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Worcestershire
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Permanent
On Site
Assistant Buyer
Worcester | Onsite | Manufacturing & Engineering
Competitive Salary + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Fuel the Flow of Innovation - Join a World-Class Manufacturing Powerhouse
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for a sharp, proactive Assistant Buyer to join our high-performing procurement team at the heart of a global engineering and manufacturing leader. Based at their Worcester site, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the production lines never miss a beat.
You'll work closely with planning, production and suppliers to make sure the right parts arrive at the right time - every time. If you're organised, analytical, and passionate about process improvement, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Run MRP, Kanban, and JIT ordering systems to keep materials moving
- Monitor and manage supplier order books and delivery performance
- Tackle supply chain bottlenecks before they become problems
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and drive On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance
- Keep supplier records audit-ready and aligned with ISO standards
- Use ERP data to maintain accurate, real-time material plans
What You'll Bring:
- Detail-driven and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude
- Confident communicator and relationship builder - internally and externally
- Comfortable juggling priorities and working to deadlines in a team environment
- Able to embody and promote Mazak's values at every opportunity
Your Skills & Experience:
- Proficient in Excel, data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of ERP systems and how they link to real-world operations
- Background in manufacturing or engineering environments
- Strong planning and scheduling abilities, with an eye for detail
- Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus
If you're ready to make an impact in a globally respected organisation where precision meets performance, apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing.
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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Worcestershire
£35k - 45k per year + Pension, 25 days holiday, life assurance
Permanent
On Site
Senior Buyer - Defence Tech | UK-Based with Global Reach
Onsite, Worcestershire
£35,000 - £45,0000 plus comprehensive benefits package inc company pension, 25 days holiday, early finish on a Friday.
Join a cutting-edge force in defence innovation, where engineering excellence meets real-world impact. They deliver advanced technology systems, world-class engineering support, and mission-critical solutions that power defence operations around the globe.
They've built a reputation for tackling complex challenges with precision, reliability, and unwavering commitment to safety. With key facilities across the UK and partnerships worldwide, they support a diverse client base that includes defence agencies, government bodies, and commercial enterprises.
Why Join?
A global presence gives their people opportunities to work across international markets, engage with high-profile projects, and grow their expertise in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment. They blend technical depth with a hands-on approach, ensuring every project delivers measurable impact.
The Opportunity: Senior Buyer
You'll play a critical role in ensuring the success of complex engineering and manufacturing programmes. Reporting to a Senior Director, you'll oversee procurement activities from strategic sourcing to supplier performance management.
What You'll Do
- Translate planning and project needs into clear purchasing requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, and engage suppliers to meet demanding quality and delivery standards.
- Take the lead on subcontractor management-negotiating costs, timelines, and technical support.
- Stay ahead of potential delays or issues through proactive risk management.
- Support engineering teams with supplier alignment and delivery performance.
- Ensure all supplier activities meet project and commercial expectations.
What You'll Bring
- Proven track record in dynamic, high-value procurement roles (5+ years).
- Strong commercial instincts and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of military standards, subcontractor compliance, and commercial frameworks.
- CIPS certification (essential).
- Experience with importing/exporting.
- Understanding of fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and tooling processes.
- Strong multitasking skills with attention to detail and resilience under pressure.
- Full UK driving licence.
What You'll Get
Competitive salary
Early finish on Fridays
25 days holiday + bank holidays + 3-day Christmas closure
Paid paternity leave & flexible maternity options
Training, development, and apprenticeship programmes
Company pension & long-service rewards
Birthday holiday & recruitment referral bonuses
Ready to step into a senior-level role where your decisions shape the delivery of vital defence programmes? Apply now and be part of something bigger.
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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Preston
Market related
Permanent
Quality Lead
European Specialist Assembly & Manufacturing Business
Location: Preston (On-site)
Step into a high-impact leadership role at the heart of a fast-moving, technically advanced manufacturing environment. We're looking for a proactive, people-focused Quality Lead to drive performance, champion customer satisfaction, and lead a dedicated quality team within our Assemblies and Components value stream.
