TECHNICAL MANAGER

PRESTON

PERMENANT

£40,000 + HEALTH CARE + PENSION + HOLIDAYS

MANUFACTURING

Are you looking for a new opportunity to use your skills?  

Are you a Technical Manager who is looking to take the next step your career?

Our client supplies various large retailers with their famous product and are looking for a Technical Manager to join their organisation and make an instant impact as a valued cog in their business.

BENFITS:

• Competitive Salary – Circa £40k
• Negotiable Holiday days
• Competitive Pension
• Family Run Business
• Health Insurance
• Free Parking
• Great working environment

DUTIES:

• The Technical Manager will manage the quality team effectively
• Manage and maintain the HACCP system
• You will Implement & maintain quality systems and auditing
• You will be responsible for implementing the change to the latest BRC version from SALSA
• The Technical Manager will be responsible for implementing a food safety culture
• Approve suppliers and maintain approved suppliers list
• You will support NPD
• Ensure BRC status is maintained

REQUIREMENTS:

• The Technical Manager will require a background within Food manufacturing
• Ideally you will have a strong knowledge and experience of Dairy Food Products
• You will have good experience with HACCP and BRC standards
• Excellent understanding of food safety & quality standards & legislation
• The chosen candidate will have experience/knowledge of Level 3 HACCP
• Experience with HACCP, TACCP and VACCP would be beneficial

Please feel free to have a confidential chat on the details below. What are you waiting for?

Maintenance Electrician

Blackburn location

Shift: Days 8:15am till 5pm

£32,000 - £33,000

Pension, Overtime, 34days holiday, Shut down over Christmas

Manufacturing organisation

A leading manufacturing organisation now seeking a Maintenance Electrician to Join there already established maintenance team.

Machinery:

• Blow moulding machinery
• Motors and Drives
• Inverters
• Conveyors
• Hydraulics & Pneumatics
• PLC’s: Siemens / Mitsubishi

The Maintenance Electrician will ideally hold:

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role
• Ideally looking for this individual to hold experience with:  Siemens and Mitsubishi PLC’s, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Blow moulding machinery, Motors and Drives, Conveyors,
• Looking for a flexible individual, who is highly motivated and keen to progress
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing / Blow moulding environment 

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Maintenance Electrician role
• Apprentice trained
• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering
• HNC in Electrical Engineering
• 16th / 17th Edition IEE Wiring regulations

BUYER

KEIGHLEY

PERMANENT

£30,000 + PENSION + BONUS SCHEME + HOLIDAY

MANUFACTURING

Fed up with your job or looking for a change of scenery??

Are you a Buyer with experience in Manufacturing looking to take the next step in their career??

One of our best clients in Lancashire are looking to bring on a Buyer with a manufacturing background to help supplement the growth of the company.

DUTIES OF A BUYER:

• Develop, negotiate and maintain agreements/contracts and relationships with key suppliers.
• In line with the business requirements, negotiate pricing, delivery, payment terms, stocking methods and inventory management
• Place blanket purchase orders and contracts
• Action discrepancies and drive continuous improvement within the department and through suppliers.
• Manage and review sourcing strategies
• Help develop procurement performance metrics relating to annual cost reduction and performance improvements.
• Supplier reviews and visits
• Procure goods and services as assigned

REQUIREMENTS OF A BUYER:

• You will need previous experience in a Buyer or Procurement Role
• Coming in to this role you will need have a background in Manufacturing
• You will have experience of cost saving through a previous role

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary - up to £30k
• Competitive Holidays
• Pension
• Free Parking
• Exceptionally clean Environment
• Job Security and Stability
• Companywide bonus

Please feel free to have a confidential chat on the details below. What are you waiting for?

Maintenance Electrician (Shift Work)

Salary: £31,792

Pension 6%, 33days holiday

Shift: Mornings, Afternoon, Nights 6-2/2-10/10-6

Location: Blackburn

Urgent requirements for a Shift Maintenance Electrician, ideally this individual will hold experience within Manufacturing / Textiles / Paper or Plastic environments. Flexibility is key as this individual will be working a 3 shift rota.

