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Isle of Anglesey

Competitive Salary and Benefits

Permanent

On Site

General Manager - Flight Services - North Wales

Our client is an established provider of Flight Training Services and Capabilities and works closely with the RAF and alongside the UK Military Flying Training System. To support their continued high-level activity at the RAF Valley facility in North Wales (Anglesey), they are seeking a senior level General Manager who will be responsible for the continued supply and delivery of training equipment/aircraft and technical capabilities.

Considered a new role for the organisation and with the continued demands of our clients' core customers, this position of General Manager is to take the overall responsibility for the performance of the activity at RAF Valley. This is a high-impact, high-visibility leadership role requiring a credible leader who can deliver:

-    Operational delivery & performance

-    Regulatory governance (Part 145 / airworthiness)

-    Senior stakeholder engagement (MoD / Customers / regulators)

-    Cultural leadership and transformation.

The successful candidate will act as our client's senior leader at RAF Valley, accountable for site performance, customer confidence, safety and regulatory integrity. Being comfortable operating at senior military / government interface levels and having experience in handling sensitive issues, escalations and reputation management, the role will have the following general responsibilities/exposure:

-    Be responsible for circa 60 personnel and have close working connectivity with other Group sites

-    Internal and external customer engagement and strength in relationship management

-    Ensure continued levels of service and support are delivered against all activities on site

-    Report to the Group Senior Management Team and be required to work closely with all offices, ensuring a close and visible relationship

-    With an expectation for the service and capabilities to expand on the RAF Valley site in support of future customer demands, you will need to be able to support technology and capability change, managing implementation and success

-    Commercially, the General Manager could be requested to work with the Group to identify potential further service expansion opportunities whilst in regular contact with their customers.

To support this role, suitable candidates would need to have existing exposure to the aviation activity/maintenance environment, along with having existing exposure with the MoD and relating defence organisations. Defence staff can be actively considered alongside staff from an aviation/MRO environment. This is not an office-based position, but is to be 'on the ground,' visible and have positive engagement at all levels. Scope & Breadth of the role includes:

-    Operations

-    Engineering / maintenance

-    Regulatory alignment

-    Stakeholder interface

-    Culture and engagement.

Specific experience targets and requirements include:

-    MRO / Part 145 organisation

-    Airworthiness / CAMO / maintenance leadership

-    Military aviation (RAF / Fleet Air Arm) / relating industry

-    Defence primes or complex outsourced operational environments

-    10-15+ years' experience in regulated operational environments

-    Proven senior site / programme leadership (5+ years)

-    Direct accountability for:

o    Operational performance

o    Safety/compliance environments

o    Customer/stakeholder relationships

-    Strong working knowledge of:

o    CAA / MAA regulatory frameworks

o    Part 145 / airworthiness frameworks

-    Nominated Post Holder experience - highly desirable (but not essential)

-    Technically credible enough to challenge, guide, and represent compliance.

Being required to support SC, this position is a site-based role at RAF Valley but also needs to be able to travel in support of business activity, as necessary. This role comes with a senior level salary range.

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Basildon

£27.38 - 27.38 per hour

Contract

Hybrid

Direct Commodity Buyer (Powertrain Components)

Reference: 56511

Umbrella Rate: £27.38/hr (Inside IR35)

Do you have experience of purchasing within the automotive industry? This is your chance to join a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation as a Direct Commodity Buyer for Powertrain Components. With the automotive world transitioning from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles, you'll be at the heart of this change, shaping the future of mobility while advancing your career in a challenging and rewarding environment.

What You Will Do:

• Develop sourcing strategies that leverage the transition from internal combustion engines to battery electric vehicles, ensuring value, quality, and efficiency.

• Conduct benchmarking activities and market tests to maintain a world-class supply base.

• Complete sourcing documentation in line with programme timing and cost targets.

• Place production purchase and tooling orders in accordance with purchasing procedures.

• Monitor supplier quality performance and drive cost reduction initiatives through effective negotiation and collaboration.

• Handle raw material negotiations and support distressed supplier management to ensure supply chain stability.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience in a purchasing role within the automotive industry, along with a degree qualification or equivalent experience.

• Strong business acumen and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrable understanding of the challenges facing the automotive industry and how purchasing can support business objectives.

• Proven negotiation skills with a track record of delivering cost reductions and value improvements.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams, coupled with strong organisational and project management skills.

