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Quality Engineer | Chesterfield | £45,000–£60,000 | Full-time | Start date: As soon as possible A respected and growing manufacturer within the UK rail supply chain is seeking a Quality Engineer to take ownership of quality across the business. With increasing demand and rising quotation volumes, this is a key opportunity to step into a role where you can genuinely influence performance, culture, and long-term improvement. This organisation is looking for someone who can manage quality, not simply carry out quality tasks. You’ll be proactive, customer-focused, and confident in identifying issues, understanding root causes, and driving preventative measures that strengthen the business. The Opportunity Reporting directly to the Managing Director (depending on experience), you’ll play a central role in shaping how quality is embedded across the organisation. The business is transitioning from a reactive approach to a preventative, performance-driven culture — and you’ll be at the heart of that change. Key objectives for the First 12 Months • Navigating contract changes, • Driving performance improvements, • Delivering results through influence rather than instruction, • Strengthen and improve quality systems, • Maintain quarterly performance targets, • Ensure baseline processes remain effective and consistent You’ll bring both technical expertise and ambition, thriving in a regulated engineering environment and eager to grow with the business. Essential experience: • Specialist Quality Engineer or Quality Manager, • Background in regulated industries such as rail, military, aviation, oil & gas, or heavy vehicles About Ford & Stanley groupFord & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. • Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary., • Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract., • Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are those of an employment consultancy business.

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained partners with Tes in the appointment of a VP Engineering. Our client, Tes, is a global EdTech organisation on a mission to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide. Tes delivers innovative software and services that support educators across critical areas including safeguarding, compliance, and staff and pupil management — providing schools with the tools they need to operate effectively and improve educational outcomes. With a community of more than 13 million educators and long-standing relationships with over 25,000 schools across more than 100 countries, Tes combines deep educational heritage with modern technology to drive meaningful impact at scale. For over 100 years, the business has been shaping the future of education through trusted solutions and continuous innovation. As the VP Engineering you will lead the engineering function, define technical strategy, and scale high-performing teams. Reporting to the CTO, you will own delivery across our platform — setting architectural direction, driving execution at pace, and ensuring consistently high-quality, secure products. You’ll partner closely with Product, Design, Sales, and Finance to align technology with business goals while building a strong engineering culture. Key Responsibilities • Define the technical roadmap and scalable architecture, • Lead, hire, and develop engineering managers and teams, • Deliver high-quality products on time and at scale, • Drive Agile delivery and continuous process improvement, • Collaborate cross-functionally to support business growth What You’ll Bring • 10+ years in software engineering, with 5+ in senior leadership, • Strong technical background across modern architectures and cloud platforms, • Proven experience scaling teams and delivering complex platforms, • Excellent stakeholder and communication skills, • A people-centric leadership style — thriving on developing talent while driving high performance and delivery excellence, • A leadership approach aligned to Tes’s values — collaborative, inclusive, accountable, and driven by continuous improvement in service of educators and learners, • Comfortable operating in a hybrid model, with c3 days per week in one of their offices (Sheffield, Cardiff, or London) and the remainder working flexibly Success Metrics • Delivery velocity and engineering efficiency, • Product quality, reliability, and uptime, • Team retention and growth This is an exceptional opportunity for an ambitious technology leader, this is a pivotal opportunity to influence strategy, scale teams, and drive meaningful change across a global platform.

