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Worcestershire
£34,677 - 47,727 per year + excellent benefits
Permanent
On Site
CNC Grinding - Setter/Operator
£28898 to £39773 +20% shift allowance (£34,677.60 to £47,727 per annum) + Excellent benefits
Double Day shift
Worcester
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.
A position has arisen for a CNC Grinding - Setter/Operator within the machining department on a double day shift. Jonathan Lee Workforce Solutions are the preferred supplier to Mazak.
Job Description
- Setting & operating Studer cylindrical/universal grinding machines.
- Producing a wide & varied range of high tolerance parts which are used in the manufacture of Mazak CNC machines.
- Understand Fanuc CNC controls & be able to program/edit/improve existing & new parts.
- Work within a team of fellow engineers to strict health & safety guidelines & rules.
- Play your part in promoting positive culture amongst staff by engaging in H&S improvements & kaizen initiatives.
Essential Criteria
- Have a solid understanding of cylindrical & universal grinding.
- Have CNC grinding knowledge.
- Have experience & can safely operate & set CNC controls.
- Have a can-do attitude.
- Prior experience working within a team in a busy manufacturing environment.
Desirable Criteria
- Program from drawing Fanuc CNC controls.
- Would have served a mechanical engineering apprenticeship.
The Reward
- 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
Double Days - Mon-Fri 5.30am – 1.30pm, Mon-Thu 2.00pm – 10.30pm Fri 2pm-8pm
If this CNC Grinder role sounds like the right opportunity for you then please call to discuss further or email me at james.tilley@jonlee.co.uk
Band 5-9 (DOE)
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Shrewsbury
£24.6k - 26.7k per year
Permanent
On Site
Legal Support Assistant – Level 1 (Residential Department)
Location: Shrewsbury
Salary: £24,600 - £26,700 (depending on experience)
Working hours: 36.25 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 9am - 5:15pm
Are you highly organised, detail‑driven and looking to start or develop your career in legal support?
Our clients Residential Department is expanding, and we’re looking for a motivated Legal Support Assistant – Level 1 to join their specialist team in Shrewsbury.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys working collaboratively, and takes pride in delivering exceptional client service. You’ll be part of a friendly, supportive Legal Services Team, providing essential administrative and file‑related support to fee earners and helping the department deliver an efficient, professional service.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a supportive team where your development matters. You’ll gain hands on experience in residential conveyancing support, with opportunities to build your skills and progress within the firm.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The post holder will work with a team of specialists in the Residential Department, supporting Fee Earners within the team.
You’ll play a key role in the smooth running of the department, including:
- Providing high‑quality administrative and legal support across residential matters.
- Managing diaries, organising meetings, and acting as the first point of contact for enquiries.
- Gathering initial client details and liaising with the Legal Support Service team.
- Preparing correspondence, maintaining client files, and assisting with document bundles.
- Taking detailed instructions from clients (without giving legal advice) and supporting fee earners in progressing matters.
- Handling post‑completion tasks such as SDLT/LTT returns and Land Registry applications.
- Recording and monitoring your time on client matters, with up to 1 hour per day of fee‑earning activity.
- Ensuring compliance with firm procedures, professional standards, and GDPR.
What We’re Looking For:
We’re looking for someone with high attention to detail, particularly when tracking, monitoring and time‑recording work on client matters, along with:
- 5 GCSEs (Grade 4/C or above) including English and Maths.
- Strong administrative experience with confidence managing busy diaries.
- Excellent written, verbal and in‑person communication skills.
- Ability to work proactively, use initiative and manage a varied workload.
- Strong organisational skills, exceptional accuracy and attention to detail.
- Solid IT literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Comfortable working under pressure and able to build rapport with clients and colleagues.
It would also be advantageous to have:
- A Law or Business degree, or a CILEX qualification.
- Previous experience in a legal support role.
- Familiarity with practice management or time‑recording systems.
- Basic understanding of legal principles.
Apply now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your legal support career, 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.
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Banbury
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Senior Programme Buyer
Oxfordshire. Onsite
Automotive and motorsport sector
Strong salary, pension. 25 days holiday plus option to buy more,
Unfortunately, no sponsorship opportunity for overseas candidates
The Opportunity
This is a role at the sharp end of automotive and motorsport programme delivery.
As a Senior Programme Buyer, you will take ownership of procurement across high-performance vehicle programmes, supporting fast-paced launch environments where timing, precision, and supplier execution are critical. From early sourcing strategy through to build events and final validation, you will play a key role in ensuring every component is delivered to meet demanding programme and customer expectations.
You will act as the commercial lead within the programme, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and OEM customers to bring complex, performance-driven vehicles to life.