In this role, you’ll play a critical part in shaping the company's supply base, ensuring it remains competitive and robust in a rapidly changing industry. By driving supplier performance, leveraging cost-saving opportunities, and ensuring quality standards, you’ll directly contribute to the company's mission to deliver innovative and sustainable mobility solutions.

Location:

This role is based in Dunton, with a requirement to work on-site four days a week. Occasional travel may also be required.

Interested?

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the automotive industry, apply now to become a Powertrain Components Direct Commodity Buyer. Don’t miss this opportunity to join a company that values innovation, excellence, and collaboration. Your next career move starts here!

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Worcestershire

£34,677 - 47,727 per year + excellent benefits

Permanent

On Site

CNC Grinding - Setter/Operator

£28898 to £39773 +20% shift allowance (£34,677.60 to £47,727 per annum) + Excellent benefits

Double Day shift 

Worcester

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

A position has arisen for a CNC Grinding - Setter/Operator within the machining department on a double day shift. Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.

Job Description

  • Setting & operating Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines.
  • Producing a wide & varied range of high tolerance parts which are used in the manufacture of Mazak CNC machines.
  • Understand Fanuc CNC controls & be able to program/edit/improve existing & new parts.
  • Work within a team of fellow engineers to strict health & safety guidelines & rules.
  • Play your part in promoting positive culture amongst staff by engaging in H&S improvements & kaizen initiatives.

Essential Criteria

  • Have a solid understanding of cylindrical & universal grinding.
  • Have CNC grinding knowledge.
  • Have experience & can safely operate & set CNC controls.
  • Have a can-do attitude.
  • Prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.

Desirable Criteria

  • Program from drawing Fanuc CNC controls.
  • Would have served a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.

The Reward

  • Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
  • Excellent career potential
  • 8% Pension Contribution
  • Private Health Care
  • Death in Service Package
  • Full Sick Pay
  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Free Parking
  • Subsidised Restaurant

Double Days - Mon-Fri 5.30am – 1.30pm, Mon-Thu 2.00pm – 10.30pm Fri 2pm-8pm

If this CNC Grinder role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at james.tilley@jonlee.co.uk  

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Telford

£52,750 - 55,000 per year

Permanent

On Site

PRODUCTION MANAGER JOB VACANCY (TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE) - FOOD MANUFACTURING

Are you an experienced Production Manager, Production Shift Manager, Shift Manager, Section Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Lead, Manufacturing Lead, Production Operations Manager or Continuous Improvement Manager seeking a new job on day shifts (Monday to Friday).

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager to join a long-standing food manufacturer in Telford (Shropshire), the working hours of this job are 8.30am - 5pm with a 4.30pm finish on a Friday (39.5 hours per week), the starting salary will be just under £53,000 per annum, rising to just over £55,000 per annum from October.

The hiring manager would prefer someone from the food manufacturing, food and drink, beverage manufacturing industry, but other sectors will be considered providing you have the relevant experience.

The hiring manager would also prefer to have someone who holds an ILM or CMI qualification (level 3 or above) and/or qualifications in either Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing.

We are looking for someone who lives within a 30 mile radius of Telford (Shropshire).

This is a minimum of a 2 stage interview process, the first stage will consist of a numeracy and literacy assessment being completed on site in Telford, and providing you pass this the second interview will be a formal interview with the key stakeholders of the business, as well as you having a full factory tour.

What You Will Do:

  • Oversee daily production plans, ensuring equipment and resources are in place for seamless operations.
  • Analyse performance data to identify and implement process improvements.
  • Troubleshoot production challenges and develop logical solutions.
  • Monitor product quality and line efficiency, driving improvements where necessary.
  • Lead projects, ensuring deadlines and production standards are met.
  • Chair development meetings, support product trials, and manage changeovers effectively.

What You Will Bring:

  • Minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role - ESSENTIAL
  • ILM / CMI Qualification or similar (level 3 or above), and / or a qualification in Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing - PREFERRED
  • Previous experience from within the Food Manufacturing, Food & Drink, Beverage Manufacturing industry - PREFERRED BUT NOT ESSENTIAL
  • Experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
  • Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
  • Knowledge of food safety and manufacturing practices such as HACCP and GMP (preferred).

Location:

This role is based in the Stafford Park area of Telford (Shropshire), easily accessible from the M54. 

We are looking for someone who lives within a 30 mile radius of Telford (Shropshire)

Interested?:

Don't miss this exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing company as a Production Shift Manager. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career in manufacturing!

