This is a fantastic senior level opportunity, with a business that is the UK's leading manufacturer in their specialist field. Their products enjoy a global reputation for quality & performance with more than 65% of sales derived from Export markets. All design and manufacturing take place at their purpose-built facility near Sheffield.

Your role will be diverse and all encompassing, responsible for the engineering and managing all aspects of a project from design to customer delivery including: quotation; product engineering; logistics; installation and commissioning.

This is a great opportunity for a talented individual to design and develop market leading products for the global market and help client achieve their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical consultation with customers to determine the project specification
• Agree the design, quality standards, and budget of the project
• Create quotations and technical specifications
• Negotiate with stakeholders (clients, subcontractors, and suppliers)
• Manage multiple projects ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the customer’s technical requirement
• Organise and lead work teams, co-ordinating bespoke and NPD project activities
• Identify problems and evaluate possible solutions to meet the client’s needs
• Maintain and enhance a productive working relationship with the customer
• Exchange information and provide advice to technical and non-technical colleagues and customers
• Preparing letters documents, test specifications and instruction manuals
• Oversee installation and commissioning and create the relevant documentation i.e. Risk Assessments and Method Statements
• Support for International Sales partners

Person Specification

• Degree qualified in a scientific/technical discipline including mechanical engineering, material sciences, physics, process engineering or be able to demonstrate work at an appropriate level
• Basic knowledge of properties and treatment of technical materials (e.g. ceramics, metals)
• A depth of experience in the field of technically demanding products
• Must have project management qualifications, Prince II an advantage, and proven experience within previous roles
• Knowledge of relevant directives and safety standards is essential
• An accomplished design engineer with the ability to present technical information to others including mechanical and electrical design draughtsmen
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sales, marketing, purchasing and suppliers/sub-contractors
• The successful applicant will need to have good communication skills as the duties will include liaising with internal departments, have the ability to work on their own initiative with minimum supervision, prioritise work load and the skills to be a good team player
• Highly motivated with a team orientated work style

• Must be computer literate. (Word/Excel/Microsoft Project)
• Valid passport holder and clean driving license required for occasional international or UK

Package and Hours

• Salary £45,000 - £55,000 – dependant on experience
• Company Incentive scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Plan with 7.5% employer contributions
• Death in service policy

Commutable From: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Glossop

This is a fantastic senior level opportunity, with a business that is the UK's leading manufacturer in their specialist field. Their products enjoy a global reputation for quality & performance with more than 65% of sales derived from Export markets. All design and manufacturing take place at their purpose-built facility near Sheffield.

Due to expansion and product re-designs, they are looking to recruit a Lead Draughtsperson.

This opening would suit someone already in a Lead Design role, a Senior Design position, or even someone with a depth of experience who is looking to make that career step up.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Lead Draughtsperson will lead and mentor CAD draughting team. You will be the senior level “go-to person” for all Solid Edge modelling and draughting issues
• Oversee the daily activities of the draughting team, to ensure that the team is working within the agreed project plan and ensuring all project goals and objectives are being met
• Produce detailed drawings from 3D models and design concepts
• Orient, train and check the draughting work of engineers and CAD draughters, whilst developing and promoting the use of CAD / PLM best practices
• Infuse best-in-class draughting disciplines and processes in to the operation, check and verify accuracy and completeness of all finished drawings, ensure draughting technical details to BS 8888
• Manager the engineering design change control, administration of CAD and PLM software
• Chair / attend regular departmental review meetings and distribute minutes of these meetings to the draughting team and Director of Engineering

Person Specification:

• As an experienced Lead Draughtsperson, you will have a real depth of CAD draughting experience
• Degree qualified in a relevant discipline including mechanical/electrical/product design or be able to demonstrate work at an appropriate level
• Proficiency in Solid Edge software
• Possesses and applies extensive knowledge of draughting standards and expertise with Solid Edge to the completion of complex assignments
• Understanding of design process, design research, prototyping and manufacturing processes
• Clear leadership qualities and demonstrated success in change management, strong attention to detail, previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing company preferred
• Excellent communication skills

Package and Hours:

• £40,000 - £50,000 dependant on experience
• Company Incentive scheme
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Plan with 7.5% employer contributions
• Death in service policy

Commutable From: Sheffield, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Glossop, High Peak

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

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

You will ideally be apprentice trained however must hold either formal Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Technician qualifications in your chosen discipline, with preference given to candidates who hold qualifications in BOTH disciplines. You really must hold a true multi skilled maintenance technician ability to succeed in the role.

