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Dudley
Competitive Salary
Permanent
On Site
Quality Technician / Quality Inspector – Manufacturing
Location: Dudley
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Overview:
- Are you an experienced Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or Quality Control professional looking for a hands-on manufacturing quality role?
- We are recruiting for a Quality Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Dudley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with quality inspection, ISO 9001, and manufacturing quality experience who enjoys working closely with production and engineering teams to improve product quality and reduce waste.
The role:
- As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for first-off, in-process, and final inspection activities, ensuring products meet specification and customer quality requirements. You will also support process control, non-conformance investigations, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out first-off, in-process, and final inspections
- Perform quality inspections using measurement and inspection equipment
- Verify products against specifications and quality standards
- Monitor defects, scrap, and reject rates
- Raise and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs)
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Assist with ISO 9001 quality system compliance
- Participate in internal quality audits
- Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing activities
- Work closely with production, engineering, and technical teams to improve quality performance
What we’re looking for:
We are interested in candidates with experience in quality inspection, quality assurance, or quality control within a manufacturing environment.
You should have:
- Previous experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, QC Technician, QA Technician, or Inspection Technician
- Experience of manufacturing quality inspection
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management systems
- Experience using measurement and inspection equipment
- Strong attention to detail
- Good problem-solving skills
- The ability to investigate and challenge quality issues professionally
- Good IT skills, including Excel
Desirable experience
- Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:
- Foundry, metal pressing, ceramics, refractory, engineering, heavy manufacturing, or industrial manufacturing
- Internal ISO 9001 auditing
- SAP
- Lean manufacturing or 5S
- Continuous improvement projects
Why apply?
This role offers the opportunity to be involved in quality inspection, process improvement, ISO 9001 activities, and manufacturing quality projects within a stable engineering and manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in improving product quality, reducing waste, and supporting operational excellence.
If you have experience in quality inspection, quality control, manufacturing quality, ISO 9001, NCR management, or continuous improvement, we would be interested in hearing 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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Tewkesbury
Strong salary and benefits
Permanent
On Site
Production Supervisor - Tewkesbury
In support of a privately owned and successful SME UK based manufacturing Group, a new role of Production Supervisor based in Tewkesbury is required who will be responsible for supporting the Operations Director in the day-to-day coordination, supervision and performance of the production areas. The role will provide a clear management presence across the machining and production teams, helping to ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, to the required quality standard and in line with customer and business priorities.
The Production Supervisor will work closely with Section Leads, Team Leads, Planning, Engineering, Quality and other departments to maintain production flow, resolve day-to-day issues, improve communication and support consistent standards of performance, conduct and accountability.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise the day-to-day running of the assigned production areas.
- Support the Operations Director in delivering production plans, customer priorities and operational targets.
- Monitor workload, capacity, bottlenecks and resource requirements across production areas.
- Ensure employees understand daily priorities, expected standards and any changes to production requirements.
- Support the effective use of labour, equipment, materials and working time.
- Help identify and resolve issues affecting production flow, including delays, rework, shortages, machine downtime or skills gaps.
- Escalate significant operational issues to the Operations Director where appropriate.
- Promote good housekeeping, safe working practices and professional standards across the production areas.
- Encourage continuous improvement.
- Support training, development and skills progression within the production teams.
- Work with Engineering and Quality to ensure technical requirements are understood and followed.
- Support the implementation of business systems, procedures and process improvements.
People Management Responsibilities
- Provide day-to-day supervision, support and direction to employees within the assigned areas.
- Work with Section Leads and Team Leads to ensure employees are working effectively and meeting expected standards.
- Address minor conduct, timekeeping, attendance, productivity and performance issues at an early stage.
- Carry out return-to-work discussions, welfare check-ins and informal performance conversations where appropriate.
- Support HR and the Operations Director with investigations, disciplinary, capability or absence matters where required. Help ensure holiday, absence and shift cover arrangements are managed effectively.
- Support communication between shopfloor employees, Section Leads and senior management.
- Encourage a positive, accountable and team-focused working environment.
Quality, Delivery and Health & Safety
- Ensure production work is completed in line with drawings, specifications, work instructions and customer requirements.
- Reinforce the importance of right-first-time quality and accurate job completion.
- Work with Quality and Engineering to help resolve non-conformances, rework issues and recurring problems.
- Support delivery performance by monitoring job progress and helping remove obstacles.
- Ensure employees follow health and safety rules, PPE requirements and safe systems of work.
- Report and escalate health and safety concerns promptly.
- Support accident, near-miss or quality investigations where required.
- Promote a clean, organised and safe working environment.
Skills and Experience - Essential
- Experience in CNC machining, precision engineering or aerospace manufacturing.
