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Worcester
£40k - 45k per year + benefits
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Design Engineer
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join our clients dynamic team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for driving the design, development, and maintenance of the innovative product line.
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will collaborate cross-functionally to translate customer requirements and internal initiatives into practical, cost-effective, and high-quality design solutions. Your focus will be on ensuring products meet performance, quality, safety, and regulatory standards, while supporting continuous improvement and innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Experience designing water brake dynamometers, or alternatively, experience with high-speed rotating components up to 25,000 rpm
- Contribute to the design, development, and testing of mechanical components and assemblies, using advanced engineering principles and tools
- Collaborate with project teams to ensure new product designs meet customer specifications and requirements
- Produce and maintain detailed technical documentation, including specifications, drawings, operation manuals, and build and test procedures
- Refine existing product designs to improve performance, durability, and manufacturability
- Develop solutions for component and system faults identified throughout the product lifecycle
- Analyse and address product documentation defects, ensuring all related documentation is up-to-date and accurate
- Design mechanical solutions tailored to customer needs, ensuring all designs meet functional and performance requirements
- Provide technical support to the sales team throughout the sales process, offering insights into product capabilities and limitations
- Assist in the preparation of proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with customer requirements
- Support production build, installation, and testing of products, as well as provide technical guidance during commissioning
Qualifications and Experience:
- HNC/HND or qualified degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of proven experience in mechanical engineering design and product development
- Proficient in using CAD software, such as SolidWorks, for design modelling, drawing generation, and analysis
- Knowledgeable in engineering analysis tools (e.g., ANSYS, ProMechanica) and mathematical computing and analysis tools (e.g., MATLAB, Excel, LabView)
- Strong understanding of core engineering concepts, including mechanics, kinematics, thermodynamics, and materials science
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and creative thinking skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Continuous learning mindset and a passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and engineering advancements
If you are an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
To apply, please submit your CV to Barry Salters highlighting your relevant skills and experience.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Telford
£38k - 41k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic and fast-paced manufacturing environment? This exciting opportunity as a Shift Manager offers you the chance to lead a team, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact in a company that produces high-quality products used across the food industry worldwide. The role promises professional growth, opportunities to implement innovative ideas, and the satisfaction of contributing to a company that values continuous improvement and efficiency.
Hours are 38.75 per week (rotating shift pattern hours are - 6.45am – 3pm, 2.45pm – 11pm and 10.45pm to 7am
What You Will Do:
- Lead and engage manufacturing employees on your shift, ensuring high levels of motivation and performance.
- Manage personnel in line with company policies, including absence, performance, and disciplinary procedures.
- Schedule and oversee production throughput to meet customer requirements efficiently.
- Monitor, measure, and report on production processes, analysing performance data to implement corrective actions.
- Advocate for continuous improvement, collaborating with other shifts to ensure consistency and implement enhancements.
- Ensure compliance with health & safety guidelines, good housekeeping practices, and lean manufacturing protocols.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience managing a team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership and managerial skills with a professional and responsible attitude.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office packages.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure and communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- A proactive approach to analysing and improving production processes to maximise efficiency.
This company is a leader in its field, producing billions of products annually for major food producers, retail brands, and distributor markets worldwide, including Europe, Asia, North America, and Australia. With a commitment to operational excellence and innovation, the company provides an inspiring environment where your contributions will be valued and rewarded.
Interested?:
If you're ready to step into a challenging and rewarding role as a Shift Manager, apply now to join a company that prioritises growth, efficiency, and excellence. Your next career move starts here!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Yeovil
£38.5k - 40k per year + 6% pension Sal Sacrifice Matched
Permanent
On Site
If you're a hands-on, mechanically minded maintenance engineer, this is your opportunity to step into a high-performance environment where your expertise keeps world-class operations running at their best.
Our client, a global leader in industrial maintenance, is seeking a Mechanically Biased Maintenance engineer to support their operations at Yeovil based aerospace site within a fast-paced manufacturing setting.
This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety—taking on fault finding, repairs, fabrication, and contributing to continuous improvement in a dynamic production environment.
Location: Yeovil
Salary: £38,500 per annum + Bonus
Shift Pattern: Monday - Thursday 07:00-15:30 | Friday 07:00-12:00
The Role:
- Carry out mechanical breakdown repairs and preventative maintenance on industrial machinery
- Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical systems, with some electrical and control system involvement
- Dismantle, repair, replace, and test machine components to ensure optimal performance
- Perform fabrication and machining tasks, supporting maintenance and improvement work
- Carry out welding, fabrication, and manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills, along with sheet metal work to support equipment repair and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records using CMMS
- Identify and source parts, tools, and consumables
- Support continuous improvement (CI) projects to enhance performance and reduce downtime
Relevant Skills and Experience:
With previously experience of working within heavy industry, you'll be a mechanically biased engineer with:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a mechanical maintenance role
- Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills
- Good working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanical systems
- Proven ability to carry out welding
- Experience in fabrication and component repair
- Skilled in manual machining using mills, lathes, and pillar drills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Experience using tools, workshop machinery, and maintenance equipment
This role would suit someone who has previously worked as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, multi-skilled maintenance engineer or Shift Engineer. In addition you may have served with the military, armed forces, army, navy, RAF or REME
What's in it for you?