SPLUNK Enterprise and ITSI Expert Location: 3 days on site in either Sheffield/Birmingham/London Duration: 30/11/2026 Rate £529 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Key Responsibilities • Design, deploy, and operate Splunk Enterprise and ITSI for hybrid Kubernetes/OpenShift environments., • Onboard data at scale (HEC, Universal Forwarder/Deployment Server), align to CIM, and enforce RBAC, retention, and cost guardrails., • Build ITSI service decompositions, KPIs/multi-KPI thresholds, NEAP policies, glass tables, deep dives, and service health scoring., • Create OpenShift-focused exec/ops views: cluster health (API/etcd), node readiness/pressure, pod restart hotspots, network/storage errors, capacity and quota/bursting visibility., • Tune search and platform performance: workload rules, concurrency, DMA, summary indexing, and scheduling hygiene., • Implement alerting, enrichment, routing to ITSM/ChatOps, suppression windows, maintenance schedules, and runbook automation., • Govern ingest and security: allow/deny lists, PII handling, TLS, token governance, index/role mapping, and data quality SLAs., • Splunk Enterprise: SPL mastery, CIM alignment, KV/lookups/macros, saved searches, index/retention/RBAC design, search performance tuning., • Splunk ITSI: Service trees, KPIs, adaptive/time-based thresholds, NEAP tuning, glass tables, deep dives, Service Analyzer configuration., • OpenShift/Kubernetes observability: Cluster/control-plane metrics, kube events/logs, workload/node/network/storage correlation, capacity and noisy-neighbor detection., • Data pipelines & collectors: OpenTelemetry (OTLP), Prometheus scraping, Fluentd/Fluent Bit/Vector, Kafka (TLS), HEC/UF/DS onboarding., • Reliability & SLOs: Golden signals, rollout/rollback health checks, SLO/KPI mapping to namespaces/apps, executive and ops dashboards., • Performance & cost optimization: Workload rules, DMA, summary indexing, schedule optimization, license/cost guardrails., • Security & compliance: TLS/mTLS, token and cert hygiene, PII controls, auditability, role/index mappings., • Automation & integrations: ITSM/ChatOps routing, runbooks, CMDB enrichment, webhook/AIOps integrations.

Consultant Ophthalmologist • Location: Bristol - United Kingdom, • Job Type: Full-time, • Salary: Negotiable We are recruiting for an organization that offers high-quality patient care, prides itself on excellent clinical outcomes, and state of the art innovation. We are seeking a Consultant Ophthalmologist to join their dedicated team - in a role that offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a specific focus on clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. Day-to-Day of the Role: • Perform a range of ophthalmology procedures on patients referred to the treatment centre, adhering to centre protocols and practices., • Conduct preoperative and postoperative activities, including clinical support work., • Engage in outpatient assessments prior to surgery and manage all aspects of post-operative care., • Demonstrate high-level skills in both operative and non-operative management and assessment of ophthalmology-specific procedures such as Slit-Lamp examination, Gonioscopy, Fundoscopy, and High Volume Phacoemulsification under topical anaesthesia., • Participate in the potential development of Medical Retina/Glaucoma services., • Collaborate closely with both surgical and non-surgical colleagues as part of a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care., • Engage in audit, research, and management of services, contributing to departmental meetings and treatment centre management in agreement with the Medical Director. Required Skills & Qualifications: • Proven experience and high skill level in ophthalmology, particularly in surgical procedures and patient management., • Ability to perform the listed procedures independently with an excellent clinical quality record., • Commitment to teamwork, developing clinical care pathways, and improving these pathways over time., • Excellent interpersonal skills and a positive attitude towards patient care., • Willingness to provide out of hours on-call cover on a rota basis., • Engagement in management tasks and clinical supervision of junior medical and/or other clinical staff. Benefits: • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package., • Opportunities for professional development and training., • Participation in innovative projects and the potential to lead new services., • Supportive and collaborative work environment. To apply for the Consultant Ophthalmologist position, please click apply now or email your consultant at

