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Worcester
£16.42 - 17.78 per hour + (Team Leader allowance £3,060 per annum)
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.
Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.
Intro: This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for supporting and guiding both the Laser Section and Press Section teams. You will act as the go-to person for technical issues, ensuring smooth operations, high-quality output, and continuous improvement. The position requires strong technical knowledge, leadership skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight schedules.
Job Description
Operational Support
- Lead and support the Laser and Press teams with technical expertise and high-level skill set.
- Respond immediately to machine breakdowns and stoppages.
- Carry out predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance on laser machines and presses.
- Maintain machine cleanliness and ensure optimal performance.
- Keep the Production Supervisor informed of progress and issues.
Process & Quality
- Ensure quality gateways are completed to the highest standard.
- Support weekly power-off plans, including achievement and recovery strategies.
- Drive improvements in standard times and reduce process waste.
- Support root cause investigations for internal and external customer complaints.
Leadership & Training
- Provide on-the-job training and coaching to team members.
- Hold daily SQDCP meetings, collating and monitoring KPIs.
- Plan, improve, and record team performance using visualization and effective communication techniques.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase utilization and performance.
- Liaise with supply and customer sections regarding kit and parts availability.
- Work closely with other departments to ensure schedules are met.
Health & Safety
- Report and monitor general Health & Safety issues within the area.
- Ensure compliance with company safety standard.
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 rotating shifts - 05:30am - 1:30pm Monday to Friday and then onto the PM Shift - 2:00pm - 10:30pm Monday to Thursday and Friday is 2pm - 8:00pm.
If this Team Leader - Laser and Press Section role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at julian.ball@jonlee.co.uk
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
- Strong technical knowledge of laser machines (fibre laser experience advantageous) and press operations.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Good computer literacy and competent in Microsoft AX.
- Determination to achieve schedules and meet deadlines.
- Ability to learn new processes quickly and work under pressure.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, including fault finding and diagnosis
- Commitment to quality and safety.
Desirable Criteria
- Proactive and hands-on approach.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- ILM Level 3 qualification or willingness to work towards (training provided).
- Experience in predictive, preventative, and reactive maintenance.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
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
£35,114 per year
Permanent
On Site
Warehouse Team Leader
Location: Telford
Salary: £35,114 starting salary
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)
Are you an experienced warehouse professional with strong leadership skills? We’re looking for a Warehouse Team Leader to join our client and play a key role in driving performance, safety, and efficiency across their warehouse.
This is a permanent role with a clear progression path: once validation is complete, you’ll move to the top earnings band.
This position would suit someone who has previously worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Leader, Senior Warehouse Operative, Logistics Team Leader, Distribution Team Leader, Depot Supervisor, Warehouse Coordinator, Inventory Team Leader, Stores Supervisor, or Production Team Leader. If you’ve led teams in fast-paced warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environments, you’ll be well suited to this role.
Please note: This is a 2-stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire.
Company Benefits:
- £35,114 starting salary, rising to £39,452 with flexibility payment & validation
- Pay increases as skills and competencies are signed off
- Auto-enrolment pension
- Additional holiday after 12 months’ continuous service (subject to validation)
- Health cash plan after 1 year
The role:
As a Warehouse Team Leader, you’ll be responsible for ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, including:
- Coordinating daily warehouse activities: receiving, storing, picking, packing, and dispatch
- Maintaining accurate inventory levels and resolving discrepancies
- Ensuring all customer orders are fulfilled accurately and on time
- Training, coaching, and onboarding new team members
- Creating a safe, tidy, and compliant work environment
- Identifying ways to improve processes, layout, and efficiency
- Operating warehouse equipment and reporting maintenance issues
- Monitoring and reporting on KPIs
- Working closely with logistics, customer service, and other departments
- Handling team issues professionally and maintaining a positive work culture
What We’re Looking for:
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and time management skills, along with a valid forklift licence (in-house certificates accepted if refreshed within the last 3–5 years).
You will also be:
- Able to motivate and support a team
- Professional, positive, and have a calm approach under pressure
- Clear and confident with your communication (written & verbal)
- Be competent with the use of IT
- Have previous experience of working in a busy warehouse environment
- Ideally, have previous experience in food manufacturing (desirable)
If you’ve worked as a Warehouse Supervisor, Warehouse Shift Leader, Senior Warehouse Operative, Logistics Team Leader, Distribution Team Leader, Depot Supervisor, Warehouse Coordinator, Inventory Team Leader, Stores Supervisor, or Production Team Leader — we want to hear from you.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership career and join a team that values quality, integrity, and teamwork, we’d love to hear from you. 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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Telford
£52,750 - 55,000 per year
Permanent
On Site
PRODUCTION SHIFT MANAGER NEEDED IN TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE
We are proud to be working with a leading food manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire) who is looking for a Production Shift Manager to join them on a permanent basis, this particular job will be working 8.30am-5pm Monday to Thursday with a 4.30pm finish on a Friday (39.5 hours per week), and the job comes with an annual salary of just under £53,000 per annum, which will rise to just over £55,000 per annum in October.