We offer a starting salary of up to £40,000 (dependent on your chosen shift) plus Paid Overtime at Premium Rates, Excellent Holiday Entitlement, Company Pension & Enhanced Company Sick Pay.

The role is commutable from Allesley, Bedworth, Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby & Solihull

1999 - 2018 Celebrating 19 Years of Maintenance Technician Recruitment Excellence

QUALITY MANAGER

PERMANENT

Highly competitive + Pension + Company Car + Generous Bonus

MANUFACTURING

BIRMINGHAM

A PRESTIGIOUS manufacturing organisation, are looking for an experienced Quality Manager, to lead the Quality Division.

This is a well established engineering company, with an International presence. 

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC / HND or Degree
• You will be able to demonstrate relevant Quality Management experience
• Ideally, you will have gained your knowledge from a fast-paced working environment
• To have previously managed a Quality team
• Fully conversant with all Quality tools, such as SPC, Control Plans, PPAP’s and APQP
• To have managed customer concerns and non-conforming products
• To have previously contributed to the formulation of Company strategy and business plans
• Set budgets
• Ambitious and driven

DUTIES

• Manage non conforming product
• Supervision of the Quality team
• Management of supplier complaints
• Manage and lead the quality staff
• Responsibility for the gauge room, metrology, customer liaison and quality team
• Maintain and develop the quality system
• Manage the quality budget
• Ensure all mistake proof devices are functional
• Development of the Quality team
• Maintain product, kamishabi and process audit activities
• Recover all costs for supplier issues
• Root cause analysis
• Development of the annual training plan
• Contribute to the formulation of the Company strategy and business plans

Are you ready for your next challenge?

You will be joining an established manufacturing organisation, and you will be supported by a strong management  team.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join continue your successful career. Send your CV, together with your salary requirements  

Introduction:

We are seeking to recruit a proven Maintenance Fitter to join our plant Maintenance and Production team to support our operation within the Midlands region. As a Maintenance Fitter you will be required to undertake planned and reactive maintenance tasks throughout our facility and improve and maintain plant reliability.

Skills and Requirements:

• You must be qualified Mechanically i.e. NVQ / Apprenticeship / City & Guilds and hold experience as a Fitter / Engineer, we would be interested in talking to Maintenance Engineers as well.
• You must have a Maintenance ability having gained your experience of supporting plant within a heavy engineering environment such as chemical processing, oil refineries, quarrying, recycling, power generation, steel works or within a heavy plant overhaul support organisation.

Duties:

• Support planned shutdowns, absence, holiday cover for the fitting team/ production ops team
• Ensure efficient operation of plant and minimise down time
• Reduction in mean time to repair (MTTR)
• Assist quality control of product
• Root cause analysis to ensure plant reliability

Benefits:

• Salary is negotiable dependant on your experience and ranges from £32,000 - £36,000
• Plenty of Scope for Overtime
• Plus Annual Leave
• Holiday
• Shift Pattern of 5 on, 5 off, 4 on 4 off, 5 on, 5 offs, between 06:00 - 18:00hrs & 18:00 - 06:00 rotating days and nights

This role is commutable from Leicester, Tamworth, Hinckley, Burton upon Trent and Loughborough

Introduction:

As a Maintenance Technician you will be joining an established Maintenance team in this Heavy Industry setting to primarily provide Electrical support to PLC run machinery.

Company:

This company are a market leader in their field and have been established for over 100 years. This is a Heavy Industry, high volume production environment.

Duties:

• In the role of Maintenance Technician, you will be undertaking both planned and reactive maintenance tasks across the facility that will require you to hold a strong electrical background in addition to mechanical abilities.
• You will need to demonstrate strong abilities in PLC Controls within Siemens S7, electrical fault finding and repair, circuitry schematics, and electrical drives.
• You will also be involved in contributing to continuous improvement processes and taking lead responsibility for maintenance shift personnel.
• You will be leading an established maintenance team on rotating 12 hr Continental shifts. You must be available to work Days and Nights over a 7 day rota. Shifts patterns are 4on/4off 6am-6pm Days and 6pm-6am Nights.

Skills & Experience:

• To be successful in this Maintenance Technician role, you will ideally be apprentice trained and will hold a relevant electrical qualification such as HNC or City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering.
• You will need to have experience in supporting plant and equipment within a Heavy Industry manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience in problem solving and programming on Siemens S7 PLC’s and motor drive systems is essential.
• I would be keen to speak to Engineers who have previous experience within roles such as Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Heavy Industry Electrician, or PLC Programmer/Controls Engineer.

Benefits:

In return, the salary is £45,000 + weekend shift allowance, paid overtime, 33 days holiday p year + pension. OTE salary is £50,000.

