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Telford
£29k - 31k per year
Permanent
On Site
We’re currently recruiting for a Production Support Operative with mechanical assembly skills and material handling experience to join a well-established engineering business in Telford to support their machine fitters and wirer's. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on individual looking to develop their skills in a varied and well organised environment. Excellent range of benefits available and earning potential as well as ongoing training and development.
Hours: Working days with a lunch time finish on Friday
Salary: £29 - 31,000
The Role
You’ll be supporting production, engineering, and logistics teams with a mix of practical and administrative tasks, including:
- Forklift driving
- Mechanical assembly, packing, and preparation of parts and machinery
- Quality checking high-value equipment
- Supporting engineers on the shop floor
- Completing documentation and admin tasks
- General workshop duties and housekeeping
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in a hands-on or manufacturing role
- Confident using hand tools (spanners, drills, etc.)
- Basic IT skills (Excel, Word)
- Forklift licence – Advantageous
- Basic electrical knowledge
You will have current or recent experience as mechanical assembler or in mechanical assembly, production support or production technician in a technology or engineering environment. Material handling or stores operative, electrical assmebly, panel wiring
What’s in it for you?
- Stable, permanent position
- Really good benefits and working hours
- Full training provided (including forklift)
- Opportunity to gain engineering experience
- Supportive team environment
Interested?
Apply today or get in touch to find out more – immediate interviews available.
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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Coventry
£34,340 - 36,500 per year
Permanent
On Site
Production Team Leader - Manufacturing
Location: Coventry
Salary: £17.61 per hour + shift allowance (equivalent to approximately £36,500 per annum)
Job Type: Double Days | 9 day fortnight | Permanent
An established manufacturing business in Coventry is looking to recruit an experienced Production Team Leader to join its Press Shop operation.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for leading a small production team, ensuring daily production targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety and housekeeping. You'll play a key role in driving continuous improvement, developing your team and supporting day-to-day manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and supervise a small team of production operators.
- Ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to quality standards.
- Promote a positive working culture focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Conduct team briefings and support the development of operators.
- Monitor housekeeping and ensure Health & Safety standards are maintained at all times.
- Troubleshoot equipment and production issues to minimise downtime.
- Set up presses or assembly equipment following training and procedures.
- Operate production equipment when required to support output.
- Manage consumable stock levels and raise maintenance requests where necessary.
- Complete production documentation and pass off production runs.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Team Leader, Supervisor or similar leadership role within manufacturing.
- A background in manufacturing or engineering.
- Strong people management skills, including dealing with HR-related matters.
- Good organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to lead by example.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
- A good understanding of Health & Safety in a manufacturing environment.
- An FLT licence would be advantageous but is not essential.
Working Hours
This role operates on a rotating shift pattern averaging 37.5 hours per week.
Early Shift (5-day week) Monday-Thursday: 6:00am-2:15pm Friday: 6:00am-12:30pm
Back Shift (4-day week) Monday-Wednesday: 2:00pm-12:00am Thursday: 2:00pm-11:30pm
A shift allowance is paid in addition to the hourly rate for 31.5hrs over a 2 week period.
If you're an experienced manufacturing Team Leader looking to join a stable business where you can make a real impact, 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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Bolton
£39k per year
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical Design Engineer
Autodesk Inventor | Steel Fabrication | Design for Manufacture
Salary: Competitive Salary
Location: Bolton
Are you a Mechanical Design Engineer with experience designing fabricated steel products and assemblies using Autodesk Inventor?
We are seeking a talented Mechanical Design Engineer to join a growing engineering team delivering specialist bespoke products for demanding industrial and infrastructure applications.
This is an excellent opportunity to work on technically challenging projects from concept through to manufacture, taking ownership of 3D modelling, detailed engineering drawings and design-for-manufacture solutions.
The Role:
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and manufacturable engineering solutions using Autodesk Inventor and AutoCAD. Working closely with manufacturing, project, production and analysis teams, you will ensure designs are practical, compliant and delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
- Create 3D CAD models using Autodesk Inventor
- Produce General Arrangement, fabrication and assembly drawings
- Generate Bills of Materials and manufacturing documentation
- Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles throughout projects
- Design fabricated steel structures, components and assemblies
- Ensure designs comply with BS8888 and company standards
- Conduct Designer Risk Assessments and support CDM compliance
- Collaborate with production, engineering and customer teams
- Support product development and continuous improvement initiatives
- Participate in design reviews and technical discussions
What We're Looking For:
- HND/HNC or Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent
- industry experience
- Experience using Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD and Vault
- Background in steel fabrication, sheet metal or heavy engineering design
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes including press brake and fabrication techniques
- Knowledge of engineering drawings and BS8888 standards
- Understanding of structural behaviour, load paths and failure modes
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Desirable Skills:
- Welding knowledge and fabrication methods
- iLogic or VB programming experience
- Understanding of tolerance analysis and tolerance stacking
- Experience with drive and control systems
- Existing SC Clearance
Why Join our client?
- Work on bespoke engineering projects rather than repetitive design work
- Opportunity to influence products from concept through manufacture
- Exposure to R&D and product development activities
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK SC Clearance
Keywords:
Mechanical Design Engineer, Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Autodesk Inventor Engineer, Mechanical CAD Engineer, Sheet Metal Design Engineer, Steel Fabrication Engineer, Manufacturing Design Engineer, Product Design Engineer, Structural Design Engineer, Inventor Designer, Fabrication Design Engineer, BS8888, Design for Manufacture, DFM, Mechanical Engineer.