This is more than a quality role - it's a chance to shape how excellence is delivered across a thriving business.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead, mentor and energise the Quality Team, creating a culture of ownership, performance and continuous improvement.
- Collaborate across departments to embed quality into everything we do - from engineering and operations to customer service.
- Plan resources and drive individual and team development to build deep technical know-how and future leadership capability.
- Champion the Voice of the Customer, integrating real feedback and warranty data into product and process improvements.
- Lead structured problem-solving activities (8D, 5 Whys, FMEA, Ishikawa) to resolve quality issues at root cause.
- Drive the implementation of robust corrective and preventive actions to eliminate repeat issues.
- Manage supplier quality and ensure that incoming parts and components meet exacting standards.
- Own and evolve the shop floor Quality Systems in line with ISO 9001 and relevant industry standards.
- Play a key role in New Product Development and Engineering Change activities.
- Ensure full compliance to process control plans and quality documentation.
- Monitor key quality metrics (Yield, Scrap, Rework, Cost of Poor Quality) and use data to influence smart decisions.
- Step in for the UK Head of Quality when required - this role comes with visibility and autonomy.
What We're Looking For:
Essential:
- Solid experience in a quality leadership or supervisory role in a regulated manufacturing environment, perhaps automotive tier 1 or similar fast paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong background in structured problem-solving and implementing effective corrective actions
- Excellent understanding of quality core tools and techniques
- Proven success managing audits, quality incidents, and driving closure of non-conformances
- Confident communicator with the credibility to influence at all levels
Desirable:
- Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or a technical discipline
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification
- Experience in lean manufacturing or operational roles (e.g., automotive, aerospace, etc.)
- Involvement in business transformation or product launch projects
What You'll Get:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days' holiday (plus UK bank holidays)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Company sick pay
- Staff discounts
- And more...
If you're excited by leading change, solving real problems, and building a high-performance culture - we want 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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Worcestershire
Market related
Permanent
Production Estimator
Global Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Worcestershire, on-site role
Strong salary, 8% Pension Contribution, Private Health Care, Death in Service Package, Full Sick Pay, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Free Parking, Subsidised Restaurant
No visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
We're looking for a commercially astute Production Estimator to join the Inter Company Sales Team-a pivotal role at the heart of the operations.
Reporting directly to the Production Director, you'll take full ownership of creating and managing machine option quotations across Europe. Whether it's standard configurations, bespoke adaptations, or retrofit solutions, your work will ensure our quotes are accurate, competitive, and delivered with precision.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment and understands the critical link between engineering and commercial success.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the creation and life cycle management of all machine option quotations.
- Collaborate across departments-Engineering, Supply Chain, Production-to deliver accurate, timely, and profitable proposals.
- Drive each quotation as a project, ensuring clear timelines, accountability, and follow-through.
- Implement and refine cost models that reflect market realities and boost conversion rates.
- Prepare estimates across machining, fabrication, engineering design, materials, and assembly-then track performance to identify commercial improvement opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with our European Sales teams to align on strategy and deliver value.
- Analyse KPIs and use data insights to improve revenue, profitability, and success rates.
- Continuously improve the quotation process to deliver greater value to both our customers and our production teams.
- Support twice-yearly costing reviews with sound commercial analysis and judgement.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Proven background in estimation and quotation within a related engineering or manufacturing sector.
- Clear understanding of how commercial performance ties to estimation strategy.
- Strong technical insight into complex manufacturing and engineering processes.
- Solid commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across multiple nationalities and functions.
- Confident in decision-making and problem-solving, even under pressure.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Detail-focused and customer-oriented.
- Willing and able to travel when required.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant field.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within a machine tool or precision engineering environment.
- Multilingual capability-especially in another core European language alongside fluent business English.
- Background in implementing or improving business systems related to estimation and quotation.
