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Milton Keynes
£35k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
A leading food manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled mechanically bias Maintenance Engineers to join their growing engineering team. The business is currently expanding, with new production lines being installed, and is looking for dedicated engineers to support ongoing maintenance as well as assist with commissioning and building the new line.
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Shift Allowance, Bonus & Benefits
Shifts Available:
- 4 on 4 off (days & nights)
What You Will Do:
- Collaborate on the planning, construction, and commissioning of machinery for a new production line during the pre-production phase.
- Conduct testing and fault-finding on mechanical parts of the production line to ensure optimal functionality.
- Perform scheduled maintenance and troubleshooting to support efficient production operations.
- Analyse production data and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, minimise waste, and maintain product quality.
- Assist in training staff on new equipment and processes, ensuring smooth transitions and high standards of operation.
- Maintain clear communication with opposite shifts regarding maintenance updates and use the in-house system to record work performed and track spare parts.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in mechanical engineering, ideally within manufacturing industry.
- Strong hands-on knowledge of mechanical systems, machinery, and engineering tools.
- Attention to detail and the ability to identify root causes of issues to drive effective solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to different audiences.
- A collaborative mindset and adaptability to manufacturing IT systems.
This role is integral to the company's expansion and commitment to delivering high-quality products efficiently and sustainably. The Maintenance Engineer will play a key part in supporting the company's innovative approach and ensuring the seamless operation of its production lines. With its focus on respect, transparency, and professional development, this company offers an inspiring environment where you can thrive and grow.
Location:
The role is based in Milton Keynes, within a state-of-the-art production facility.
Interested?:
Don't miss this opportunity to become a Maintenance Engineer in a company that values your skills and offers exciting career prospects. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding future!
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
£44k - 49k per year
Permanent
On Site
A large food manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their large engineering team to provide engineering support across multiple manufacturing lines. You will be an apprentice trained Engineer with experience working within fast dynamic environments.
Shift Pattern- 4 on 4 off days & nights- 12 hour shifts
Salary inclusive of shift allowance- £44,000 to £49,000 plus Benefits
What You Will Do:
- Lead your team during breakdowns, applying your skills and expertise to resolve issues effectively.
- Carry out preventative maintenance in line with schedules, ensuring machinery operates at peak performance.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns across multiple areas, identifying root causes and suggesting improvements.
- Communicate unscheduled disruptions to the Engineering Shift Manager and collaborate with operations to minimise downtime.
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and adhere to health and safety guidelines within the department and site.
- Utilise fault-finding techniques to identify and address issues promptly, ensuring smooth operations.
What You Will Bring:
- Advanced Engineering Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical disciplines.
- Solid engineering experience, ideally within food manufacturing or a similar industry.
- Mechanical fitting skills, with machining, welding, and fabrication experience being advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges.
- Desirable qualifications such as IEE 17th or 18th edition, advanced electrical certifications, and knowledge of PLCs and control systems.
This company is committed to delivering high-quality products while investing in cutting-edge technology and its talented workforce. As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in optimising machinery, maintaining product quality, and contributing to the operational success of one of the UK's leading food businesses. Your expertise and dedication will directly impact the company's ability to meet its goals and uphold its reputation for excellence.
Location:
The role is based at a state-of-the-art facility in Telford, offering a modern and advanced work environment.
Interested?:
If you're ready to embrace this exciting challenge and make a difference, apply today! Don't miss the chance to join a forward-thinking company where your skills will be valued and rewarded. Submit your application now and take the next step in your career as a Maintenance Engineer.
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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Leominster
£40k - 43.5k per year
Permanent
On Site
A large food manufacturer are seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be working within a fast paced environment conducting routine & reactive maintenance on process machinery.
Shift Pattern- 05.30am till 13.30pm & 9.30am till 17.30pm on a 2 week rotation.
Salary £40,000 to £43,500 plus Benefits & Overtime.
