The Role:

Our client is looking to recruit a presales technical support & CAD operator to join their busy projects team. They are an established market leading manufacturer and distributor, based in North West Leicestershire. The successful individual will be responsible for liaising with trade customers, architects and main contractors.

The successful individual will ideally be an experienced technical based CAD Operator.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offering pre-sales technical support to customers phone calls and emails supporting all of their products
• Generating and issuing CAD drawings as required to support their trade customers
• Issuing CAD sections to architects to assist in their drawings
• Issuing product drawing layouts and chasing for approvals
• Occasionally attending client meetings off site to support their area sales team (pool car will be provided)

Person Specification:

• CAD experienced
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, able to work alone and also as a team
• A strong, clear communicator both verbally and electronically
• Organised yet flexible with an ability to adapt to changes in workload
• Able to demonstrate good working IT skills (Microsoft Outlook, Word & Excel essential) with the ability to learn in house systems
• Produce and issue CAD drawings from templates where available
• Able to demonstrate a technical ability to read drawings and understand the product

The Benefits:

• £22,000 - £25,000
• Competitive pension package after qualifying period
• Standard hours of 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm Friday
• Free car parking on a first come first served basis
• Up to 25 days holiday pro-rata, plus bank holidays
• Canteen facilities with cold drink & snack vending, microwave and fridges
• BIM/Revit and product training to support the role

Commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Ashby De La Zouch, Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent

INJECTION MOULD SETTER TECHNICIAN

LEICESTER

PERMANENT

Day Shifts - Monday - Friday

Up to £35K DOE - 23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Pension – Clean Working Environment

MANUFACTURING

Company:

Are you an experienced Injection Mould Setter Technician/Supervisor?

A growing company in the Leicester area is looking for an experienced Injection Mould Setter Technician to run their Injection Moulding team following an expansion of the company.  They have just expanded their facility with brand new Arburg machines and are therefore looking to increase their team size to accommodate their larger output.  With a high retention rate, this company offers a very stable and secure job.

Duties:

• Be highly capable of Injection Mould Setting within a fast moving environment
• Running the Injection Moulding Setter team
• Ability to train and develop other Setters
• Have expertise to deal with problems that has arisen within the Injection Moulding environment
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Requirements:

• Experienced Injection Mould Setter
• Management / Supervisor experience
• Experience of a fast-moving Injection Moulding environment
• Experience of multiple tool changes per shift
• Highly Experienced with all Injection Moulding Setting duties
• Use of many plastics

Benefits:

• Very competitive Salary of up to £35k DOE
• Days only - Monday – Friday
• Clean working environment
• Pension
• Secure position within a well-established and growing company
• Stability
• Be part of a great, experienced team

This vacancy is commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Rugby, Nuneaton, Kettering and other surrounding areas.

Interviews are available immediately for successful candidates

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

PROCESS ENGINEERNG MANAGER

Company:

We have a wonderful opportunity, if you are a Process Engineering Manager, who is looking to join a growing, stable organisation.

This is a multi-site International manufacturing company, and the vacancy has arisen at the centre of excellence.

Utilising the very latest of modern manufacturing technology, you will be managing the Project Process Engineering team in the UK.  You will ensure on-time delivery of processes, tools and equipment.

Duties:

• Define optimum process to manufacture new products
• Define layout for each production line
• Ensure Process FMEA
• Approve technical specifications for tools and investments
• Define best method
• Ensure capacitive investments are running at rate before mass production launch
• Estimate cycle times
• Provide feasibility and cost estimations
• Collaborate with costing
• Support the Process Engineering
• Ensure lessons are learnt from previous projects into new projects
• Manage suppliers to meet project requirements
• Organise the Process engineering team to meet the Project targets

Requirements:

• Ideally you will be educated to Degree standard, or equivalent experience
• Solid knowledge of Process Engineering management gained from within the automotive industry, or other high- volume manufacturing
• Tool and equipment design and technical specification experience
• Process FMEA
• Excellent project management experience
• Excellent IT skills
• Highly motivated and ambitious

Benefits:

• Salary : £50,000 - £60,000
• Car Allowance
• Generous Bonus
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• Stability
• Outstanding Prospects And
• Location : Warwick / Leamington Spa
• Permanent
• Potential Progression
• Environment : Manufacturing

This is an outstanding opportunity to continue to advance your career within a highly respected, busy manufacturing business.  No two days will be the same!  You will be challenged, stretched, but leave every day feeling a sense of achievement.  Plus, you will be rewarded with a highly competitive salary and benefits and enjoy the pleasure of working in a modern, pleasant and encouraging working environment.