What You Will Be Responsible For
Programme Leadership in Launch Environments
- Lead procurement delivery across automotive and motorsport launch programmes and key commodity workstreams
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned to aggressive timing plans, cost targets, and programme risk
- Act as the primary procurement interface between internal teams, suppliers, and OEM customers
- Drive alignment across engineering, programme, quality, and manufacturing functions to ensure delivery success
Build Phases and Supplier Readiness
- Own procurement delivery across all build phases, including prototype, pre-production, and launch builds
- Ensure all parts, tooling, and documentation are in place to support build events and validation activity
- Coordinate supplier readiness for HLTO (High Level Timing Overview) and critical build milestones
- Resolve supply, tooling, and readiness issues at pace to protect programme timing
Commercial Control and Programme Ownership
- Own BOM cost, supplier commitments, and commercial agreements across the full programme lifecycle
- Maintain accurate purchasing data including price, lead times, tooling, and MOQ
- Manage cost tracking, commercial change, and invoice accuracy throughout the programme
- Identify and mitigate supply chain, capacity, and commercial risks before they impact delivery
What You Will Bring
- Strong experience in automotive purchasing within Tier-1, OEM, or motorsport environments.
- Proven experience supporting or leading procurement across vehicle or product launch programmes
- Deep understanding of OEM programme gates, sourcing processes, and supplier readiness expectations
- Experience managing tooling, supplier nomination, and programme-level commercial agreements
- Ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, fast-moving environments with demanding timelines
- Confident working within ERP systems and programme reporting structures
Why Join
- Work on cutting-edge automotive and motorsport programmes from concept through to launch
- Be part of a high-performance environment where speed, quality, and delivery matter
- Take full ownership of procurement within complex, technically driven programmes
- Collaborate with leading engineers, suppliers, and OEM customers on high-visibility projects
Summary
This is an opportunity for a commercially sharp, delivery-focused Senior Buyer who thrives in launch environments and wants to play a key role in bringing high-performance vehicles to market.
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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Gloucester
£40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Permanent
On Site
Buyer - Manufacturing
Gloucester
£40,000 + Bonus + Benefits
A manufacturing business supplying advanced products into sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive and medical is looking for a Buyer to join its procurement team.
Production depends on the right materials arriving on time, at the right price. This role sits right in the middle of that.
You will be responsible for purchasing materials used in production, managing supplier relationships and making sure manufacturing has what it needs to keep moving.
The environment is busy. Priorities shift. Problems need solving quickly. It suits someone practical who enjoys the commercial side of manufacturing and likes taking ownership.
What You Will Do:
- Source and purchase materials, components and services for production
- Raise and manage purchase orders through the MRP system
- Monitor supplier deliveries and expedite where required
- Negotiate pricing and commercial terms with suppliers
- Build strong working relationships with key suppliers
- Work with estimating to obtain competitive quotes for materials and subcontract work
- Support supplier performance monitoring and quality audits
- Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and finance
- Track purchasing activity and order status through the MRP system
- Support procurement input into new product introduction projects
What You Will Bring:
- 3-5 years experience in a Buyer or Purchasing role
- Experience within a manufacturing environment
- Confident negotiating with suppliers and managing relationships
- Experience using MRP or ERP systems
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise work in a busy production environment
Benefits:
- Company bonus up to £2,500
- Private healthcare
- Flexible working hours
- Early finish on Fridays
Location:
Gloucester
Interested?
If you are a Buyer or Purchasing professional from a manufacturing environment looking for a role where you can take ownership of supplier relationships and purchasing activity, apply now.
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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Preston
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Production Manager, Nights
Complex Manufacturing and Assembly
Preston, on-site role
Excellent basic salary, 25 days holiday (no shut-downs), company pension, options to buy into health and dental plans. Company Bonus
About the role
Following an operational restructure the business is creating several new opportunities for an experienced Production Manager who thrives on leading change.
The role is on a night's shift pattern which is Monday to Thursday 9.15pm to 6.30am (37 hours per week) There is also flexible working which can be explained on application.
As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you will be a driving force behind performance, engagement and continuous improvement. You will take full ownership of your production area, acting as a role model for World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Six Sigma discipline and Kaizen thinking, embedding these principles into everyday behaviours, decision-making and leadership routines.
This is not a role for maintaining the status quo. It's for someone who enjoys challenging how things are done, building belief in better ways of working, and developing teams that take pride in improvement. You will support the Value Stream Senior Manager and act as their deputy when required.
What you'll be accountable for
Health, Safety & Environment
Create a visible, values-led safety culture where standards are owned by everyone, not enforced by exception.
