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Laser Operator 

Ready to take the next step in your manufacturing career? This Laser Operator role offers excellent earning potential, ongoing training, and genuine career development opportunities within a modern engineering environment. If you have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working with precision machinery, and thrive in a fast-paced production setting, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

During the first 12 weeks whilst training you will work a fixed day shift (7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 12.30pm finish Friday - 39 hours per week), but you will then be required to work a rotating 6-2/2-10 shift pattern Monday to Friday (38 hours per week).

The starting salary on days would range between £26,770 - £29,811 per annum (DOE), but once you move onto the rotating shift system your salary will range between £32,700 - £36,300 per annum (DOE).

Overtime is regularly available and is paid at T1/3 after 39 hours, and T1/2 after 48 hours, this business also offers a £2,000 new starter incentive bonus which is a staggered payment (£200 after the first month, £800 once you've passed probation and the final £1,000 to be paid after 12 months service).

What You Will Do:

• Operate Trumpf CNC laser machines with precision and efficiency.
• Interpret technical drawings and CAD layouts to ensure accurate production.
• Maintain high-quality standards in laser cutting processes and steel material handling.
• Perform basic mechanical maintenance on equipment to ensure smooth operation.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and exceed expectations.
• Utilise Trumpf software, such as TruTops or Boost, to optimise laser cutting processes.

What You Will Bring:

• Proven experience operating Trumpf CNC laser machines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with confidence.
• Familiarity with Trumpf software is highly desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline (preferred).

Join a company committed to quality, innovation, and customer excellence. As part of a supportive and collaborative team, you'll play a vital role in delivering precision-engineered products while helping drive continuous improvement across the business.

Location:

Located in Cheshire, just five minutes from Junction 17 of the M6 motorway, this position offers convenience and accessibility.

Interested?:

If this Laser Operator role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate-apply now and take the next step in your career! This is your chance to join a company that values your skills and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive.

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.

NEW JOB VACANCY - NPI ENGINEER

Are you an experienced NPI Engineer (New Product Introduction) Engineer seeking a new job within the West Midlands?!

This is working a day shift pattern Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), and the role comes with an annual salary up to £45,000 per annum (DOE).

The hiring manager would prefer someone who has come from a foundry / castings / ductile iron background, however, anyone who has come from a heavy engineering / heavy manufacturing background would also be well received.

This would be a good opportunity for someone who has experience in the application of quality tools essential to New Production Introduction - DFMEA, PFMEA , Control Plans and process/quality auditing, as well as being competent with Microsoft Office packages.

Discover a role where quality, continuous improvement, and real customer impact come together. If you thrive on problem-solving, enjoy turning detail into progress, and want to help shape successful product introductions, this NPI Engineer role is an excellent next step. As an NPI Engineer, you'll support new product introduction through practical quality planning, data-driven improvement, and smooth cross-functional coordination across manufacturing and customer-facing requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Manage quality activities across NPI and prototype manufacture, helping ensure right-first-time delivery.
• Coordinate action plans and cross-department activity, including clear weekly status updates and pre-production kick-offs.
• Support quality operations such as PPAP, APQP and equivalent, ensuring documentation and check points are followed and recorded.
• Coordinate sample processes from start to finish, working closely with tooling engineers, external suppliers, and pattern-shops.
• Drive continuous improvement, including yield, scrap reduction, and reduction of non-value-added work in the manufacturing process.
• Produce timely reporting for management, including defects per month, Pareto analysis of key issues, and improvement timing plans.

What You Will Bring:

• Confidence in using Excel and Word for reporting, tracking actions, and maintaining clear records.
• Experience or strong familiarity with quality planning and audit-based ways of working (DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans and process/quality auditing would be a strong advantage).
• A proactive mindset with the ability to communicate clearly with internal stakeholders and customer representatives.
• Strong organisation skills for managing tasks, check points, and cross-functional coordination across multiple workstreams.
• Practical interest in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement tools, and methods that strengthen operational performance.

This NPI Engineer role directly supports the company's focus on progressive manufacturing, customer service, and quality assurance. By embedding a right-first-time culture and strengthening the quality and efficiency of new product introduction, the work helps improve outcomes for OEM customers and supports long-term, trust-building partnerships through transparent reporting and dependable delivery.

Location:

This NPI Engineer position is based in Stourbridge (West Midlands).

Interested?:

If you're ready to take ownership of quality outcomes during NPI and help deliver improvements that matter, apply now for this NPI Engineer 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.

Press Brake Operator 

Take your career to the next level with a leading engineering business known for its innovative manufacturing processes and high-quality products. Working in a modern production environment, you'll gain hands-on experience with advanced equipment while supporting projects across the construction, power generation, and rail sectors. This role offers excellent opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career.

In the first 12 weeks you will be working day shifts (7.30am - 4.30pm / 7.30am - 12.30pm Monday to Friday - 39 hours per week), but after training you will move onto a rotating 6-2/2-10 shift pattern Monday to Friday (38 hours per week).

