Manufacturing & Production

The Company

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement Engineer to join an established, world renown iconic British manufacturer, a trusted name in quality, innovation, and tradition. 

As an employer, it blends deep-rooted values with forward-thinking design and engineering — offering a workplace where craftsmanship, creativity, and pride in product truly matter. 

Employees become part of a legacy that continues to shape the industry. For those who want to work with purpose, in a business respected worldwide for its authenticity and excellence, this is more than a job — it’s a place to grow, contribute, and be proud of what you help build.

Continuous Improvement Engineer Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £43,000 dependant on experience
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life Assurance & company sick pay
• Company discounts
• Supportive and collaborative culture
• Opportunities for development

Commutable From: Coventry, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Redditch, Daventry, Rugby

Role Function 

The Continuous Improvement Engineer will play a key part in improving and maintaining the company manufacturing processes, making them safer, more efficient, and consistent. Whether it’s rolling out new systems, supporting product launches, or driving continuous improvement, you’ll be the go-to person for process excellence.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a Continuous Improvement Engineer role or similar
• Experience within a pressing, sheet metal or fabrication environment would be advantageous
• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Can-do attitude, flexibility and adaptability
• Solid understanding of Lean tools and ISO 9001 quality standards
• Confident using CAD and reading technical drawings
• IT proficiency
• Strong planning, problem solving and communication skills
• Self-motivated, organised, driven and capable of managing multiple projects

Responsibilities

• The Continuous Improvement Engineer will maintain and improve safe, efficient production processes
• Spot and reduce workplace risks, supporting a culture of H&S
• Lead and support improvement projects to minimise waste, boost output and improve delivery performance
• Use lean tools to solve problems and increase efficiency
• Create new layouts, workflows and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support and evaluate process and design changes
• Help bring new products into production
• Improve quality control and process consistency
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams

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!

Company

This is a fantastic opportunity with a global company that continues to grow, both in size and revenue. 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.

If you are looking for an established career with a global leader in a period of real exciting growth, a business who are big advocates of organic growth and development of their staff, then this will be ideal for you!

Manufacturing Engineer Role Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer will define, develop & implement equipment, processes and standards of working for application within the production environment.

Forming part of the company global operations and reporting into the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer will work cross functionally with Product Design and Testing, Supply Chain, Production Engineering, Plant Maintenance and Quality functions and be instrumental in ensuring robust design and development of manufacturing and production systems and processes in a planned and intentional manner, working ahead of business operational requirements strategically.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000
• 7:30am – 4:00pm Monday – Thursday, 1:00pm finish on Friday’s 
• The chance to join a very successful hypergrowth business
• Excellent company pension
• Company bonus
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Cash health plan

Commutable From: Dudley, Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Walsall, Kidderminster  

Candidate Requirements

• HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering or similar qualification.
• Working experience in a high speed, high pressure electro-mechanical manufacturing and production environment within a Manufacturing Engineering function would be highly advantageous.
• Hands on experience in use and application of PFMEA, Control Plan and Process Flow tools.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement and project management.
• Experience of Industrial design and Engineering (Factory layout, assembly process development).
• Proven aptitude for detail, process control and documentation.
• Demonstrate ability to work with commercial acumen and consideration within manufacturing design and development.

About you

• The Manufacturing Engineer will be a process led, proactive and pragmatic engineer with a good eye for detail.
• Good background skills in project, task and prioritisation management and communication.
• Able to demonstrate experience in an electro-mechanical environment at a practical level.
• You will have a background in process design and development that includes a strong understanding of whole-of-factory level impact and commercial considerations with regard to large change projects as well as continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, managing and delivering manufacturing programmes for process, equipment, tooling and factory layout improvements, as well step-change ground-up projects
• Engineering solutions for manufacturing and production that deliver benefits in efficiency, quality and accuracy both today and for the future state
• Managing and planning product changes (quality cost and time justification for and against within manufacturing, supporting NPI as part of a cross functional business wide team)
• Future design and development of factory layout scenarios and process flow design in line with operational strategy
• Supporting production engineering with longer term continuous improvement projects
• Development of manufacturing standards, processes and measures in line with the business performance that can be translated globally across Operations

Desirable Experience

Any of the below would be useful but aren’t essential:
Experience in using AutoCAD or similar plant layout design CAD software, Working knowledge of production lean methodologies and associated tools i.e. OEE, TPM, 5S, Experience of working with quality management systems within manufacturing and production, Practical application of industry standard problem-solving tools i.e. 8D, 5Y, Team and project leadership experience in similar environment or role, Background and experience in automation solutions for production in similar industry or environment, Experience in jig and tool design, Ability to read and produce engineering drawings

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

We are offering a role for a driven and experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer in order to become an integral part of our expanding team,

We blend heritage craftsmanship with forward thinking processes – and as our Manufacturing Process Engineer, this role is key in helping us deliver excellence at every stage of production.

