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Dudley
£34,719 per year + 33 Days Holiday
Permanent
On Site
Machine Setter / Press Operator
Location: Dudley and Worcester
Pay: £17.12 per hour (approx. £34,719 per annum)
Exciting new opportunities for skilled machine setters with tool setting and press operation experience to join a rapidly expanding business preparing to move to their new premises in Worcester. Initially based at Dudley you will work a rotating day shift setting and running power presses and associated equipment. Excellent rates of pay, great working hours and soon to be based at modern facility.
Shift Pattern: Alternating weeks Monday–Friday – 7:00 am–3:30 pm / 10:30 am–7:00 pm (39 Hours)
Machine Setter / Press Operator Job Summary
Responsible for setting tools, operating press, and maintaining press tools to ensure efficient production of steel components. Duties include preparing coils, conducting quality inspections (including nail bend tests and gauging), changing and servicing tools, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up and change press tooling according to production requirements.
- Inspect first-off samples using gauges and bend tests to ensure quality standards.
- Operation of HMI
- Assist the Supervisor in organizing shift activities and take the lead when required.
- Perform tool and plate size changes as per order specifications.
- Communicate tooling and press issues to the Tool Room and Maintenance teams.
- Segregate and report any defective product or material.
- Maintain compliance with Health & Safety and quality procedures.
- Ensure good housekeeping and 5S standards within the work area.
- Accurately complete all required documentation and handovers.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years’ tool-setting experience.
- ROSPA training beneficial
- Power Press setting or similar
- Tool changeovers and setting
- Counterbalance Forklift Licence (essential).
- Reach Truck Licence (beneficial).
- HMI experience
- Overhead Crane Licence (beneficial).
- Supervisory experience and strong communication skills advantageous.
- Computer literacy required.
- Technical background preferred.
Current or recent experience as production technician, mould technician, power press setter, power press operator, press technician or machine setter
What’s Offered
- Competitive hourly rate over £17/hr and benefits package.
- 33 Days Holiday
- Regular weekday schedule with alternating shifts.
- Supportive, safety-focused work environment.
If you are looking for the next challenge with a forward-thinking business and have the right machine setting / press operating experience 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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Malvern Wells
£44k per year
Permanent
On Site
Maintenance Engineer (Electrical bias)
Step into a rewarding career with an exciting opportunity as a Maintenance Engineer. This role offers the chance to be part of a forward-thinking company that is a key player in the manufacturing sector. With a focus on innovation and growth, this position promises a dynamic work environment, career development opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge projects that will enhance your skills and expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
· Attending breakdowns on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment in the paper industry.
· Undertake periodic Planned Preventative Maintenance activities.
· To undertake Continuous Improvement activities and projects.
· Identifying faults and carrying out Root Cause Analysis of equipment breakdowns.
· Monitoring the performance of equipment after repairs have been carried out.
· Communicating problems or issues to senior management.
· Maintain records of all Maintenance activities carried out and spare parts consumed or required, using EAM Infor CMMS.
· To participate in plant improvements and modifications.
· Undertake training required to carry out daily tasks
Profile:
A Maintenance engineer professional with an electrical bias, ideally experienced in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, as well as:
· Completed Multi-skilled Apprenticeship in an engineering discipline.
· Mechanical and Electrical maintenance experience.
· Logical thinker with a good approach to problem solving.
· Proactive approach to safety.
· Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining high attention to detail.
· Working knowledge of PLC hardware, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems.
Advantageous:
· Experience within Tissue/Paper industry.
· NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical maintenance.
· PLC/Robot Cell programming and or Fault finding experience.
· 18th Edition.
Working Hours: Monday - Friday - 06:00 - 14:00 & 14:00 - 22:00
Location: Malvern
This Maintenance Engineer role is integral to supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans. The role contributes to the efficient functioning of manufacturing operations, ensuring equipment reliability and driving continuous improvement. The company values dedication, innovation, and teamwork, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact within the industry.
Interested?
Don’t miss the chance to elevate your career as a Maintenance Engineer. Apply today to join a company that values your expertise and offers an inspiring work environment. Please contact Barry Salters at Jonathan Lee Recruitment for further 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.
