Manufacturing & Production

Our brand new and exciting client have one some work with some huge global companies and require an air conditioning engineer and HVAC engineers to join their team. This role will be packed with training and opportunities for growth into supervisory positions. 

My client is looking for an experienced air conditioning engineer who will have previous experience with various air conditioning systems through out commercial and industrial properties. This role will be nationwide and will require some over night stays. Great earning potentials with OT and Bonuses. 

Air Conditioning Engineer Benefits

• £35,000 - £45,000 DOE.
• Plenty of premium OT (x1.5). 
• Pension. 
• Van provided from site. 
• Full uniform and PPE provided. 
• Tools provided. 
• Training and progression for right person. 
• Bonuses. 
• On-Call (Stand by fees and Premium call-out charge). 

Air Conditioning Engineer Duties include:

• Days (Monday-Friday).
• Planned and reactive maintenance. 
• Work with large systems. (A/C, Chillers, AHU’s). 
• Fault finding on large systems. 
• Installation and commissioning. 
• Work closely with clients and team to make sure projects are completed on time. 

Air Conditioning Engineer Requirements include: 

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Air Conditioning. 
F-GAS (Essential). 
2391 Test and Inspect (Advantageous). 
Full UK License. 
Previous experience in air-conditioning or HVAC engineering. 
Willingness to progress. 
Good communication skills and well presentable. 

Please apply find out more about this fantastic role. 

This Air Conditioning Engineer position is commutable from: Lichfield, Walsall, Aldridge, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Burntwood, Cannock, Burton, Birmingham, and surrounding areas.  

Maintenance Technician – No Night Shifts!
Easily Commutable From: Acocks Green | Hall Green | Balsall Heath | Solihull | Birmingham

Salary: c £44,500 + Paid Overtime + Early Friday Finish
Shift: Days Only – No Nights!

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for a stable core day shift role with excellent benefits and long-term progression? We’re hiring now!

About Us
We are a globally recognised manufacturer with a strong local presence and reputation for quality. With over two decades of consistent growth, we offer a supportive, low turnover working environment where your development is a priority. Join our well established maintenance team as we expand to support exciting new business.

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary c. £44,500
• Day shift only – enjoy your evenings!
• Paid overtime at premium rates
• Company funded pension scheme
• Ongoing training & development
• 33 days paid holiday
• Early Friday finish
• Career growth in a secure and growing business

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of production and plant equipment
• Diagnose faults and ensure timely resolution to reduce downtime
• Work with Plc controlled machinery and robotic systems
• Collaborate with production to support safe and efficient operations

What We’re Looking For

• Ideally you will have completed a mechanical, electrical, mechatronics or multi skilled apprenticeship 
• Have experience of supporting plant and equipment within a manufacturing, production or process environment
• Knowledge of Plc Controls (Siemens, Mitsubishi or Allen Bradley)
• Familiarity with robots (ABB, Kuka, Kawasaki or Motoman)
• A proactive, hands on technician who enjoys problem solving

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.

Due to retirement, we are seeking a proven multi skilled maintenance technician to join our team. We have unrivalled staff retention and don’t work night shifts.  

Benefits: 

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:

• Salary of c£44,000 
• No Night Shift Working 
• Company Funded Pension Scheme
• Paid Holiday Entitlement
• Company Funded Life Assurance
• On Site Free Car Parking 
• Stable Working Environment 

Duties of a Maintenance Technician 

As a proven Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician you will be required to undertake both planned and reactive maintenance across our plant, which will require you to have experience of supporting plant and equipment within either a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment.

Requirements of a Maintenance Technician

Ideally you will be apprentice trained but must be qualified either Electrically or Mechanically and ideally have some understanding of Plc Controls. 

However, you must be multi-skilled in your abilities. Having gained your Maintenance experience from supporting plant and equipment within a fast-paced distribution, manufacturing, process or production environment. 

The Maintenance Technician role is commutable from Castle Vale, Erdington, Minworth & Sutton Coldfield 

QUALITY ENGINEER

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support our internal quality systems, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen our supply chain quality performance. The successful candidate will collaborate across departments to resolve internal and external quality issues, ensure ISO compliance, and assist in new product introduction (NPI) activities.

We are a manufacturing organization based in the heart of Birmingham, with great transport links to the rest of the UK.

We are a stable busy business, and if you are a Quality Engineer who is looking for a pleasant working environment that can offer consistency and stability, then look no further!  

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Handsworth, Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, Moseley, Lichfield, Minworth, Aston and Tyseley

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: Up to £37,000 - £40,000
• Plenty of free parking on site
• Lunchtime Friday finish
• Very friendly supportive team
• Long term career stability and prospects

RESPONSIBILITIES for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Work closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to identify and eliminate sources of variation and improve processes.
• Contribute to maintaining ISO 9001 compliance, including participation in internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with the introduction of new tooling and manufacturing processes, including SPC and capability studies, during NPI projects.
• Conduct supplier development activities, including communicating quality requirements and offering technical support.
• Perform on-site supplier and customer visits as required to resolve quality issues and build relationships.
• Lead or support the resolution of customer concerns, ensuring effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Analyse problems using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Drive reduction in customer complaints, internal process variation, and external PPM.
• Perform process and compliance audits in line with internal and ISO standards.
• Support and develop departmental KPIs aligned with business-level objectives.
• Contribute to improving poka-yoke systems and error-proofing initiatives.
• Support environmental management systems (ISO 14001 experience desirable

REQUIREMENTS for QUALITY ENGINEER

• Proven experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 (ISO 14001 desirable).
• Demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, corrective action systems, and continuous improvement tools.
• Experience with 8D problem-solving methodology and Six Sigma tools.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and capability studies.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional teams.
• Full UK driving license required for supplier/customer site visits

Why Join Us?

We are a solid, stable busy manufacturing business in the heart of Birmingham, we are a thriving organisation with a team of motivated and committed people on board.  You would be joining a friendly, well-established business where you will be guaranteed to enjoy every day at work.  

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