The hiring manager is looking for someone who has a minimum of 5 years Managerial experience and has a proven background in either a Production Manager / Operations Manager/ Continuous Improvement Manager / Shift Manager / Manufacturing Manager / Production Operations Manager / Production Lead / Shift Leader role.
The hiring manager would also prefer to have someone who holds an ILM or CMI qualification (level 3 or above) and/or qualifications in either Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing.
Previous experience from within the food manufacturing industry would be preferred, but is not essential.
We are looking for someone who lives within a 30 mile radius of Telford (Shropshire).
This is a minimum of a 2 stage interview process, the first stage will consist of a numeracy and literacy assessment being completed on site in Telford, and providing you pass this the second interview will be a formal interview with the key stakeholders of the business, as well as you having a full factory tour.
What You Will Do:
- Oversee daily production plans, ensuring all equipment and resources are in place for seamless operations.
- Develop strategies to manage orders efficiently and troubleshoot challenges as they arise.
- Analyse performance data to identify areas for improvement and implement solutions.
- Monitor product quality and line efficiency, driving improvements to meet production standards.
- Lead projects, ensuring deadlines are met and production goals are achieved.
- Review and reduce waste, identifying opportunities to minimise scrap and enhance efficiency.
What You Will Bring:
- Minimum of 5 years experience within a similar role - ESSENTIAL
- You MUST hold either an ILM or CMI qualification, or equivalent (level 3 or above) and/or qualifications in either Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to implement logical solutions.
- Leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and performance.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively.
- A proactive, collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
In this role, you'll be part of a company that thrives on determination, quality, integrity, and teamwork. These core values define the people who succeed here. You'll work alongside a like-minded team, sharing a commitment to pushing boundaries and driving innovation. With a focus on delivering exceptional quality and maintaining the highest standards, your contributions as a Production Shift Manager will have a direct impact on the company's success.
Location:
This role is based in Telford (Shropshire), and you MUST live within a 30 mile radius.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on the challenge and make a real difference as a Production Shift Manager, we want to hear from you. Apply now to start your journey with a company that values your skills, ambition, and commitment to excellence.
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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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 CO₂ 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, CO₂-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.
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Bristol
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Maintenance Engineer - CNC / PLC (Automation / Manufacturing)
Bristol Onsite
Permanent
Competitive Salary
Are you an experienced PLC Engineer looking to work on cutting-edge automated manufacturing equipment?
We’re hiring a Field Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer to support highly advanced CNC and automation systems at a major aerospace facility in Bristol. This is a long-term, stable role where you’ll play a key part in keeping complex, high-value machinery running at peak performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Diagnose and repair faults on special purpose CNC machines and PLC-controlled equipment (Siemens, FANUC)
- Carry out corrective maintenance, fault finding, and root cause analysis
- Perform machine calibration, alignment, and optimisation
- Support and oversee preventive maintenance activities
- Work closely with remote engineering teams to resolve technical issues
- Maintain clear service reports and technical documentation
- Act as the onsite technical expert in a customer-facing environment
What You’ll Be Working On
- Advanced multi-axis CNC machinery
- Siemens Sinumerik & TIA Portal PLC systems
- FANUC robotics and automation systems
- High-precision equipment used in aerospace manufacturing
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, CNC Engineer, or Automation Engineer
- Strong fault-finding skills on CNC machines and/or PLC systems
- Experience with Siemens PLC (TIA Portal) or similar platforms
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics
- Hands-on mechanical and electrical maintenance experience
- Comfortable working independently in an onsite, customer-facing role
Nice to Have (Not Essential)
- Experience with FANUC robots
- Knowledge of advanced manufacturing
- Exposure to automated fibre placement or tape laying systems
What’s in It for You
- Long-term, stable position with a leading technology environment
- Opportunity to work on high-end, specialist manufacturing equipment
- Structured onboarding and training (including international exposure)
- Clear path to becoming a site technical specialist
Working Hours
- Monday to Friday, approx. 08:00–17:00
- Fully onsite role in Bristol
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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Manchester
Market related
Contract
On Site
Laser / Waterjet Operator
Manchester
Ready to move your career forward in a precision-driven manufacturing environment? This opportunity offers a chance to join a progressive organisation where quality, innovation, and technical expertise are at the core of everything they do. As a Waterjet/Laser Operator, you’ll play a key role in producing high-specification components for advanced applications, working with cutting-edge machinery in a fast-paced and supportive setting. In return, you can expect competitive pay, clear development opportunities, and a team culture that encourages continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operate waterjet and laser cutting equipment safely, accurately, and efficiently.
- Interpret engineering drawings and job specifications to ensure precise output.
- Set up machinery, including material handling and calibration, to achieve optimal performance.
- Monitor cutting operations to maintain strict quality and tolerance standards.
- Carry out routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting to reduce downtime.
- Inspect finished parts to ensure they meet required quality standards.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience operating waterjet, laser, or CNC machinery is advantageous.
- Ability to read and understand technical/engineering drawings.
- High attention to detail with a strong quality focus.
- Good problem-solving ability and mechanical awareness.
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
This role is central to delivering high-performance, precision-engineered solutions across demanding industries. You’ll be joining a business known for its commitment to craftsmanship, reliability, and continuous improvement.
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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