenance experience. 
  • Mechanical abilities. 
  • SAP experience advantageous. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Maintenance Engineer position is commutable from: Shifnal, Ironbridge, Doseley, Codsall, Telford, Newport, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton, Wolverhampton, and surrounding areas. 

 

About Us: 

We are a well established and highly regarded engineering business with a track record of providing top quality products into a stable industry sector. With a low staff turnover, we offer a stable and supportive work environment for our employees and we don’t work shifts! 

Benefits Available for an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects: 

As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy the following salary and benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: to £52,500
  • Paid Overtime at Premium Rates
  • Company Funded Pension
  • Company Funded Life Assurance 
  • Fully Funded Sick Pay 
  • Healthcare
  • Onsite Parking 
  • Day Working (Monday – Friday)
  • Opportunities for Career Advancement within a Stable Organisation

Duties of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

Working days, as an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor you will be required to manage a small team, whilst also ensuring planned maintenance is undertaken to schedule, allied to being responsible for reactive maintenance issues. 

A key part of your role is undertaking plant related project work, where you will have full lifecycle responsibility from initial concept through to final commissioning. 

Requirements of an Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects:

You must have gained your experience within a heavy engineering, manufacturing or process oriented environment, be apprentice trained and qualified ideally to an HND standard Electrically.

It is also crucial to the role that you have a proven background in leading a team of maintenance professionals and undertaking plant related projects. 

This is a great opportunity to move your career into an organisation that will not offer you not only an incredible benefits package, but also be secure in the knowledge that you will be in a stable working environment and classified as a Key Worker. 


The Electrical Maintenance Supervisor – Plant Projects role is commutable from Birmingham, Dudley, Halesowen, Oldbury, Rowley Regis, Smethwick, Wednesbury & Tipton 

 

PRESS SETTER / OPEAROR

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PRESS SETTER / OPERATOR

We are based in the heart of the Black Country, and have been established for many many years.  

Our customer base is solid and secure with our biggest customer, just having committed to staying in the UK for the next few years.  This is creating the need for a Press Setter / Operator to strengthen our Toolroom.

MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Worcester, Harbourne, Moseley, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Willenhall, Dudley, Rowley Regis, Bearwood, Redditch, and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

  • Salary: £13 - £14 per hour (dependant on experience) 
  • Free parking on site
  • Overtime available
  • Busy, solid manufacturing company
  • Friendly, supportive team
  • Early Friday finish available
  • Choice of shifts – either 6am / 2pm OR  7.30am / 16.30pm OR 2pm/ 10pm
  • Overtime available
  • Training offered for the right person on Fork- lift truck and / OR ROSPA cert
  • FLT training supplied, again if necessary for the right person

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Setting progression presses between 80t to 400t
  • Ensure all machinery setting is conducted in accordance with ROSPA
  • Making sure Quality standards are maintained
  • Conduct TPM checks 
  • Responsible for the upkeep on the machines in your area
  • Weekly checks on oils and grease
  • Undertake training as and when on any new equipment

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU!

  • Setting and Operating Presses experience
  • Ideally progression pressing experience, however training is being offered for the right person
  • ROSPA Press Setting certificate, though again, will support the achieve for the right person
  • Fork- Lift Truck - licence – 2t to 5t – again training is offered

Set shifts being offered – 

  • 6.00am – 2pm  OR
  • 7.30am – 16.30pm OR
  • 2pm – 10pm