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West Midlands
Competitive salary, car allowance and bonus
Permanent
Remote
European Business Development Manager - Aerospace
Our client is a global supplier of investment castings/castings, precision machining and added value process capabilities (AS9100/NADCAP etc..) and have manufacturing plants in Asia, Europe and North America. In support of their continued development of existing and future aerospace, energy and medical customers, working from a remote home basis in the UK, this position of European Business Development Manager is focused on customer and market engagement along with business growth, primarily targeting the OE, Tier 1 and Tier 2 levels.
The European Business Development Manager's responsibilities include:
- Supporting our client's further development of core relationships within the UK and European aerospace, energy (IGT) and medical sectors; with an emphasis on developing suitable aerospace clients in particular.
- Managing and further developing existing relationships with clients in the UK and Europe.
- Supporting the introduction and growth of our clients' capabilities into other aerospace, energy and medical programmes.
- Understand key market trends & programmes in the UK and European aerospace/energy/medical sectors and support successful company positioning.
- Strategically identify new business opportunities including new customers and partners and identify product requirements to support successful market engagement.
- Engage at a mid to senior level, working closely with the existing global technical and operational teams to support:
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- Opportunity identification
- Bid and tender delivery
- Programme integration and development
- Communication and customer support
- Target added-value content
- Establish and deliver sales growth.
- Support business strategies for markets and customers.
- Customer relationship management - build and maintain enduring relationships with customers and users gauging their needs and developing proposals to address these.
- Attend conferences and events to build relationships with customers and partners, representing our client where required in the UK and Europe.
- Provide the organisation with competitor news and data along with providing direction on requirements to support business wins.
- Work closely with the senior management team within the organisation to support further UK and European success.
Suitable candidates will need to have existing relationships within the UK and European aerospace sector primarily, but where possible, also have exposure to the IGT/energy and medical sectors. This role requires significant travel and customer facing engagement on a 'hunting' and key account management basis.
Candidates should have a suitable technical level (ideally to degree level), and proven senior level commercial strength which supports direct and successful customer engagement, discussion and negotiation.
This is a permanent role and has a core strategic focus working closely with this firmly established and qualified, privately owned supplier. This role is ideally to be home based in England.
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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Oxfordshire
Market related
Permanent
Hybrid
Buyer
Automotive | Advanced Manufacturing | Hybrid Working
Oxfordshire, Strong salary, plus excellent benefits package
Help shape the next generation of world-class technology.
Are you an experienced Buyer who enjoys influencing strategy rather than simply placing purchase orders? Do you thrive in a fast-paced engineering environment where every decision has a direct impact on innovation, quality and business success?
We're looking for a commercially astute Buyer to join a forward-thinking advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of automotive technology. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key commodity area, working alongside Engineering, Programme Management, Supplier Quality and Manufacturing to deliver exciting new products from concept through to production.
This is far more than a traditional purchasing role. You'll become the commercial owner of your commodity, building strategic supplier partnerships, leading sourcing activities and ensuring suppliers are ready to support ambitious new product launches.
There is no sponsorship for candidates without a valid UK working visa
What You'll Be Doing
As Buyer, you'll play a critical role in delivering new programmes on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading sourcing activities for new product programmes, from supplier selection through to contract award.
- Negotiating commercial agreements, pricing and long-term supplier contracts that deliver exceptional value.
- Developing and implementing commodity strategies that support business growth and future technology programmes.
- Building strong, strategic relationships with suppliers while driving performance improvements and cost optimisation.
- Working closely with Engineering, Programme Management and Operations throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Managing supplier readiness and industrialisation activities to ensure successful programme launches.
- Supporting production by resolving commercial and supply chain challenges quickly and effectively.
- Analysing market trends, raw material indices and commercial data to make informed sourcing decisions.
- Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement, cost reduction and supply chain optimisation.
- Supporting prototype, experimental and future technology projects where required.
- Acting as a key escalation point for supplier and logistics issues.
- Contributing to the ongoing development of procurement processes and best practice across the business.
What We're Looking For
You'll be an experienced procurement professional who enjoys balancing commercial negotiation with technical collaboration.
We're interested in people who can demonstrate:
- Previous experience in a Buyer or Commodity Buyer position.
- Experience within automotive, engineering or advanced manufacturing environments.
- Strong commercial negotiation and supplier management skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing cost drivers and cost reduction methodologies.
