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The first choice for clients and candidates, Jonathan Lee Recruitment has been delivering best-in-class recruitment solutions to the engineering and manufacturing industry for over 40 years including the FMCG sector. We provide contract and permanent recruitment solutions across three dedicated areas: product development, manufacturing and commercial within industries that include:
Food and Drink - Consumer Durables - Process Markets
Revolutionary advancements within the FMCG sector from automation to Internet of Things, 3D printers, sensors and product manufacturing devices are driving demand for a variety of complex recruitment solutions, which we are uniquely equipped to provide.
Working in partnership with our global clients, who range from prestigious global household brands to SMEs, including food manufacturers and processors, equipment providers, logistics and distribution companies, pharmaceuticals, packaging manufacturers and suppliers, we’re committed to a culture of continuous improvement, providing clients with world-class recruitment services to the FMCG industry to keep us at the forefront of industry evolution.
As many of our FMCG consultants are industry specialists from relevant engineering backgrounds we pride ourselves on our in-depth understanding of the skills, experience and personal attributes required for specialist FMCG roles.
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View allRegional Sales Executive South West
Regional Sales Executive A Uk leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products is looking for an experienced regional Sales executive to join their expanding team in the South West. Due to continued success and further growth opportunities. As one of the most trusted brands in the UK the regional sales executive will have experience of selling product direct to trade and retail. The territory will be to cover the South West of the UK, based from home with a fully expensed company car plus a basic salary of £37,500 - £40,000 PA. Job Purpose As a regional sales executive, you'll assume responsibilities for trade & garden centre accounts as agreed by your manager, you will as part of your duties conduct sales visits, reports and administration across allocated trade & garden centre accounts. Initially you will be responsible for the growth of existing accounts and opening new accounts within the region, you will report directly to the Sales Manager. As a dynamic member of the sales team you will deal with all aspects of the sales campaigns to generate new business in line with your targets via telesales, face 2 face, presentations and negotiation of product lines. You will interact with the marketing team to ensure all sector proposals are represented through materials and POS. You will actively engage with customers to demonstrate the product range, arrange and manage trade shows and conferences to expand your accounts to offer continued support and sales opportunities. You will be well rewarded for your continued efforts and have the support of a leading manufacturer of UK sustainable product to provide all of the tools to achieve success. Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you are a proactive sales person who wants a determined career path and have an experience within a similar role or environment and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Julie Thomas at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446168 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.
Permanent / BristolRegional Sales Executive
Regional Sales Executive A Uk leading manufacturer and distributor of wooden garden products is looking for an experienced regional Sales executive to join their expanding team in the Midlands. Due to continued success and further growth opportunities. As one of the most trusted brands in the UK the regional sales executive will have experience of selling product direct to trade and retail. The territory will be Midlands focused, based from home with a fully expensed company car plus a basic salary of £37,500 - £40,000 PA. Job Purpose As a regional sales executive, you'll assume responsibilities for trade & garden centre accounts as agreed by your manager, you will as part of your duties conduct sales visits, reports and administration across allocated trade & garden centre accounts. Initially you will be responsible for the growth of existing accounts and opening new accounts within the region, you will report directly to the Sales Manager. As a dynamic member of the sales team you will deal with all aspects of the sales campaigns to generate new business in line with your targets via telesales, face 2 face, presentations and negotiation of product lines. You will interact with the marketing team to ensure all sector proposals are represented through materials and POS. You will actively engage with customers to demonstrate the product range, arrange and manage trade shows and conferences to expand your accounts to offer continued support and sales opportunities. To be successful in this position you will have a confident, persuasive manner, have strong presentation and negotiation skills a full UK driving licence, ideally from a similar industry background, garden products, fmcg, home ware or DIY with experience of selling to trade and retail.. You will be well rewarded for your continued efforts and have the support of a leading manufacturer of UK sustainable product to provide all of the tools to achieve success. Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you are a proactive sales person who wants a determined career path and have an experience within a similar role or environment and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Julie Thomas at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446168 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.
