Manufacturing & Production

Due to enormous growth my client is in need of a number of production technicians to join them on a continental shift rota. As production technician you will be hands-on with the machinery, spotting faults and preventing downtime. So, we are looking for technically minded candidates who would like to be part of an amazing progressive company. You will start on a salary of £33,773 for the first 12 weeks of training, this rise will to £37,500 and then after 6-12 months will rise to £41,200. 

My client is investing millions every year into new technology, automation and progressive new projects. If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please apply now to avoid missing out. 

Production Technician Benefits: 

• £33,733 - £41,200
• Premium OT (x1.5/x2) 
• 13% pension (5%/8%). 
• 23 days holiday. 
• Health cash plan. 
• Health and life insurance. 
• Tech schemes. 
• Real training and development opportunities. 

Production Technician Duties include:

• Continental shift rota. 
• Ensure 100% compliance with industry standards. 
• Fault finding, investigating issues and problem solving. 
• Machinery start-ups and changeovers. 
• Leading a line of machine operators and driving performance. 
• Drive continuous improvement. 
• Liaise with engineering teams on improvements. 

Production Technician Requirements include: 

• Engineering qualifications would be a massive advantage. 
• Technically minded. 
• Competent to solve problems and issues. 
• Worked previously on machinery or in an engineering environment. 
• An effective communicator. 
• Experience within a food environment would be beneficial. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Production Technician position is commutable from: Telford, Shrewsbury, Market Drayton,  Wolverhampton, Bridgnorth, Newport,  and surrounding areas. 

We’re working with a market-leading manufacturer and supply chain partner specializing in reusable plastic container systems — a growing segment at the heart of sustainable logistics and circular economy initiatives.

The company operates across the UK and international markets, supplying reusable packaging solutions to some of the world’s most recognizable retailers and food producers. It combines innovative product design with a strong operational footprint and a commitment to reducing single-use packaging waste.

Toolmaker Hours, Pay and Benefits

• Salary £40,000 (including shift allowance)
• Working hours. There are two options: 10:00am – 6:00pm Monday to Friday or 2:00pm -10:00pm Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory
• Sick pay based on length of service, up to 24 weeks

Toolmaker Role Purpose 

The Toolmaker will repair and service the moulding machine tools, and related equipment, in a timely and efficient manner.

Commutable From: Leicester, Corby, Peterborough, and Grantham. 

Candidate Requirements

• Time served toolmaker – for insurance purposes, Apprenticeship / Qualifications have to be from the UK
• Proven Injection Mould / Plastics experience. 
• Electrical experience is an advantage but not a necessity.
• Experienced in the operation of toolmaking equipment, eg grinders, lathes, machining.
• CNC Machining centre experience an advantage.
• A base understanding on pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Computer literate.

Toolmaker Key Responsibilities

• Build, repair and maintain tooling
• Work to fine tolerances
• Prove tooling and troubleshoot until running acceptably - target to enable the tools to run "right first-time" in a production environment
• Able to understand technical drawings
• Liaise with operational staff to understand tooling related issues
• Maintenance of machinery on site
• General tool making tasks
• To be flexible in a “breakdown” scenario

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

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility and an early Friday finish
• The chance to join a very successful, hypergrowth company that offer realistic progression and growth
• 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, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Birmingham

Buyer Role Overview

This is an important role within the Supply Chain Team - it requires a committed and customer focused individual with a supplier centric approach to global multi-site manufacturing. There will be opportunity to gain a thorough understanding of the company products and the Supply Chain. This will involve gaining knowledge of Suppliers, Products, and Global Operational activity. 

You will be proactive and driven to support the business units to generate growth through your pragmatic and imaginative approach to their Procurement and Supply Chain activity. The Buyer – Manufacturing position reports directly into the Purchasing Manager, operating within a team covering all procurement processes for the organisation. 

As part of a small team, the business requires an experienced Buyer - Manufacturing to bring professionalism and critical thinking to the Purchasing Department. A critical part of the company growth strategy will be focused on the ability of the department to evolve the existing supply chain and remain agile.

The right candidate is expected to be confident in buying for all areas but will specifically need to be familiar and confident with manufacturing procurement. 

You will be expected to work with many stakeholders including Production, Stores, Engineering and Project Management to achieve the best business outcomes.

Buyer – Manufacturing Candidate Requirements 

• Proven experience of a fast-paced manufacturing procurement, including a familiarisation of working with BoMs and ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Ability to work, tactically and operationally, with commercial and financial acumen, including sound analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proven negotiation skills, contract management and the ability to forge relationships across all levels of the business. You will also have a proven track record of being accountable across a variety of roles within Procurement.
• High work ethic with strong focus on excellent customer service.
• Good presentation and communication skills, with a high level of Excel competency. 
• Able to interpret technical / safety regulatory information.
• Clean UK driving license require with a willingness to travel (not too frequently). 
• A strong culture fit – with a bias for action, accountability and teamwork.
• Unphased by working with a lack of information / ambiguity.