Senior Authorised Person – 132kV – 12 Month Contract – UK Travel – Energy Infrastructure – April Start I am currently looking for a 132kV Senior Authorised Person to support a leading IDNO in developing and operating their growing EHV network across the UK. This role goes beyond standard SAP duties and offers the opportunity to play a key part in establishing operational processes, implementing safety rules, and helping build internal operational capability as they expand their EHV infrastructure. Requirements • Previous authorisations at 132kV as a Senior Authorised Person, • Strong experience working with EHV networks (33kV–132kV), • Substation experience at 132kV, • Experience with switching, isolations and issuing safety documentation, • Strong understanding of electrical safety rules and operational procedures, • Experience within DNO or National Grid environments desirable, • Ability to mentor engineers and help develop internal operational capability Responsibilities • Act as Senior Authorised Person for EHV/HV operations, • Provide safety from the system, • Isolation planning and switching activities, • Issue safety documents and permits, • Review RAMS, • Manage planned and unplanned outages, • Inspection of EHV sites, • Pre‑energisation readiness checks for ICP built sites, • Support development of operational procedures for EHV assets, • Provide technical support during fault finding, • Mentor and train internal engineers, • Ensure compliance with ESQCR / VSQCR, • Support approval of newly constructed EHV sites before energisation Logistics • April start, • 12 month contract, • Travel across UK sites (Kent, Swindon, Sheffield, Leeds, Manchester, London, Nottingham), • Day rate, outside IR35, • 39 hour week with additional overtime opportunities If you are interested and meet the requirements please send your CV to and arrange a call to discuss the opportunity.

Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction Developer - Confidential $Multi-Billion Major Mixed-Use Master Planned Development Middle East based (Specific location & company details will be provided to short listed candidates) A major international developer delivering one of the world’s largest mixed-use master planned developments is seeking an Executive Director – Modern Methods of Construction to lead the strategic transformation of how large-scale assets are delivered. This is a programme-level leadership role focused on advancing industrialised construction, improving delivery predictability, and embedding innovative construction methodologies across a complex portfolio of residential, hospitality, retail, entertainment and infrastructure projects. The Opportunity The organisation is delivering a multi-asset development programme of exceptional scale and complexity. As construction volumes increase, the business is seeking to institutionalise Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), off-site manufacturing, and advanced delivery systems to improve productivity, reduce programme risk, and accelerate delivery. The Executive Director will operate as a strategic enabler across the development programme, working with delivery teams, designers, contractors and supply chain partners to embed repeatable, scalable construction systems. Key Responsibilities • Define and lead the organisation’s construction innovation strategy across the development programme., • Drive adoption of Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), industrialised construction and prefabricated building systems., • Identify opportunities to improve construction productivity, programme certainty and scalability., • Establish frameworks, standards and governance models to support adoption of innovative construction methodologies., • Work closely with procurement and supply chain functions to develop manufacturing partnerships and off-site production capability., • Translate pilot initiatives into programme-wide delivery frameworks and repeatable construction models., • Support delivery teams in integrating new technologies and construction approaches while maintaining commercial viability and operational practicality. Candidate Profile The role requires a senior construction or development executive with experience delivering large, complex development programmes and driving innovation across the delivery ecosystem. Candidates are likely to come from: • major international developers, • Tier 1 contractors, • global programme management consultancies, • large infrastructure or giga-project environments Experience should include: • 18+ years in large-scale construction, infrastructure or real estate development, • leadership of multi-asset programmes or major master developments, • exposure to industrialised construction, modular delivery or advanced construction methodologies, • strong understanding of programme governance, supply chain integration and large project ecosystems The successful candidate will be a strategic thinker capable of translating innovation into practical delivery outcomes at programme scale. Why This Role This is a rare opportunity to shape how one of the world’s most ambitious development programmes is delivered, embedding next-generation construction methodologies and scalable delivery systems across a complex portfolio of projects. The role sits at the intersection of strategy, delivery and innovation, and will play a critical role in improving construction performance and programme scalability.

66kV Control Engineer – Offshore Wind Farm - 2/2 rotation (days and nights included) - 12 month contract with likely extensions - June start (maybe sooner) We are looking for a 66kV Control Engineer to join a construction phase offshore wind farm. This is a hands-on role delivering the installation, commissioning, and testing of 66kV control and protection systems across the project’s high voltage network. What you’ll be doing: • Overseeing installation and commissioning of 66kV control systems offshore., • Testing and fault-finding HV panels, relays, and SCADA interfaces., • Supporting site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant construction practices., • Collaborating with operations, OEMs, and project engineers to deliver milestones on time. What we’re looking for: • Authorisations up to 66kV (33kV would be considered), • Offshore experience is desired but not essential, • Strong knowledge of HV control, protection systems, and SCADA., • Experience with offshore wind projects, installation, and commissioning., • Comfortable working offshore on rotational schedules and committed to HSE standards., • Experience working with major OEM systems in HV construction. Please send your CV to or call +44 7901 940782 / +44 161 240 3228 to discuss.