- Experience interpreting raw material markets, pricing indices and commercial data.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive, organised approach with excellent communication skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable Experience
- Tier 1 Automotive experience.
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics NAV.
- MCIPS qualified or currently studying towards CIPS.
Why Join?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an innovative engineering business developing cutting-edge technologies for some of the world's leading automotive manufacturers.
You'll enjoy:
- Hybrid working (typically 2 to 3 days in the office).
- The opportunity to influence supplier strategy and business performance.
- Exposure to exciting new technology programmes.
- Cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Innovation and Manufacturing teams.
- Career development within a growing, high-performance procurement function.
- Opportunities to travel and build relationships with suppliers across the UK and internationally.
If you're looking for a role where your commercial expertise genuinely shapes the success of innovative engineering programmes, 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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Worcester
£26k - 28k per year
Contract
On Site
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 and are seeking a Production Operative within the Machining Department.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Marketing and CRM, you will gain a thorough understanding of, and invaluable experience in, our European promotional activities, including exhibitions, open houses, social media, corporate branding, digital marketing, video production, sales support, CRM and more.
As part of your training, we will support you in furthering your qualifications through the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), if desired.
Here are some of the typical skills and experiences you will develop during your time with us:
- A thorough understanding of our global, regional and local marketing functions.
- The opportunity to work with, and learn from, a high-performing marketing team made up of experts in their fields.
- Experience using software that supports the marketing function, including Canva, Adobe and Hootsuite.
- Delivering communications plans through press releases, articles, videos, graphics, social media posts and more.
- Creating and distributing internal communications materials.
- Supporting the European Marketing team with administrative and local event tasks.
- Liaising with European team members to understand and support local requirements.
- Supporting other departments across the business with marketing materials.
- Updating our website and supporting digital marketing requirements.
Essential Skills
- A flexible and dedicated team player, able to work independently while supporting colleagues.
- A positive, proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong planning and project management skills, with the ability to deliver work on time.
- Excellent attention to detail, with strong analytical, problem-solving and creative skills.
This is a highly sought-after apprenticeship, offering the right candidate a substantial amount of experience in a short period of time.
It would suit a hardworking and ambitious graduate who has studied marketing, or a degree subject with significant marketing content, and who would like to develop their knowledge of real-world marketing within a global company and brand leader in its industry.
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 Marketing Graduate 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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Stoke-on-Trent
£42k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Step into a hands-on career move with the Maintenance Engineer role, where stability meets real problem-solving. This role keeps production running safely and efficiently through planned preventative work, quick reactive fixes, and smart maintenance improvements. If mechanical maintenance in a manufacturing setting sounds like the challenge you are looking for, Maintenance Engineer is your next opportunity.
What You Will Do:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with the maintenance schedule, including inspections, servicing, and replacement of wear components.
- Complete total preventative maintenance (TPM) by monitoring equipment condition and actioning routine checks such as temperature, vibration, noise, and leaks.
- Diagnose and repair mechanical and basic electrical faults during the night shift to minimise downtime.
- Maintain and manage critical spare parts inventory levels to ensure parts are available when breakdowns happen.
- Accurately record maintenance activities, breakdown details, root causes, and corrective actions in the maintenance management system.
- Prepare equipment, tools, and materials for planned site improvement and cap ex projects, supporting continuous improvement on the shop floor.
What You Will Bring:
- A BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
- Previous experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
- Understanding of TPM and PPM systems, plus familiarity with COSHH.
- Strong fault-finding skills and the ability to repair production equipment safely and effectively.
- Basic IT capability, with confidence using tools such as Outlook and Excel.
This Maintenance Engineer position helps the company deliver products and solutions to customers by protecting production equipment and facilities during the night shift. The work directly supports safe operations, high standards of housekeeping, and compliance with health and safety procedures, including lock out tag out (LOTO). With a focus on proactive maintenance and continuous improvements, this is a role that supports reliable delivery at every stage, from initial design support through to final sign-off.
The Maintenance Engineer role is based on-site in the local manufacturing environment where night shift cover is required.
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Interested?:
If the Maintenance Engineer role sounds like a great fit, apply now and take the next step toward meaningful, impact-driven engineering work.
