Manufacturing & Production

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

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Toolmaker 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.

Toolmaker Salary, Hours and Benefits

• £45,000 dependant on experience
• 39 hours per week on rotating shifts
   - Week 1: Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm, Friday 6.00 – 1.00pm
   - Week 2: Monday to Thursday 2.00pm – 10.00pm, Friday 1.00pm – 8.00pm
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company performance bonus
• Life Assurance
• Company Sick Pay
• Company discounts
• Free on-site parking

Commutable From: Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Burton upon Trent, Newark

Role Function 

The Toolmaker will be a responsible for the manufacture, maintenance and continuous improvement of production press tooling, jigs, fixtures, gauges, and special purpose machinery.

Toolmaker Candidate Requirements

• Time-served apprentice and NVQ or equivalent in Tool making or Machining
• Strong background in precision engineering and toolroom operations
• Skilled in operating Toolroom machinery (lathes, mills, grinders etc)
• Experience with press tooling, fault diagnosis and tool repair
• Ability to read technical drawings
• CNC experience
• Ability to produce jigs & fixtures
• TIG welding experience desirable or willing to learn

Toolmaker Responsibilities

• Manufacture and modify tooling, jigs, fixtures, and special-purpose machinery
• Interpret and work from engineering drawings to determine the best manufacturing methods
• Operate a full range of Toolroom machinery (milling, turning, grinding, CNC etc)
• Assemble and disassemble press tools, check tolerances and ensure functional performance
• Diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs

Onsite Capabilities

• The Toolroom gives full control over the servicing and quality of company tooling. Equipped with an impressive range of machinery – HURCO 3 Axis CNC Miller, lathes, pillar drills, Lumsden and surface grinders – they can manufacture complex parts and maintain critical press tooling without relying on external suppliers.
• In addition to maintaining existing tooling, the Toolroom team also designs and manufactures bespoke tools, jigs, and fixtures, ensuring precision and reliability in every part of production.

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!

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNCIAN

We are offering an exceptional opportunity for a Quality Control Lab Technician

A Kings Award winning business, have a need for a Quality Control Lab Technician to ensure quality of all products both incoming and outgoing products 

This is an exciting time to be part of the team, within a large, established facility. Your long-term prospects would be very healthy!

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

Commutable from Standish, Chorley, Wigan, Leigh, Bolton, Skelmersdale, Horwich, St Helens, Ormskirk, Middlebrook and Makerfield

KEY BENEFITS

• Salary: £32,200
• Weekend Days  - (36 hours per week)
• BUPA healthcare available
• Kings Award winning business
• Unique products supplying into a vast array of different industry sectors
• Varied and fascinating role
• 23 Days holiday including stats

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct timely product testing at various stages, including in-process, final analysis, and specifications. 
• Prepare pre-shipment samples and ensure all documentation is accurate. 
• Perform testing on incoming materials  
• Maintain and execute test equipment calibration procedures as per schedule. 
• Issue precise process adjustment instructions to the production team. 
• Complete inspection and testing procedures as outlined in manufacturing instructions
• Identify non-conforming materials or process operations and take appropriate actions, including re-processing, concession approval, or safe disposal, while maintaining accurate records. 
• Authorize changes to product specifications, formulas, and manufacturing instructions when required (in the absence of the Works QC Chemist). 
• Collaborate with the Senior QC Chemist, QC Lab Manager, and Managing Director on technical matters and concessions. 
• Respond to non-conformance issues, corrective actions, and preventive measures related to customer complaints and process failures, reporting to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Lab Manager

REQUIREMENTS

• HNC in Chemistry equivalent Level 4 
• Strong understanding of quality control processes and testing methodologies. 
• To have the ability to follow chemical testing techniques
• Previous Lab experience
• Calibration knowledge
• Happy to work Weekend DAYS

This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven individual to make a real impact in a dynamic manufacturing setting.