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Jeddah
Highly Competitive Package (SAR) and Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Program Manager - Jeddah (KSA)
Our client is a major manufacturing Group in Saudi Arabia which supports a range of sectors including defence. With continued growth in this particular sector for a range of products and systems, they are seeking a NEW senior level Program Manager to be based in Jeddah on a permanent basis to support the successful and timely delivery of a defence manufacturing program.
Being a Saudi national, the Program Manager should have strength in communication and leadership and be able to lead an established team working across the organisation.
Specifically, reporting to the Operations Lead, the Program Manager will:
- Be single point of accountability for delivery of assigned Defence programs, ensuring integration, governance, baseline performance, cost control, and risk management across the full program life cycle.
- Exercise program-level authority across all assigned scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and compliance dimensions, with enforceable decision rights over the program as defined in the Program Charter, the Program RACI, and the Delegation of Authority Matrix
- Protect customer commitments through cross-functional readiness, disciplined execution, and proactive communication through approved program channels.
- Lead the Integrated Program Team, ensuring accountability for program deliverables across functions within the approved governance framework.
- Where assigned, sponsor and direct the Program Lead in day-to-day execution of delegated work-packages, retaining single-point accountability for program delivery, customer commitments, and contractual outcomes
Additional accountabilities include:
- Integrated Program Delivery: Own end-to-end delivery of assigned programs against approved scope, schedule, cost, and quality baselines, ensuring milestone achievement and delivery confidence
- Integrated Program Team Leadership and Direction: Lead and direct the Integrated Program Team through matrix leadership, with the authority to set program priorities, assign program tasks, direct execution sequencing, and require performance from all functional contributors against program commitments, in accordance with the Program Charter and Program RACI.
- Functional Performance Enforcement: Hold functional teams accountable for delivery of program commitments through structured performance feedback to functional heads, formal escalation through the program governance instruments, and triggering corrective action where program objectives are at risk
- Program Decision Authority: Make binding program-level decisions on scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, and execution within the boundaries of the approved Program Charter and Decision Rights Matrix, with escalation to the Head of Operations for matters that exceed the defined Delegation of Authority
- IMS Baseline and Schedule Governance: Own IMS baseline integrity, milestone health, and critical path visibility, coordinating with Planning on feasibility and recovery
- Customer Interface and Contractual Coordination: Act as the primary program interface for customer status, milestone alignment, and issue resolution, coordinating with Contracts on formal communications, changes, and claims
- Risk, Issue, and Opportunity Management: Own end-to-end management of program risks and issues, driving mitigation, escalation, and closure across functions
- Cross-Functional Readiness Integration: Integrate production, material, and quality readiness inputs, ensuring commitments are not made without confirmed readiness and escalating gaps as required
- Change Impact Integration and Reporting: Lead integrated assessment of changes across scope, schedule, cost, and risk, providing clear reporting and escalation to stakeholders and the Head of Operations
- Program Lead Sponsorship and Development: Where assigned, direct and develop the Program Lead through structured delegation, coaching, and readiness assessment, supporting succession and continuity objectives
To support this role, suitable candidates should have/be:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field. Engineering background preferred.
- PMI PgMP® preferred.
- IMS, program controls, earned value principles, risk management, defence program execution, or lean manufacturing training preferred.
Experience & Skills
- 7-10 years of progressive experience in program, project, or integrated delivery leadership within manufacturing, industrial, or regulated environments.
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional execution across planning, supply chain, production, quality, and related functions-with ownership of delivery outcomes against defined milestones or customer commitments.
- Proven experience operating in matrix organizations, driving accountability across functions without direct line authority.
- Strong experience in managing customer interfaces, including program status, issue resolution, and delivery alignment with external stakeholders.
- Practical experience in schedule-driven execution environments, including milestone management, recovery planning, and coordination of dependencies across functions.
- Demonstrated ability to operate in developing or evolving environments, maintaining execution discipline, structure, and accountability despite gaps in systems, data, or processes.
- Experience in defence, aerospace, or similarly regulated industries is preferred, but not required where strong program execution capability is demonstrated.
This is a permanent position and is to be site based in Jeddah.
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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Worcester
£28,899 - 39,774 per year
Permanent
On Site
Area Breakdown Co-ordinator
Worcester
£14.82/hr to £20.40/hr (equivalent £28,899 to £39,774)
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak, is a leading global manufacturing company based in Worcester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading machine tool manufacturer with a long-standing industry reputation.
