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!

PRESS SETTER

We are offering a super opportunity for a PRESS SETTER

Are you the kind of person who hears a press machine whir to life and feels a sense of satisfaction? Can you read technical drawings like others read the morning paper? If you're nodding along, we’d love to meet you.

We're on the hunt for a skilled Press Setter to join our hardworking (and occasionally coffee-fueled) team. If you're mechanically minded, love precision, and don't mind a bit of oil on your hands, you're our kind of person.

NO SPONSERSHIP CAN BE OFFERED – MUST HAVE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK

Commutable from Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, West Bromwich, Coleshill, Solihull, Shirley, Tamworth, Lichfield, Aston, Castle Bromwich, Aldridge and Hall Green

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
• Days’ role 
• Very early Friday finish
• Overtime Paid
• Super friendly team
• Busy, solid stable manufacturing organisation
• Supportive, friendly team
• Unique manufacturing environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Setting up and operating mechanical and/or hydraulic presses like a pro
• Swapping out tools with the grace and speed of a pit crew
• Reading technical drawings – no, it’s not a secret language, but it helps if it feels like one
• Tweaking, adjusting, and fine-tuning until everything’s just right
• Performing checks and routine maintenance (bonus points if you can do it without losing a single bolt)
• Working alongside QA to make sure the final product is more "Wow!" than "Whoops!"
• Keeping safety in mind – because bandages are out of budget!

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience setting presses 
• Confidence working with various press types
• Strong attention to detail – eagle-eyed folks, please apply
• Basic mechanical wizardry and problem-solving prowess
• Ability to work shifts and not turn into a zombie
• A team player who can also laugh at a bad pun (or at least pretend to)

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

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR

We are seeking a PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR, to supervise a small team, and ensure production areas are correctly maintained.

We are a long-established manufacturing organisation, Kings Award winning business, and we have a requirement for a Production Supervisor.

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: - Bolton, Wigan, St Helen’s, Skelmersdale, Chorley, Ormskirk, Leigh and Ashton-in-Makerfield

BENEFITS

• £31,000
• 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

• Upholding high standards of cleanliness and housekeeping across all plant, yard, and compound areas.
• Assisting with stock takes of all raw materials including bulk storage and drums, as directed by the Production Supervisor.
• Safely offloading delivery tankers and loading collection tankers as required.
• Monitoring and replenishing gaff bag stock to ensure adequate supply levels are maintained.
• Ensuring spill kits and grit boxes are stocked and in good working order throughout the site.
• Checking the heating plan and pre-heating materials in preparation for production runs.
• Labelling and managing stock of IBCs (Intermediate Bulk Containers) in the compound.
• Participating in the solvent recovery programme and correctly labelling recovered materials.
• Supporting batch filtration processes and following formulation batch sheet specifications accurately.
• Reporting any deviations from standard procedures promptly and in writing to the Production Supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous supervisory experience
• You will have gained your experience from within manufacturing or chemicals
• Forklift truck experience
• Forklift truck licence
• Happy to work days
• Good understanding of sampling and product testing

We are looking to interview now, send your CV over ASAP!

Role and Company Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Machinist to join a bespoke and successful engineering business. A global supplier with several decades of experience, this is one of their most exciting periods, with an increase in demand for their product leading to growth and investment onsite.

The CNC Machinist role is a newly created position, you will be a key part of the current team.

CNC Machinist Salary and Benefits

• £34,000 - £36,000
• 37.5 Hours per week, 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday to Friday
• Paid overtime
• Private health scheme 
• Company performance bonus
• Sick pay
• •Immediate Start available

This position is commutable from – Burton upon Trent, Tamworth, Cannock, Walsall, Lichfield, Burntwood

CNC Machinist Candidate Requirements 

• Programming experience 
• The CNC Machinist will ideally have experience of XYZ Lathe and Bed Mills
• Exposure to ProtoTRAK control experience would be useful, but training could be provided if needed
• Experience in manual turning, milling & drilling would be an advantage
• Any experience with CMM would be an advantage
• Haas operation experience would be a significant advantage

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