Send your CV ASAP.

INJECTION MOULD TOOLROOM MANAGER

LEICESTER

PERMANENT

8:30 – 5 Monday - Friday

Up to £40K DOE - 23 days Holiday + Bank Holidays – Pension – Clean Working Environment

MANUFACTURING

Company:

Are you an experienced Toolroom Manager with a background in Injection Moulding?

A growing company in the Leicester area is looking for an experienced Injection Mould Toolroom Manager to run their Toolroom following an expansion of the company.  They have just expanded their facility and are therefore looking to increase their team size to accommodate their larger output.  With a high retention rate, this company offers a very stable and secure job.

Duties:

• Be highly capable of Injection Mould Toolmaking
• Looking for continuous improvements
• Help the designer with designs using CAD/CAM
• Ability to train other Toolmakers
• Be able to run an experienced Toolmaker team
• Ability to communicate at all levels

Requirements:

• Experienced Toolroom Manager
• Proficient with the use of CAD/CAM
• Preferably have experience with Vero Visi
• Experience of working with Aluminium and Hardened Steel Tools
• Experience of running a fast moving Injection Mould Toolroom
• Knowledge of Mould Tool assembly
• Highly Experienced with all Toolroom duties

Benefits:

• Very competitive Salary of up to £40k DOE
• Days only working 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday
• Clean working environment
• Pension
• Secure position within a well-established and growing company
• Stability
• Be part of a great, experienced team

This vacancy is commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Rugby, Nuneaton, Kettering and other surrounding areas.

Interviews are available immediately for successful candidates

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

Introduction:

We are working with a busy and fast-growing technology company that are involved in the Design and Development of a range of electro-mechanical devices that are outsourced for manufacture and then returns for Assembly and Checking in-house.

The company has seen some fantastic growth over the last 5 years and in the last 18 month a Project Team has been created to assist in the smooth transition from on average 2000 projects a year to over 22000 projects in 2018.

Requirements:

• The role will be responsible for looking after a key area of the business and learning the four main departments within the company - (R&D, Supplier Liaison, Procurement & Assembly / Test)
• A successful candidate will be mentored and supported form the start of their employment, so that they can fully integrate into the company and quickly become an asset to the Project Team.

Suitable Applicants will have the following:

• A formal qualification in Engineering, (Manufacturing, Design or Mechanical)
• At least 1 year’s industry experience (Year Placements will be acceptable) within an Engineering environment.
• Good Junior Project Engineering skills (Planning, Presentation, MS Office Tools)
• A good understanding of Manufacturing, Research & Development and Supply Chain methods
• Excellent presentation and communication skills

Benefits:

Salary : £26,000

Quarterly Bonus

Pension

Permanent

Location : West Midlands

This is a great opportunity to join a fast-growing company where prospects and career development are very realistic within a few years.

For more information please forward your latest CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Probe Technical Recruitment is looking to recruit a Service Technician to join a company in Derby who deal with equipment which includes tubes and pipes who are a tier one and tier two supplier to Aerospace, Dairy, Beverage plant piping, and Pharmaceutical. We will also be looking to talk to Service Engineers or Field Service Engineers that want to travel around less. The purpose of the role is to support service operations in a practical and technical role for the service, repair and maintenance of customer owned equipment; including preparation and testing of equipment for sales, rental and loan. You will be based at the head office in Derby where once a month you will be required to travel to Ireland for a few days to service equipment from customers over there.

The Role:

• Maintain an efficient and organised service area keeping a detailed and accurate daily record of work performed for entry and compilation of service reports, calibration records, repair quotes and sales orders as required.
• Liaise with customers and colleagues as required to ensure a prompt and timely response to meet the needs of the customer, this may include providing repair and parts quotations, quote follow up, expediting purchase orders for the same, providing technical assistance and advice etc.
• Manufacture of small parts and assemblies for service, application and ‘special projects’ as required.

