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Commercial Manager - Refrigeration & HVAC
Location: Rochdale | Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 + Car + Bonus

Are you an experienced Commercial Manager looking to take the next step in your career? Join a leading refrigeration and HVAC company based in Rochdale, delivering high-quality solutions across the UK.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary of circa £55,000 - £60,000
• Company car and bonus package
• Opportunity to lead and shape commercial strategy
• Dynamic and supportive team environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee commercial operations and drive business growth
• Manage client relationships and identify new business opportunities
• Prepare and negotiate contracts, tenders, and pricing strategies
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure profitable project delivery

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience in a commercial management role, ideally within HVAC, refrigeration, or related sectors
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills
• Commercially astute with a results-driven mindset
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

If you're ready to take ownership of commercial operations in a growing, reputable company, we want to hear from you!

Apply today to join a company where your commercial expertise will make a real impact.

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Injection Moulding Machine Setter

Trafford Park

Monday to Friday 7am - 3pm

35K - 40K DOE + Bonus + OT

23 days + Bank holidays Annual Leave

Christmas shut down

Job description

Due to continued growth & new site expansion, a global manufacturer is currently seeking an Injection Moulding Machine Setter on days.

This role plays a key part within production, ensuring the shift runs smoothly, job orders are completed on time whilst maintaining quality and minimising scrap.

As an Injection Moulding Setter, your duties will include -

• Leading a cell of injection machines to meet the required safety, quality & delivery targets
• Supervision of operators, ensuring correct procedures are followed
• Completing tool changes and condition setting
• Resolving issues in a timely manner, escalating where necessary
• Carrying out quality checks such as 1st offs
• Participate in problem solving activities to solve customer concerns or rectify internal non-conformances
• Participating in lean manufacturing improvements (SMED, 5s, TPM)
• Completion of production records and documentation

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter, the ideal candidate will -

Have in-depth technical knowledge of injection tools, injection moulding processes & trouble shooting

Have knowledge of lean manufacturing principles - i.e. SMED, 5s, standardised work, levelled production & stop call wait

Have experienced in improving production performance

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Weekend Temporary Contract

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineers (Electrically Biased)

Friday: 21.00 - 09.00

Saturday: 09.00 - 21.00 & 21.00 - 09.00

Sunday: 09.00 - 21.00

Duration: 12 Weeks 

The Role

The Maintenance Engineer will support the engineering team in delivering an effective maintenance programme through planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance. You'll play a key role in ensuring consistency across all production areas while supporting continuous improvement initiatives and project activities.

Assist with site-wide technical compliance, ensuring a rapid response to breakdowns and maintaining effective production cover at all times

• Carry out planned, predictive, and condition-based maintenance across site to maximise plant efficiency
• Provide a fast and effective response to production breakdowns
• Some ongoing project work
• Support and manage external contractors during installation or improvement projects to minimise downtime
• Ensure efficient use of engineering stores and minimise waste/costs
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and housekeeping within engineering areas
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager to optimise labour and material costs
• Ensure effective shift handovers and clear communication within the engineering team
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities across the plant
• Maintain high Health & Safety standards, ensuring compliance at all times

Skills & Experience Requirements

• Apprentice trained or relevant Electrical Engineering qualifications
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, circuits, and fault finding
• Mechanical maintenance experience
• Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical issues efficiently
• Experience reading electrical schematics and using testing equipment
• Knowledge of electrical safety standards and safe working practices
• PLC experience (desirable)
• Experience using CMMS systems for maintenance tracking
• Computer literate

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Our client is hiring for a UPS Engineer to carry out installation, commissioning, servicing, periodic maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification of any faults found with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS), batteries and critical power equipment. This will include but not be limited to UPS, batteries, electrical switchgear, controls, generator sets and electrical installations. Resolve any issues at the work site without interrupting the customer’s business or daily activities and ensuring high standards are always maintained. Liaising with customers and all internal departments as needed, advising on sites current and future critical power requirements and safe use of equipment, ensuring all parts of the critical power system work to optimal performance.

