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Mechanical bias Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Bury

Up to 45k

Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

A high volume manufacturer in Bury are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to minimise plant downtime, assist with projects and implement PPM/ Continuous improvement across their brand new, state of the art facility.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive repairs to a variety equipment and mechanical systems
• Carry out planned Maintenance activities.
• Minimising downtime and contributing to the achievement of production targets
• Supervision of outside contractors/service engineers and tradesmen as required
• Management of small projects such as equipment installation or staff training
• To develop and implement process improvements
• Electrical fault finding/ repair on sensors, motors, panels, drives etc...

About You

• Time served Mechanical Engineer from a high volume, continuous production environment.
• You will ideally have an electrical qualification and fault-finding experience however this isn't essential.
• As the Mechanical Engineer you will be happy to work on your own or part of a team. This is a great opportunity to put your own stamp on the department and lead from the front.

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An established and busy engineering manufacturer based in Ayrshire is currently looking to recruit experienced CNC Turners and CNC Millers to join their production team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a secure and forward-thinking company offering long-term stability and ongoing work.

The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating CNC machinery to produce high-quality precision components, working to engineering drawings and maintaining excellent quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a CNC machining role within a manufacturing environment

• Ability to set and operate CNC machines independently

• Experience working with common control systems

• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Flexible and reliable, with the ability to work shift patterns

What’s On Offer

• Competitive rate of pay (depending on experience)

• Shift allowance where applicable

• Permanent, full-time position

• Supportive team environment

If you are a skilled CNC machinist seeking a new opportunity in Ayrshire, we would welcome your application.

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Night Shift Team Leader

Manufacturing | Healthcare / Medical Devices

Shift-based role

We're working with a leading manufacturer within the Global Healthcare / Medical Devices sector who are looking to appoint a Shift Team Leader to strengthen their production leadership team.

This is a hands-on leadership role with real autonomy, responsible for managing people, production, quality, and continuous improvement on shift within a regulated manufacturing environment.

The Role

As Shift Team Leader, you will have full responsibility for the effective management of personnel and machinery on your shift, ensuring production plans are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You'll lead a team of circa 10-20 operators (shift dependent), drive performance, support development, and play a key role in operational improvement projects across the site.

Key focus areas include:

• Leading, motivating, and developing production teams on shift

• Delivering production targets while maintaining HSE, quality, and compliance standards

• Ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements

• Managing shift manning, forward planning, and capacity

• Driving continuous improvement using structured methodologies (RCA, PDCA, Lean tools)

• Ownership of operator training, competency, and QMS adherence

• Supporting HR-led activities including recruitment, performance management, and employee relations

• Producing accurate reports and using site management systems effectively

What We're Looking For

You'll be an experienced Team Leader / Supervisor from a manufacturing environment, ideally within regulated industries such as medical devices, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or similar.

Essential / Desirable Experience:

• 3-5 years' operational or manufacturing leadership experience

• Proven people management and shift leadership capability

• Strong working knowledge of HSE standards (IOSH Managing Safely advantageous)

• Experience working within ISO-driven environments (ISO 13485, ISO 9001 essential; ISO 14001 / 45001 desirable)

• Continuous improvement mindset (Lean / Green Belt beneficial)

• Confident communicator with the ability to engage across all levels of the business

• Comfortable managing performance, appraisals, and team development

Technical & Systems Skills:

• Good IT skills (MS Word, Excel)

• Experience using production / reporting systems (SAP advantageous)

• Strong attention to detail and follow-through

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a stable, growing healthcare manufacturer

• High level of autonomy and ownership on shift

• Strong focus on development, CI, and operational excellence

• Collaborative site culture with exposure to senior stakeholders

If you're a driven Shift Leader looking to step into a role where you can genuinely influence performance, people, and process, we'd love to hear from you.

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Tooling Project Engineer

Wrexham

£40,000

Company & context:

Industry
Injection moulding and assembly of plastic and rubber components, predominantly for the automotive industry. Example products include wiring system components, exterior trim parts, and technical sealing solutions.

