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Coventry
£300 per day
Contract
Hybrid
Payroll Manager
Location: Coventry
Contract: 3 Month Fixed Term Contract or Day Rate Contract
Salary: Up to £55,000 Pro Rata or Around £300 per Day (DOE)
Available at Short Notice? We'd Love to Hear From You.
Are you an experienced Payroll Manager looking for your next contract or fixed term opportunity?
Do you have strong end to end UK payroll experience, excellent knowledge of Sage Payroll, and enjoy stepping into busy environments where you can quickly make a positive impact?
We're recruiting for an experienced Payroll professional to join a well established manufacturing business in Coventry for an initial three month assignment. Whether you're an experienced contractor or looking for a fixed term opportunity, this role offers flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work with a supportive and collaborative team.
This is a hands on role where you'll take ownership of multiple payrolls, ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, and provide expert support across Payroll, HR and Finance.
We're particularly interested in speaking with candidates who are available immediately or on a short notice period.
Why Join?
- Three month contract with immediate impact
- Opportunity to join as a contractor or on a fixed term contract
- Hybrid working available
- Full time or part time hours available
- Competitive day rate or salary depending on your preference
- Work within a friendly and supportive Payroll and HR team
- Varied role with autonomy and responsibility from day one
The Role
As Payroll Manager, you'll oversee the end to end UK payroll process, ensuring payroll is delivered accurately, compliantly and on time.
Working closely with HR, Finance and operational teams, you'll manage payroll inputs, statutory payments, pensions, reconciliations, reporting and payroll queries while maintaining excellent payroll controls and compliance.
You'll also have the opportunity to support the coordination of the company's Canadian payroll through an external provider, although previous Canadian payroll experience is not essential.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied payroll management role and can quickly become a trusted member of an established team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the complete UK payroll process using Sage Payroll
- Process new starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and payroll amendments
- Ensure PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments are processed accurately
- Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and BACS payment files
- Complete HMRC submissions and maintain payroll compliance
- Resolve payroll queries from employees and managers professionally and efficiently
- Maintain payroll controls, audit trails and accurate documentation
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and efficiency
About You
We're looking for an experienced Payroll Manager or Senior Payroll Professional who enjoys working independently while collaborating with wider business teams.
You'll ideally have:
- Extensive experience managing end to end UK payroll
- Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll
- Excellent understanding of UK payroll legislation including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments
- Experience processing payroll reconciliations, BACS files and HMRC submissions
- Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
- The ability to work under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines
- Experience within manufacturing or engineering would be advantageous but is not essential
Experience using AI assisted tools, or a willingness to embrace new technologies, would also be welcomed.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of the business, successful applicants will be required to undergo Security Clearance and satisfy all pre employment screening requirements before starting.
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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Wheelock
£27k - 36.5k per year
Permanent
On Site
PERMANENT JOB VACANCY - LASER OPERATOR
We are proud to be working with a long-standing sheet metal fabrication business in Sandbach who are looking for an experienced Laser Operator to join them on a permanent basis.
The hiring manager would prefer someone who has worked on a Trumpf Laser, but they would consider someone who has worked on an Amada Laser (or similar).
During the first 12 weeks whilst training you will work a fixed day shift (7.30am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 12.30pm finish Friday - 39 hours per week), but you will then be required to work a rotating 6-2/2-10 shift pattern Monday to Friday (38 hours per week).
The starting salary on days would range between £26,770 - £29,811 per annum (DOE), but once you move onto the rotating shift system your salary will range between £32,700 - £36,300 per annum (DOE).
Overtime is regularly available and is paid at T1/3 after 39 hours, and T1/2 after 48 hours, this business also offers a £2,000 new starter incentive bonus which is a staggered payment (£200 after the first month, £800 once you've passed probation and the final £1,000 to be paid after 12 months service).
Anyone who has previously worked as a CNC Laser Setter, Laser Operator, Laser Setter, Trumpf Laser Operator, Press Brake Operator or CNC Operator with Trumpf experience would be a great fit.
What You Will Do:
- Operate a Trumpf CNC laser machine with precision and efficiency.
- Interpret technical drawings and CAD layouts to ensure accurate production.
- Maintain high-quality standards in laser cutting processes and steel material handling.
- Perform basic mechanical maintenance on equipment to ensure smooth operation.
- Collaborate with team members to meet production deadlines and exceed expectations.
- Utilise Trumpf software, such as TruTops or Boost, to optimise laser cutting processes.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience operating a Trumpf (or Amada) CNC laser machine.
- Good understanding of laser cutting processes and steel materials.
- Confident reading and interpreting technical drawings and CAD layouts.
- Strong attention to detail and a practical, hands-on approach.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline (preferred).