Whilst on day shifts you will have the opportunity to earn upto £30,500 per annum basic (DOE), but once you move onto shifts your annual salary will range between £33,000 - £37,000 per annum

Overtime is regularly available and is paid at T1/3 after 39 hours, and T1/2 after 48 hours, this business also offers a £2,000 new starter incentive bonus which is a staggered payment (£200 after the first month, £800 once you've passed probation and the final £1,000 to be paid after 12 months service).

What You Will Do:

• Set up and operate advanced press machines, including Amada and Edward Pearson models.
• Perform bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Produce high-quality components for assembly operations while adhering to technical drawings.
• Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure precision and compliance.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to optimise production processes and meet deadlines.
• Maintain a safe and organised work environment in line with industry standards.

What You Will Bring:

• Previous experience operating press brake machines and a solid understanding of their functionality.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings with precision.
• A detail-oriented mindset and commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to evolving production needs.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to contribute to the company's success.

Join a well-established engineering manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and precision. Equipped with advanced manufacturing technology, the company offers a modern working environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to continuous improvement.

Location:

This role is based in Cheshire, conveniently located just five minutes from Junction 17 of the M6 motorway, offering easy access and a well-connected workplace.

Interested?:

If you're ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and become a valued Press Brake Operator, apply now! Don't miss the chance to advance your career in a thriving and supportive environment.

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.

Control Systems Engineer  

Saltash

Contract - Outside IR35

Competitive Pay Rate

Our client is a well-established manufacturer of innovative equipment for a variety of industry sectors including aerospace, wind and automotive industry sectors. As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing controls software for manufacturing equipment, providing technical support to engineers & customers and managing system projects from initial concept through to delivery.

Control Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

-          Designing electrical and control systems for material processing machinery

-          Developing design concepts and producing technical drawings.

-          Managing system projects from initial concept through to implementation.

-          Understand customer specifications and research into solutions to help develop new products.

-          Providing technical support to clients and the wider engineering teams.

-          Ensure that developed systems are compliant with H&S standards.

-          Create programmable logic controllers that meet the agreed technical solution.

Control Systems Engineer Requirements:

-          Must be an experienced Control Systems Engineer.

-          Proficient with electronic and electrical software.

-          Experienced in programming PLCs such as Siemens

-          Understanding of composites, material processing and polymer manufacturing would be beneficial.

-          Be able to manage system project from initial concept through to delivery.

If you are interested in Contract Control Systems Engineer positions, please get in contact at your earliest convenience.

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.

NEW VACANCY - QUALITY TECHNICIAN

Are you an experienced Quality Technician, Quality Control Technician, Quality Auditor, Quality Controller, Quality Inspector, QC Inspector, QC Technician or QA Inspector seeking a new job opportunity?!

We are looking for a Quality Technician to join a leading manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire), the working hours are day shifts Monday to Friday (36.25 per week with flexi start and finish times) and the role comes with an annual salary between £35,000 - £40,000 per annum (DOE).

The hiring manager is ideally looking for someone who holds a Degree, HNC or HND in Chemistry, Materials Science, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline, and someone who has proven laboratory experience in packaging materials testing.

We are looking for someone who has strong knowledge of regulatory compliance for packaging materials (e.g., food contact, BRC, etc.) and experience performing regulatory assessments.

What You Will Do:

• Lead technical evaluation and quality assurance for packaging materials and production processes.
• Design and run R&D trials, then document results and recommendations to drive improvements in functionality and manufacturability.
• Carry out physical, chemical, and sensory/odour testing, keeping accurate records and producing clear technical/quality reports.
• Support customer quality certificates and investigate complaints using a root cause approach, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including risk assessments such as COSHH where required.
• Act as a technical point of contact for suppliers and coordinate support for trials, scale-up activity, and day-to-day quality matters.

What You Will Bring:

• A degree or HND in chemistry, materials science, polymer science, chemical engineering, or a closely related discipline (PREFERRED)
• Proven laboratory and analytical experience, ideally within packaging materials testing.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance for packaging materials (for example, food contact and BRC) and experience with regulatory testing or assessments.
• Demonstrable skills in complaint investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action follow-through.
• Confidence producing Technical Data Sheets, Declarations of Compliance, and formal technical reports, alongside strong MS Office ability.

In this Quality Technician position, your work directly supports the company's continuous improvement culture: building reliable processes, strengthening supplier quality, and helping teams deliver accurate documentation and trustworthy product performance. The focus is practical, collaborative, and customer-led, ensuring every trial, test result, and corrective action contributes to better outcomes across operations.

Location:

This role is based in Telford (Shropshire).

Interested?:

If you are ready to take your laboratory and quality expertise further, apply for this Quality Technician role today. Your next step towards meaningful technical work starts now.

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.