Refine your search
Contract Types
Business Sectors
Working Arrangement
Specialisms
Locations
Executive Jobs
Worcestershire
£13.68 - 13.68 per hour
Contract
On Site
About the Job
The Company
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.
Mazak's Spindle Service Centre (SSC) is a dedicated resource that maximises Spindle performance for our customers. The department is looking to invest in capacity to align production with the increased demand for SSC-repaired spindles.
The successful candidate will be part of the Spindle Strip & Wash team based at the PDC site, working together to achieve targets set by the area team leader.
Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.
Job Description
The Role
- Strip down returned broken spindles.
- Clean parts using approved methods.
- Test spindle stators to check if they are good to reuse.
- Inspect stripped parts to determine if they can be reused.
- Follow health & safety guidelines.
Essential Criteria:
- Self-motivated and organised with the ability to plan.
- Good communication skills and attention to detail.
- Keen to learn new skills and transfer knowledge within the team, always acting as a team player.
- Has a problem-solving mindset.
- Flexible for overtime when required to meet the production target.
- Ability to work with hand tools safely.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work with or without supervision.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience in dismantling and cleaning mechanical parts safely.
- Experience in forklift operation.
- Experience in motor testing
- Experience in parts inspection and re-ordering.
- Apprentice trained.
The Reward
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 Spindle Strip and Wash Engineer 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.
Save Job
Coventry
£70k - 80k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact in a growing precision engineering company? This is your chance to join an innovative organisation as an Operations Manager, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence and operational growth. With a clear pathway to progress into an Operations Director position, this opportunity offers unmatched career development, hands-on leadership, and the chance to shape the future of this dynamic business. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-mix production environment and are passionate about delivering measurable results, this role is tailor-made for you.
What You Will Do:
- Take ownership of operational performance, including on-time delivery (OTD), lead times, work-in-progress (WIP), and operational margins.
- Align manufacturing operations with customer demand, production capabilities, and commercial priorities to ensure seamless integration across the business.
- Lead production teams with a hands-on approach, maintaining a visible presence on the shop floor and driving accountability.
- Implement and sustain effective planning, scheduling, and WIP control systems to support business growth and scalability.
- Identify and resolve underperformance issues by addressing root causes and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Manage operational costs, budgets, and resource utilisation, ensuring decisions are linked to profitability and business performance.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven leadership experience in operations within a precision engineering or manufacturing SME.
- A strong understanding of key operational metrics, including OTD, WIP, lead times, and cost drivers.
- Demonstrated success in planning, capacity management, and improving shop floor performance.
- You will be cognisant of the whole business system (Sales, Engineering, Operations) and make decisions with total business impact as a priority.
- Financial literacy with experience managing budgets and evaluating capital expenditure decisions.
- A results-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and long-term capability building.
In this role, you'll be instrumental in aligning manufacturing operations with the company's vision of delivering high-quality engineering solutions. Your ability to lead, structure, and scale operations will directly contribute to the organisation's growth and reputation as a trusted solutions provider. With a culture that values high standards, accountability, and a down-to-earth approach, this is an environment where you can truly make a difference.
Location:
This role is based in Coventry, offering a central location with excellent connectivity.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and grow your career as an Operations Manager, don't wait-apply today and take the first step towards this outstanding 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.
Save Job
Telford
£34,850 - 36,250 per year
Permanent
On Site
PERMANENT JOB OPPORTUNITES AVAILABLE - TECHNICAL OPERATORS (TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE)
Are you currently working as a Technical Operator within the Shropshire area, or have you previously worked as a Manufacturing Technician, Manufacturing Technician, Machine Setter Operator, Process Operator, Skilled Machine Operator, Machine Setter or Skilled Machinist within an FMCG manufacturing environment and are you looking for a new job?!
We are looking for 3 Technical Operators to join a well established FMCG manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire), these jobs will be working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12 hour days and nights rotating), and the starting salary will range from just under £35,000 to just under £36,500 per annum (DOE).
The hiring manager is seeking people who have a solid work history and have come from the Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Print, Plastics or Pharmaceutical sector.