Location:
Located in Sandbach (Cheshire).
Interested?:
If this Laser Operator role sounds like the perfect opportunity for you, don't hesitate-apply now and take the next step in your career! This is your chance to join a company that values your skills and offers a supportive environment where you can thrive.
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
£35k - 37k per year + bonus
Permanent
On Site
Quality Team Leader
Salary: £35,000 - £37,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Package
Are you an experienced Quality Team Leader, Quality Engineer, or Quality Assurance professional looking for more than just another manufacturing job?
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a successful and growing manufacturing business that genuinely invests in its people. Alongside a competitive salary and bonus, you'll benefit from an excellent holiday allowance, a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, and genuine opportunities to progress your career.
If you're passionate about quality, enjoy leading teams, and want to make a real impact within a business that values continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
Why You'll Love This Role
- Salary - £35,000 - £37,000 per annum
- 2 Bonus schemes
- Excellent holiday entitlement - way above the standard
- Comprehensive company benefits package
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business
- Supportive leadership team and positive working culture
- Be part of a company committed to investing in its employees
The Role
As Quality Team Leader, you'll lead a small but dedicated Quality team within a busy manufacturing environment, ensuring products consistently meet the highest quality standards.
Working closely with Production, Engineering and Operations, you'll champion quality throughout the manufacturing process, drive continuous improvement initiatives, investigate quality issues and help shape the future of the quality function.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll spend time both on the shop floor and supporting strategic quality improvements, making it ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with people leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate and develop a high-performing Quality team
- Promote a culture where quality is embedded throughout manufacturing operations
- Coordinate quality inspections, testing activities and internal audits
- Investigate customer complaints, quality issues and non-conformances using structured root cause analysis
- Implement corrective and preventative actions to reduce defects and improve performance
- Work collaboratively with Production, Engineering and Operations to improve manufacturing processes
- Analyse quality KPIs and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 quality management systems and company procedures
- Support supplier quality activities and incoming goods inspections
- Deliver quality training and coaching across operational teams
- Drive initiatives to reduce waste, rework and manufacturing defects
- Maintain accurate quality documentation, reports and audit records
About You
You'll be an experienced Quality professional with a proactive approach, strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high manufacturing standards.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Quality Team Leader, Quality Engineer, Quality Supervisor, Quality Assurance Engineer, Quality Controller, or similar manufacturing quality role
- Experience leading or supervising teams within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions and continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to read engineering drawings and confidently use inspection and measuring equipment
- Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
- A hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
- Experience working closely with Production, Engineering and Operations teams
Apply today and take the next step in your Quality, Manufacturing or Engineering 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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Telford
£13.10 - 13.34 per hour
Permanent
On Site
NEW VACANCY - QUALITY INSPECTOR
Are you an experienced Quality Inspector, Visual Inspector, Quality Controller, Final Inspector or Quality Auditor looking for a new job, do you live in (or close) to Telford and are you looking for a long term job?
We are looking to recruit a Quality Inspector to join a well established manufacturing business in Telford (Shropshire), the working hours are 7.45am - 4.15pm Monday to Thursday, and 8am-1pm on a Friday (37 hours per week), the starting rate of pay for this role is £13.10 per hour, rising to £13.34 per hour after probation (with further pay increases available after length of service).
Previous experience from within the Aerospace or Automotive sector would be well received, but the hiring manager is looking for someone with previous visual inspection / quality inspection / final inspection experience gained from within the manufacturing sector.
The hiring manager is looking for someone who lives within a 15 mile radius of Telford, Shropshire.
What You Will Do:
- Conduct final inspections of manufactured components, ensuring they meet customer specifications and technical drawings.
- Collaborate closely with the manufacturing team to address any quality issues and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate records of inspection data and correspondence for daily management meetings.
- Work as part of a dedicated quality team to uphold high standards and deliver exceptional results.
- Play a key role in ensuring all components are customer-ready before dispatch.
What You Will Bring:
- Previous experience in a similar Visual Inspector, Final Inspector or Quality Inspector role from within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to interpret technical drawings accurately.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to liaise effectively with team members.
- A proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards and continuous improvement.
This Quality Inspector role sits within an engineering and manufacturing environment producing precision components for defence and aerospace applications, where quality, speed, precision and innovation are key. The company's strong capability across compliant aerospace-grade materials and its in-house manufacturing expertise means this position plays an important part in protecting customer standards and ensuring components consistently meet exacting requirements.
Location:
This Quality Inspector opportunity is based in Telford (Shropshire).
Interested?:
If the Quality Inspector job sounds like the right fit, apply today to be considered for interviews soon and take the next step with a permanent role that values quality, precision and reliability.