What You Will Do:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
- Optimise machinery output and ensure high product quality through efficient engineering practices.
- Work on mechanical and electrical projects, including installations and refurbishments.
- Maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards while promoting good engineering practices.
- Participate in calibrations and ensure maintenance activities meet audit requirements.
- Operate and maintain effluent plant systems and fire suppression systems to ensure environmental and safety compliance.
What You Will Bring:
- An experience Engineer within mechanical or electircal engineering.
- Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to challenges.
- The ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Flexibility and a positive attitude to thrive in a dynamic environment.
- Experience in food manufacturing or IEE 17th/18th Edition qualifications (desirable but not essential).
As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in supporting operations that supply high-quality products to some of the most popular supermarkets and restaurants in the UK. This company is committed to excellence, investing in state-of-the-art technology and the development of its people. Your contribution will directly impact the efficiency and sustainability of their operations, making you an integral part of their success story.
Location:
The role is based at a well-established company in Shobdon, Herefordshire, offering a dynamic and fast-paced working environment.
Interested?:
If you're ready to embrace this exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer and take your career to new heights, don't wait. Apply now and become part of a team that values your expertise and offers unparalleled growth opportunities.
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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Droitwich
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Production & Operations Coordinator
Location : Worcestershire, onsite
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Keep Production Moving. Keep Customers Happy. Make a Real Difference.
Are you an organised problem-solver who enjoys bringing structure to a fast-moving environment?
We're working with an innovative UK manufacturing business that's experiencing continued growth and is looking for a Production & Operations Coordinator to become a key member of its Operations Team.
This is far more than a traditional administration role. You'll be the central point connecting production, suppliers, logistics, sales and customers, ensuring products are manufactured, processed and delivered on time while maintaining exceptional service standards.
If you thrive in a varied role where every day presents a different challenge, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
The Opportunity
As Production & Operations Coordinator, you'll play a pivotal role in keeping the business running efficiently. From coordinating production schedules and managing customer orders through to supporting continuous improvement projects and export documentation, you'll be involved in every stage of the operational process.
You'll join a supportive team where your ideas are welcomed, your organisation is valued and your contribution has a genuine impact on the success of the business.
What You'll Be Doing
- Coordinate daily production schedules to ensure customer orders are delivered on time and in full, using SAGE MRP System
- Work closely with production, purchasing, logistics and sales teams to maintain an efficient operational flow.
- Liaise with suppliers and contractors to ensure materials and services are available when required.
- Monitor project timelines, identifying and resolving potential delays before they impact delivery.
- Support inventory management and stock control activities.
- Process customer sales orders from receipt through to despatch, ensuring accuracy throughout.
- Handle customer enquiries professionally, delivering a first-class customer experience.
- Produce operational reports, KPI information and performance data for management.
- Coordinate data relating to EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations.
- Prepare export documentation for international shipments.
- Help drive continuous improvement initiatives across production and customer service processes.
- Ensure operational activities comply with company procedures, quality standards and Health & Safety requirements.
About You
You'll be someone who enjoys being at the centre of the action, keeping multiple priorities under control while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience within Production, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Project Coordination.
- Strong organisational and planning skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and confidence working with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
- Previous experience processing orders or supporting operational workflows.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience using ERP, MRP or production planning systems.
- A proactive mindset with excellent problem-solving ability.
- High levels of accuracy and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturer where you'll gain exposure to every aspect of operations.
You'll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, the chance to develop your skills and the opportunity to become an integral part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, initiative and continuous improvement.
If you're looking for a position where your organisation, communication skills and ability to keep things running smoothly are truly appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.
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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Walsall
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
A large food manufacturer are seeking a multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, to join thier engineering team. Working within a state of environment conducting routiene and reactive maintenance on food processing machinery. The role offers an career stability working for business that offers excellent training and development.