Permanent / West MidlandsTechnical Service Manager
Technical Service Manager Permanent position - Slough Packaging Solutions Manufacturing Salary negotiable We are recruiting for a Technical Service Manager - this is a demanding role based in the UK, Slough site with dual responsibility for resolving any technical issues and promoting the product range on customer sites in Asia, Australasia and Latin America The client is a global innovative packaging solutions manufacturer and due to an increase in overseas projects, they require a Technical Service Manager on a permanent staff basis. As the Technical Service Manager, you will be required to: Provide technical support to our customers including the company's network of international distributors/brokers. Assist customers in setting machine parameters and tolerances on filling/wadding and induction equipment. Analyse failed product performance and determine the root cause, both in laboratory and at filling lines. Attend line trials and assist customers in achieving successful technical performance. Compile extensive, factual and detailed analysis reports on technical issue resolution. Give training to customers concerning proper induction set up and evaluation. Provide technical support to the company sales managers and brokers with focus on Asia, Australasia and Latin America to profitably grow market share in those regions. Successful managing of customer relationship in technical matters to ensure their collaboration. General troubleshooting and problem resolution at customer's production lines. Work closely with the sales and technical teams to support projects promoting global product range. IMPORTANT: Frequent travel (assume around 10 days per month) will be required throughout Asia, Australasia and Latin America. Some of this will be accompanying/supporting sales managers and some of this will be independent travel. The Technical Service Manager should have the following skills or experience: A recognised engineering degree or equivalent. A strong background working in the food or pharmaceutical industry preferred. Good language skills - Spanish or Chinese speaking would be advantageous. Experience of working closely with an international sales team, managing technical sales projects through to completion alongside the team of sales managers Experience in dealing with quality complaints Ability to analyse data and write clear concise reports on application and quality issues Able to work as part of a small cross-functional team This role has an attractive salary and benefits package for an experienced and qualified Technical Service Manager Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have experience as a Technical Service Manager and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Justin Wainwright at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 889267. 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.
Permanent / SloughSenior Accounts Administrator / Internal Sales Support
Senior Accounts Administrator / Internal Sales Support Birmingham £30,000pa - £37,500pa A leading supplier of capital machinery based in Kings Norton, is seeking a driven Senior Accounts Administrator / Internal Sales Support to support their business in a dual accounts and sales administration role. The Senior Accounts Administrator / Internal Sales Support will have resilience and a can do attitude, coupled with previous experience in accountancy processes and exposure to working in a sales environment. With strong communication skills, the ability to multi-task and prioritise workloads and good time management the Senior Accounts Administrator / Internal Sales Support must possess a high level of administration ability to effectively manage paperwork. Key responsibilities: Be able to separate time effectively between accounts and sales support. Capable of dealing with customer telephone calls and supporting the actions of internal sales. Capable of producing monthly reports. Purchase Ledger Sales Ledger Nominal Ledger Preparing VAT returns. Reconcile accounts Credit control Project management Sub-contractor payments CIS returns Monthly Payroll Payroll RTI Managing customer enquiries over the telephone Monitoring company emails Main purpose of the job Key responsibilities: Any other adhoc office duties. Good excel skills required. Daily use of internal CRM system (ACT) and ordering/accounting system (OPERA3). Knowledge of IT and communications, capable of finding the best deal for the company. To establish excellent communications and working relationships with customers. To deal with queries and potential problems/issues quickly on own initiative, sensitively and assertively. To organise and plan own workload in order to meet all deadlines. Ideally the Senior Accounts Administrator will be qualified to a minimum of Level 3 in professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA etc) and have experience of working in a SME or accountancy based setting and have a very much hands on and adaptable approach to work. In return for your skills and experience this forward thinking company will offer a competitive salary of up to £37,500pa, pension, health scheme and full training. This is a permanently employed position and the contracted hours are 08.30 - 17.00 Monday - Friday. Applicants should apply to this role today and contact Katharine Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment for any more information. 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.