If you are interested, please submit your CV or if you would like some more information regarding this position please send your CV ASAP.

Introduction:

Product Engineer (Product Design, Engineering and Development).

Responsible for the Product Definition, Validation and Execution.

Company:

An Automotive supplier of a range of plastic biased trim products, are seeking a Product Engineer to support programmes in the areas of Product Engineering.

The role will require a CAD biased background in experience of getting concepts and prototypes through life cycles and approval stages, typical to Automotive Tier 1 stages.

Duties:

Daily activities will include:

• Work with build coordination and technology group (process) engineer to direct design verification build and prototype build and record all design problems.
• Assign all design problems to proper engineering discipline for countermeasure.
• Responsible for Design Verification and Product Validation of the project, through liaison with the test lab and quality departments.
• Interfaces with the customer to ensure all engineering needs and requirements are being met.
• Coordinate engineering changes through the customers and internal systems during the Development Phase.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications and drawing releases.
• Work with the Project Manager and other engineers to establish priorities and assign tasks to complete the project according to the defined schedule.
• Support launch at the customer assembly plants.

Primary duties will include:

Coordinate and follow product engineering responsibilities from design concept, through Prototype build, pilot, production, and life of the program.

Provide feasibility input to support Studio Design & Package Requirements and Champion, support and participate in Design and Engineering Reviews.

Create and maintain a Master Section Package for the Commodity.

Work with advance engineering, styling and the company’s technical centre on development of the Concept and feasibility of components and vehicle level integration.

Work with and direct the CAD team to ensure all engineering parameters and customer requirements are being fulfilled on a timely basis.

Update Product Definition whenever project definition changes.

Develop the DFMEA, DFM and other engineering disciplines if specified by the customer.

Organise and develop Design concepts, product architecture and set internal Engineering specifications.

Directs, coordinates, assigns tasks, and works with customer engineers to bring all Engineering disciplines together on the project.

Prepare preliminary detail drawings, with assistance of CAD design group

Prepare layouts/detail drawings for review and release, with assistance of CAD design group

Utilize and apply GD&T.

Develop DVP&R, obtaining customer approval, and initiating all laboratory and virtual tests.

Ensure that the product design complies with all product requirements and any international Legal standards when applicable.

Ensure that the product meets all engineering objectives and targets for weight, acoustics, water sealing, cost, service etc.

Skills and Requirements:

The right candidate will be:

• Degree Qualified in and Engineering, Product or Industrial Design field.
• Good exposure to engineering applications with at least 3 - 5 years in Automotive Engineering preferred
• At least 3 years of Automotive Interior Engineering / Plastics experience.
• Knowledge of Plastic injection moulding, post processes and assembly of complex components.
• Experience working with UK OEM’s as a Tier 1 supplier in an engineering function.
• Ability to effectively conduct group presentations,
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Proficient in 3D CAD standard software with the ability to create, interrogate and communicate geometry requirements.
• Capable of using pictographic tools (Sketching, Diagrams, presentations) to clearly communicate issues and requirements.

Benefits:

Salary - £50,00+

Pension

Healthcare

Introduction:

A fast-growing engineering organisation that provides a range of software solutions across Europe is seeking a new Internal Sales Person due to growth and to support their growing customer base. Based in their Midlands office the role will be working within a team of Sales and Engineering staff dealing with customers orders, requirements and needs, making sure bespoke applications can be correctly created and delivered.

Company:

The company has seen fantastic growth from a £5 million turnover to over £25 million in recent years and new business opportunities are coming in weekly. As an organisation they have a proud history of developing staff into more senior roles within a short period of time and also into new areas of the business.

Skills and Requirements:

Language skills are essential for this role due the geographical locations of customers, so suitable applicants will be fluent in at least one European Language, ideally (German, Italian, Spanish, French or Polish).

The company will provide product training and support from day one and also the prospect of developing a career path into either senior sales, marketing, or project management.

The right applicant for Internal Sales role will have the following:

• A formal qualification – Degree or equivalent in either a Business or Engineering subject.
• At least 6 months experience of working in an office environment, ideally Sales / Engineering
• Excellent communication skills
• Fluent in another European Language apart from English, written and verbal.
• Have a strong team ethic to work.
• Willingness to travel to international locations.
• Ability to understand technical applications.

Benefits:

Salary - £24,000

Bonus

25 Days Holiday

Pension

This role will require applicants to already be eligible to live and work in the UK without the need for additional visa’s or sponsorship.

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 an experienced Quality Supervisor to join their prestigious organisation to continue the growth of the business.