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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Wiltshire
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits
Permanent
Remote
Field Sales Engineer – CNC Machining / Cutting Tools / Manufacturing
Field-based
Competitive Salary + Bonus + Company Car (EV/Hybrid) + Full Benefits
Overview:
Are you a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, or CNC machining specialist with experience in cutting tools or metal cutting?
With our client you’ll work directly with advanced manufacturers to improve machining performance, reduce costs, and implement cutting-edge tooling solutions across industries such as aerospace and precision engineering.
This is more than a sales role—it's a technical partnership position where your engineering expertise drives real-world results.
What you’ll be doing:
- Developing and growing a territory through technical sales and account management
- Advising customers on cutting tool applications, machining strategies, and process improvements
- Delivering hands-on support, product trials, and cost-saving solutions
- Working with distributors and end users across CNC machining environments
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives (cycle time reduction, tool life optimisation)
- Using CRM and digital tools to manage pipeline and customer activity
What you’ll bring:
- Experience in metal cutting, CNC machining, or cutting tool applications
- Background as a Sales Engineer, Application Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or CNC Programmer
- Knowledge of milling, turning, or 5-axis machining
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence at shop-floor and management level
- Commercial awareness or experience in technical sales (desirable)
Nice to have:
- Aerospace or high-precision manufacturing experience
- Experience with indexable tooling systems
What you’ll get:
- Competitive base salary + performance bonus
- EV or Hybrid company car
- Private medical insurance + health cash plan
- Pension scheme + life assurance
- Ongoing training and career development within a global engineering leader
- The opportunity to work on high-value technical projects with leading manufacturers
Apply now:
If you’re a machining expert or technical sales professional ready to take the next step into a dynamic, customer-facing role—we want 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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Gaydon
£28.54 - 28.54 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Transformation Engineer - 37373095 - £28.54/hr umbrella rate
Do you have strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within final assembly operations? Project management capability and experience working within PMO frameworks? Are you ready to step into a role that blends engineering expertise with structured project delivery? This is your opportunity to join a dynamic company that is driving transformation across its manufacturing operations. As a Transformation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, championing initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes in efficiency, sustainability, and cost-effectiveness. This position offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects within the manufacturing industry, with a focus on final assembly operations. If you're passionate about shaping the future of engineering and want to be part of a culture that values growth, integrity, and impact, this role is perfect for you.
What You Will Do:
- Facilitate transformation workstreams with a strategic focus on Digital Innovation, People, Customer Love, Process Excellence, Sustainability, and Cost Efficiency.
- Manage the end-to-end delivery of transformation projects, from scoping and planning to implementation and closure.
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, RAID logs, and risk mitigations.
- Track value delivery across cost, efficiency, quality, and lead time while ensuring alignment with PMO standards.
- Support the deployment of innovative technologies and processes within final assembly operations.
- Champion continuous improvement and celebrate successful project completions to reinforce a culture of achievement.
What You Will Bring:
- A strong background in manufacturing engineering, ideally within final assembly operations.
- Proven project management skills, including planning, RAID management, and value tracking.
- Experience working within PMO frameworks such as Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid models.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- A strategic mindset paired with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and execution.
This company is dedicated to driving long-term value through transformation initiatives. The Transformation Engineer role plays a crucial part in aligning these initiatives with the company's strategic goals, ensuring they are well-governed and successfully embedded. By leveraging tools like Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, and Lucidchart, you will contribute to structured oversight and data-driven decision-making, making a tangible impact on operational efficiency, sustainability, and employee engagement.
Location: Based in Gaydon, this position is situated in a hub of innovation within the manufacturing sector.
Interested?: If you're ready to take on the challenge and make a real difference, don't miss this opportunity. Apply now to become a Transformation Engineer and help shape the future of manufacturing engineering!
This role is Inside IR35.
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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Wolverhampton
£29.83 - 29.83 per hour
Contract
On Site
Logistics Solutions and Implementation Engineer - 37301989 - £29.83/hr umbrella rate
Do you have experience in Logistics and ideally in the automotive industry? The purpose of this role is to implement the logistics strategy onsite. This role will develop and deliver a range of material handling and process improvement solutions as well as coordinate the implementation of strategic projects that drive overall efficiency and cost reduction. Step into an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge logistics projects that are shaping the future of material handling and process efficiency! This role offers you the chance to be at the forefront of innovation, working with state-of-the-art technologies and contributing to a dynamic environment where your expertise will make a real impact. If you are passionate about driving change and being part of a forward-thinking team, this role is tailor-made for you.
What You Will Do:
- Deliver innovative logistics solutions that set the standard for best-in-class practices.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of the Material Flow and Automation Strategy, ensuring alignment with the company's overall objectives.
- Research and benchmark the latest technologies and methodologies to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage and coordinate strategic projects that drive efficiency and cost reduction.
- Play a pivotal role in introducing automation technologies such as Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS).
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop and implement new logistics solutions that challenge traditional methodologies.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in working with external suppliers to deliver successful projects.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead or support facility changes and installations.
- Excellent data analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
- Knowledge of material flow principles, problem-solving tools, and logistics strategies.
- A proactive attitude towards identifying and implementing automation and technology-driven solutions.
In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the company's logistics strategy forward, enabling it to remain at the forefront of its industry. Your contributions will not only enhance operational efficiency but also support the company's commitment to innovation and excellence.
Location: This role is based at the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, offering a vibrant and collaborative environment.
Interested?: If you are ready to take on the challenge and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
This role is Inside IR35.
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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