Oaklands Global are currently recruiting Avionics Design Engineers on behalf of a leading global aviation client that provides aircraft engineering, maintenance, and technical support to airlines, lessors, and private operators. These are full-time, permanent roles, based in either the UK or Belfast. We are seeking skilled engineers to manage the design and review of aircraft modifications and repairs in line with EASA Part 21 regulations, within the scope of the client’s approved Design Organisation. The role involves delivering high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective solutions across avionics, structures, and cabin safety disciplines, ensuring both customer satisfaction and regulatory compliance. Responsibilities: • Assist with the preparation and development of design solutions and associated documentation., • Initial review and check of designs and changes for regulatory compliance., • Liaison with customers, suppliers and OEM's, to include onsite visits for aircraft inspection and design validation as required., • Represent the company professionally at a technical level., • Liaison with production and maintenance organisations depending on the project scope., • Support the Sales and Technical Sales teams with the preparation of quotations for customers when required., • Support the Airworthiness team by assisting with the review of audit findings and propose necessary corrective and preventative action(s)., • Positively engage in all design activities and engineering meetings. Requirements: • Strong understanding of EASA/FAA regulations which include Part 21 & EASA design standards., • Current Aeronautical Engineering/Engineering Degree or equivalent demonstrable experience., • 3-5 years of experience in an EASA Part 21J environment (or similar design engineering role)., • Solid working experience of AutoCAD (or other design software) and MS Office., • Strong interpersonal skills and social competence, team player., • Strong communications and presentation skills with both internal and external stakeholders, • Creative and innovative with respect to the engineering solutions required., • Exhibit a high level of personal integrity, thereby maintaining the highest standards of safety and quality under commercial pressure., • Ability to multi-task across multiple projects/customers at any one time., • Ability to work autonomously and lead projects. Why work with Oaklands Global? We are the world’s leading aviation and aerospace recruitment and executive search firm, trusted by the most respected names in the industry to deliver results with integrity, discretion, and excellence. With over 50 years of combined experience, we don’t just fill roles, we shape careers and give our clients a competitive talent advantage. We take immense pride in the quality of our searches and are committed to representing only the very best candidates to the very best businesses. At Oaklands Global, every application is handled with the utmost professionalism and complete confidentiality. If this opportunity interests you, please apply in confidence to Siobhan Miller. Whether or not your profile is shortlisted, you will hear from us, because we believe in treating every candidate with respect and care. We’re not just here to help you land your next role. We are here to elevate your career.