A position has arisen within the Service department for an office-based coordinator supporting a section of the breakdown team.
Job Description:
This is a key role within the Service department, supporting customers and field-based breakdown engineers across a regional area, arranging site visits to resolve machine breakdowns.
This office-based role requires strong organisation, communication, and coordination skills. Responsibilities include scheduling engineers, discussing faults and job expectations with engineers and customers, and invoicing completed work.
The successful candidate will develop machine tool knowledge and become a key member of the UIF Service Co-ordination team.
The Person:
The ideal candidate will have a positive, proactive attitude, strong problem-solving ability, and be able to work independently or as part of a team. Flexibility is essential to meet team targets and support engineers and colleagues when required.
- Confident communicating at manager/director level
- Knowledge of machine build processes and structure
- Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, scheduling systems)
- Experience in planning and coordinating work
- Able to manage customer and engineer expectations
- Strong telephone and communication skills
- Able to understand technical written reports
The Reward
The successful candidate will join a multi-national manufacturing company offering excellent career progression, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, x2 salary life insurance and wellbeing programmes, an Aviva pension (5%), free uniform and parking, and a subsidised on-site restaurant. Working hours are Monday to Friday 08:15-16:30, with overtime paid at Time 1/3 for the first 2 hours, then Time 1/2, Saturday at Time 1/2 and Sunday at double time (Band 6-10).
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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Darlington
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Resident Engineer - Darlington
Permanent: Excellent salary + comprehensive benefits package
We are recruiting for a Resident Engineer to be based full-time at a major manufacturing facility in Darlington. Working as part of a small on-site engineering team, you will be responsible for the monitoring, maintenance, calibration and fault diagnosis of specialist test and measurement equipment, ensuring maximum uptime and reliable operation.
This is a hands-on role focused on routine electrical servicing, preventative maintenance and technical support. You will act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day equipment issues whilst working closely with specialist engineers who provide additional support when required.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide first-line fault finding and diagnosis on specialist test and measurement equipment.
- Carry out routine electrical servicing, maintenance and calibration activities.
- Monitor equipment performance and identify potential issues before they impact operations.
- Complete maintenance, calibration and service documentation accurately and on time.
- Issue calibration certificates and associated reports where required.
- Plan and manage scheduled maintenance and calibration activities.
- Maintain detailed service records and technical reports.
- Escalate technical issues through internal support systems when necessary.
- Build effective working relationships with customer personnel and engineering colleagues.
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with quality, safety and company procedures.
- Attend training activities and support wider engineering activities where required.
Candidate Requirements
- HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
- Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
- Previous experience within maintenance, service, calibration or test engineering environments.
- Good understanding of electrical systems and equipment.
- PLC knowledge would be advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Self-motivated, reliable and professional approach.
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive training and ongoing technical development.
- Long-term stable position within a well-established engineering organisation.
- Opportunity to work with advanced test and measurement technology.
- Supportive team environment with specialist engineering backing.
Interested?
This role would suit a practical, electrically biased engineer who enjoys a stable, hands-on environment focused on maintenance, diagnostics and customer support rather than project-based or design engineering work. If this sounds like you, 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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Bicester
£43.5k per year
Permanent
On Site
Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitter
Ex-Forces / Military Leavers Encouraged (REME Welcome)
Location: (Field-based across MOD sites: Bicester, Aylesbury & Buckingham)
Salary: £43,500 per annum + excellent benefits
Jonathan Lee Recruitment is proud to be supporting a key defence client in the recruitment of experienced Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitters. This position is particularly suited to ex-Forces personnel, military leavers, and REME-trained technicians looking to continue their careers within a structured defence environment.
This role offers the opportunity to utilise your military vehicle maintenance experience in a field-based position, working independently across MOD sites.
The Role
As a Mobile Field Service Vehicle Fitter, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of military vehicles and associated equipment in a field-based capacity.
Operating across MOD locations in Bicester, Aylesbury, and Buckingham, you will manage your own workload, ensuring all tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in line with technical standards.