- Experience working in a manufacturing, engineering or production environment.
- Good understanding of production flow, operational priorities and shopfloor management.
- Ability to supervise, organise and motivate people.
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to deal with issues directly and professionally.
- Good problem-solving ability and a practical, hands-on approach.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
- Good awareness of quality, health and safety and delivery requirements.
Ideally, you should have experience of working within the aerospace sector and have familiarity with production planning systems or ERP/MRP systems.
Success will be measured by improved day-to-day control of production areas, better communication and improved delivery performance and production flow.
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
£32,240 - 44,373 per year + excellent benefits
Permanent
On Site
Spindle Service Supervisor
Worcester
£32,240 to £44,373 plus excellent benefits including 8% pension and healthcare
The Company
Our client, Yamazaki Mazak, is a leading global machine tool manufacturer that has been at the forefront of the industry for many years. Located at its European Manufacturing Plant in Worcester, the Spindle Service Centre (SSC) is a specialist facility responsible for the repair, refurbishment and testing of machine tool spindles. With over 20 years of expertise, the team repairs more than 1,000 spindles each year, delivering high-quality rebuilds, fast turnaround times and industry-leading service to customers across Europe.
Job Description:
- Setting weekly plans and targets to ensure the team achieves required daily output.
- Reporting daily on any issues relating to parts availability and supporting the smooth flow of spindles through the department.
- Maintaining and controlling quality standards, ensuring the team consistently completes spindle repairs to the highest levels.
- Ensuring effective communication between teams and departments to support an efficient spindle repair process.
- Ensuring Yamazaki Mazak Health, Safety and Environmental procedures are implemented, maintained and communicated effectively across the department.
- Promoting a positive culture by engaging employees in health and safety improvements, continuous improvement activities and Kaizen initiatives.
- Driving continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency, quality and productivity.
- Driving 5S activities within the team to maintain high standards of workplace organisation.
- Reporting and updating departmental KPI results.
- Creating, managing and conducting staff appraisals.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Proven leadership experience delivering against SQDCP objectives (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and People).
- Proactive approach with a strong focus on problem solving and continuous improvement.
- Experience working within a supervisory role in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
- Knowledge of quality control standards and inspection processes.
- Commitment to maintaining health and safety compliance within the workplace.
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues and implement effective corrective actions.
- Strong decision-making skills with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
- Experience planning and scheduling production activities to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage resources effectively and reduce downtime.
- Proven ability to lead, coach and develop a team to achieve production targets.
- Experience managing performance issues and fostering a positive working environment.
- Strong communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
Desirable Criteria
- Knowledge of the Spindle Service Centre processes
The successful candidate can also expect the following:
- 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
If this Spindle Service Supervisor role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at the address supplied.
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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Telford
£55k - 60k per year
Permanent
On Site
Hydraulic Engineer
Our client is seeking a Hydraulic Engineer to join their growing engineering team based in Telford to lead machine testing activity. This is an exciting opportunity to work on bespoke hydraulic and electro-mechanical systems working for an established SME who continue to grow.
You will be supporting projects from factory acceptance testing through to installation and commissioning. As Hydraulic Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring equipment meets the highest standards of quality, safety and performance You'll work closely with design engineers, production teams and customers to develop test procedures. Excellent remuneration available for a skilled engineer with in depth knowledge of hydraulic systems, automation and controls and some design capability on CAD.
Salary: up to £60K
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Hours: Days Monday to Friday (Lunch time finish Friday)
Hydraulic Engineer Key Responsibilities
- Develop and produce test documentation for Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), customer FATs, installation, commissioning and sea trials
- Read, interpret and verify hydraulic circuits to develop flushing and pressure testing procedures
- Interpret electrical schematics and assist with system verification
- Support the testing and troubleshooting of hydraulic, electrical and control systems
- Assist with PLC and drive system diagnostics
- Carry out in-house testing and customer site commissioning
- Create and update AutoCAD drawings for test layouts and equipment
- Record and maintain test specifications, serial number registers and technical documentation
- Analyse and compile test data, identifying opportunities for process improvements
About You
You'll be a practical engineer with strong fault-finding skills and the confidence to work independently as well as part of a wider engineering team with a background in purpose built machinery or heavy production machines and material handling equipment.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Experience in assembly, test and validation, testing or commissioning of industrial machinery and heavy machinery
- Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Engineering qualifications - mechanical engineering or electrical engineering
- Ability to read hydraulic and electrical schematics
- Experience troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic and control systems
- Excellent attention to detail and documentation skills
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Strong communication and customer-facing skills
Desirable
- Experience with PLC and Drive systems
- AutoCAD experience
- Heavy Industry and mechanical systems
You will have current or recent experience as a test and validation engineer, hydraulic test engineer, validation engineer, lead validation engineer or hydraulic and control engineer, hydraulic technician, hydraulic test technician or mechanical engineer, mechatronic engineer or commissioning engineer, hydraulic design engineer
The Return
- Competitive salary up to £60K
- Excellent benefits package
- Exposure to bespoke engineering projects
- Ongoing technical development and training
- Supportive and collaborative engineering team
- Career progression within a growing engineering business
If you're a proactive engineer with a passion for testing, commissioning and solving technical challenges APPLY TODAY!