Reason for hiring
We are hiring to grow our technical capability within the New Product Introduction (NPI) team, strengthening how we specify, deliver and industrialise new tooling, automation and manufacturing equipment.

In this role, the successful candidate will be supported by the Group Tooling & Process Development Manager and the wider NPI team, with clear scope to take increasing ownership as they grow in the role.

• Deliver multiple new tooling / equipment workstreams on time by coordinating suppliers, internal stakeholders, and structured project plans.
• Contribute to practical design concepts and industrialisation solutions for tooling, automation and manufacturing equipment supporting injection moulding, assembly and product handling.
• Produce clear, comprehensive technical specifications for tooling / automation / equipment that align to product requirements and targeted process capability.
• Review supplier designs against the specification and collaborate to close gaps, reducing iteration loops and improving "right-first-time" outcomes.
• Maintain robust project documentation (specifications, drawings, approvals, change control) in a way that supports safe launch and compliance with relevant health & safety expectations and industrial directives.

Organisational Structure:

Reports to
Group Tooling & Process Development Manager

Key stakeholders

• New Product Introduction team
• Site Operations / Manufacturing
• Compliance / Quality (as applicable to project requirements)
• Customer purchasing, engineering and compliance teams

Practicalities:

Location & working pattern
Hybrid working is possible, weighted towards on-site attendance (typically at least 3 days on-site per week).

Travel

• National travel to supplier sites where required (most communication will be remote).
• International travel to company sites may be required on a project basis and will be planned around programme needs.

Salary band
£40,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Skills & Experience:

Essential experience / skills

• Industry experience in injection moulding tooling and/or processes
• Working knowledge of mechanical engineering principles (e.g., toolmaking, machining, mechanisms, fit/finish, tolerancing)
• Proficiency in 3D CAD design (package to be confirmed internally)
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T basics and design intent
• Good understanding of design feasibility and Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Practical project coordination / project management experience (managing timelines, actions, suppliers and stakeholders)
• Ability to manage multiple projects and workstreams concurrently, prioritising effectively under time constraints
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making
• Clear communication across multiple stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Desirable experience:

• Design and manufacture of plastic injection mould tooling
• Design and manufacture of rubber injection mould tooling
• Tooling / equipment for end-of-arm tooling, automation, assembly, fixturing and handling
• Recognised problem solving techniques; Ishikawa, 5-why etc.
• Automotive industry experience (APQP/PPAP exposure is a plus if applicable)
• Experience working across multinational supply chains and/or multiple manufacturing sites
• Confident presenting technical updates to groups
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to analyse/visualise data

Qualifications:

Minimum
Degree-level Mechanical Engineering / Design or equivalent industry experience

Desirable

• Formal project management training / certification
• Relevant engineering operations qualifications (where applicable)
• Lean manufacturing certification; Six Sigma, Toyota Lean Management etc.

Target candidate:

We are looking for someone with a strong practical foundation (hands-on engineering background) who has progressed into a design and/or project coordination role. The ideal candidate enjoys turning concepts into buildable, measurable manufacturing solutions, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to deliver on-time, high-quality outcomes.

This is a welcoming opportunity within a medium-sized, family-owned business, where a capable technical person can make a noticeable impact in a small, enthusiastic product development team.

Additional description of the role:

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, mid-level engineer to join a leading automotive manufacturer and make a real impact within a small but committed NPI team. The company prides itself on solving complex technical challenges in a competitive industry and delivering robust, repeatable manufacturing solutions to customers.

The role focuses on supporting the design and delivery of new tooling, automation and manufacturing equipment for new products, working across multiple company locations and supplier partners. It offers strong development potential for a candidate who wants broader project ownership and the chance to shape how new manufacturing solutions are delivered across the business.