Automation Lead Are you an expert in automation systems, ready to drive efficiency in a GMP manufacturing environment? Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate and train automation teams in a dynamic setting? Are you eager to support cutting-edge bio-processes and ensure seamless manufacturing operations? Fraser Dove International is partnering exclusively with a leading biopharmaceutical organisation. Operating in Belgium, they are committed to advancing automation excellence to support biological drug substance manufacturing. Our client is seeking a strategic leader to oversee automation activities, ensuring alignment with good engineering practices and process requirements. Discover more about our Automation Lead opportunity; its objectives, duties/responsibilities, and the skills, experience, and competencies needed to succeed. Your objectives: As the Automation Lead, you will be measured against the following objectives: • Ensure automation systems align with engineering best practices and manufacturing needs., • Lead troubleshooting, software improvements, and technical support for automation processes., • Coordinate and train automation teams to maintain high standards of performance and compliance. What you will do: As the Automation Lead, your duties and responsibilities will include: · Challenge process design to ensure alignment between equipment and automation systems. · Collaborate with Process Engineering to evaluate software implementation strategies. · Oversee automation integrators and vendor packages during troubleshooting and interventions. · Lead and train the automation team to ensure expertise and operational efficiency. · Verify automation deliverables and anticipate cost increases. · Participate in FAT, SAT, commissioning, and validation activities. · Modify software, troubleshoot issues, and drive automation improvements. · Review verification protocols and manage change control processes. · Organise operator training to ensure seamless system handovers. · Support and troubleshoot installations to ensure efficient drug substance manufacturing. What you will bring: These are the skills and experience you will need to succeed as the Automation Lead: · Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical field. · Minimum 7 years of experience in Automation and/or Bio-Processes within a GMP environment. · Proven experience in major engineering projects, including risk and mitigation management. · Leadership skills with experience managing or coordinating technical teams. · Strong expertise in design, execution, commissioning, and validation of automation systems. · Ability to translate technical concerns into clear decision-making strategies. · Adaptability to dynamic environments and ability to handle challenging situations. · Excellent communication skills, with the ability to constructively challenge and debate. · Proficiency in French and English. · Strong problem-solving, conflict management, and proactive mindset. Got what it takes? To apply for the Automation Lead, click the ‘Apply’ button below or contact the Executive Search Consultant – REECE WIGGINS – on +44 (0)203 355 7050. Please Note: · This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. · If you have not heard from an Executive Search Consultant within ten working days from the date of your application, please consider yourself unsuccessful on this occasion. · We use the information in your application to support your job search, contact you with relevant opportunities and to improve our services. For more information on how we process your personal data, please view our Privacy Policy available on our website:

Our manufacturing client is recruiting for a new member of their Procurement team who would thrive in a high performance fast paced environment.The Subcontract Buyer will work within a developing and forward-thinking Procurement team.The Primary function of the role will be to garner full responsibi

CNC Set/Operator - Days & Nights Rotation.

Parkinson Lee Executive Search are retained partners with Tes in the appointment of a VP Engineering.

HR Advisor | 12 - 18 Month FTC. Adept Resourcing are currently partnering with a confidential client to recruit an HR Advisor on a fixed term contract lasting between 12 and 18 months.

Office based /Early finish Fridays.This is a great role for someone who's had some exposure to compliance, health & safety, manufacturing or technical documentation and now wants a structured, long term role where they can learn how a well run operation works behind the scenes.Office based, well sup

Job Title: Area Sales Manager Location: Sheffield - Covering UK North (East Midlands to Scotland) Job Type: Full Time Salary: £45,000 (Company Car & Commission on Sales) General Description Shillito Group is proud to be retained by a internationally renowned manufacturing company in their

Adept resourcing are supporting an established and growing engineering business is seeking an Internal Sales Engineer to join its team due to continued expansion. Processing and raising sales orders. Supporting the wider sales function with administrative and technical tasks.

CNC Set/Operator - Days & Nights Rotation Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Sheffield VMC | Permanent Role Adept is recruiting experienced CNC Set/Operators for a long-established precision engineering business in Sheffield. This role is for people who know CNC. The Job * Set and operate VMC machines (predominantly) * Fanuc controls as standard * Machine to tight tolerances xrnqpay from engineering drawings * Tooling, offsets, first-offs, quality checks * K...