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
£25 per hour
Contract
On Site
Are you ready to accelerate your career as a Vehicle Technician in an innovative and dynamic environment? This opportunity is not just a job; it's a chance to work with a company that has a rich history of over 90 years in delivering high-strength, light-weight, and fatigue-resistant products manufactured from the world's most advanced composite materials. This role offers an inspiring work setting where your contributions directly impact the company's success in the defence and aerospace sectors.
What You Will Do:
- Visual Inspection: Inspect parts prior to fitting, identifying issues and escalating them as appropriate.
- Transferring Information: Fit parts to a vehicle following Manufacturing instructions.
- Multi-tasking: Work across different assembly cells, not just confined to one area.
- Vehicle Preparation: Remove base vehicle equipment, grind and sand internal surfaces of the vehicle using hand-held tools.
- Integration: Fit/integrate new parts/equipment to military vehicles, ensuring quality.
- Sub Assembly: Assemble a range of parts within tight timescales for the production line.
What You Will Bring:
- An affinity for and understanding of vehicles, ideally military vehicles.
- Capability of reading and interpreting design drawings and adhering to manufacturing instructions.
- Basic vehicle service skills with a focus on safety standards and situational safety awareness.
- A qualification in either an electrical or mechanical environment is desirable.
- Passion, pride, and a keen eye for detail in your work.
This role is pivotal in supporting the assembly and refurbishment of armoured vehicles, contributing to the company's leadership in developing high-performance ultra-lightweight protection for both platform and personnel. The company prides itself on its innovative approach to defence and aerospace solutions, making a significant impact on the safety and efficiency of military and commercial sectors.
Location:
The role is based in Coventry, a city at the heart of the UK's manufacturing and engineering industry, offering a vibrant work-life balance.
Interested?:
If you're eager to take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, quality, and the contributions of its team members, we want to hear from you. Apply now to become a Vehicle Technician and be part of something truly 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.
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Telford
£13 per hour
Contract
On Site
PRODUCTION OPERATIVE REQUIRED IN TELFORD (SHROPSHIRE)
Are you an experienced Production Operative, Assembly Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Vehicle Fitter, Mechanical Assembler, Joiner, Mechanical Fitter or Workshop Operative looking for a new opportunity in Telford?
Join a growing specialist team and play a hands-on role in creating high-quality vehicle conversions. As a Production Operative, you'll be involved in transforming panel vans and cars into finished vehicles that meet exact customer specifications, strict quality standards, and delivery deadlines. With a structured day-shift pattern, ongoing training, and clear opportunities for progression, this role offers a rewarding route into a specialist and growing industry.
Based in the Stafford Park area of Telford. This role offers a starting pay rate of £13.00 per hour, rising to £13.50 per hour once fully trained. Working hours are 7:30am–4:30pm Monday to Thursday and 6:00am–12:00pm on Friday, giving a 39-hour working week.
What You Will Do:
- Follow fitting instructions precisely to complete vehicle conversions, including panel vans, cars and 4x4s as part of a dedicated team.
- Use a range of hand tools and apply mechanical assembly know-how to produce consistent, reliable work.
- Ensure every stage of work meets required specification, quality checks, and delivery timeframes.
- Work safely and take care with tools, equipment and vehicle components at all times.
- Maintain strong time management to support smooth production flow across each shift.
- Stay flexible in a Production Operative role, stepping in to support other fitting tasks when required.
What You Will Bring:
- Experience of vehicle conversions is a strong advantage, alongside mechanical assembly ability.
- Comfortable using various hand tools and working to detailed instructions.
- A confident eye for attention to detail and a pride in quality workmanship.
- Good time management and the ability to work reliably across the shift pattern.
- Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and stay flexible as tasks evolve.
As a Production Operative, you'll play a key role in delivering high-quality vehicle conversions. Your work will help keep projects on schedule, maintain high standards, and ensure customers receive a reliable service from start to finish as part of an innovative and growing business.
Location:
Based in Telford, this Production Operative role supports vehicle conversion operations within a fast-moving, practical production environment.
Interested?:
If you are ready for a rewarding Production Operative role where quality, teamwork and learning come together, apply now and take the next step in your vehicle conversion career.
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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