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Quality Technologist 

Up to £33,000 DOE

Permanent Contract on Nights  shift 

Are you a detail-driven Quality professional with a passion for ensuring products meet the highest standards? We're currently recruiting a Quality Technologist to support a busy healthcare manufacturing environment on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a regulated, fast-paced operation while working closely with Production, Quality, and R&D teams.

The Role

As a Quality Technologist, you'll play a key role in supporting quality inspection activities, using laboratory equipment to ensure products are manufactured in line with customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out Quality Control (QC) testing on raw materials and in-process production
• Recording and reporting test results accurately (including weights and measurements)
• Supporting production teams to maintain quality standards
• Working closely with Quality, Production, and R&D colleagues to resolve quality-related issues

Who You'll Work With

• Quality Technologists
• Production Lead Hands and Operators
• Research & Development (R&D) teams

About You

• Experience of working within a clean room, laboratory, scientific or similar
• Able to quality check, test and record findings from the lab
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (desirable)
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confident communicating across different levels of the organisation

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within the Global Healthcare Division
• Gain valuable experience in a quality-focused manufacturing environment
• Supportive team and structured processes
• Ideal for candidates looking to build or strengthen their Quality career

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Engineering Manager

FMCG Food Manufacturing | UK
Salary: c. £65 to 70k 
37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Engineering Manager to join a well-established FMCG food manufacturing business, part of a global food manufacturing group operating across 40 countries.

Reporting directly to the Factory General Manager, you will take full responsibility for the site's engineering and maintenance function, leading both internal and external engineering resources while driving safety, performance, and continuous improvement across the factory.

The Role

As Engineering Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of the engineering and maintenance function, ensuring the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of plant, equipment, and facilities. You will also lead engineering and improvement projects, delivering technically and commercially sound solutions that support long-term business performance.

Safety, environmental compliance, and quality will be at the core of this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site engineering and maintenance activities

• Effectively manage internal teams and external contractors

• Deliver engineering and CAPEX projects with strong technical and commercial evaluation

• Ensure plant and facilities operate safely, efficiently, and in full compliance

• Drive continuous improvement in engineering systems and processes

• Ensure adherence to all relevant H&S, environmental, and quality standards

About You

You'll be an experienced Engineering Manager from a manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG or food manufacturing (bakery experience advantageous), with strong leadership capability and technical expertise.

Key requirements include:

• Apprenticeship or degree-level qualification in Engineering

• Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH or IOSH preferred)

• Experience managing H&S and environmental activities

• Strong understanding of process and engineering techniques

• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop engineering teams

• Excellent communication skills at all organisational levels

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

• Ability to develop, implement, and improve systems and procedures

• Results-focused mindset with a strong understanding of business and departmental targets

• Values-led approach with a focus on teamwork, respect, and continuous improvement

The Package

• Salary: c. £65 to 70k

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

• Holidays: 25 days + 8 statutory days

Quality Technologist 

Temporary position 

Monday - Thursday 08.30 - 17.00 & Fri 08.30 - 15.00

Hourly Rate Equivalent to £27K 

Permanent opportunity available for nights shift

Global Healthcare Division

Are you a detail-driven Quality professional with a passion for ensuring products meet the highest standards? We're currently recruiting a Quality Technologist to support a busy healthcare manufacturing environment on a permanent basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a regulated, fast-paced operation while working closely with Production, Quality, and R&D teams.

The Role

As a Quality Technologist, you'll play a key role in supporting quality inspection activities, using laboratory equipment to ensure products are manufactured in line with customer specifications and delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out Quality Control (QC) testing on raw materials and in-process production

• Recording and reporting test results accurately (including weights and measurements)

• Supporting production teams to maintain quality standards

• Working closely with Quality, Production, and R&D colleagues to resolve quality-related issues

Who You'll Work With

• Quality Technologists

• Production Lead Hands and Operators

• Research & Development (R&D) teams

About You

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English (desirable)

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Strong attention to detail and an organised approach to work

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Confident communicating across different levels of the organisation

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work within the Global Healthcare Division

• Gain valuable experience in a quality-focused manufacturing environment

• Supportive team and structured processes

• Ideal for candidates looking to build or strengthen their Quality career

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Mechanical Fitter

Paper Mill - Rotating Day Shift (Including Weekends)
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 (circa)

Milnthrope 

We are currently recruiting a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join our maintenance team at a well-established paper mill. This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary and stable, long-term employment in a heavy manufacturing environment.