FP&A Lead Location: Chesterfield (with travel to Hyde) Sector: Manufacturing Hours: 37.5 per week I am partnering with a well-established UK manufacturing organisation, part of a larger international group, to appoint an FP&A Lead based at their Chesterfield site, with regular travel to their Hyde location. This is a high-profile, newly created role designed to strengthen financial planning, strategic analysis, and performance reporting across the business. The position will work closely with the Finance Director and senior leadership team, playing a key role in shaping financial strategy and delivering board-level insights that drive performance and long-term growth. The business is recognised for its focus on operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-led decision making, making this an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional who wants to influence outcomes at a strategic level. The Role The FP&A Lead will take ownership of the company's financial planning and performance reporting framework, ensuring that senior leadership and the board receive clear, actionable insight into business performance, risks, and opportunities. This role sits at the centre of financial decision-making and requires close collaboration with operational leaders across production, supply chain, and commercial functions. Key responsibilities include: • Leading the development of board-level reporting, providing clear financial insight, commentary, and strategic recommendations * Owning the budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes, ensuring alignment with operational capacity and strategic objectives * Delivering high-quality performance analysis, including variance reporting across revenue, margin, and operational cost drivers * Building and maintaining robust financial models to support scenario planning, investment decisions, and capacity optimisation * Providing strategic decision support to the Finance Director and senior leadership team * Partnering with production and supply chain leaders to translate operational metrics into financial performance drivers * Analysing key manufacturing KPIs including cost per unit, yield, scrap rates, labour efficiency, and throughput * Identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to improve profitability and operational efficiency * Presenting financial performance, forecasts, and strategic insights directly to executive leadership and the board About You • ACCA or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) * Strong experience in FP&A, financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis * Demonstrated ability to produce and present high-level financial insight for senior stakeholders * Advanced financial modelling and scenario planning capability * Experience within a manufacturing or operational environment is highly desirable * Commercially focused, confident engaging with and challenging senior leaders * Strong communication skills with the ability to translate complex financial data into strategic insight What's on Offer • Competitive salary * Car allowance - £500 per month * 33 days' holiday (including statutory public holidays) * Company pension scheme * Life assurance (3x salary) * Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and welfare support) * Discounts and cashback across retailers, travel, technology, and entertainment * Structured training and development to support long-term career progression Working Pattern • 37.5 hours per week * Monday to Thursday - 08:30 - 17:00 (on site) * Friday - Work from home I am keen to speak with senior FP&A professionals who enjoy operating close to the leadership team, shaping financial strategy, and delivering insight that influences board-level decision-making within a manufacturing environment. 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Our client is a market leader within the Metals Manufacturing industry. As a result of an increased workload they are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to join their successful business. In order to make an application, simply read through the following job description and make sure to attach relevant documents. The role will be shop floor based carrying out scheduled maintenance and dealing with day to day breakdowns and emergencies as and when they occur. xrnqpay Duties to involve: • Performing planned maintenance, fixing faults an...

Shift Maintenance Multiskilled Engineer Job Description: Reporting to the Lead Engineer, as Shift Maintenance Multiskilled Engineer, you will solely be based in Machine Shops onsite in Sheffield. The scope of the job: Shift Maintenance Multiskilled Engineer is responsible for the activities of the m

Introducing Arise — we are an established and ambitious digital marketing agency based in Sheffield, UK. This is a permanent full-time position (40 hours per week) and requires a minimum of 3 days per week from our office in central Sheffield. We’re looking for someone who is:.

A digital marketing agency in Sheffield is seeking a Search Executive to drive growth for clients through effective PPC and SEO strategies.In this role, you'll take ownership of various campaigns, optimize performance, and collaborate with a supportive team.The ideal candidate will have a strong und

A leading heavy engineering firm in Sheffield is actively seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join their dedicated maintenance team. Candidates should be apprentice-trained in Mechanical Engineering and have strong fault-finding skills in heavy engineering.

This role demands expertise in machine building and electrical/mechanical fault finding, supporting equipment maintenance in a heavy engineering environment.