This will be a 2 stage interview process, with the first stage interview being an on-line assessment that you will need to complete and pass.
What You Will Do:
- Operate and monitor high-speed machinery to ensure smooth and efficient production processes.
- Adhere to strict health, safety, and quality standards to maintain a safe and productive work environment.
- Perform timely machine set-ups, minimising downtime and maximising operational efficiency.
- Conduct routine maintenance and precision cleaning of machinery, ensuring optimal performance.
- Identify and resolve technical issues promptly, using problem-solving tools such as process fault trees.
- Maintain accurate production records and collaborate with the team to achieve and exceed output targets.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven ability to follow health, safety, and quality protocols effectively.
- Previous experience from within the FMCG sector (Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Print, Plastics or Pharmaceutical)
- Experience in operating and maintaining machinery within a manufacturing or production environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on identifying root causes and implementing solutions.
- Capacity to work collaboratively in a team to optimise production flow.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards.
This role is pivotal in ensuring the company's commitment to delivering exceptional products to its clients. The company prides itself on fostering a culture of innovation, teamwork, and excellence. By joining this organisation, you'll contribute to maintaining their reputation as a trusted leader in their industry.
Location:
The role is based in Telford (Shropshire).
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Technical Operator, don't wait! Apply today and take the first step towards an inspiring and rewarding 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.
Save Job
Berlin
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Service Team Manager
Location: Berlin + travel across Germany & Europe
Sector: Green Hydrogen / Industrial Field Service
Contract: Full-time, 40 hours/week
Service Team Manager
Standort: Berlin + Reisetätigkeit in Deutschland & Europa
Bereich: Grüner Wasserstoff / Industrieller Field Service
Vertrag: Vollzeit, 40 Stunden/Woche
Overview:
We are partnering with a pioneering green-hydrogen technology manufacturer to recruit an experienced Service Team Manager for their growing Aftersales organisation in Germany.
The company develops and produces advanced PEM electrolyzer systems, supporting industrial customers in drastically reducing COâ‚‚ emissions and enabling a more sustainable energy future.
This role is ideal for an experienced service leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, coordinating field service operations, and driving process excellence in a technical environment.
Überblick:
Wir arbeiten mit einem führenden Hersteller von Wasserstofftechnologie zusammen, um einen erfahrenen Service Team Manager für die wachsende Aftersales-Organisation in Deutschland zu gewinnen.
Das Unternehmen entwickelt und produziert hochmoderne PEM-Elektrolyseursysteme, die industrielle Kunden dabei unterstützen, COâ‚‚-Emissionen drastisch zu reduzieren und eine nachhaltigere Energiezukunft zu ermöglichen.
Diese Position eignet sich ideal für eine erfahrene Serviceführungskraft, die Freude daran hat, leistungsstarke Teams aufzubauen, Field-Service-Einsätze zu koordinieren und Prozessexzellenz in einem technischen Umfeld voranzutreiben.
Die Position:
Als Service Team Manager für Deutschland übernehmen Sie die Verantwortung für die Leitung des Aftersales-Service-Teams sowie für einen reibungslosen, sicheren und effizienten Ablauf aller Field-Service-Aktivitäten.