Buyer – Manufacturing Key Responsibilities

• Manage spend on various categories across multiple manufacturing sites taking a sustainable supplier centric approach.
• Negotiate stock holding agreements or other methods to enable smooth materials flow.
• Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain to maximise customer order delivery success.
• Effective communication of any parts availability risk ensuring that all options to resolve any availability concern is fully explored and appropriate action taken.
• Purchase Order placement for both system driven manufacturing materials and requisitioned parts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in conjunction with cross-functional project teams.
• Supplier development to support achievement of KPIs.
• Manage vendor performance including involvement with supplier audits.
• Identify potential new suppliers and negotiate best terms from all suppliers.
• Interaction with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally.
• Involvement with NPD, NPI and engineering change activity and effective co-ordination of suppliers and stock requirements
   

CNC PROGRAMMER / SETTER /OPERATOR – HyperMill Expert

We are offering a super opportunity for a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator, who is a HyperMill  expert

We are enjoying an uplift in orders coming through, which means we have a role as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator role is now available.

As a unique manufacturing organisation, we have the advantage of being long established, plenty of work, and are well placed to continue to our success story.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Rowley Regis, Halesowen, Stourbridge, Dudley, Telford, Walsall, Blackheath, Willenhall, Wednesbury and Wolverhampton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £35,000 - £39,000 (this can be negotiable)
• Days (No nights, no nonsense)
• Unlimited Career progression
• A supportive, skilled team who love precision and a good laugh
• Clean, modern workshop with a relaxed but focused atmosphere
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment
• Little competition

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operating, setting and programming CNC machines (3, 4 & 5 axis)
• Using Hypermill CAM software to bring complex parts to life
• Working with a range of materials to tight tolerances
• Problem-solving, fine-tuning, and maybe even showing the robots who's boss
• Collaborating with engineers, designers, and occasionally people who call all machines "that spinny thing"

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid experience in a CNC setting/operating/programming role
• Proficient in Hypermill CAM software – you're the go-to, not the Googler
• A keen eye for detail (you notice when a drawing is 0.01mm off)
• Ability to work independently on a dayshift with a strong sense of ownership
• Bonus points if you can make the tea and program a 5-axis mill at the same time
• Day shift only – your evenings are your own!

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!

TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER

We are seeking a TOOLMAKER / JIG AND FIXTURE MAKER, to strengthen the Toolroom.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, supplying into a broad range of different industry sectors, such as agriculture, construction, defence, medical and education to name but a few.

As our Toolmaker / Jig and Fixture Maker, you will be joining a friendly team, repairing and manufacturing tools, dies and fixtures.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to be an integral part of our growing team
• Genuine room for growth and career advancement
• Collaborative, down to earth, and supportive work environment
• Enabling you to contribute to a diverse range of projects

COMMUTABLE FROM: - Worcester, Hereford, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster, Halesowen, Tewkesbury, Droitwich, Bromyard, Evesham, Redditch, Cheltenham and Ledbury

BENEFITS

• £30,000 - £33,000 dependant on experience
• Paid Overtime
• Days – Monday to Friday
• Plenty of parking available
• 25 Days holiday
• Health and wellbeing programmes
• On-site parking
• Busy, growing organisation
• Friendly, down-to-earth team
• Expected to continue to grow in 2025

DUTIES

• Manufacture, and repair tools, dies, and fixtures
• Working from engineering drawings and specifications
• Operate lathes, milling and grinding machines
• Work with the engineering team to optimise tool designs, to make the parts faster

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience of producing Jigs and Fixtures
• Must have gained this experience from a manufacturing environment
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings
• To have an understanding of machining processes
• Happy to work a Days role

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

PROCESS ENGINEER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a PROCESS ENGINEER

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

The Engineering Department is a vital division within the business's overall operations, responsible for ensuring that all machinery and processes remain fully functional. This role supports the Operations team by maintaining the seamless execution of key processes, implementing lean methodologies, and driving continuous efficiency improvements across the business.

As our Process Engineer, you will be key to understanding all the processes and driving OEE improvements.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Stourbridge, Burntwood, Solihull,  Halesowen, Wombourne, Oldbury, Wolverhampton, Kingswinford and Aldridge

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
• Hours 7.30am-4.30pm Mon to Thurs and 7.30am to12.30pm Fri
• Busy, manufacturing facility
• Superb long-term prospects
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Labour efficiency reduction initiatives.
• Optimising production cell layouts and introducing SOPs and lean methodologies.
• Enhancing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Supporting the Quality team in rolling out the 5S program.
• Optimising cycle times
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all processes
• Create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) 
• Optimise the layout of all designated production cells and processes. 
• Drive Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) improvements 
• Develop and execute a labour efficiency reduction plan, 
• Collaborate with Operations to refine or adjust timings where necessary and validate cycle times for agreed equipment and processes. 
• Foster and implement a Lean Manufacturing culture within the business. 
• Support the General Manager in process improvements and material flow optimization

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Process Engineering experience
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing, ideally high volume
• Engineering Qualifications to support experience
• Excellent knowledge of labour efficiency improvements and reductions
• Previous experience of driving OEE and process improvement

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting. What are you waiting for?