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
Competitive Salary, Car and Bonus
Permanent
On Site
Business Development Executive - Machine Tools
Our client is a global manufacturer of capital machine tool equipment and with continued growth in their UK and European markets, they are seeking a Business Development Executive to support the UK Sales Team activity.
Based at the Group HQ in Worcester and working alongside an existing and established sales organisation, this position requires a combination of technical expertise along with CNC machine tool market insights to create direct sales strategies, develop effective promotion campaigns and identify new opportunities for business growth. If successful, you will play a key role in supporting and guiding the UK sales force. This focused role is designed to develop strategic activity with both new and existing UK customers. It combines technical and market knowledge providing a clear direction.
This role is ideal for a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a strong foundation in engineering and marketing, preferably with the sale of capital equipment.
Reporting to the UK General Sales Managers and UK Sales Director, the responsibilities will be as follows:
- Develop and implement strategic sales and business development initiatives
- Support the UK Sales Team by providing insights, tools and competitor technical knowledge
- Collaborate closely with European sister company counterparts to align campaigns and share success stories
- Identify and analyse market trends, customer needs and competitive positioning
- Identify industry sectors with tailored campaigns
- Contribute to the continuous development of sales processes and performance
- Work with lost/cancelled order data to refine future campaigns and targeted mailshots
- Create bespoke and focuses stocked mailshots tailored to specific customer segments
- Target OEM customer relations to drive standardisation and outreach consistency
- Match machine capabilities to potential new customers
In addition:
- Review and monitor business and social media tools and industry articles for leads and intelligence
- Manage lead generation from the company website
- Ensure full communication across the sales teams
- Attend trade shows/events and network with potential new clients along with monitoring the competition
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
- Minimum 3 years sales experience in relating sales, business development or public relations role
- Ability to think strategically
- Confident in using CRM tools to drive direction and communication
- Work comfortably in a commercial and technical environment
- Motivated / self-starter and have excellent communication skills
- Strong expertise with digital platforms
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing sectors
- Good understanding of the machine tool market
- Experience in engineering and automation
- Experience in CNC machine tools
- Have a recognised engineering qualification
- Experience of CRM systems
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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Lichfield
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Purchasing Manager - High-Value Engineering and Assembly
Location: Staffordshire, Onsite
Package: Excellent salary + Health Insurance + Life Insurance + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday
(Please note: sponsorship is not available for overseas applicants.)
Are you a Purchasing Manager who thrives on complexity, precision, and making things happen?
If you're used to working in Aerospace, Aviation, or high-value, low-volume engineering and assembly, this is your chance to take ownership of a key function in a highly respected, engineering-led business.
This company designs and builds niche power plants for critical applications - and you'll be right at the heart of ensuring every component arrives on time, at the right price, and from the right supplier. Every purchasing decision goes through you - so this is a role with real visibility, responsibility, and impact.
What You'll Do
Lead and implement strategic sourcing plans to keep projects on time and on cost.
Build and manage strong supplier relationships - you'll be the bridge between supply chain, engineering, and production.
Take full control of Purchase Orders, schedules, and variance management.
Drive stakeholder reviews, track actions, and deliver results.
Partner with engineering teams to quickly translate new requirements into practical supply chain solutions.
Oversee BOM configuration and control.
Anticipate and mitigate supply chain risks before they become issues.
Benchmark and develop alternative sources of supply to maintain resilience and competitiveness.
Support change management and transfer programmes across the business.
What You'll Bring Proven experience in purchasing within aerospace, aviation, or high-value engineered assemblies
Strong background in low-volume, high-value commodities.
Hands-on experience using MRP systems.
Excellent Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).
A calm head under pressure - able to juggle priorities and hit tight deadlines.
Analytical mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder skills.
A proactive, independent approach - someone who spots problems early and takes action fast.
This is a rare opportunity to join a stable, profitable, and forward-thinking engineering business where your decisions genuinely shape success. If you're ready to take full ownership of purchasing for a specialist operation and work with some of the best in the industry - 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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Redcar
£45k per year + Competitive Salary and Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Commercial Project Engineer
Our German owned Client operates in the UK and internationally for the supply of automotive and combustion engine products such as gaskets, shielding systems, stamped and formed metal components, we are looking to recruit a new Commercial Project Engineer (Product/ Programme Sales Manager) to support customer engagement and accurate sales coordination and project engagement.