The Role:
As the Service Team Manager for Germany, you will take ownership of leading the Aftersales Service Team and ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient field service operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, developing, and mentoring the German Aftersales Service Team
- Workforce planning, deployment coordination, and resource management for field technicians
- Ensuring effective processes, documentation, and compliance standards for technical service
- Overseeing RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) activities at customer sites
- Defining and maintaining SOPs, service standards, and documentation guidelines
- Delivering technical training to internal teams and external stakeholders
- Coordinating materials, tools, and spare parts for service missions
- Organising travel, visas, and permits required for technician deployment
- Regular collaboration with senior Aftersales leadership in the UK
Ihre Hauptaufgaben:
- Leitung, Entwicklung und Coaching des deutschen Aftersales-Service-Teams
- Workforce-Planung, Einsatzkoordination und Ressourcensteuerung für Servicetechniker
- Sicherstellung wirksamer Prozesse, Dokumentation und Compliance-Standards im technischen Service
- Überwachung von RAMS-Aktivitäten (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) bei Kunden vor Ort
- Definition und Pflege von SOPs, Servicestandards und Dokumentationsrichtlinien
- Durchführung technischer Schulungen für interne Teams und externe Partner
- Koordination von Material, Werkzeugen und Ersatzteilen für Serviceeinsätze
- Organisation von Reisen, Visa und Genehmigungen für den Techniker-Einsatz
- Regelmäßige Zusammenarbeit mit der Aftersales-Führungsebene im Vereinigten Königreich
Your Profile:
We are looking for candidates who can combine strong leadership capabilities with solid technical understanding and field service experience. Ideally, you bring:
- Bachelor’s degree or technical vocational training in engineering, energy technology, or similar
- 5+ years’ experience leading field service or technical service teams
- 5+ years’ experience in energy, oil & gas, industrial maintenance, or related heavy industry
- Experience working with industrial customer environments (e.g., power plants, refineries)
- Strong understanding of HSE, ATEX, and industrial maintenance standards
- Hands-on experience with work permit systems, risk assessments, and international workforce deployment
- Strong leadership presence and experience delivering technical training
- Willingness to travel extensively across Germany and Europe
- Fluency in German and English
Ihr Profil:
Wir suchen Kandidat:innen, die ausgeprägte Führungskompetenz mit solidem technischem Verständnis und Field-Service-Erfahrung verbinden. Idealerweise verfügen Sie über:
- Ein abgeschlossenes technisches Studium oder eine technische Berufsausbildung (z. B. Ingenieurwesen, Energietechnik o. Ä.)
- Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in der Führung von Field-Service- oder technischen Serviceteams
- Mindestens 5 Jahre Erfahrung in Energie, Öl & Gas, industrieller Instandhaltung oder vergleichbarer Schwerindustrie
- Erfahrung im Umgang mit industriellen Kundenumgebungen (z. B. Kraftwerke, Raffinerien)
- Gutes Verständnis von HSE, ATEX und industriellen Instandhaltungsrichtlinien
- Praxis in Genehmigungssystemen, Risikobewertungen und internationaler Technikerentsendung
- Souveräne Führungspersönlichkeit und Erfahrung in der Durchführung technischer Schulungen
- Hohes Maß an Reisebereitschaft innerhalb Deutschlands und Europas
- Fließende Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
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.
Save Job
Telford
£32k 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: up to £32,000
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.
Save Job
Stoke-on-Trent
£55k - 60k per year
Permanent
On Site
Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a tangible impact in the manufacturing industry? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that is renowned for its innovative solutions and commitment to excellence. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping design for manufacture, efficient processes and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you're passionate about operational excellence and want to work on meaningful projects, this opportunity is not to be missed.
What You Will Do:
- Develop and manage Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs) to ensure robust manufacturing processes.
- Create and maintain process flows, virtual builds, and technical instructions to optimise production efficiency.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to design for manufacturability and assembly, incorporating poka-yoke principles.
- Oversee timing and routing in SAP while reporting on key operational performance indicators (KPIs).
- Lead 5S planning for manufacturing areas and manage capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and provide day-to-day engineering support to production teams.
What You Will Bring:
- A degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with CAD and ERP/MRP systems, ideally SAP.
- Proven expertise in a manufacturing or production engineering role, with a strong focus on Lean and Six Sigma principles.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven mindset.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead change management initiatives effectively.
This role is integral to the company's mission of delivering durable and reliable solutions that meet and exceed rigorous industry standards. You will lead on Manufacturing Engineering activities and by optimising manufacturing processes, you'll contribute to the creation of products that provide unparalleled security and performance, ensuring long-term value for clients across a range of sectors.
Location:
Based in Stoke-on-Trent, this role is situated in a well-connected area with a rich industrial heritage, offering a vibrant work environment and excellent transport links.
Interested?:
If you're ready to step into a rewarding role as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer and make a lasting impact, don't wait-apply today and take the first step towards an exciting future!
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.
Save Job