Other duties from time to time may include:

• Assist with design, development, manufacture and test of new and ‘special’ products as required.
• Processing of deliveries and shipments related to purchase orders, sales orders and stock handling as required.

The Skills Required:

• The ideal candidate will hold a formal apprenticeship in Engineering or equivalent HNC/ City & Guilds / NVQ. 
• A mechanical bias with basic electrical knowledge
• A background within tooling is ideal.
• If you have had any exposure to welding this is beneficial.

The Return on offer:

• The company offer a salary of £30,000, 20 days + 8 Bank holiday, company pension, and bonus scheme, a company van is provided for any travelling needed in the UK.

This role is commutable from Derby, Nottingham or Burton upon Trent.

We are a well-respected employer who are seeking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Technician to join our established maintenance team.

Duties:

• Working with a team of Maintenance Technicians you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive multi skilled maintenance activities across our production plant.

Requirements:

• You will ideally be apprentice trained however must hold formal Electrical Maintenance qualifications with preference given to a Maintenance Technician who has some exposure to supporting Siemens S7 Plc controls and ABB Robots.

Benefits:

• For a proven Maintenance Technician, we offer a starting annual salary of c£36,500 Plus Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Company Pension & Enhanced Company Sick Pay.

The role is commutable from Lapworth, Leamington Spa, Stratford Upon Avon, Southam & Warwick

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NPI PROJECT ENGINEER

Company:

The company has always had the vision that society and global communities should be able to develop for themselves, and future generations. By providing the tools, they are ensuring that anything is possible. They are seeking strong Project Engineers to continue to develop the business and get involved with the projects at hand to reach departmental KPI targets. There is the opportunity for two candidates to join this well-known organisation. One will need to have extremely strong plastics experience.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer wanting to work in a developing and evolving global organisation??

Are you looking for that next challenge??

Then this is the position for you!!!!

Duties:

The Project Engineer’s Responsibilities are to:

• Plan, coordinate, monitor and report introduction of new products, projects and components meeting quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Ensure external manufacturing processes are in place and consistent in providing the correct component specification and quality.
• Maintain, replace and repair supplier loaned production tooling.
• Develop and implement plans to meet company objectives.
• Compile new product and promotion manufacturing quotations, ensuring supplier selection, processes, material and cost are within budget and quality expectations.
• Provide accurate Technical information for introduction of Engineering Changes, Bill of Material, Product Promotions and any other relevant procedures.
• Make engineering decisions and recommendations.
• Develop, maintain and deliver agreed cost savings, ensuring quality is not compromised.
• Work closely with buyers to input the technical support for cost savings.
• Always check product quality.
• Actively source and look for leads to improve product, reduce cost and deliver projects on time.
• Be flexible to travel as per the business needs in order to fulfil the project requirements.
• Work with the team to drive the profitability of the business.
• Have an in-depth knowledge of the company and products in order to be proactive in sourcing new suppliers and improving cost and quality of components.

Requirements:

The Project Engineer will have:

• A HND or HNC in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering
• Formal qualifications for Pro-Engineer / AutoCAD Computer Aided Design
• Proven applied understanding of production commodity groups:
  • Plastic Injection Moulding
  • Zinc
  • Aluminium / Die casting
  • Metal Pressings / Injection Moulding / Metal Turning
  • Heat treatments and Hardening processes
• NPI Management or Supervision experience
• MRP / MAP computer systems experience
• 2 years’ in a similar Product analysis environment/role.
• Applied 5s / 6 sigma within a production environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of ISO9001 and ISO 14001.

Benefits:

Salary : £25,000-£35,000

Superb Prospects

Pension

Other Benefits

Permanent

Location : Telford

I would be keen to speak with experienced Product Engineers, Project Engineers, New Product Introduction Engineers, New Product Launch Engineers.

This is an exciting position for the ideal candidate to thrive and be a part of the continued develop the growth of the business as well their career. The Project Engineer will hit the ground running and be a part of the innovative organisation, growing year on year within this industry.

To apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.

Working within a process plant environment in the West Midlands. The Electrical Engineer / E&I Technician will support the implementation of hardware upgrades of automation systems within the plant.

As an Electrical Engineer / E&I Technician you will be involved with site automation and control system design, specification and planning and their integration with the plants IT network.

This role is initially a Two-Year Fixed Term Contract as a Full time Employee of the Business with a Negotiable Salary of between £38,000 – 40,000. 

Electrical Engineer / E&I Technician Duties:

• Supporting plant up-grade projects, specifically electrical hardware configuration (verification of existing and the specification, planning and testing), within various project areas, such as:-
• Distributed Control System, including I/O and associated hardware, computer development and upgrades.
• Plant Control Systems - including drives, link systems and communication / information system.
• Machine Drives including control system, monitoring, analysing, safety circuits and any protective devices designed to safeguard.

PLC systems, including input/output (IO) and associated hardware, and associated upgrades.

• Conveyor & Quality Control Systems

You will generally be involved with:

• Panel design
• equipment layouts, and specification of materials,
• creating I/O schedules, wiring schematics, testing and commissioning schedules and general technical support.
• Producing schematics, cost estimates and proposals
• Defining scope of supply, carryout pre-engineering work and testing
• Programme site works, coordinate trades and supervise activities
• Using the AutoCAD Vault drawing database to update any electronic drawings as required  and any other electronic or manual document systems.
• Liaising with maintenance engineers and contractors to ensure system design and commissioning integrates with existing plant and allows for future expansion.

Electrical Engineer / E&I Technician Required Experience:

• Qualified to a Minimum of HNC in Electrical  / Electronics or Automation
• Previous Experience of E&I in DCS / PLC installation & commissioning projects in a process environment.
• Capable of fault finding wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Computer and systems literate. Systems architecture about process control systems.
• Competent with Excel, Word & Ms Project.
• Ability to manage contract labour.
• A good understanding of DCS, Siemens S7 PLC’s, industrial IT systems, networking hardware configuration is essential to be successful in this demanding project.

This Finance Manager role offers: an Excellent Salary plus Incentive Bonus Scheme (Up to 5% of salary!), Plus Private Healthcare and Life Cover, Plus 33 days holiday, Plus Pension Scheme! And a stable career with a world leader in their market! A Dynamic business where no 2 days are the same!  What’s not to like!

As the Finance Manager  - you will be working for one of the most Creative, Organisations in their field with an outstanding reputation with a Global Client base!  Established for approx. 25 years they are not a “new starter” – they know who they are and what they do and they do it well!  They are a growing business who have a very “team Spirited” ethos!

As the Finance Manager, your duties will include:

• Supporting the FD in defining and improving the finance internal procedures, giving regular feedback on issues, proposing solutions and improvements
• Assist the FD with the closure of accounts month end ensuring all reporting to trial balance is valid, accurate and produced to schedule
• Manage the invoicing and accounts payable email accounts, allocate work to team members and ensure tasks are completed in a timely manner in line with company KPIs and targets
• Review and submission of all invoices, payables and receivables ensuring allocation to correct cost centres and projects, whilst identifying prepayment and accrual invoices
• Ensure proper application of VAT applicable to the service industry functioning within the EU and Worldwide (to include an understanding of TOMS)
• Supporting our niche Venue finding department in processing disbursement invoices and reconciliation of projects resulting the in the timely production and distribution of VAT packs (full training will be given in this area)
• Prepare and schedule all payments in the accounts system applying the correct terms and carry out final pay run checks ready for submission to the bank; international and within the UK
• Review and reconcile supplier and customer statements, proactively identify problem accounts, follow up exceptions and ensure clean, accurate, up to date ledgers
• Maintaining accuracy of work in progress reports by liaising with account managers to ensure consistent and accurate project budget tracking

This position would be ideal for a Finance Manager or an Assistant Finance Manager.