 

 

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Worcester

£13.68 - 15.26 per hour

Permanent

On Site

Administrator - Import/Export

Worcester

£13.68 to £15.26 (£26,163 to £29,765) DOE

Do you have experience managing import/export administration and customs processes? Join a global manufacturer where you will play a key role in coordinating the movement of high-value machines across Europe and beyond.

Our client, Yamazaki Mazak is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a market leading Machine Tool manufacturer who have been at the forefront of the industry for many years.

An exciting opportunity has arisen in our HQ Administration department for an experienced and self-motivated administrator.  We are looking for someone who can make an immediate impact in the department, with a positive "can do attitude". An organised individual who can multitask, work independently and as part of a team. Ideally with experience of working in a sales administration role. A knowledge of import/export procedures would be beneficial.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Process internal order sheets from Mazak European offices (YMX).
  • Prepare and send purchase order sheets to the Mazak factories
  • Co-ordinate the shipment/release/delivery of the machines to their final destination
  • Invoice Mazak European offices (YMX)
  • Follow the order intake/sales for Mazak European offices YMX to master plan
  • Prepare internal order sheets for open stock machines to all Mazak factories
  • Support YMX companies with administration related queries
  • Any other duties that fall under the Administrators responsibility

Essential Criteria

  • Have a good understanding of order intake and sales processing.
  • Have a good understanding of the sales administration and be able to perform the essential responsibilities from the start with minimal guidance.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
  • Understanding of import/export procedures in relation to movement of goods.
  • Able to manage a project through to completion.
  • Accurate data entry.
  • Effective communication.
  • Proficient in Microsoft, emails, SharePoint, Excel

The successful candidate can also expect the following:

  • Join a successful, multi-national manufacturing company
  • Excellent career potential
  • 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • X2 Salary Life Insurance Package and Well Being Programmes
  • Aviva Pension
  • Free Uniform
  • Free Parking
  • Subsidised Restaurant on site
  • Working hours are Monday to Friday 8-15am to 16-30 pm
  • Overtime is paid at Time 1/3 first 2 hours then Time 1/2 thereafter each day. Saturday is Time 1/2 and Sunday Double Time.

If this HQ Administrator role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address supplied.  

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Telford

£28k per year

Permanent

On Site

Sales Account Manager

Location: Telford
Salary: £28,000 plus uncapped commission OTE £40,000
Job Type: Permanent Full Time

 

Love building relationships but still enjoy the buzz of closing a sale?

 

We're looking for a driven and ambitious Sales Account Manager to join a growing team where you'll inherit an established portfolio of customers and focus on increasing revenue through consultative selling and exceptional account management.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who enjoys speaking with existing customers, identifying opportunities and being rewarded for their success with an uncapped commission structure.

If you're motivated by targets, thrive in a fast paced environment and want genuine career progression, we'd love to hear from you.

 

The Role

As a Sales Account Manager, you'll take ownership of an existing customer base, building long term relationships while identifying opportunities to introduce additional products and services.

You'll manage the complete sales process from the first conversation through to closing the deal, ensuring every customer receives an outstanding experience while contributing to business growth.

This is a sales focused role where confidence, commercial awareness and relationship building are key to success.

 

What You'll Be Doing

  • Managing and developing an existing portfolio of B2B customers

  • Building strong relationships that encourage repeat business and customer loyalty
  • Identifying opportunities to upsell and cross sell additional products and services
  • Following up warm enquiries and running outbound sales campaigns
  • Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact through to order completion
  • Keeping your sales pipeline organised and maintaining accurate CRM records
  • Understanding customer needs and recommending the most suitable solutions
  • Working towards individual sales targets while contributing to team success

About You

  • Previous experience in Sales Account Management, Internal Sales, B2B Sales, Telesales or Account Management
  • A confident communicator who enjoys building lasting customer relationships
  • Commercially focused with a proven ability to identify and close sales opportunities
  • Target driven and motivated by uncapped commission
  • Organised with excellent time management and CRM skills
  • A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple priorities

What's In It For You

  • Basic salary of £28,000

  • Uncapped commission with realistic on target earnings of £40,000
  • 32 days annual leave including your birthday off and bank holidays 

  • Healthcare and life cover

  • Enhanced family leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Employee discount platform
  • Full training and genuine career development opportunities
  • Friendly and supportive team environment

Apply Today

Whether you're currently working as a Sales Account Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Account Manager, Business Development Executive, Customer Account Manager, Sales Executive or Inside Sales Representative, this is a fantastic opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Join a business where your sales ability is recognised, your success is rewarded and your earning potential is in your hands.

 

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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