Shift Pattern 4 on 4 off - Working hour 5am till 5pm & 12 noon till 12 Midnight
Salary £40,000 to £45,000 plus Benefits
What You Will Do:
- Deliver planned preventative maintenance to keep equipment reliable and production flowing.
-Respond quickly to breakdowns across the factory, identifying likely root causes and suggesting improvements to reduce repeat issues.
- Work closely with the operations team and communicate unscheduled downtime effectively to minimise disruption.
- Maintain high standards of health and safety, hygiene and good engineering practice.
- Raise stock and non-stock request forms as needed and follow the escalation route for unscheduled plant downtime.
What You Will Bring:
- An Advanced Apprenticeship in Engineering, plus an NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering (military equivalents will be considered).
- 4+ years of engineering experience, with a strong electrical and/or mechanical background, including fault-finding ability.
- Electrical or welding/fabrication experience and practical mechanical fitting skills.
- Confidence working with process machinery and carrying out maintenance to a professional standard.
- A motivated, adaptable approach with strong communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a timeline-driven environment.
You'll be joining a purpose-built manufacturing operation that values continuous improvement and career development. This Maintenance Engineer role supports the site's focus on efficient, high-quality food production, helping ensure equipment performance, compliance and safe working practices remain consistent every day.
Location:
Maintenance Engineer jobs are based at the Walsall area site in the West Midlands.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take ownership of maintenance that makes a real difference, apply now for this Maintenance Engineer role and take the next step in an exciting, long-term engineering career.
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
£70k - 75k per year
Permanent
On Site
Financial Controller
Up to £75,000
Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
Our client is an established and growing manufacturing business that continues to invest in its people, systems and operations. As they enter an exciting period of development, they are looking to appoint an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and work closely with senior leadership to support future growth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who enjoys making a genuine impact. The successful candidate will have the freedom to make the role their own, reviewing existing processes, introducing new ways of working and implementing improvements that drive efficiency, accuracy and business performance. If you enjoy creating structure, influencing change and delivering results, this role offers the autonomy to do exactly that.
The Role
As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance department while partnering with operational teams across the business. You will provide accurate financial information, deliver strategic insight and ensure the finance function supports both day to day operations and long term business objectives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the finance function within a busy manufacturing environment
- Producing monthly management accounts and ensuring timely financial reporting
- Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning
- Overseeing stock accounting, inventory valuation and cost analysis
- Delivering balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
- Developing financial controls and strengthening internal procedures
- Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes and reporting across the finance function
- Managing and developing the finance team, including sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll and general ledger
- Producing meaningful KPI reporting and variance analysis to support operational decision making
- Managing taxation requirements including VAT, Corporation Tax, Research and Development claims, Customs and Excise and environmental taxes
- Leading the year end audit process and maintaining strong relationships with external auditors and banking partners
- Ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements
About You
We are looking for an experienced finance leader with a strong background in manufacturing who is comfortable working in a fast paced environment and confident challenging existing ways of working.
You will have:
- ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification or equivalent
- At least five years of Financial Controller experience within manufacturing, production or FMCG
- Strong knowledge of stock management, standard costing and inventory control
- Experience producing management accounts, financial reporting and leading audits
- Advanced Excel skills and experience using ERP or finance systems
- Excellent analytical and commercial awareness
- The ability to communicate effectively with finance and non finance stakeholders
- A proactive approach with a passion for continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate a finance team
Why Join?
This is more than a traditional Financial Controller position. It is an opportunity to shape the finance function, introduce new processes and procedures and play a key role in the continued success of a growing manufacturing business.
You will benefit from:
- Salary up to £75,000 plus benefits
- A senior leadership role with real influence across the business
- The opportunity to implement change and improve finance operations
- A collaborative management team that values new ideas
- A stable and expanding business with ambitious plans for the future
If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for a role where you can make a visible difference, drive improvements and leave your mark on a successful manufacturing business, we would love to hear from you.
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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