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. 

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are offering a role for an experienced Quality Engineer within our World Class manufacturing Business, in order to maintain and improve product quality and enhance the existing systems

Are you passionate about quality systems and continuous improvement? 

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-driven professional to join our team as a Quality Engineer  In this critical role, you will drive the effectiveness of our IATF 16949 quality system and champion engineering excellence across our operations.

Commutable from Stone, Cheddleton, Leek, Biddulph, Stoke on Trent, Uttoxeter, Congleton, Sandbach, Nantwich and Market Drayton

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £42,000 - £43,0000 Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• 25 Days Holiday
• Super friendly, well supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Maintain the IATF 16949 Quality System, ensuring compliance across all relevant departments.
• Plan and conduct internal audits (IATF, quality, and process) and ensure timely implementation of corrective actions for any non-conformities.
• Lead quality involvement in the engineering change process, including participation in weekly meetings and ensuring APQP requirements are met.
• Coordinate annual product testing with accredited external laboratories, ensuring regulatory and internal standards are upheld.
• Manage internal and supplier non-conformances, including material segregation and documentation.
• Represent the Quality function in APQP activities for new projects
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective action (8D) for internal and external issues
• Control calibration processes for all measurement and inspection equipment 
• Monitor internal scrap trends 
• Manage supplier Certificates of Conformity (CoC) and maintain accurate records of all quality documentation.
• Collect and analyse quality data
• Maintain and update customer portals with relevant quality documentation, audit results, and project updates.

REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY ENGINEER

• Relevant Quality Engineer experience, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing / engineering background
• Proactive and detail-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and a commitment to seeing tasks through to completion.
• Technically proficient, with strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 365 and working knowledge of web-based systems; experience with SAP quality modules is advantageous.
• Skilled in problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone (Ishikawa) analysis, etc.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, including 5S, Standardised Work, Poka-Yoke, and Just-In-Time (JIT).
• Thorough understanding of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards and their practical application in a manufacturing environment.
• Six Sigma training (Green Belt or higher) is desirable but not essential.
• Send your CV now!  OR call for more details

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. 

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!

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.