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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Woking
£40k - 52k per year
Permanent
On Site
PERMANENT JOB VACANCIES - VIRTUAL BUILD ENGINEERS
Are you an experienced Virtual Build Engineer, Virtual Build and Integration Engineer, Virtual Build Simulation Engineer, Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer, Digital Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Simulation Engineer or Assembly Simulation Engineer seeking a new job, and do you have a proven background within the Automotive sector (Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Automotive)?!
We are looking for 2 experienced Virtual Build Engineers to join a long-standing and well established manufacturing business in Woking (Surrey), the working hours are 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday (paid 40 hour week), and the roles come with an annual salary ranging between £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (DOE).
The hiring manager would prefer people who have experience with 3DX Cad Systems, but they will consider people who have previous experience with Catia.
The company can offer a relocation package between £3,000 - £5,000 should you be prepared to relocate to Surrey, however please be advised that sponsorship can not be offered at this stage.
This will be a 2 stage interview process, the first stage being a teams call, before inviting you in on site for a formal 2nd interview and factory tour.
What You Will Do:
- Own and continually improve the Virtual Build Engineer process and its execution across new projects
- Carry out fitment studies and support manufacturing feasibility DMU analysis for vehicle components and potential variants
- Validate tooling access to fasteners, and perform virtual ergonomic checks for line operator reachability and comfort
- Create and manage Virtual Build timing plans to ensure MDP deliverables are met on time
- Review vehicle specific BOMs (E-BOM and M-BOM) ahead of Virtual Build events, then coordinate build station allocation with Manufacturing Engineering teams
- Chair and deliver Virtual Build events, collate Virtual Status reports, and drive resolution of open Virtual Build items
What You Will Bring:
- Previous experience within a similar role - ESSENTIAL
- Strong 3D CAD capability, 3DX or VPM experience would be preferred, but experience with CATIA V5 or V6 would be considered
- Experience using Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and PowerPoint, for analysis, reporting, and stakeholder communication
- Confidence in project-style delivery, including safe working practices, structured problem-solving, and attention to detail
- A practical mindset for working across design and engineering teams, with flexibility for travel to off-site development facilities across the UK and Europe
Desirable:
- A degree in either Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
As a Virtual Build Engineer, this role helps this company achieve "best in class" manufacturing outcomes by strengthening standardisation and feasibility for new models. By influencing design packages, supporting bespoke jigs and fixtures validation, and driving quality through PFMEA and DFMEA contributions, the Virtual Build Engineer role directly supports ambitious delivery and continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing.
Location:
The Virtual Build Engineer role is based in Woking (Surrey)
A relocation package is available for someone who is prepared to relocate to Surrey.
Interested?:
If the Virtual Build Engineer description sounds like your next challenge, apply today and take the next step toward shaping how vehicles are built from the inside out.
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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Warwick
£28.54 - 28.54 per hour
Contract
Hybrid
Business Planner
Reference: 37408773
Umbrella Rate: £28.54/hr (Inside IR35)
Location: Gaydon, Warwickshire
Ready to take your planning and communication skills into a fast-moving business environment? This confirmed contract Business Planner role offers the chance to make a real impact across business planning, governance and engagement activities within the Programme Domain.
What You Will Do:
As a Business Planner, you will support leadership with structured delivery, ensuring priorities are coordinated, communicated clearly, and tracked effectively.
• Support the VP Chiefs with delivery of business priorities across the Programme Domain.
• Lead budget coordination activities and provide accurate inputs to support planning and decision-making.
• Help create and deliver a communication plan that keeps teams aligned and informed.
• Maintain an effective cadence across the domain, supporting leadership cadence and governance rhythms.
• Support People & Culture priorities, including employee engagement events.
• Undertake other reasonable duties requested by the line manager to support delivery of business priorities.
What You Will Bring:
To succeed in this Business Planner role, you’ll bring a strong, reliable approach to administration and data-driven reporting.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse data for reporting purposes.
• Accurate working style with excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to engage teams and coordinate across departments.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines consistently.
• Experience in business administration or similar operational support.
Every Business Planner contribution matters. This role helps the organisation deliver clear business planning, smooth governance, and well-timed communication, ensuring priorities translate into coordinated action. Working within the business and operations industry, you’ll play a key part in strengthening team engagement and helping leadership stay focused on what matters most.
Interested?
If you’re ready to bring structure, clarity and momentum to a Business Planner position, apply now and take the next step in your contract 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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