Proactively identify HSE risks and lead corrective and preventative actions using structured problem-solving.
Champion environmentally responsible manufacturing and continuous reduction of waste and energy impact.
Quality & Right-First-Time Mindset
Embed quality ownership at every level, ensuring processes, SOPs and controls are clearly understood and consistently followed.
Lead robust Root Cause Analysis using Six Sigma and WCM methodologies, turning issues into learning opportunities.
Drive audit readiness and continuous compliance improvement in line with ISO9001.
Operational & Cultural Leadership
Build high-performing, highly engaged teams through coaching, presence on the shop floor and clear expectations.
Deliver OTIF performance through effective planning, standard work and disciplined daily management.
Develop capability through skills matrices, targeted training and succession planning.
Create a strong "One Team" culture, where accountability, ownership and continuous improvement are part of daily life.
Performance, Cost & Continuous Improvement
Use data and visual management to understand performance, remove waste and sustain gains.
Lead structured CI activity using WCM pillars, Kaizen events, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, 5S and Kanban.
Translate improvement ideas into measurable results across safety, quality, cost, delivery and morale.
Build strong business cases, manage budgets and deliver ROI through disciplined investment decisions.
Process, Asset & Change Governance
Ensure manufacturing processes are robust, controlled and continuously improved.
Drive asset reliability through autonomous maintenance and operator ownership.
Lead projects with clear governance, risk management (RAID), resource planning and delivery discipline.
People Leadership
Own the full employee lifecycle, developing people as strongly as processes.
Set clear objectives, conduct meaningful performance reviews and support wellbeing.
Act as a change leader, communicating purpose, progress and expectations with clarity and consistency.
About you
Essential
Degree, HND, NVQ Level 5 or equivalent in manufacturing, engineering or a related discipline.
Proven experience leading cultural change in a manufacturing environment, not just implementing tools.
Strong working knowledge of Lean, WCM, Six Sigma problem-solving and Kaizen deployment.
Confident people leader with the ability to coach, challenge and inspire teams.
Track record of delivering KPIs through engagement, standardisation and continuous improvement.
Strong understanding of H&S, ISO9001 and quality systems.
Financial awareness including budgeting, forecasting and cost control.
Able to interpret engineering drawings, PFMEAs and control plans.
Desirable
Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent CI qualification.
Experience with SAP or M3.
IOSH Managing Safely.
Project Management qualification.
This is an excellent role where you will be Person in Charge during the Night Shift, you will be installing operational and leadership change, working with a dedicated, skilled work force.
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
£35k - 45k per year
Permanent
On Site
Project Buyer
Wolverhampton, onsite
£35,000 to £45,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
25 days holiday, can buy 5 more, matched pension contribution (4%/4%) Staff benefits plan
Flexitime in operation, 1 day working from home, early finish on Friday
Precision, highly regulated engineering and manufacturing
Shape projects. Secure value. Build partnerships that last.
We're looking for a commercially astute Project Buyer to play a key role in delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and right first time. You'll sit at the heart of the project team, owning procurement strategy, supplier performance, and contract delivery across the full lifecycle.
Please note: this role requires candidates to hold, or be eligible to obtain, security clearance.
What you'll be doing
- Lead procurement activity across designated projects, aligning cost, quality, and delivery.
- Partner with Engineering and Project teams to agree specifications, manage long-lead items, and reduce supply risk.
- Manage supplier and subcontractor contracts end to end, including expediting, variation control, and performance reviews.
- Identify and deliver cost-saving and value-adding initiatives without compromising quality or safety.
- Pro-actively assess and mitigate supply chain risks.
- Support Make vs Buy analysis and contribute to tender activity and early supplier engagement.
- Build strong, ethical supplier relationships that drive continuous improvement.
- Provide clear, data-led reporting to Project and Supply Chain leadership.
What you'll bring
- Experience in a purchasing or project procurement role, ideally in a project-based environment.
- Experience of high value, low volume complex engineering environments
- Strong understanding of project life-cycles, contract management, and supplier performance.
- Proven negotiation skills and experience delivering commercial value.
- Familiarity with complex government or defence procurement contracts
- Knowledge of materials and supply chains within Energy or Construction environments (ideal, not essential).
- Degree qualified and working towards MCIPS, or MCIPS qualified.
- Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
- IT-literate, with solid Excel and Word capability.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and an appreciation of technical or metallurgical concepts would be advantageous.
- Eligible for, or currently holding, relevant security clearance.
What sets you apart
- Collaborative, solutions-focused mindset.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Adaptable, curious, and motivated to continuously improve how procurement delivers value.
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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