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
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Electrical Test Engineer
Location: Wolverhampton
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Electrical biased Test Engineer to join our engineering team, responsible for the inspection, testing and verification of bespoke electrical systems and equipment throughout the manufacturing process.
This role operates within highly regulated industries, including the nuclear sector, where strict adherence to quality, safety and compliance standards is essential. You will be responsible for ensuring electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment are fully tested, verified and documented prior to delivery.
This position will require eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) due to the nature of the projects and customer sites involved.
Working closely with Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams, you will help ensure all products meet customer specifications, relevant legislation and industry standards.
The Role
As an Electrical Test Engineer, you will:
- Carry out electrical inspection, testing and fault finding on low-voltage electrical systems, control panels and associated equipment.
- Perform electrical verification, including continuity, insulation resistance, polarity, and functional testing using calibrated test equipment.
- Carry out and support hydraulic testing activities, including pressure testing of associated systems where required (following appropriate procedures and safety controls).
- Produce and maintain electrical and test documentation, including:
- Electrical inspection and test records
- Functional test procedures
- Hydraulic and pressure test records
- Test reports and certification
- Safe Systems of Work (SSOW)
- Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Verify electrical and mechanical assemblies against engineering drawings, schematics and specifications.
- Identify electrical and hydraulic faults, defects and non-conformities, supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Ensure all testing activities comply with BS7671, relevant nuclear sector quality standards, and company procedures.
- Work closely with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and improve product quality.
- Support final product verification prior to customer inspection and release.
- Maintain calibration records and ensure all test equipment is fit for purpose.
- Ensure all work is completed safely under controlled procedures suitable for regulated and nuclear environments.
What We're Looking For:
Essential
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
- NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Installation or Maintenance (or equivalent).
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671).
- City & Guilds 2391 Inspection & Testing (or equivalent) desirable.
- Experience testing industrial electrical systems, control panels or bespoke engineered equipment.
- Experience working within highly regulated environments (nuclear sector experience preferred).
- Eligibility for Security Clearance (SC) is essential.
- Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems used in industrial equipment.
- Experience supporting or conducting hydraulic pressure testing or similar mechanical integrity testing.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical systems.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience using electrical test equipment and pressure testing equipment.
- Strong understanding of safety procedures, including safe isolation and controlled test environments.
Desirable
- Experience in the nuclear, defence, rail, or oil & gas sectors.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 / nuclear quality assurance standards.
- Understanding of control systems and PLC-based equipment.
- Experience with structured test documentation in regulated environments.
- Familiarity with continuous improvement / lean manufacturing principles.
Personal Attributes
- Strong commitment to safety and quality in high-risk environments.
- Methodical and disciplined approach to testing and verification.
- Strong analytical and fault-finding capability.
- Clear communication skills across engineering and production teams.
- Ability to work under controlled procedures in regulated industries.
Why Join Us?
- Work on complex, safety-critical engineering projects within the nuclear and regulated sectors.
- Exposure to both electrical testing and hydraulic pressure testing systems.
- Strong technical development opportunities.
- Collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and compliance.
- Opportunity to work in a role requiring and supporting Security Cleared (SC) environments.
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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United Kingdom
£40k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Day shift role, our client is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to lead the maintenance, repair and service of production machinery on site. Excellent opportunity for an electrically qualified engineer with a good mechanical aptitude and strong electrical fault-finding skills seeking a role where they can take ownership of maintenance activities at a busy and productive site.
Hours of work: Day Shift Monday - Friday (Early finish on Friday)
Location: Telford
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of day-to-day maintenance activities across production operations.
- Carry out mechanical and electrical fault finding, repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain filling lines, blending equipment, pumps, conveyors, pneumatic systems and associated production machinery.
- Diagnose and resolve breakdowns to minimise downtime and maximise production efficiency.
- Manage engineering spare parts inventory and ensure critical spares are maintained.
- Source and order parts, also consumables required for maintenance activities.
- Installation, commissioning and improvement of new machinery and plant.
- Assist with PLC fault finding and work alongside external automation providers.
- Lead minor engineering projects from concept through to completion.
Required Experience and Qualifications
- Relevant electrical qualifications: C&G, BTEC or NVQ.
- Experience fault-finding electrical systems, motors, sensors, contactors and industrial machinery.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
- Experience with pneumatics and production equipment.
- PLC fault-finding experience would be advantageous.
- Mechanical and electrical maintenance experience.
In Return
- Good working hours Mon - Fri Days
- Competitive salary up to £45K with no shift working
- Challenging and rewarding role for a motivated a driven engineer
If you are a multi-skilled maintenance engineer with a self reliant attitude seeking a new role on day shift 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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