Based in Redcar (near Cleveland) and working on a hybrid basis, this internal and external customer engagement role is to ensure the successful commercial coordination and accuracy of RFQ activity, data entry, forecasting, sales planning and ultimately growth in sales and customer satisfaction.
Specifically, role duties include:
Commercial Tasks:
- Assist with the controlling of part prices and tooling costs.
- Support preparation of cost models and quotes for prototypes and mass production - working closely with sister companies.
- Help maintain customer portals accurately and manage sales-related data.
- Support the sales planning process in line with business requirements.
- Support Global Sales team members with contract reviews / negotiations, ensuring data is prepared and presented in professional manner.
Program/Project Management Tasks:
- Organise initial kick off meetings.
- Support project meetings and documentation.
- Track project time lines and milestones.
- Preparation of the launch content.
- Ensures customer release drawings are documented accordingly.
Communication & Coordination:
- Act as a key point of contact for customers and customer documentation.
- Coordinate regularly with internal departments (engineering, manufacturing etc..) to ensure project alignment.
- Regularly engage in on-site customer visits to build relationships and understand technical and commercial needs.
- Participate in off-site customer visits in line with business needs.
- Promote the 'Customer Voice' to ensure customer satisfaction.
Change Management:
- Support the initiating and tracking of customer change requests.
- Support customer release and audit activities.
Although supporting existing core OEM and tier 1 customers, this role is targeted to expand to support the business development of new customers in new markets. Working alongside the existing sales team, your strengths in customer relationship and engagement is core.
To support this role, you should have/be:
- A positive "can do" attitude and the ability to adapt accordingly / flexibly in line with business and customer needs.
- Experience in a similar customer-facing position from within a technical commercial sales support / engineering / program management / business administration environment (ideally automotive).
- IT competent. Familiarity with SAP, CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) or equivalent would be extremely beneficial.
- Strong communication and organisational skills along with excellent communication / presentation skills.
- Able to work collaboratively and build good working relationships with others, as well as work independently in an effective manner as required.
- Able to undertake some occasional UK-based travel or other Group locations (e.g. Germany).
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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Ellesmere Port
£34,549 per year
Permanent
On Site
NEW MACHINE SETTER OPERATOR VACANCIES IN ELLESMERE PORT, CHESHIRE!!
Do you have previous Machine Setting, Machine Operating and/or Setting Operating experience within a production facility, and are you looking for a new permanent role to start ASAP?
We are proud to be working with a leading manufacturing business in Ellesmere Port to help them recruit up to 7 Machine Setter Operators on a straight permanent basis, the starting salary is just over £34,500 per annum (with a pay review being discussed internally).
This role will be working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12-hour days and nights shifts) and the working hours are 6am to 6pm / 6pm to 6am (2 days and 2 nights as part of your 4).
These roles would be a great fit for someone who has previously worked as a Production Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Technical Operator, Process Operator, Skilled Machine Operator, Machine Setter or Skilled Machinist within a production/manufacturing facility.
We are looking for someone who hs experience within the FMCG, Packaging, Print or Food industry, previous experience with Core Winders / Conversion Machines / Rewinders would be highly advantage, and they are after someone within a 25 mile radius of Ellesmere Port.
What You Will Do:
- Operate and adjust machinery to ensure optimal performance and meet production targets efficiently and safely.
- Communicate effectively with the Production Management Team to address process issues and maintain smooth operations.
- Conduct line checks to guarantee high-quality product output and compliance with specifications.
- Complete relevant documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintain cleanliness and adhere to GMP standards during downtime and throughout operations.
- Monitor critical control points and take necessary action to ensure safety and efficiency.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience in a production environment, with a focus on operating and setting large machinery.
- Confidence and ability to make minor machine adjustments and troubleshoot issues.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently without supervision.
- A proactive approach to identifying cost-saving and efficiency improvements.
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping, paired with a self-motivated attitude.
As a Machine Setter Operator, you'll contribute to the company's commitment to quality, efficiency, and safety. You'll be part of a team that values open communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is eager to make a difference.
Location:
This role is based in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Machine Setter Operator, don't hesitate - apply today and start your journey with a company that values your skills and dedication!
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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