Adept Resourcing is recruiting for a premier manufacturing business in Sheffield, a leader in delivering precision metal treatment for industries like aerospace, automotive, and energy. As a Chargehand, you will supervise a team of operatives, ensuring efficient, high-quality heat treatment processes while maintaining safety standards. Experienced Heat Treatment Operatives with strong skills and leadership potential are also encouraged to apply, as this role offers a step-up opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Lead a team of 4-10 operatives, assigning tasks and monitoring performance to meet production targets Oversee furnace operations, including loading/unloading materials using forklifts and overhead cranes Program furnace controllers to meet precise customer specifications (e.g., hardening, tempering, annealing) Ensure accurate identification and marking of materials pre and post treatment; oversee packing of processed goods Troubleshoot production issues and coordinate with supervisors to maintain workflow Maintain detailed production logs and ensure equipment upkeep Enforce strict health and safety protocols in a high-temperature industrial environment Candidate Requirements: 3+ year's experience in heat treatment or steel manufacturing; experienced operatives with leadership potential also considered Current or lapsed forklift truck (FLT) and/or overhead crane licenses preferred; training/refresher courses available Comfortable with rotating shifts (mornings/afternoons or days/nights) and overtime availability Proven leadership skills, with ability to motivate teams and ensure quality output Strong technical aptitude, attention to detail, and commitment to safety Physical fitness for manual tasks in a demanding shop floor setting Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Please apply for immediate consideration. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Manual Machinist - Large Castings ??Sheffield ?? Competitive Salary + Overtime + Strong Benefits Adept are recruiting on behalf of a well established heavy engineering manufacturer in Sheffield This is proper machining work, large centrifugally spun castings supplying Aerospace and Power Generation sectors. Stainless alloys. Tight tolerances. High standards. If you've worked on big components and know your way around manual machines, this is worth a conversation. The Role You'll be machining large cast components to drawing and tolerance using: Manual Lathes Vertical Borers Large scale machining equipment Your responsibilities will include: Machining large stainless alloy castings to spec Working from engineering drawings and translating them accurately Meeting production timeframes Carrying out visual inspection of machined components Accurate use of measuring equipment Identifying and marking swarf drums correctly (alloy control) Working safely and in line with company H&S standards Operating independently but contributing to a team environment This is skilled, heavy manual machining, not repetitive small-part work. What They're Looking For Ideally time served (not essential if experience is strong) Minimum 3 years' machining experience in manufacturing Strong drawing interpretation skills Confident working to tight tolerances Comfortable using micrometers, verniers and inspection tools Detail-focused and quality-driven Able to work under pressure to deadlines Flexible with overtime and shift work Good understanding of health & safety and quality standards If you've machined large castings before, that's a big advantage. The Package £15.50 - £19.30 P/H Regular weekday and weekend overtime Company pension Life insurance Sick pay Free on-site parking Company discount card Cycle to Work scheme Referral programme Clear progression opportunities At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you. TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a respected Sheffield-based manufacturer operating within a specialist, high-integrity sector. The business is known for its technical capability, consistent quality standards, and customer-focused approach, supplying products that are critical to demanding applications. With a culture built around safety, precision, and continuous improvement, the company provides a stable environment where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills as the business continues to grow. Job Summary Technical resource focused on process control and product activities Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead projects to improve product quality and/or decrease cost (eg. Yield, Right First Time). Interface with customers on defining technical requirements and resolving customer problems. Work closely with operations to resolve internal technical problems. Working with Operations to ensure all relevant documentation for current products are updated to the required standard. Establish and monitor KPIs for key process operations. Development and introduction of new products. Operate in line with the company's culture of quality and safety whilst undertaking any activity Mentor technical graduates and placements students as applicable Skills, Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Metallurgy, Materials Science or equivalent. A minimum of 2-3 years' experience in a relevant industrial environment with demonstrable experience within the aerospace, oil and gas or power generation sector. A solid understanding of the physical metallurgy of steel and nickel-based alloys. Demonstrable experience of hot working processes. Demonstrable experience of OEM customer quality systems. Knowledge and application of improvement tools and techniques - RCCA, problem solving, error proofing, RAA, SPC. Desirable Requirements: Experience of vacuum induction melting. Experience of consumable electrode remelting. Experience of NADCAP controlled heating furnaces Please apply for immediate consideration. At Adept Resourcing - Commercial & Engineering, we specialise in connecting companies with top talent that drives innovation, growth and success. With our industry expertise, extensive network and personalised approach, we're here to help you. TPBN1_UKTJ