Full training will be provided, but key requirements for this role are below

Requirements of a Shift Maintenance Electrician:

• Experience and knowledge of preventative maintenance.
• Electronic Instrumentation
• Fault finding abilities with PLC’S
• AC / DC Drives
• Pneumatics Controls
• Previous experience within a Manufacturing, Textiles, Paper or Plastic’s Environment
• Ideally, we are looking for an Apprentice trained engineer
• HNC / City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering
• Holding at least 5 Years’ experience within a similar role

Maintenance Electrician

Shift: Permanent Nights: Monday through to Thursday – 9:45 till 6:15am / Friday 6pm till 12Mid-Night

Salary: £36,400

Pension, Life Assurance, 25 days holiday, Parking, Canteen

Location: Preston

This is an Exceptional opportunity for a Qualified Maintenance Electrician to join a Leading organization based in the Preston Area.

Duties of a Maintenance Electrician:

• Performs scheduled PMs and visually inspect and test assigned machines and equipment for proper functionality against plan.
• Daily, receives assigned work order to complete on equipment.
• Upon completion of work, enters appropriate information onto CMMS system for filing and tracking against KPI's Helps controls unplanned downtime by informing/training production workers of routine preventive maintenance techniques; monitoring compliance.
• Fabricates repair parts by using machine shop instrumentation and equipment as required.
• Maintains equipment according to instructions such as replacing belts on motors, changing filters, bearings, etc.
• Maintains parts, and supplies inventories by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed equipment, parts, and supplies; placing and expediting orders; verifying receipt.
• Perform reactive repairs on production machines and/or equipment when a malfunction has been detected in a timely manner to minimize any associated downtime.
• Annalise cause of any unplanned downtime and recommend any improvements/process changes to reduce recurrence.
• Perform machine installations/moves and building maintenance tasks as needed.
• Assist production workers in diagnosing malfunctions in machinery and equipment.
• Ensures that a high level of safety is adhered to at all times on and off the production floor.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Essential for a Maintenance Electrician:

• Previous tenure of a minimum of 3 years in a maintenance similar technician role with both mechanical and electrical experience.
• Must exhibit outstanding ability to learn and comprehend the fundamentals of the functioning of all machines used within the business.
• Excellent attendance record.
• Capable of working a night shift and overtime when necessary.
• Show initiative.
• Good numerical skills.
• Confident and a quick learner.
• Computer literate.
• Experience working in fast paced (JIT) working environment.
• Good general level of education.
• Excellent communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Team player with excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Good problem solving and decision makes skills.
• Must be reliable and conscientious with a flexible approach to duties.
• Ability to follow detailed, specific instructions.

Desirable for a Maintenance Electrician:

• BTEC certificate in operations and maintenance engineering.
• City & Guilds Electrical and Electronic Engineering (8030) Level 2 certificate or higher in electrical installation.
• City & Guilds Engineering Maintenance (1788) City & Guilds 17th Edition (2382).
• PLC programming/fault diagnostic experience (Omron).
• FLT License - Counterbalance, reach & VNA MEWP License - Scissor & articulating boom.

Maintenance Electrician

Salary: £24,500

Pension, 25+8days holiday, Work wear and Tools provided, Overtime

Shift: 7:30am till 4pm / Friday 1pm finish

An opportunity has arisen for a Maintenance Electrician ideally, we are looking or an individual with capabilities on both the Electrical and Mechanical Side.

Must hold experience with CNC Machinery - This is key to the role.

Duties and Requirements for a Maintenance Electrician:

• Electrical & Mechanical preventative maintenance on process lines, furnaces, Presses, CNC Machines, Mixers and blenders.
• Installation of new and existing machinery with some domestic installation work
• Calibration of instruments
• Utilise CMM’s to carry out planned maintenance
• Fault diagnosis and repair
• Previous experience with Siemens S7 PLC’s - fault finding abilities
• Previous experience with Fanuc
• Previous experience with the following: Inverters, Temp controllers, Mixers, Blenders, Hydraulics & Pneumatics, Furnaces and Presses.
• Great communications Skills
• Ideally Apprentice trained, holding a HNC / HND in Electrical engineering
• City & Guilds in Mechanical engineering / NVQ Level 3
• 17th Edition IEE Wiring Regulations

This role is Electrically Biased but holding mechanical abilities is desirable. If you are interested in knowing more then please don’t hesitate in calling myself.

