Manufacturing & Production

Role Function

The Supply Chain Co-ordinator supports the Procurement Manager and wider procurement team in ensuring the effective and ethical flow of goods and materials across the supply chain. This role focuses on providing administrative and operational support, maintaining accurate records, liaising with suppliers, and helping ensure compliance with ethical sourcing and sustainability standards.

Salary, Hours and Benefits

• Salary £29,000 - £32,000 dependant on experience 
• Hours 6:00am – 6:00pm, 4 days on, 4 days off (meaning you only work for half of the year. On this shift, you get 183 days off per year, 50 days more than a regular 9:00am – 5:00pm)
• Paid overtime
• 4x salary – Death in service

Commutable From: Telford, Stafford, Cannock, Brewood, Shifnal

Supply Chain Co-ordinator Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience in a procurement, supply chain, or warehouse environment preferred not essential.
• The Supply Chain Co-ordinator must strong administrative and organisational skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.
• A right first-time approach – be prepared to check and double check your work for accuracy. 
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Basic understanding of procurement or supply chain operations.
• The Supply Chain Co-ordinator will be comfortable working with data and using spreadsheets
• Team player with a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Familiarity with ethical sourcing principles and compliance processes is desirable.
• Basic Excel experience – training can be given.

Supply Chain Co-ordinator Key Responsibilities (but not limited to)

• Procurement & Supply Chain Support
• Warehouse and Stock Handling
• Ethical Sourcing and Compliance
• Supplier Coordination
• Reporting & Admin

BUYER

We are a leading European manufacturer, with annual turnover exceeding €500 million. As a family-owned business, we employ around 2,800 people across production sites in Germany, France, the UK, and Poland, supported by a global sales network.

The UK site in Telford employs approximately 110 staff and has a turnover of £25m+, serving blue-chip clients across consumer and industrial markets. 

Industries Served: Agriculture, construction, chemicals, hygiene, food, logistics, medical & pharma, home care, tapes & liners, pet products, and more.

As a Site Buyer, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to secure best-in-class procurement outcomes. 

Commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Dudley, Aldridge, Telford, Wolverhampton, Shrewsbury, Willenhall, Broseley, Market Drayton, Church Stretton, Stafford and Cannock

KEY BENEFITS

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

RESPONSIBILITIES for BUYER

• Provide quarterly supplier forecasts aligned with customer demand, managing supply deviations effectively.
• Develop tailored procurement contracts 
• Monitor and manage supplier performance, addressing any deviation in delivery time, cost, or quality.
• Ensure supplier systems are aligned with lean production requirements.
• Achieve and exceed cost-saving targets through price negotiation and strategic sourcing.
• Regularly review specifications and pricing 
• Scan the market for alternative supply sources, new materials, and more efficient procurement solutions.
• Lead supplier value analysis and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Build long-term, value-driven partnerships with key suppliers.
• Conduct regular supplier audits and reviews in partnership with the Quality Team.
• Ensure suppliers are up to date with current specifications and manage changes to minimise waste.
• Participate in the development of strategic suppliers through joint improvement plans

REQUIREMENTS for BUYER

• Buying experience ideally from a manufacturing / engineering background
• Ideally hold CIPS though not essential
• Experience with SAP or similar would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proven track record of managing procurement projects and delivering measurable cost savings.
• Strong commercial acumen and proactive approach to market trends and changes.
• Customer-centric mindset—both internal and external.
• Strategic, analytical thinker with a solutions-oriented approach.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today!

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

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 arisen for an experienced Quality Inspector to join a leading Manufacturing organisation who are known worldwide. An opportunity to join an already established Manufacturing 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 50 years who continue to grow and offer Stability and development and training. 

The Quality Inspector roles is commutable from the following locations: Blackburn / Burnley / Preston.

The Quality Inspector will be required to work the following Shift: Permanent Nights – Monday to Thursday 10pm till 07:30am 

Benefits the Quality Inspector 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 experience for the Quality Inspector:  

• Previous, proven experience within a Skilled Inspector role, 
• Experience within Inspection of milling, turning and Welding. 
• Experienced within a manufacturing environment. 
• Able to use CMM Operations
• Strong background in technical understanding 
• Quality Engineering 
• We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is used to work within a heavy engineering environment. 
• Time served – mechanical engineer. 
• At least 2-3 years’ experience within Quality control 

Key Duties for the Quality Inspector: 

• First point of call for Patrol inspections 
• Dealing with all Inspection reports 
• Being responsible for the final view / Inspection of completed assemblies 
• Handle weights up to 25kg 
• Able to use computers for Data purpose 
• Support the Quality team – support internal audits