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining and improving the reliability of plant and machinery across the site. Working a rotating day shift pattern, including weekends, you'll play a key role in minimising downtime and supporting safe, efficient production.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance

• Fault finding, repair, and overhaul of industrial machinery

• Working on pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, and rotating equipment

• Supporting shutdowns and continuous improvement activities

• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures

About You

• Time-served Mechanical Fitter or equivalent mechanical qualification

• Experience in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment (paper, FMCG, steel, chemicals, etc.)

• Strong mechanical fault-finding skills

• Comfortable working a rotating day shift pattern, including weekends

• A proactive attitude with a strong focus on health and safety

What's on Offer

• Salary circa £38,000 - £42,000, depending on experience

• Permanent position with a stable and reputable employer

• Structured shift pattern (days, including weekends)

• Opportunity to work in a technically interesting, industrial environment

If you're a mechanically biased engineer looking for a secure role with competitive pay and varied work, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Trade Branch Network offers genuine opportunities to make a difference, and provides many exciting career pathways.

WHAT OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS DO:

• Our Trade Counter Assistants are hands-on, lead by example, and work closely with the Branch Manager and Branch Supervisor in day to day branch operations
• Responsible for trade counter sales to achieve sales targets, confidently communicating product knowledge to customers
• Provide exceptional customer service and support to new and existing customers
• Picking, loading and delivering products to customers via our transport.
• Responsible for route planning, safe driving and keeping the Company vehicle clean
• Supporting the Branch Manager with actions and activities on time, in full
• Compliance with Health and Safety, company policies and procedures
• Ensure excellence in customer service, operational standards and Branch sales targets are achieved
• Support the delivery of sales targets whilst developing and maintaining positive customer relationships
• Assist with the delivery of branch operations
• Provide support and assistance to Branch colleagues as required
• Maintain branch standards - including warehouse and stock management, front of house cleanliness and point of sale

WHAT WE NEED FROM OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS:

• Passion and energy to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve business targets
• A hands-on customer focused approach, confident and happy to serve customers and proactively engage with potential future customers
• A commercial approach to drive sales and maximise margins, whilst ensuring our customers always walk away happy
• Good organisational skills, with ability to prioritise and use own initiative
• Confident IT user, with experience of MS Office.
• A full and valid driving license is essential, and a FLT licence could be a distinct advantage
• Previous branch stock take experience could be a distinct advantage
• Comfortable to work in a small team and on occasion, alone
• Experience within a similar role ideally in a trade / refrigeration/builders merchant /environment could be a distinct advantage

WHAT WE OFFER OUR TRADE COUNTER ASSISTANTS:

• You will be rewarded with a very competitive basic salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory holidays - normally 33 days in total each year

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We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, Glasgow-based engineering business due to an internal promotion. This is an excellent opportunity for an Internal Sales Engineer to join a stable and growing company offering training and long-term progression.

The Role

Based at the Glasgow office, you will act as the main internal sales contact, supporting customers and the external sales team.

Key responsibilities:

• Handling internal sales and repair enquiries

• Promoting products and services to customers

• Preparing quotes and processing orders

• General sales and office support as required

The Candidate

We are seeking an enthusiastic, hands-on individual with a technical background or strong interest in engineering.

Suitable for:

• Candidates with previous sales experience

• Engineers (electrical or mechanical) looking to move into sales

• Experience in a technical or mechanical environment preferred

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits

• Company van

• Training and progression opportunities

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