Permanent / BirminghamMaintenance Engineer
An Mechanical Maintenance Engineer is now required for a leading company in Hereford you will be working on a shift that incorporates weekend working in a more Preventative Maintenance environment. Candidates with experience of working in an FMCG environment would be well received. We are keen to hear from Mechanical Maintenance Engineers with the following skills: Apprentice trained or equivalent engineering education, qualifications and/or experience Able to work in small maintenance teams providing reactive maintenance over planned or preventative maintenance Proven capability in the maintenance and repair of hydraulic and pneumatic machinery Happy to work shifts that includes weekend working The company are offering a very good package for the Maintenance Engineer position: Good basic salary rising once probation is completed Outstanding benefits package that includes bonus, holiday, pension up to 8% matched, life insurance and many more Bonus scheme If this Maintenance Engineer role is of interest, please get in touch with Zowie Lewis at Jonathan Lee Recruitment quoting reference 55079 alternatively please do send a copy of your CV to Zowie.Lewis@jonlee.co.uk. 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.
Permanent / HerefordDesign Software Electronics Engineer
Job title: Design Software Electronics Engineer Salary Range: £18.00 - £23.00 per hour Hours: 37.5-hour week Location: Welshpool, Powys Contract to Hire or Permanent contract working for a leading independent defence technology solutions company. A Design Software Electronics Engineer is required with knowledge of designing and developing power management, cryptographic and security systems for MOD/government-based clients. Candidates with knowledge of field programme gate arrays(FPGAs), architectural design for Software Defined Radios(SDRs) and an expertise in VHDL language would be well received. Due to organic growth this client based in Welshpool Powys requires a dynamic, leading Design Software Electronics Engineer on a contract to hire or permanent basis. As a Design Software Electronics Engineer, you will be required to: Interact with multi-disciplinary teams of software, systems, mechanical and production engineers to provide the electronics hardware solutions. To be a focal point for the provision of the entire electronics solution; from concept through to manufacturing and production line testing Implementation of embedded processors to meet the functional and security requirements; Field Programme Gate Arrays(FPGAs) and ARM Architectural design for Software Defined Radio(SDR) applications incorporating secure configuration management Design power supplies for embedded applications in MOD environments. Design and implementation for demanding Security & EMC environments. PCB design including layout, and manufacturing data pack creation Using VHDL, C, C++ and Python(Not essential) languages The Design Software Electronics Engineer should have the following skills or experience: British national and citizen (no dual nationality) and able to obtain UK MOD Security vetting criteria. Degree qualified with preferably with 2 or more years’ relevant experience Field Programme Gate Arrays (FPGA),ARM, Architectural design for SDR(Software Defined Radio) Proficient in VHDL Competent in C, C++ Python but not essential Interface designs for Sensor Integration A2D(Analog to Digital) and D2A (Digital to Analog) Interface designs: CAN, ModBus, Ethernet and including the integration of COTS RF solutions, GPS, WiFi, 2.4GHz Tx/Rx This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with knowledge of Design Software Electronics Engineer. In return for your experience, this Welshpool based leading independent defence technology solutions company will offer you: Contract to Hire or Permanent position 37 hour working week with overtime available £18.00 - £23.00 per hour 25 days plus stats holiday Contribution pension Other benefits Great working conditions Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have knowledge of field programme gate arrays(FPGAs), architectural design for Software Defined Radios(SDRs) and an expertise in VHDL and want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Design Software Electronics Engineer, please contact Matt Johnson at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01384 446116 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.