I would be very excited to speak with you if you have:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Ability to think outside the box
• Able to juggle tasks effectively and multi task!
• Experience within a Fast Paced environment
• Have sound knowledge and ability in double entry and reconciliations,
• AAT qualified/part qualified or qualified by experience – Totally flexible!
• Good working knowledge of Sage accounting system
• Good knowledge of the service industry and the UK, EU and International VAT systems that apply
• Knowledge of management systems for all accounting functions including purchase ledger, sales ledger, payroll, cash and banking, nominal ledger
• Excellent communication (both oral and written and excellent interpersonal skills)
• Ability to be proactive and use your initiative
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Ability to lead and develop team members
• Ability to prioritise responsibilities under pressure and deliver to deadlines
• Excellent time management and organisational skills - ensuring internal and external deadlines are met and to the required standard
• Analytical thinking / Problem solving

Benefits package for the Finance Manager:

• Incentive scheme - could potentially earn an additional 5% of salary!
• 25 days holiday, increasing to 26 after 4 years, Christmas Eve closed day
• Employee assistance programme with access to helplines/counselling
• Autoenrollment pension
• After completing 6-month probationary period - private healthcare & life cover

To find out more about this fabulous opportunity, please send your CV ASAP.

MATERIAL CONTROLLER

Company:

The company has always had the vision that society and global communities should be able to develop for themselves, and future generations. By providing the tools, they are ensuring that anything is possible.

They can be certain of this by the initiatives that guide the business every step of the way. From their regard for the environment, evolving safety measures and innovations in design and manufacturing, they're sure that not only are they contributing to a better today, but investing in a better future.

Are you an experienced Material Controller wanting to work in a developing and evolving global organisation???

They are seeking an experienced candidate to ensure on time delivery of all component orders and material to meet assembly and sales requirements.

Are you looking for that next challenge??

Then this is the position for you!!!!

Duties:

The Material Controller’s Key Responsibilities are to:

• Release Purchase Orders and expedite component orders, maintaining delivery dates to an MRP schedule to support assembly and aftersales.
• Raise manually generated orders to provide components outside of MRP control
• Monitor the delivery performance of selected vendors
• Agree and implement improvements in supplier delivery adherence
• Attend supplier and department meetings to discuss and agree targets
• Control the delivery of imported goods
• Update shipping schedule as required  
• Ensure compliance with ISO9001, ISO14001 procedures and regulations

Requirements:

The Material Controller will have:

• Understanding and Knowledge of MRP
• Excellent Computer and MS office skills
• Experience working within a purchasing department
• Experience working within a high-volume manufacturing environment
• Experience working as a Material Controller or Material Planner

Benefits:

Salary : £21,600

Pension

Superb Prospects

Other Benefits

Permanent

Location : Telford

This is an exciting position for the ideal candidate to thrive and be a part of the continued develop the growth of the business as well their career. The successful candidate will hit the ground running and be a part of the innovative organisation, growing year on year within this industry.

To apply for this position or to discuss any further please send your CV complete with a cover letter ASAP.

Company:

This is an opportunity for a Maintenance Electrician to join an existing maintenance team within a Heavy Industry setting to undertake preventative and reactive maintenance on a range of machinery.

Hours of work are DAYS Mon – Friday 8am - 5pm with occasional overtime available at weekends.

Duties:

• The role of Maintenance Electrician will involve:
• To provide maintenance and breakdown Electrical support alongside mechanical fitters/welders.
• Equipment to be supported will include motors, conveyor systems, hydraulics and pneumatics, and general site electrics.
• The position also involves supporting the preventative maintenance programme and continuous improvement of all areas of the plant.

Requirements:

• The skills you will need to have to undertake the Maintenance Electrician role are:
• Experience in a similar Electrical maintenance role, ideally within a Heavy Industry production or manufacturing environment.
• You will ideally have completed an Apprenticeship and/or hold a relevant Electrical qualification ie. City & Guilds and have experience supporting machinery.
• The ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure and have good problem-solving skills.
• The initiative to work on your own and as part of a team.

Benefits:

In return you will be work Days Mon – Fri 8am – 5pm (early Friday finish) and a salary of up £29,000 depending on experience + excellent benefits including a final salary pension.

If you are interested in this position and would like some more information, please submit your CV ASAP.