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Worcester
Highly Competitive Salary + Company Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Senior Software Engineer
Worcester
Highly Competitive Salary + Benefits Package
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak, is a leading global machine tool manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. Based at their Worcester facility, this is an opportunity to join a well-established business in a key leadership position, responsible for delivering operational performance within the Unit / Spindles production area.
This role will suit an experienced Software Engineer with a background in CNC machining, machine tool manufacturing, precision engineering, or industrial automation, who is passionate about developing innovative software solutions that enhance machine connectivity, production efficiency, and customer experience.
Software Engineer – CNC & Connected Manufacturing Solutions
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Software Engineer to join a specialist development team delivering innovative digital solutions for the CNC machining and manufacturing sector. Working closely with machine tool experts, customers, and fellow developers, you will play a key role in designing and developing software that enables connected manufacturing, machine monitoring, data integration, and operational optimisation.
This is a hands-on role where you will contribute throughout the software development lifecycle, from concept and design through to deployment and customer support. Experience within a CNC machining, machine tool, precision engineering, or manufacturing environment is highly desirable, enabling you to understand the operational challenges faced by customers and translate them into effective software solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable software solutions for industrial and manufacturing applications.
- Work collaboratively within a small, agile development team to deliver innovative connected manufacturing solutions.
- Develop machine connectivity, data acquisition, and integration solutions for CNC and industrial equipment.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in line with software engineering best practices.
- Support the deployment, monitoring, and optimisation of applications hosted within AWS environments.
- Integrate software solutions with customer systems, databases, cloud platforms, and manufacturing technologies.
- Troubleshoot technical issues across development, testing, and live production environments.
- Engage directly with customers to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and support project delivery.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation.
Person Specification
Essential Experience & Skills
- Experience working within a CNC machining, machine tool, manufacturing, industrial automation, precision engineering, or Industry 4.0 environment.
- Proven experience working within collaborative software development teams.
- Ability to engage confidently with customers and explain technical concepts in a clear and practical manner.
- Understanding of manufacturing environments, machine connectivity, production systems, or industrial data flows.
Technical Knowledge
- Object-oriented and/or functional programming principles.
- API development and systems integration.
- Version control systems, particularly Git.
- Automated testing, debugging, and software quality assurance methodologies.
Database Experience
- Strong SQL knowledge including querying, optimisation, and data modelling.
- Experience with relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or SQL Server.
- Understanding of database performance, indexing, and data integrity.
- Experience integrating applications with cloud-hosted databases.
AWS & Cloud Technologies
Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
- AWS
- Application deployment, monitoring, and support
- Amazon RDS, DynamoDB, or equivalent managed database services
- C++
- Go (Golang)
- Bash / Shell scripting
Knowledge of industrial communication protocols, machine networking, or manufacturing systems would also be beneficial.
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.
Blackburn
£40k per year
Permanent
On Site
MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE ENGINEER BLACKBURN
Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer or Mechanical Maintenance Technician seeking a job opportunity and are you Level 3 qualified (or above) in an Engineering Discipline?!
We are looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business in Blackburn, the working hours are 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (paid 40 hour week), and the role comes with an annual salary of £40,000 p/a.
Job Outline:
This is a hands-on role on the tools, and you will be responsible for maintaining gearboxes, pumps, conveyors and motors, as well as carrying out hydraulic and pneumatic repairs, some basic welding and fabrication work will be required (as or when).
Some administrative work will be required so you MUST be able to use Microsoft Office packages, primarily Word & Excel.
What You Will Do:
- Ensure equipment is operated and maintained in a safe and reliable condition.
- Conduct effective risk assessments to promote safety for yourself and your team.
- Repair and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
- Perform preventative maintenance to keep operations running smoothly.
- Analyse data to enhance equipment performance and efficiency.
- Manage projects within agreed budgets and time lines, ensuring quality results.
What You Will Bring:
- You will have either completed an Engineering apprenticeship (or be qualified to an NVQ Level 3 minimum) - ESSENTIAL
- Expertise in maintaining gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, and motors - ESSENTIAL
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic and pneumatic repairs - ESSENTIAL
- Experience with Microsoft Office Packages - particularly Word & Excel
- Knowledge/experience of non-woven manufacturing and technology (or related field) - Preferred
Current or recent experinece in similar roles, maintenance technician, mechancial fitter, shift engineer, multi-skilled maintenance engineer, service engineer
Location:
The role is based in Blackburn (Lancashire).
In Return:
- Very good working hours on day shift Monday - Friday
- Competetive slaary of £40K
- Good overall benefits and holiday allowance
- Proefesion and supportive engineering team
Interested?:
If you're ready to take the next step in your career as a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, don't wait! Apply today to join this innovative company and make your mark in a role that truly matters. Let your skills shine and be part of something extraordinary.

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.
Redditch
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Setter Operator
Redditch
Competitive Salary
Monday to Thursday – 08:00 -16:30 & Friday 08:00 – 15:00
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of bespoke products used within the electrical industry sector for both the UK and globally, and they are seeking a Setter Operator to join their existing team. As a Setter Operator, you will set, calibrate and operate production machinery.