COMPANY:

Looking for a new challenge and enjoy working in a fast paced manufacturing environment?

One of our best clients in Lancashire are looking to bring on an experienced Quality Engineer to help supplement the growth of the business and support new product development to ensure customers are satisfied.

DUTIES:

• The Quality engineer will support NPD.
• In this role you will be responsible for problem solving and troubleshooting any issues regarding production.
• Provide support to the Tool room and Production team regarding verification and validation testing.
• As Quality Engineer you will advise the production technicians on acceptable levels of quality.
• you will be responsible for contributing to Continuous Improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• You will need previous experience in a Quality role.
• Experience with Quality tools.
• A background in Plastics/Packaging/Aerospace/Food.
• You will have experience with CMM equipment.
• Ideally you will have experience in continuous improvement, Six Sigma would be advantageous.

BENEFITS:

• Competitive Salary - Up to £36k
• Up to 33 days holiday
• Up to 6% matched Pension contribution
• Free Parking
• Exceptionally clean Environment
• Job Security and Stability

MACHINE SUPPORT ASSISTANT

PERMANENT

£13,000 - £14,500 + SHIFT ALLOWANCE + PENSION

ROTATING SHIFTS

PRESTON

MANUFACTURING

We are looking for a confident candidate with a good ability to learn new skills to join a fast paced manufacturing organisation based in the Preston area. With nearly 50 years trading history this global company are now looking for two machine support assistants. You will be working within their assembly department on the production of plastic cartridge components. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who works well within a team environment.

Requirements:

• Excellent attendance record.
• Capable of working a double day shift and overtime when necessary.    
• Show initiative.
• Good numerical skills.
• Confident, quick learner with good manual dexterity.
• Computer literate.
• Experience working in fast paced (JIT) working environment.
• Good eye for quality.
• Good general level of education.
• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Ability to self-motivate.
• Team player with excellent time management, organization skills.
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be reliable and conscientious with a flexible approach to duties.
• Ability to follow detailed, specific instructions.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of light assembly work

This would suit someone who would class themselves as a team player and is looking for long term stability. Email or call asap for more information.

Key words: Machine Support assistant, Manufacturing, Assembly, wristband labels

Position: Maintenance Engineer - Mechanically Biased

Shift: 3Shift Rota - 6am-till 2pm / 2pm till 10pm / 10pm till 6am

Salary: £26,000

Benefits: Pension, Overtime, 30days holiday

Location: Rochdale

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a leading organisation based in the Rochdale Area; The products in which are being produced onsite are manufactured here in the UK.

They are looking to recruit a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to work within a high volume Manufacturing organization

• The job holder should be able to work on any piece of equipment within the production department in which he is based
• To undertake a variety of planned preventative maintenance tasks on all machines.
• To resolve mechanical breakdowns on all equipment within the production departments quickly and efficiently.
• To ‘fine-tune’ equipment after a changeover to maximise performance efficiencies.
• To be able to programme and understand all the functions of microprocessor controlled equipment.
• To undertake specific project work as directed by Supervisor/Manager.
• To monitor equipment performance in order to identify and effect performance efficiency improvements.
• To monitor air handling plant and to resolve breakdowns as necessary.
• To commission new equipment.
• Carry out Preventative Maintenance activities as appropriate.
• To provide engineering support to other production departments or Site Services as required by the needs of the business.
• Any other reasonable request by their Supervisor, other Engineering Supervisors, Engineering Manager and other Production Supervisors/Managers.

Must Have:

Hold a HNC / ONC in Mechanical Engineering / NVQ Level 3 Mechanical engineering

Apprentice trained

Previous Experience within a Manufacturing organisation

Position: Maintenance Electrician

Salary: £38,500

Benefits: Pension, Private healthcare, 25+8days holiday

Shift: Continental – 4on-4off – 12hour shift

12 hour rotating shifts - 37.5hr week (25 days + 8 B/Holidays rostered into shift pattern)
Location: Blackburn

An opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer – holding Electrical and Mechanical abilities, please find below details into the position, if the role looks of interest please don’t hesitate in contacting myself.