- Salary £40K with bonus
- Early Friday Finish (12:00)
- 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays)
- 6% Matched Pension Scheme
- Life Insurance & Income Protection
- Employee Referral Bonus Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Safety Bonus Incentives
- Structured Training & Career Progression
If you are a skilled maintenance engineer with a proven mechanical background APPLY TODAY!
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Brackley
£43.5k per year
Permanent
On Site
Jonathan Lee Recruitment is helping a worldwide Defence business recruit a Vehicle Mechanic for their welcoming and inclusive team. This full-time role is based at Millbrook Proving Ground, Bedfordshire, but covering 3 different MOD sites across within a 20 mile radius. The role offers a salary of £43,500 per annum and excellent benefits.
As a Vehicle Mechanic, you will support onsite customer equipment failure inspection, diagnosis, repairs, and warranty work. You'll also perform diagnostic tests and repair of military vehicles and equipment, onsite and in the field, in compliance with technical service and statutory regulations.
If you were already in this Vehicle Mechanic role, here are some areas you might have worked in this week:
- Diagnostics, maintenance and repair of military vehicles and equipment, on-site and in the field, in compliance with company technical service and statutory regulations.
- Compliance with and monitoring of statutory regulations, in particular those involving safety at work and environmental protection
- Responsibility for the preparation of safe and compliant work sites, tools and materials
- Generation of work breakdown structures, cost estimates, and performance specifications
- Independent management of a facility in collaboration with a technical team
- Delivery of training tasks, internally and externally, with the customer community
To apply for this Vehicle Mechanic role, your soft skills, expertise, and experience should include:
- Experience in vehicle inspection, maintenance & repair, ideally in the field of military equipment, heavy commercial vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural machinery or specialist vehicle manufacture
- Experience in completion of relevant technical documentation and paperwork as dictated by industry
- Skills and experience in the operation of automotive diagnostic equipment, diagnostic fault finding, and troubleshooting
- Possess a C&G Heavy Vehicle Repair Level 3 or equivalent and test authorisation for technical tests specified by the statutory authorities Ideally experieced in Military vehicle technical maintenance, recent exposure to electronic fleet management systems and a Class C (HGV2) license but not essential
If you're looking to impact and create change positively, you'll be rewarded with a salary of £43,500 and an attractive benefits package for your inclusive and committed approach.
Please contact Jonathan Lee Recruitment today if this full-time Vehicle Mechanic job in Bedford motivates and inspires you. We'd love to help you get your next role.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Worcester
£32.4k - 40.8k per year + Benefits
Permanent
On Site
CNC 4 Axis Milling Setter/Operator - Worcester
£27,000 to £34,000 + Double-Day Shift Premium 20% (£32,400 to £40,800)
Earlies: Monday – Friday: 5:30am – 1:30pm Lates: Monday – Thursday: 2:00pm – 10:30pm Friday: 2:00pm – 8:00pm
The Company
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.
Due to continued growth and increased production demand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a CNC 4 Axis Milling Setter/Operator to join the night shift team at their Worcester manufacturing facility.
Job Description
- Setting & Operating Mazak Horizontal Machining Centres.
- Producing a wide & varied range of highly toleranced parts which are used in the manufacture of Mazak CNC machines.
- Understand CNC controls & be able to safely & reliably operate CNC Machining Centres.
- Work within a team of fellow engineers to strict health & safety guidelines & rules.
- Play your part in promoting positive culture amongst staff by engaging in H&S improvements & kaizen initiatives.
Essential Criteria
- Have a solid understanding of operating CNC controlled machines.
- Can demonstrate & have experience of safely using CNC controls.
- Have a can-do attitude.
- Prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Understand & improve programs safely.
- Would have served a mechanical engineering apprenticeship/HNC etc.
The Reward
- Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
- Excellent career potential
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- X2 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes
- Aviva Pension
- Free Uniform
- Free Parking
- Subsidised Restaurant on site
- Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.
If this Milling Setter/Operator role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further, or email me at the address supplied.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Worcester
£35,910 - 45,220 per year + excellent benefits
Permanent
On Site
CNC 5 Axis Milling Setter/Operator - Worcester
£27,000 - £34,000 + 33% Night Shift Premium (£35910 to £45,220)
Sunday to Thursday: 10:00pm – 6:00am
The Company
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.
Due to continued growth and increased production demand, an exciting opportunity has arisen for a CNC 5 Axis Milling Setter/Operator to join the night shift team at their Worcester manufacturing facility.
Job Description
- Setting & Operating large Versatech 5 Axis machining centres
- Producing a wide & varied range of highly toleranced parts which are used in the manufacture of Mazak CNC machines.
- Understand CNC controls & be able to program/edit/improve existing & new parts.
- Work within a team of fellow engineers to strict health & safety guidelines & rules.
- Play your part in promoting positive culture amongst staff by engaging in H&S improvements & kaizen initiatives.
Essential Criteria
- Have a solid understanding of operating CNC controlled machining centres.
- Can demonstrate & have experience of safely using CNC controls.
- Have a can-do attitude.
- Prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Program from drawing Mazatrol CNC controls.
- Would have served a mechanical engineering apprenticeship/HNC etc.
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
- Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
- Excellent career potential
- 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
- X2 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes
- Aviva Pension
- Free Uniform
- Free Parking
- Subsidised Restaurant on site
- Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.
If this Milling Setter/Operator role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further, or email me at the address supplied.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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