Permanent / WelshpoolDesign & Development Engineer (Electrical/Electronic bias)
Role: Design & Development Engineer Location: Dudley, West Midlands Salary: £40K - £50K Industry: Automotive, FMCG, Industrial Jonathan Lee Recruitment has engaged with a key client and a global leader of Welding Controls and associated products and systems. A UK based manufacturer with companies across the globe. Due to company growth, my client is recruiting for a Design & Development Engineer (Electrical/Electronics bias) on a permanent basis. The main purpose of the role is to develop the current product range which will meet the future needs of the business Role & Responsibilities The role of the Design and Development Engineer is to provide innovative, profitable designs and production solutions to meet the needs of a variety of Resistance Welding Systems customers. You will be responsible for the design of new products as well the development of current products whilst working closely with our production team as well as engineers based in the USA. A key part of this role includes driving high standards throughout the design & manufacturing process. Ideally you'll have hands on Welding Control experience in a manufacturing environment. Qualifications Electrical / Electronic Engineering Degree Skills The following skills are considered to be essential for this role: Design of hardware for microprocessor and DSP based embedded systems. Design of software for embedded systems using C and assembler Design of software for the PC using assembler, C, Java Design of discrete logic systems, using both standard logic, and programmable types (EPLDs). Design of analogue electronic systems for measurement and control. Design of digital communication systems (Ethernet TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, DeviceNet, Profibus, Interbus, Modbus/TCPIP etc). Design of power electronics systems using Thyristors and IGBTs. Design of electrical power systems, control gear and protection. Preparation for PCB layout Product design (enclosures, housings, panel graphics etc). CAD systems Preparation of drawings and BOMs. Construction and testing of prototypes. Testing for EMI susceptibility. Technical writing (manuals, publicity). IT support. To succeed in this role you will need to be an innovative thinker capable of working on your own as well within a team to achieve the objectives of the business. Knowledge Technical knowledge of Industrial Controls and Systems Communications protocols and new technology developments Engineering practices Experience The following experience is preferable but not critical Manufacturing of Electronic products Software applications in the control & communications environment Project Management Sound interesting? Please contact Daniel Warby at Jonathan Lee Recruitment for further information and apply! 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.
Permanent / DudleyCAD Mechanical Design Engineer NX
An experienced CAD Design Engineer is required. This role will involve the design and development of novel high performance mechanical motor topologies, associated assembly methods and mechanical test strategies for low cost/high volume domestic and commercial appliances. You will be based in Malmesbury, joining the Mechanical Development Team within the Global Engineering Group. The Team develops cutting-edge motor drives for existing and future products from concept design to fully automated production. Main Duties/Responsibilities: - General CAD design using Siemens NX for parts, assemblies and fixtures/jigs - may include minor updates or new designs. - Application of PMI to 3D models using Siemens NX - pre-existing knowledge of this is essential. - Updates to PLM as required (Siemens TeamCentre) - simple tasks such as creating or revising design & business items and BoM updates. - Drawing generation, updates and pre-checking of drawings - experience of tolerancing high precision drawings and a good understanding of GD&T - Updating of technical process documentation. - Possible build support and conduct testing following prescribed test method desirable. Person Specification / Core Competencies: Essential: • Ability to demonstrate a good understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical design and an awareness of the application of electronics and their interfaces. • Ability to demonstrate a thorough approach to reasoning and logical problem solving. • Ability to work in a cross-functional team environment, and demonstrate strong motivation to get the job done. • Ability to communicate. Initial contract duration shall be 4 months with the possibility of extending to end Aug 2020. To apply for this role please contact Rachel Meacham. 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 Contracts are those of an Employment Business.
Contract / MalmesburyOperations Manager
Operations Manager Worcestershire £40,000 - £50,000, plus benefits Based in Worcestershire, this manufacturing organisation is a well-established plant, providing products in Agricultural, Landscaping, Play and Garden sectors. The business is part of an expanding group. Following significant infrastructure investment and growth they have asked us to search for an exceptional Operations Manager. This is a key Senior Management role, directly supporting the Managing Director, which will include responsibility for the ongoing development of the site operations and continued growth plans for the division. This is a key appointment for the Group and would appeal to candidates with a dynamic and passionate approach to achieving results. This role would suit a candidate with proven leadership experience ideally within a Manufacturing and/or Engineering environment who is looking for a senior general management/site lead role. The roles and responsibilities of the Operations Manager will include: Responsible for the day to day management and control of all site operations Operational responsibility for site performance against financial and operational targets Effectively lead and line manage the site management team, responsible for the personal development and performance management of all direct reports Execute Divisional strategies to achieve objectives in line with the Group strategic plan Assist in the preparation of annual site budgets and provide ongoing monitoring, control and reporting of financial performances against those objectives, ensuring adherence to budget Responsible for ensuring products are always produced and supplied, meet Divisional quality standards Skills, Experience & Attributes: Proven track record of success in a similar role A strong leader, able to inspire and engage teams to positively impact performance and culture A proactive, self-motivated individual with a solutions-focused approach Demonstrates personal credibility and integrity, able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the Group, working collaboratively at all levels Experienced and confident in making informed and balanced decisions Thrives on working at pace in a busy environment handling multiple priorities This is an excellent role for a Manufacturing, Production or Operations Manager looking for something a little different. If you would like more information, please apply. 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.
