Manufacturing & Production

This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic and strategic Head of Operations to join a European leading business, where making a difference to people’s lives through the products that they design, manufacture and install is a daily occurrence. With 40 years’ experience under their belt, they are a leading provider in the UK, a market leader in Europe and have a presence in many other countries worldwide. They continue to expand rapidly in the UK and internationally, a business that has doubled in size these last few years.

They are proud of their fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment, where customer satisfaction and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything that they do.

Head of Operations, Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £80,000 - £90,000+
• Car allowance
• Management Bonus Scheme
• 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 3:00pm (with some flexibility)
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life insurance cover
• Employee Assistance Programme

Essential Requirements

• Proven Head of Operations / Operations Director experience within Manufacturing.
• Experience of working for a business circa 50 million+ turnover.
• An Engineering background, someone who has risen through a business.
• Very much hands-on, but also strategic.
• A business qualification would be advantageous. 
• Deep understanding of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Commercially astute with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Head of Operations Key Responsibilities

• The Head of Operations will provide strong, strategic leadership across operational functions to drive high performance and collaboration.
• Championing a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality culture.
• Maintaining profitability during rapid business expansion.
• Using data-driven KPIs and metrics to guide planning and decision-making.
• Driving Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency - championing a zero-defect mindset to improve overall quality standards.
• Leading and developing the Engineering function.
• Managing growth across international operations.
• Implementing effective production workflows to boost productivity and minimise waste.
• Taking ownership of the post-sales process to enhance cross-team collaboration and service delivery.
• Identifying cost-saving initiatives without compromising quality - embedding a culture of continuous improvement across all teams.

An opportunity has a risen for a CNC Machinist / Turner to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established team and to join an organisation that pride themselves on a Friendly working environment. This is an opportunity to join a company who have been Established for over 50years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The CNC Machinist /Turners role is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The CNC Machinist / Turner will be required to work the following Shift:  Permanent Nights: Monday to Thursday 22:00pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the CNC Machinist / Turner will receive: 

• Salary: £39.144.56
• Pension Contribution matched at 5.5% = 11%
• 32days holiday 
• Production Bonus Scheme 
• On site Gym. 
• Secured Parking. 
• Overtime. – Plenty available 

Key Requirements for the CNC Turners: 

• Carry out machining of components
• Set up tools and load materials on to CNC Machines 
• Manually handle Weights up to 25kg 
• Complete quality documents 
• Use inspection equipment to ensure components are manufactured to drawings. 
• Contribute to continuous improvements 
• Read Engineering Drawings 
• Use computer equipment for date purposes.  

Experience the CNC Turners will hold.

• Experienced with CNC Controls: Okuma / FANUC / Mazak 
• Experience with Loading Lathes / Driven Tool lathes / Horizontal Machines / Vertical machines. 
• Prove experience within a CNC Turners position. 
• Experienced within a Manufacturing Environment. 
• Must be able to setup, operator, and make adjustments to the tools and fixtures offsets on CNC Machines 
• Must be Time served – Holding formal qualification

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a DESIGN ENGINEER

Would you like to be part of a large, long-established organisation where you can continue to apply your considerable talent and skills as our

Design Engineer?  Look no further, we have just the job for you!
This role is key, giving you responsibility to create new product designs from concept through to production

Commutable from Birmingham, Redditch, Studley, Coventry, Bromsgrove, Earlswood, Solihull, Stratford Upon Avon, Kidderminster, Leamington Spa, Alcester, Evesham and Halesowen 

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £ 35,000 - £45,000 Negotiable – dependant on experience
• Free parking on site
• Very stable business
• Long established with multiple supplier base
• Unlimited Career progression – Super progression prospects
• Friendly supportive team
• Lunchtime finish Friday

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create new product designs from concept through to production
• Conduct design changes to existing products
• Attend NPI meetings
• Working with a wide range of materials, such as plastic injection mould, castings and metals
• This is a multi-dimensional role, with a range of projects on the go, at any one time
• Working closely with customers and suppliers
• Drive cost reduction projects 
• BOM and Part creation, drawing revision and Issues control
• Familiar with computer simulation and modelling programs
• If experienced, review Design Engineers work

REQUIREMENTS

• Relevant Qualifications to support experience- ideally, to Degree level
• It is essential that you have exposure to 3D & “D CAD, such as Solidworks or CATIA
• Ideally, you will have gained your experience from within a manufacturing environment
• Good knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
• Knowledge of diecast, moulded, pressed or machined parts would be advantageous
• This would suit a friendly, sociable character
• To have the ability to work on a n umber of projects at any one time
• Keen eye for detail
• To have the ability build relationships

This is a super opportunity to be part of a stable, long standing, busy organisation, where your prospects are in your own hands.  This is a friendly inclusive team, and would make your working day, very pleasurable.

Company and Role Overview

This is an excellent opportunity with a world leader in the design and manufacture of precision-engineered products.

The company has built a reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. With a global presence across Europe, USA and Asia, they are continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of the industry. 

The Manufacturing Design Engineer will design and develop new products, from concept to final approval. Technically support customers and the manufacturing base. Analyse existing products and identify areas to improve product design and reduce costs.

You will be joining an established team, some of whom have been with the company for a long time, which highlights the excellent working environment here. 

Manufacturing Design Engineer Pay and Hours 

• £42,000 - £50,000 
• 40 hours per week, Monday – Friday with some flexibility on start and finish times

Benefits
(There are many benefits, but to highlight a few)

• 32 days holiday’s including bank holidays
• Above average company pension contribution
• Annual bonus payment
• On site Gym, amongst other leisure areas onsite
• Life insurance
• Training and development opportunities
• Enhanced sickness benefit

Commutable from the following areas: Blackburn, Preston, Blackpool, Burnley, Bolton

Manufacturing Design Engineer Candidate Requirements

• Creo experience would be ideal, but any 3D design proficiency would be considered. 
• MathCAD experience is desirable. Besides this, any proven experience of calculations would be useful.
• Demonstrable experience from a Manufacturing or Machining environment. 
• Knowledge of different materials, manufacturing processes and assembly methods.
• A problem solver, with previous experience dealing directly with customers, preparing technical specifications and presenting proposals.
• Ability to work on multiple projects at any one time.
• Able to oversee and manage suppliers as required within a project’s development.

Manufacturing Design Engineer Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Manufacturing Design Engineer will process new enquiries for the design department, ensuring all necessary follow-up action has been adhered to such as enquiry processing, delivery of quotation/design proposal for new contract research & consultancy.
• Develop close working relationships with clients and ensuring client liaison is continually adhered to.
• Undertake design and engineering analysis and support activity including FEA (dynamic, non-linear) on design projects within the department and as a dedicated service.
• Development and detailing of product design and engineering support from concept through to detailed design and manufacturing implementation, support as required across a broad spectrum of manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Undertake project management as directed by the Design Director. All project management activity to comply with industry guidelines and ensure good client liaison, budget management and the completion of project deliverables to agreed timescales.
• To perform stress and strain calculations to recognised formulae and clearly layout workings to allow colleagues to interpret and validate the design.