Setter Operator Responsibilities
- Setting and operating production machinery.
- Use precision measurement tools.
- Work to tight tolerances.
- Measure out length and quantity of materials using Excel and mental arithmetic.
- Ensure that production targets are achieved.
Setter Operator Requirements
- Previous experience working in a Setter Operator position.
- Experienced in using production machinery.
- Background in the metal industry sector would be beneficial but not essential.
- Must be a Team player
- Comfortable being trained on both new and legacy machinery.
If you are interested in Setter Operator positions and looking for a permanent day’s opportunity, 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.
Evesham
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Assembly Fitter
Evesham
Competitive Salary
Our client is a speciality manufacturer of technical machinery & equipment, and they are seeking an Assembly Fitter to join their existing team. As an Assembly Fitter, you will work to engineering drawings, use bench hand tools and assemble technical machinery.
Assembly Fitter Responsibilities:
- Read and work to technical engineering drawings.
- Assemble both mechanical and electrical parts.
- Installing and fitting hydraulic, mechanical and electrical components.
- Use both hand and power tools during assembly processes
- Troubleshoot and carry out basic repairs during the assembly process.
Assembly Fitter Requirements:
- Previous assembly and fitting experience
- Experienced working within a busy manufacturing environment
- Experienced working with hydraulic and electrical systems are essential
- High level of attention to detail and pride in workmanship
- Must be able to work from engineering drawings
- Must be a team player
If interested in Assembly Fitter positions, please apply at your earliest 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.
Redditch
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Machine Technician
Redditch
Competitive Salary
Monday to Thursday – 08:00 -16:30 & Friday 08:00 – 15:00
Our client is a well-established manufacturer of bespoke products used within the electrical industry sector for both the UK and globally, and they are seeking a Machine Technician to join their existing team. As a Machine Technician, you will set, calibrate and operate precision production equipment.
Machine Technician Responsibilities
- Working to engineering drawings and production documents.
- Use precision measurement equipment to set equipment accurately.
- Set, calibrate and operate precision measurement equipment.
- Calculate lengths and quantities of materials required for production using Excel and mental arithmetic.
- Support other production activities when required.
Machine Technician Requirements
- Previous experience working in a production/manufacturing environment.
- Experienced in operating & setting production machinery
- Apprentice trained and entry level candidates will be considered.
- Experience working with metals would be beneficial.
- Must be able to work to engineering drawings and production documents.
- Must be comfortable in making calculations and using Exsel.
If you are interested in Machine Technician positions and looking for a permanent day’s opportunity, 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.
Birmingham
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Product Design Engineer - Mechanical
Robots, Robotics, Electro/Mechanical
Competitive Salary Plus Benefits
Step into a role where your mechanical thinking has real-world impact. As a Product Design Engineer - Mechanical, you will help design mechanical systems built to thrive in harsh industrial environments, where accuracy and documentation matter. This is a rare opportunity to own work that directly influences product reliability, from early R&D through to design validation and release. If you enjoy collaborating across disciplines and taking products from concept to manufacturing-ready outputs, the Product Design Engineer position offers the momentum, autonomy, and career development to match.
As Product Design Engineer - Mechanical you will :
- Own mechanical product development across the full lifecycle, from early R&D through to design validation and release, in a fast-moving industrial setting.
- Create DFM-ready drawings and the documentation that makes manufacturing smoother and change control clearer.
- Manage BOMs and help lead ECR processes, ensuring engineering changes are tracked accurately and implemented effectively.
- Collaborate closely with electronics and software teams, bringing enough technical literacy to remove bottlenecks rather than create them.
- Deliver design outputs that meet challenging constraints such as corrosion resistance, extreme temperatures, confined access, and high-consequence failure modes.
- Support handovers to manufacturing by keeping drawings and configurations consistent and reliable.
The Product Design Engineer - Mechanical will bring:
- At least 2+ years in a mechanical engineering role, with demonstrable robotics or field-hardware design experience (portfolio required).
- SolidWorks proficiency and confidence producing clear, build-ready documentation.
- Strong DFM discipline, with a practical approach to design for manufacture and assembly.
- Hands-on experience owning BOM/CBOM management and leading ECR processes.
- Enough electronics and software literacy to collaborate confidently across teams.
This Product Design Engineer - Mechanical role sits within the industrial hardware and engineering environment, supporting products that must perform reliably in confined spaces and demanding field conditions. By creating manufacturing-ready designs, maintaining controlled documentation, and partnering with electronics and software colleagues, you will help this company deliver dependable solutions that matter. The work is built around careful decision-making, accountability, and continuous improvement, with outputs that influence the end user experience and long-term performance.
Interested?:
Ready to make your mechanical design work count? Apply now for this Product Design Engineer - Mechanical opportunity and take the next step in owning end-to-end product development with real consequences.
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.