Manufacturing & Production

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer to join a well-established company, with nearly 60 years of experience. The business is a growing company, who design and manufacture specialist handling equipment, across many different sectors. 

The role will be primarily office based, however it may involve some travel to suppliers and customers as required.

The main function will be to design and modify materials handling machinery. Collaborate on new product development and implement value engineering and DFM principles to enhance production efficiency.

Design Engineer Package and Benefits

• Salary £30,000 - £40,000, dependant on experience 
• Hours 8:30am – 5:00pm, 4pm finish on Friday’s (flexi-hours are available)
• 30 days holiday, increasing to 33 days with service
• 4x salary – Death in service

Commutable From: Boston, Peterborough, Stamford, Bourne, Wisbech, Grantham, Melton Mowbray

Person Specification

• The Design Engineer should have significant demonstrated experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment – preferably with engineered metal fabricated equipment.
• The highest levels of quality standard are needed and required for this role. The Design Engineer will be expected to help implement changes leading from internal quality issues or engineering changes. 
• Experience in utilising appropriate lean methodologies in variability of specifications.
• Be able to maintain accountability for the accuracy of the system information relating to the Bill of materials for every part assembly and contract job.
• Be proficient in Microsoft office products - Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint
• Have experience in Autodesk Inventor (or similar) 3D CAD, AutoCAD.2D CAD & Vault.
• Be able to liaise with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects.

Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• The Design Engineer will design core machinery using 3D CAD (Autodesk Inventor or similar).
• Designs/modifications to standard machinery to suit the clients particular site requirements and/or engineering changes as required.
• Creation of bills of materials for entry into the company’s ERP system.
• Working with sales and development engineers to create new products from initial concept through to full production units.
• Value engineering of current designs. Use of DFM best practices to meet the needs of the production facility.
• Working with the production operatives to increase production efficiency through better machine design and the design of jigs and fixtures.
• Enhancing the customer satisfaction levels to be the major focus. Be forward thinking and raise new ideas and working methods to increase the departments throughout.

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.

Are you a Product Design Engineer seeking your next opportunity with a truly global leader in design and manufacturing? Having partnered with this company for many years, we can confidently vouch for their reputation as an exceptionally supportive and welcoming employer—one that genuinely invests in employee training, growth, and long-term career development.

With a diverse customer base across multiple industries, this growing business is well-insulated against sector-specific slowdowns. Backed by a clear and ambitious five-year growth plan, they are now looking to appoint a new Product Design Engineer to support the design and development of both new and existing products.

Product Design Engineer Benefits: 

• £35,000 
• 33 days holiday. 
• 5% Employer pension contribution. 
• Life assurance. 
• Training and development. 
• Social gatherings and events. 

Product Design Engineer Duties include:

• Address new products from marketing. 
• Design new products in accordance with project briefs. 
• Review existing and new products. 
• Participate in development and project team meetings. 
• Liaise with marketing. 
• Be involved with manufacturing and testing of prototypes. 
• Provide technical information to other members of staff. 

Product Design Engineer Requirements include: 

• Product design / development experience. 
• Apprentice trained or degree in mechanical engineering. 
• Capable of the design and development of new products, 
• Good experience and competence with computer aided design (CAD). 
• Plumbing fittings experience is beneficial but not required. 
• Experience using Ansys would also be ideal but not required. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Product Design Engineer position is commutable from: Dudley, Kingswinford, Wolverhampton, Rowley Regis, Kidderminster, Wombourne, Stourbirdge, Brierley Hill 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

CNC TURNER

We are offering a role for a CNC Turner to join our precision engineering team.

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our CNC Turner, you will be proficient in programming, setting and operating CNC Turning machines.

Established for many many years, offering a range of different manufacturing processes, providing top quality products into a wide variety of different manufacturing industry sectors.

We are an Award-winning business, renowned for our luxury products

Commutable from Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley, Norton Canes, Aldridge, Stourbridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £31,000 - £32,500  Dependant on experience
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Exquisite working environment
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Recent investment
• Long established and stable business
• Top quality products
• Charity events
• Friendly, supportive team

RESPONSIBILITIES for CNC TURNER

• Program, set, and operate CNC turning machines (Mazatrol, Siemens, G-code)
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
• Competent with all aspects of setting tools and understanding cutting speeds, feeds, boring, drilling and threading
• Machine components to tight tolerances
• Perform tooling setups with a strong understanding of speeds and feeds
• Use precision measuring equipment (verniers, micrometers, bore gauges, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS for CNC TURNER

• Significant experience in CNC Setting, Operating programming
• Sound knowledge of machining principles and best practices
• Proficient in the use of inspection and measurement equipment
• Experience of measuring / inspection equipment, including verniers, bore gauges and micrometers
• CAD/CAM knowledge is an advantage
• Positive, proactive mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively

WHY JOIN US?

We don’t just design — we create heirloom-quality products that define luxury interiors. Join a company where innovation is rooted in tradition, and your technical skills will help shape exceptional outcomes every day.

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

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