We're seeking someone who brings industry insight, technical rigour, and commercial sharpness. If you're driven to improve processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business success-this is your opportunity.
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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Warrington
Market related
Permanent
Assembly Manufacturing Engineer
Automotive Tier 1, Warrington, Cheshire
On-site, Day Shift
Competitive salary, 25 days holiday (can by 5 more days), company pension,
No sponsorship for overseas candidates
Drive Innovation. Optimise Performance. Shape the Future.
Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for precision, efficiency, and continuous improvement? Do you thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments, solving complex challenges and driving excellence? If so, we want you to be part of this dynamic team!
Your Impact
As an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be at the heart of assembly operations, ensuring seamless production, launching new products, and implementing best-in-class manufacturing processes. From technical feasibility studies to optimising cycle times, your expertise will directly contribute to the success of our operations.
What You'll Be Doing
- Champion Manufacturing Excellence - Implement best practices aligned with PO group standards, driving innovation and efficiency.
- Problem Solver - Lead 8D processes to tackle customer concerns and implement effective solutions.
- Innovate & Improve - Drive process optimisation, reduce cycle times, enhance manpower efficiency, and elevate process capability.
- Optimise & Streamline - Identify cost-saving opportunities, improve layouts, and spearhead continuous improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate & Lead - Work closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to ensure smooth product launches and ongoing enhancements.
- Ensure Compliance - Maintain adherence to company standards and legislative requirements while keeping standardised work instructions up to date.
What You Bring
- ideally a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience in automotive assembly production with a strong grasp of lean manufacturing tools.
- Proven ability to lead workshops and process improvement activities.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills (FMEA, PSA3, 8D methodologies).
- Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Access.
- Self-motivated, autonomous, and results-driven.
This is your chance to make an impact in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment where your ideas matter. If you're ready to push boundaries and set new benchmarks in assembly manufacturing, 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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Banbury
Market related
Permanent
Buyer - Motorsport Sector
Location: Oxfordshire (onsite) Early finish on a Friday
Competitive salary + benefits | 25 days holiday | Pension scheme
Step into the fast lane of your career with a role at the heart of cutting-edge automotive innovation. We're on the lookout for a sharp, results-driven Buyer to join this elite Motorsport team in Banbury - someone who thrives under pressure and is passionate about precision, performance, and getting things done.
In this role, you won't just be placing orders - you'll be shaping supply chains, driving commercial value, and making sure every component arrives on time, to spec, and within budget. You'll work across technical teams, manage key supplier relationships, and play a pivotal role in supporting some of the most advanced motorsport engineering projects in the world.
What you'll be doing:
- Securing the supply of components and materials in line with requirements, budgets, and deadlines
- Benchmarking products and suppliers to ensure optimal cost, quality, and delivery performance
- Leading and supporting supplier negotiations, contract implementation, and long-term relationships
- Monitoring and improving supplier performance using robust KPIs
- Providing strategic insights on cost-saving initiatives, stock control, and procurement planning
- Contributing to departmental goals including cost reduction, supplier consolidation, and stock optimisation
- Supporting cross-functional teams with procurement advice and best practices
What they are looking for:
- A confident, commercially minded individual with strong negotiation skills
- A solid understanding of car component manufacturing and supply chain dynamics
- Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS preferred) and strong Excel skills
- Excellent time management and the ability to handle changing priorities
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work with stakeholders at all levels
- An eye for detail, a drive for accuracy, and a natural sense of organisation
- Ideally CIPS qualified, with a working knowledge of contract law and purchase terms
- Experience in motorsport or a high-performance engineering environment is a plus
What they offer:
- A competitive salary that grows with your impact
- 25 days holiday (plus the option to buy more)
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
- Pension and car salary sacrifice schemes
- Access to fitness classes, wellbeing support, and health consultations
- Paid volunteering days and social events throughout the year
- Cycle-to-work scheme and exclusive discounts
- Life assurance
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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