Duties /Responsibilities to include but not limited to are;

• Carry out site visits for service and maintenance (PPM) requirements, fault dia gnosis, testing and repairs on all types, makes and manufacture of UPS, batteries, switchgear, control systems and associated critical electrical / mechanical equipment.
• Carry out load bank testing, site surveys, investigations and inspections of UPS, batteries, switchgear, control systems, generators and associated electrical / mechanical equipment.
• Carry out installation and commissioning of UPS and battery systems and assist on installations for a wide variety of critical power equipment.
• Install temporary / hire equipment including UPS, batteries and generators on customer sites.
• Carryout battery impedance testing and battery replacements and installations.
• Provide prompt support, breakdown response, diagnosis and resolution for UPS and associated critical electrical equipment.
• Supervise the on-site work of electricians, trade helpers and apprentices engaged in the installation, maintenance and repair of UPS and critical power equipment.
• Provide technical assistance as needed to internal departments and customers alike.
• Accurately complete all service visit reports, action lists and records in timely manner with accurate and full details.
• Be part of the on call rota.
• Work unsociable hours including weekends and bank holidays as determined by the needs of the business.
• Mentor and assist with on the job training and supervision of apprentices and junior engineers.
• Estimate the time, resources and materials required for remedial jobs and submit detailed reports; initiate requirements for supplies, tools, and equipment as necessary to complete jobs.
• Liaise with Sales, Service, Design and Project Departments as required and make recommendations to ensure jobs are professionally completed on time and on budget.
• Carry out essential hands on / site instruction and training with customers, engineers and apprentices as required.
• Highlight and report additional sales opportunities and leads
• Enforce safety regulations, rules, working conditions and good working practices at all times.
• Carry out electrical testing and complete electrical test and inspection certificates as required.
• Take all reasonable measures to prevent wherever possible unnecessary return service visits.
• Communicate with all customers, suppliers and internal staff with a courteous and professional manner at all times.
• Carryout any other reasonable duties or tasks as determined by the needs of the business.
• Train and instruct personnel in the safe operation of equipment and tools.
• Complete dynamic on site risk assessments before commencing any work
• Attend training and to develop relevant knowledge, techniques and skills and Continually and actively increase technical and product knowledge

Reliability Maintenance Engineer (FTC - 2 Years)
Fylde Coast

£45,000 - £50,000 DOE

40 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Week 1: 6am-2pm | Week 2: 2pm-10pm | Week 3: Days (then repeat)

We're working with a highly successful, market-leading manufacturer on the Fylde Coast that continues to go from strength to strength. With significant investment and a strong pipeline of growth, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business where engineering plays a key role in operational success.

This role is offered on a 2-year fixed-term contract, with a strong possibility of becoming permanent due to ongoing growth and investment.

This position sits within a fast-paced manufacturing and packaging environment, offering variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact on reliability and performance.

The Role

• As a Reliability Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for keeping production running efficiently through a proactive and reactive maintenance approach.
• Carry out breakdown repairs across manufacturing and packaging equipment
• Support production teams to minimise downtime and maximise output
• Deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to reduce repeat failures
• Work with CMMS systems to manage maintenance tasks and spares
• Assist in developing apprentices and sharing engineering knowledge
• Contribute to continuous improvement and operational efficiency
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and housekeeping

Candidate Profile

• Apprenticeship trained
• Ideally multi-skilled (mechanical & electrical)
• 18th Edition desirable (training can be provided)
• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, or similar environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Experience with planned and reactive maintenance
• Comfortable working independently and within a team
• Knowledge of CMMS systems is advantageous

Benefits

• £45,000 - £50,000 depending on experience
• 40 hours per week
• Rotating shift pattern (as above)
• 2-year FTC with strong potential to go permanent
• Opportunity to gain further qualifications (including 18th Edition)
• Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects
• If you're looking to join a forward-thinking company where your skills will be valued and developed, this could be the move for you.