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 £35,000 - £40,000 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 MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Champion continuous improvements
• Support new product and process introduction
• Utilise process knowledge to improve safety, Quality and cost efficiency
• Cost and waste reductions
• Improve factory layouts
• Enhance capabilities of equipment

REQUIREMENTS for MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• Relevant Manufacturing Engineering experience from within manufacturing
• Knowledge of manual and semi-automated processes
• To have the ability to read engineering drawings and interpret CAD data
• Experience ideally of shop floor machining  and manufacturing processes
• Exposure to Quality control tools such as PFMEA and  Control Plans
• Excellent communication skills at all levels

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!

Electro Plating Technician Required

Are you an Electro Plating Technician who is looking to step up their career to Technician level, this could be just the job for you! This is a unique working environment, with lots of new investment going into this facility.

Producing components for a variety of different industry sectors, this lends a huge amount of stability to this business.

Working Days, with always a lunchtime finish on Fridays, this is a great opportunity for an experienced Electro Plater, to join a friendly, supportive team.  You may either experienced with Electroplating, or Nitriding will also be considered.

You will be reporting to the Production Manager and you will be given responsibility for the operation of the Tin Plating Line process. Ensuring full compliance with Health and Safety, with strong attention to detail, this is a super opportunity.

Our location is conveniently commutable from Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, Oldbury, Walsall, Solihull, Aston, Solihull, Chelmsley Woods, Coventry, Atherstone, Lichfield, Minworth, Castle Vale and Yardley.

Key Benefits for Electro Plating Technician

• Salary: £29,500
• Days
• Early Friday finish
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays
• Superb on-site canteen facilities and Family Days
• Life assurance
• 25 days of holiday
• Healthcare coverage
• Pristine and modern working environment
• Market leader with more continued growth predicted

Responsibilities of Electro Plating Technician

• Responsibility for operating of the Tin Plating Line process
• Ensure the process produces the highest quality product
• Trouble shoot new plating techniques and drive process performance improvements
• Analyse of production data and engineering runs
• Optimise the plating process
• Quality checks by use of Xray machines, Pero washing
• Operating and programming furnaces
• 5S
• Loading and unloading furnaces
• Establish process controls
• Cost and scrap reduction

Requirements for Electro Plating Technician

• Experience of electroplating in a production environment
• Nitriding experience readily consdidered
• Previous experience of setting  up and sustaining electrochemistry equipment
• Experience  of trouble shoot new plating techniques and driving process performance improvements
• Handson knowledge of chemical development and electrochemical processes
• FLT licence – Counter Balance would be beneficial
• Previous experience of measuring equipment and chemicals
• IT Literate
• This would suit someone who enjoys being part of a team, with strong communication skills

Environmental Officer Required

The role of an Environmental Officer is crucial in maintaining and improving these standards within the manufacturing organization. As the Environmental Officer, you will be responsible for overseeing and implementing various processes, protocols, with a strong emphasis on Environmental management systems.

In a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment, there may be unique challenges and opportunities for continuous improvement. The Environmental Officer would be involved in identifying potential risks, analysing incidents, conducting audits, and implementing corrective actions to enhance safety measures and maintain quality standards.

We take pride in being a one-of-a-kind manufacturing organisation, pushing boundaries in innovation and producing cutting-edge products that make a difference in people's lives. As we continue to expand and grow, we are seeking a dedicated and experienced Environmental Officer to play a crucial role in maintaining our commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• £38,000 - £40,000
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a forward-thinking organization.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment that values your ideas and contributions.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Modern and well-equipped facilities, fostering a conducive work environment.
• Be part of a team that creates groundbreaking products that impact lives positively
• Flexi-working hours
• Recent large investment
• Vast customer base
• Very friendly organisation
• Really nice staff canteen!

Duties of Environmental Officer

• Develop, implement, and maintain our Environmental management systems to uphold compliance with industry regulations and standards.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and non-conformities, and proactively develop corrective action plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote a strong safety culture, ensuring all employees are well-trained and equipped to work safely.
• Implementation and Maintenance of ISO 14001 and BS:OHSAS 45001- Occupational Heath, Safety Management System
• Analyse and evaluate incidents and accidents
• Drive initiatives to reduce waste, energy consumption, and environmental impact, championing sustainability efforts 
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and external stakeholders 

Requirements for Environmental Officer

• Experience in an Environmental role, preferably within a manufacturing or industrial setting.
• Or a HSE professional, looking to take on the Environmental duties
• Knowledge of QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to gather, interpret, and present data effectively.
• Enthusiasm for innovation and a continuous improvement mindset