Experienced multi-skilled technician ideally with a high competence in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrument, PLC knowledge and experience

• Ideally HNC qualified in a relevant background, ONC acceptable.
• Will have completed an Engineering apprenticeship in a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally from a chemical background but others will be considered (FMCG etc.)
• Comfortable in a fast-paced and reactive environment and experienced in fault finding as well as proactive maintenance.
• Experience of working with Computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS)
• Familiar with safe systems of work such as Permit to Work, Enter, Hot Work, Confined Space Entry
• High concern for Safety and standards
• Hold previous experience within an Electrical / Mechanical role
• Holding abilities with PLC’s Siemens / Allen Bradley / Mitsubishi
• Worked with Hydraulics & Pneumatics

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical / Mechanical Abilities)

Location: Wigan

Salary: £37,000 

Shift: Continental 4on-4off / 2days – 2nights

Benefits: Pension, Childcare vouchers, Life Assurance, 25+8 days holiday

Industry: Distribution

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for Shift Engineer (Electrically Biased) to join a leading organisation within the Wigan Area.

Repack

• Reporting to Customer Services & Repack Contract Manager
• Responsible for overseeing the DC Chameleon Line - a £5M bespoke packing, sealing and palletising solution. Also covering the NDC Repack operation.
• Responsible for overseeing the Repack Engineering Technicians providing technical support and training. Covering for holidays and sickness where required.
• Responsible for the daily maintenance of the automation and machinery
• Ensure daily KPI’s are met.
• Responsible for all three elements of maintenance - Proactive, Reactive and Planned maintenance schedules
• Provide a quick response to issues that arise and provide effective solutions in a professional manner
• Comply with all Health, Safety and Quality requirements onsite and ensure a safe working environment for self and others
• Provide daily shift reports and maintain the Planned Preventable Maintenance Workmate System
• Maintain the Repack stores and stock levels including reordering parts
• Offer ideas to improve efficiency and service to the customer.

The Person

• Minimum qualifications - ONC or equivalent in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
• Good electrical experience including effective isolation / testing / fault finding / working safely to 17th edition Wiring Regulations standards
• Good operational knowledge of PLC and Inverter programming.
• Able to work alone and within a small team
• Experience in an automated process environment including packaging machinery, conveyors, wrapping machines, tray erectors and heat tunnels.
• Flexible approach to working hours at short notice to meet customer requirements.
• Possess good communication skills to facilitate effective reporting and the training of the Technicians.
• PC literate as all spares ordering is in e-format.

Position: Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer

Salary: £32,000

Benefits: Pension, Healthcare, Overtime, Free Parking, Employee award s

Shift: 4on-off Rotating days and Nights - from Sunday to Friday = Sun, Mon, Tues, days (6am - 6pm) or Wed, Thurs, Fri nights (6pm - 6am), rotating

Location: Burnley

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer – holding both Electrical and Mechanical abilities, to work within a leading organisation based in the Burnley Area. 

Maintenance Engineer will:

• Ideally the individual will hold previous experience within a Packaging / EXTRUSION environment
• Holding abilities with Packaging equipment
• Experience with PLC – Fault finding abilities
• Worked with both Hydraulics & Pneumatics’
• To ensure a smooth and effective maintenance department
• Ensure maximum machine availability at all times
• React to faults and breakdowns as priority
• Implement and maintain PPM. Programme
• Work within a dedicated budget
• Liaise with external contractors
• Record and update key engineering data
• Embed the health and safety culture throughout the department
• Liaise with operations team regarding maintenance plan and issues
• Lead or participate in various projects considering current issues/initiatives as a means of improving overall business efficiency
• Embrace the site C.P.S. strategy and projects
• Meet with engineering manager
• Skills/Experience/Job Requirements
• Strong Electrical/Electronic knowledge and background
• Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge and background
• Highly decisive team player
• Strong time management skills
• Effective motivator and communicator
• Previous proven experience within engineering area
• Strong emotive control and effective crisis management skills
• Strong knowledge of health and safety
• Willingness to learn new skills and be adaptable

If the details above look of interest and you are keen to know more then please call on 0121 321 4311 or email me.