Interested? Get in touch:
Zoe Murray
Principal Recruiter
07860145624
zoem@kpir.co.uk

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Job Title: Site Manager (Specialist Fit-Out)

Location: Stoke

Position Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Perm (Immediate Start Available)

Salary: Competitive / Negotiable (Dependent on Experience)

About

My client is an established and highly respected contractor with a proud history of delivering high-quality construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects across the region. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach, operational excellence, and commitment to delivering projects safely, on time, and to the highest standards.

To support our continued growth and a fast-track pipeline of work in the Crewe, Stoke, Cheshire area, we are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and experienced Site Manager specializing in fit-out projects.

The Role

As a Site Manager, you will take operational command of high-spec Cat A and Cat B fit-out projects. You will lead the day-to-day on-site operations, managing subcontractors, ensuring stringent health and safety compliance, and maintaining the exceptional build quality that F Parkinson Ltd is known for.

Given the fast-track nature of this appointment, we are offering this on a temp-to-perm basis to get the right person on board immediately.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Leadership: Oversee and manage all day-to-day on-site activities for CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects from inception through to successful handover.
• Program & Progress: Drive the project schedule, ensuring milestones are met, sub-contractors are coordinated efficiently, and delays are mitigated.
• Health & Safety: Maintain an exemplary site safety record. Ensure full compliance with CDM regulations, RAMS, and company health, safety, and environmental policies.
• Quality Control: Conduct rigorous quality inspections, leveraging your trade background to ensure high-end finishes and zero-defect handovers.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a key point of contact on site for clients, architectural teams, and external stakeholders, representing F Parkinson Ltd with professionalism.

Requirements & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be a seasoned fit-out professional who has risen through the ranks of the joinery trade.

Essential:

• Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of proven experience in Construction Site Management, with a heavy emphasis on commercial interior fit-outs.
• Fit-Out Expertise: Explicit, demonstrable experience managing both CAT A (landlord/shell) and CAT B (tenant bespoke fit-out) projects.
• Trade Background: Time-served Joiner by trade, bringing deep technical knowledge of first and second-fix joinery, partitioning, suspended ceilings, and high-end finishes.
• Certification: Valid CSCS Gold Card (Advanced Craft/Supervisor) or Black Card (Manager) is required.
• Safety Credentials: Valid SMSTS, First Aid at Work, and Fire Marshal certifications.
• Location: Ability to commute reliably to site locations in and around Blackpool.

Desirable:

• Sector Experience: Prior experience delivering projects within the DWP (Department for Work and Pensions) framework or similar high-security, live public sector environments.

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Production Manager - Manufacturing

Wigan, Greater Manchester | Up to £50,000 DOE + Benefits

A growing and well-invested manufacturing business is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead a multi-shift operation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with major growth plans, site investment, and long-term development opportunities for the right individual.

The Role / Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production across a multi-shift manufacturing operation
• Drive performance across safety, quality, output and efficiency
• Manage labour planning, productivity and operational KPIs
• Improve OEE and implement corrective actions where needed
• Develop and lead supervisors and shopfloor teams
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental standards
• Reduce waste, downtime and rework through problem-solving
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality and Supply Chain
• Support Continuous Improvement and Lean initiatives

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Production Manager / Manufacturing leadership role
• Background inplastic, processing or industrial manufacturing environments (ideal)
• Experience managing multi-shift operations
• Strong understanding of production KPIs and performance management
• Hands-on leadership style with strong communication skills
• NEBOSH desirable (IOSH or equivalent considered)
• Experience in continuous improvement / Lean manufacturing

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £50,000 DOE
• Monday to Friday role (days-based)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• A business investing heavily in growth and infrastructure
• Huge opportunity for progression and personal development
• Chance to play a key role in future expansion projects

Apply

If you're a driven Production Manager looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with the business, apply today or get in touch for more information.

Click apply today or contact send CV direct to zoem@kpir.co.uk

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