This role mirrors a REME-style working environment, where autonomy, technical expertise, and accountability are key.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, maintain, and repair military vehicles and associated equipment in the field
- Attend MOD sites independently to carry out planned and reactive maintenance
- Accurately complete job cards, technical reports, and supporting documentation
- Ensure all work meets required technical standards, statutory regulations, and safety protocols
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance at all times
About You
This role is ideal for individuals with a background in military or heavy vehicle maintenance, including:
- REME-trained Vehicle Mechanics / Fitters
- Military Vehicle Technicians or Artificers
- Service leavers transitioning into civilian roles
- HGV Technicians or engineers with relevant transferable experience
Skills & Experience
- Ability to obtain BPSS clearance, progressing to SC clearance
- City & Guilds Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent military qualification)
- Proven experience in diagnostics, fault finding, and repair of military or heavy vehicles
- Experience conducting inspections, servicing, and troubleshooting
- Test authorisation for statutory technical testing (desirable)
- Full UK driving licence with a minimum of Class C (HGV2)
- Experience across military vehicles, HGVs, plant, agricultural, or specialist equipment
Military qualifications and experience will be fully recognised and valued.
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary of £43,500 per annum
- Long-term, stable defence contract
- Autonomous, field-based role with strong operational support
- Opportunity to continue working within a defence environment post-service
- Comprehensive benefits package
Apply Now
If you are an ex-Forces Vehicle Mechanic, REME-trained Fitter, HGV Technician, or Military Vehicle Specialist looking to transition into your next role, Jonathan Lee Recruitment would be delighted to support you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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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Solihull
£23.69 - 23.69 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Employee Relations Operations Administrator
Reference: 37111710
Umbrella Rate: £23.69/hr (Inside IR35)
Location: Solihull
Are you ready to take the next step in your HR career and make a real impact within a dynamic manufacturing environment? This is your chance to join a company that values growth, collaboration, and excellence. As an Employee Relations Operations Administrator, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the workplace experience by supporting absence management and employee wellbeing across key manufacturing facilities in the West Midlands. With professional training provided and a focus on personal development, this is an unmissable opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to the success of a globally recognised organisation.
What You Will Do:
• Provide expert support for absence management cases, ensuring timely interventions and tailored solutions to improve attendance.
• Collaborate with Occupational Health services to implement effective support plans and reduce absence durations.
• Deliver absence management training to stakeholders, empowering them with the skills to manage attendance effectively.
• Promote wellbeing resources such as Employee Assistance Programmes and other support tools to enhance employee outcomes.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to analyse data, identify trends, and inform decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Employee Relations processes and policies to drive operational excellence.
What You Will Bring:
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex information clearly and confidently.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality HR support.
• Resilience and adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a keen eye for detail.
This role is vital in supporting the company's mission to foster a workplace culture built on integrity, unity, and growth. By contributing to key operational outcomes, you’ll help ensure that employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. If you're passionate about making a difference and eager to develop your expertise in Employee Relations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Interested?
Don’t miss the chance to elevate your career as an Employee Relations Operations Administrator. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding and impactful role!
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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Woolavington
£45k - 50k per year
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of smart manufacturing? This is your chance to join an innovative company at the forefront of battery technology development. As an IT Infrastructure Specialist, you will be part of a dynamic team, working on cutting-edge projects that drive digital transformation and sustainability in manufacturing. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a high-growth environment, where your expertise will make a lasting impact on operational readiness and business continuity.
What You Will Do:
- Collaborate with teams across IT, engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain to drive successful outcomes and ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Manage and optimise IT infrastructure and networking systems within a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring maximum uptime and operational reliability.
- Translate manufacturing operational needs into robust IT requirements and support infrastructure expansion for future growth.
- Act as the primary IT liaison for manufacturing, ensuring systems are responsive and aligned with business needs.
- Implement cybersecurity best practices across IT and operational technology environments, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Deliver effective IT training programmes to empower end users and enhance digital fluency.
What You Will Bring:
- Extensive experience in managing IT infrastructure and networking within manufacturing environments.
- Solid knowledge of OT systems such as SCADA, PLCs, and IoT devices, as well as IT systems like PLM, MES, and simulation tools.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage risks and develop contingency plans.
- Proven ability to work alongside regulators, business partners, and third-party contractors to address concerns and manage expectations.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with preferred certifications like CompTIA A+, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft System Administration.
This company is committed to accelerating the global transition to net zero by creating an industry-leading benchmark in sustainability. By joining this forward-thinking organisation, you will contribute to the development of next-generation battery technologies that serve multiple industries, including passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and energy storage solutions. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about digital transformation and wants to be part of a company that embeds circular economy processes and collaborates with world-leading research institutions.
Location:
This role is 3 days onsite in Bridgwater in a fast-paced manufacturing environment in a beautiful and historic region.
Interested?:
If you're ready to make an impact and shape the future of manufacturing technology, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding career as an IT Infrastructure Operations Specialist!
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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