Are you an experienced Quality Supervisor 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 Quality Supervisor’s Responsibilities are to:

• Manage, develop and control measurement systems
• Assist the Quality Manager with day to day and customer / supplier visits
• Be hands-on and part of the team to support the continued development and growth of the department
• Assist in the development of business processes
• Assist in the testing of components
• Write and update material specifications
• Undertake investigation of quality problems (product, system, process etc) utilising support departments and problem solving techniques 
• Assist with the NPD team to bring the manufacture of new products to the factory
• Ensure processes are adhered to and followed: PPAP, Capability studies, R&R studies
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, manufacturing and subcontractors on all issues
• Be flexible to travel to UK and European sites
• New product introduction support
• 8D report writing
• FMEA and control plan support

Requirements:

The Quality Supervisor will have:

• HND or equivalent
• Experience in a Quality Department
• Experience as a Quality Supervisor
• Experience managing and coaching a team
• Auditing experience, internally and externally at supplier sites
• Be familiar with principles and practices (SPC, FMEA, Poke Yoke, MSA, Control Plans, Process Auditing, Problem solving techniques etc)
• Knowledge of heat treatment and hardness testing
• Knowledge of ISO9000
• Experience of internal audits to ISO9000, QS9000 or TS16949

Benefits for a Quality Supervisor:

Salary - £30,000 - £35,000

Bonus

Healthcare

Pension

Life Assurance

Superb Prospects

I am keen to speak with experienced Quality Supervisors, Senior Quality Engineers, Senior Process Quality Engineers.

This role is commutable from Telford, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Shropshire, Walsall, Cannock Shrewsbury

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.

We are one of the most respected employers regionally, who produce over 2 million products a year. And are seeking to recruit a proven Control Engineer to join our Control automation team.

Working within a team of likeminded Control Engineering professionals, you will be required to support our onsite automated production system that will see you working closely with our Maintenance, Projects and CI teams to resolve issues and make improvements to production processes, that heavily rely on automation. 

You will ideally have:-

• Climbed the ranks of engineering from a Maintenance prospective into a Control Engineering position and be electrically qualified to an HNC standard.
• Or hold a Degree in an Electrical, Control Engineering or an IT discipline and have proven control systems experience.
• Experienced to a programming level with either Allen Bradley RSLogix or Siemens S7 Plc and  WinCC Flex HMI.
• Allied to your systems experience you must also have experience of planning control related projects within manufacturing or production environments. 

If you have hesitated about moving over the past few years, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to join an organisation that have enviable reputation for producing world leading products.

Company:

This Service Engineer role involves servicing and repairing heavy lifting equipment at sites across the West Midlands.

You will be based from Stourbridge but due to the nature of this role you will be visiting sites across the West Midlands.

Duties:

The role of Service Engineer will involve:

• To service, test and repair various types of hydraulic lifting equipment including hoists, material handling and hydraulic cylinders, pumps and jacking equipment at customer sites across the West Midlands.
• Undertake full inspections and complete relevant paperwork.
• Hours of work are 8am – 4.30pm Monday – Friday + paid overtime is available.

Requirements:

The skills you will need to have to undertake the Service Engineer role are:

• Experience in the testing and maintaining hydraulics and chain hoists or similar heavy lifting gear machinery. I would be keen to speak to candidates who have experience within the Lifting Industry as a Workshop Engineer who are considering moving into a service based role.
• You will ideally hold a relevant Engineering qualification and have experience supporting machinery.
• A full and current driving licence as this role will involve driving a company vehicle to suppliers and customers.

Benefits:

Salary - £23,000

Paid Overtime

Excellent Holiday Entitlement

ADMINISTRATOR

WINCHESTER

PERMENANT

£18,000 + OVERTIME AVAILABLE + PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES + HOLIDAYS + PENSION

MANUFACTURING

Company:

Are you looking for position to kickstart your career or perhaps looking for a change of scenery or a career change?

My client is a well-established Food and Agricultural manufacturer and they are looking for a fresh face to brighten up the office as an Administrator!

Duties:

• As Administrator you will be order taking, checking and processing
• Maintaining approved supplier lists, certificates of approval, RM specifications & supplier history information in conjunction with the Technical Advisor.
• RM ordering to meet production requirements and contract management
• RM intake controls, ensuring all incoming RMs are weighed
• Matching deliveries with fixing numbers and weighbridge tickets
• Pricing and invoice controls in conjunction with other site personnel
• As Administrator you will be maintaining personnel & training records in conjunction with the Logistics Manager and Production Manager.
• Sample handling
• Deputising for admin staff in times of absence.

Requirements:

• Previous Administration / Records management experience
• Good time management
• Good communication

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Overtime available
• Progression opportunities