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. 

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
   

I have a great opportunity for a Controls Engineer to join a well-known and successful manufacturing company near Telford.  

An exciting new role for an experienced controls engineer who is ready to lead automation initiatives, deliver impactful site projects, and drive engineering innovation.

Controls Engineer Benefits: 

• £60,000 (DOE) 
• Company pension 
• 25 Days + BH and Birthday. 
• Life Assurance.  
• On site parking. 
• Training opportunities. 
• Company events and activities. 
• Flexitime. 

Controls Engineer Duties include:

• Day’s role (Flexitime).  
• Provide technical leadership in programming PLC’s. 
• Projects from initial concept to final product. 
• PLC programming (Siemens).  
• Drive improvements. 
• Liaise with OEM automation specialists. 
• Maintain and monitor the use of automation. 
• Working to deadlines. 

Controls Engineer Requirements include: 

• HNC or Degree – Electrical Engineering. 
• Siemens PLC experience. (Programming as a min). 
• Food / FMCG experience. 
• Ability to work in a team and individually. 
• Experience within a maintenance environment. 
• Experience liaising with contractors, suppliers and technical staff. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

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

Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.

CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000
• 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Paid overtime
• Private health scheme 
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• •Immediate Start available

This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood

CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements 

• Programming experience 
• The CNC Machinist will ideally have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
• Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
• Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
• Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
• Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage

An exciting opportunity for a talented Controls Engineer to join a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of Shropshire. We are looking for someone who would like to become part of an engineering development team, working with and supporting lead engineers developing new innovations. 

My client is a UK leading manufacturer and is continuously investing in new and exciting technology, which you could be a part of. If you’re a controls engineer looking for a secure role with a progressive and forward-thinking company, then this may be the role for you.  

Controls Engineer Benefits: 

• £60,000 (DOE) 
• 13% pension (5%/8%). 
• 25 Days + BH. 
• Health cash plan. 
• Health and life insurance. 
• Real training and development opportunities. 

Controls Engineer Duties include:

• Day’s role (08:30-17:00). 
• Provide technical leadership in programming PLC’s. 
• Projects from initial concept to final product. 
• PLC programming (Siemens and Schneider). 
• SCADA work. 
• Drive improvements. 
• Working to deadlines. 

Controls Engineer Requirements include: 

• HNC or Degree – Electrical Engineering. 
• Siemens or Schneider PLC experience. (Programming as a min). 
• Food / FMCG experience. 
• SCADA knowledge advantageous. 
• Ability to work in a team and individually. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

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

TOOLMAKER

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a TOOLMAKER

You would be joining an exceptionally friendly, family orientated, highly successful Birmingham based business.  

With over 40 years’ experience, we are expert at providing a range of products that deliver quality, robustness, and durability.  This is backed u with a friendly, caring, and personal support service, which is fundamental in building relationships with customers.

We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker to strengthen our Toolroom.

This is a day’s role with an early finish on Friday. 

This would be an excellent career move, if you are looking for a long-term career, within a friendly and caring organisation.

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Great Barr, West Bromwich, Minworth, Castle Vale, Tamworth, Lichfield, Smethwick, Cannock and Willenhall

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £36,000 - £37,000
• Free parking on site
• Days 
• Friday finish at 1pm
• Overtime Paid
• Great longevity with employees
• Super friendly and supportive team
• Very busy
• Family friendly events

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use of standard Toolroom equipment
• Repair and maintenance to existing tools
• New tooling
• Complete relevant tooling notes
• Happy to work days

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Toolmaking experience
• All areas of Toolmaking are considered – plastic injection moulding, extrusion and pressings
• A learning curve is being offered to the right person
• Happy to work days
• Experience of use of standard Toolroom equipment
• This would suit a friendly, easy-going character, as the team is so pleasant

If you would like to be part of a continuing success story, where there are unrivalled career prospects for you with genuinely exciting products, send your CV NOW!