Permanent / KidderminsterPress Tool Fitter
Press Tool Fitter £Competitive plus benefits Bedford Special Purpose Machinery A Press Tool Fitter is required to undertake mechanical assembly of tool units that produce foil caps. Candidates with machining skills including surface grinding, turning and milling, all to close tolerances would be well received. Due to increased workloads this company, a leading capping and sealing solution specialists based near Bedford requires a proactive Press Tool Fitter to build new tool unit assemblies and repair and refurbish existing tool units. As a Press Tool Fitter you will be required to: Fit, assemble, and test tools and tool units and all associated parts and assemblies Ensure that all parts and assemblies are correctly fitted and assembled together in accordance with the agreed tolerances and procedures Carry out testing of the tool units Assist with the building or repair of complete press assemblies when required Carry out routine maintenance and unplanned service work as and when required including out-of-hours breakdowns The Press Tool Fitter should have the following skills or experience: Setting of punches and dies Use of honing machine Hand honing Building and testing of completed units Functional testing at operational speeds Fault finding and rectification This is an excellent opportunity for anyone with toolmaking background to develop your career. In return for your experience, this Bedford based capping and sealing solution specialist will offer you: £Competitive Pension Overtime Demand for this role will undoubtedly be high and interviews will be arranged very soon. If you have experience as a Toolmaker and you want to be considered, please apply today. If you have any questions about the Press Tool Fitter role, please contact Paul Branton at Jonathan Lee Recruitment on 01268 455525. 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.
Permanent / KempstonOperations Manager
Operations Manager Mid Devon Excellent salary and benefits We are working with a market leader in the development and production of world class agricultural animal feed. The organisation is part of a wider food and retail group and for the right candidate, offers excellent career progression. As part of an internal promotion, we have been asked to assist in the search for an exceptional Operations Manager to lead 2 plants in Mid Devon. This is a great opportunity to manage these plants and inspire a team of 50 and to implement a forward-thinking production and operational strategy for both the sites. Your priorities will be feed safety, health and safety, and maximising process efficiency all within a best cost framework. As the Operations Manager your key responsibilities are: Maintain and manage a site structure enabling the production of feed to a consistently satisfactory; doing all this while meeting requirements for health and safety and environmental legislation / policy. Ensure that the achievement of food safety is always a priority. Drive a Health and Safety culture. Achieve agreed budget (dependent on volume and product mix) whilst continually striving for greater efficiency. Create a team culture that demonstrates our Winning Ways of working: Be Brave, Be Inclusive, be inquisitive and Be responsible. Champion the Continuous Improvement Programme and encourage a culture of engagement across the team. Through plant review and idea generation, support the creation of a capital plan which aligns with, and delivers the site strategy. As Operations Manager, you will be leading two separate sites, as part of this you will be expected to have the following skills and experiences: A minimum of 5 years experiences in either feed, food or chemical manufacturing environments. Experience in leading multiple sites. Accountability in middle management role with health & safety responsibility. Lean Manufacturing / CI Experience. Budget & People Management. Strong leadership qualities. The group is going through a period of investment and expansion, that you will be part of. They are a growing, innovative business and they need diversity into different ways of thinking to keep moving them forward. We are keen to talk to Operational Managers who have perhaps worked in a fast-paced production environment, for example FMCG, food production or chemical production. If you require further information, please apply. We work hard and ensure we have fun while doing this. We offer competitive pay, up to 10% matched company pension, ongoing training and 25days holiday, plus a range of flexible benefits for you to tailor to your lifestyle. All this and more contributes to our being a great place to work. 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.
Permanent / Cullompton
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