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Assembly Operative \n Sheffield, South Yorkshire \n About Us \n Abtech is a specialist supplier of electrical connection and lighting products worldwide. Through innovation, market-leading designs, and rigorous testing, we deliver outstanding solutions and high-quality products. \n We are now looking for an Assembly Operative to join us on a full-time, permanent basis, working 40 hours per week, Monday – Thursday, 7am-4pm and Friday, 7am-1pm. \n The Benefits \n • Salary of £12.71 per hour (with review after training) \n - Contributory pension scheme \n - Westfield Health \n - Generous holiday entitlement \n - Employee Assistance Programme \n - Free parking \n This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced manufacturing operative with the ability to use hand and power tools and read technical drawings to join our innovative organisation. \n You’ll have the chance to build on your production experience within a specialist manufacturing environment, developing your knowledge of high-quality electrical connection and lighting products while working across a varied range of assemblies. \n What’s more, you’ll benefit from a permanent Monday-to-Friday role with an early Friday finish, alongside a salary review after training and a package that includes generous holiday entitlement, healthcare support and a contributory pension. \n So, if you’re looking for a stable manufacturing role where you can strengthen your skills, take pride in quality workmanship and enjoy a better finish to your working week, read on and apply today. \n The Role \n As an Assembly Operative, you will assemble and prepare our electrical connection and lighting products to the required specifications, quality standards and deadlines. \n Following works orders, specification sheets and drawings, you will select the correct components and use a range of hand and power tools to assemble products accurately. \n You will check your work for defects, resolve or report assembly issues and ensure completed products are inspected to the required quality standards. \n Additionally, you will: \n • Assemble box kits and other product variations \n - Maintain accurate production and progress records \n - Report missing, incorrect or defective components \n - Monitor packing material stock levels \n - Support and train new employees and agency staff \n About You \n To be considered as an Assembly Operative, you will need: \n • Experience working on a production line within a manufacturing organisation \n - General knowledge of manufacturing and production procedures \n - The ability to operate hand and power tools and machines \n - The ability to follow instructions and diagrams and read technical drawings \n - To be customer-focused, with excellent communication and listening skills \n - Numeracy and literacy skills \n - At a minimum, five GCSEs or equivalent \n Other organisations may call this role Production Operative, Packing Operative, Manufacturing Operative, Assembly Worker, Production Line Operative, or Manufacturing Worker. \n Webrecruit and Abtech are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be. \n So, if you’re looking for a great new role as an Assembly Operative, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

The Company Based in Sheffield, Bright Technologies Ltd – better known as BriTec – is a specialist manufacturer and distributor of shielded solutions for radiation protection. For decades, we have supplied hospitals, academia, and radioisotope producers with customised workstations and dispensers for handling radioactive material, as well as instruments for monitoring ionising radiation. We support those working in radiation environments by designing and manufacturing radiation protection solutions for the safe use of radioactive materials in diagnostic, therapeutic, and research applications. Our manufacturing workshop can produce goods to exacting specifications as outlined by our customers. We proudly serve professionals across the medical, veterinary, industrial, and research sectors, striving to be their partner of choice through standard and tailor-made solutions with a steadfast commitment to safety, quality and trust. The Role We are looking for a Product Design Engineer to join our existing design team in a full-time, office-based role. As a Product Design Engineer, you will work alongside other designers, engineers and project staff to design both standard and bespoke products for customers working in radiation environments. You will be part of a team that supports projects from initial enquiry through to design, manufacture, assembly and installation. You will work on a wide variety of projects, ranging from small, manufactured products through to larger custom installations. This will involve producing 3D models, detailed drawings, bills of materials, costings and supporting documentation. You will also work closely with the wider business, including sales, production, machining, fabrication, assembly, installation teams, suppliers and customers. The role requires good communication and teamwork, as designs often need input from multiple departments to make sure they are practical, accurate and suitable for manufacture. This is a hands-on design role suited to someone who enjoys problem solving, practical engineering and working as part of a team to see designs progress from concept through to manufacture. Responsibilities • Working as part of the design team to create 3D models and detailed manufacturing drawings using Autodesk Inventor such as part production and fabrication/assembly drawings., • Designing standard and bespoke radiation shielding products based on customer requirements., • Producing accurate bills of materials, costings and supporting documentation., • Working with the Sales Manager and other team members to provide technical input for quotations and proposals., • Liaising with customers to clarify requirements and ensure designs meet the intended use., • Communicating and collaborating with the shopfloor to support machining, fabrication, welding, assembly and installation., • Reviewing existing products and supporting design changes, product refinements and continuous improvement., • Following internal procedures and working within the company’s ISO 9001 quality management system., • Attending site visits across the UK and occasionally overseas when required., • Managing multiple projects at the same time and adapting to changing priorities. Requirements Essential • A minimum of one year experience in CAD, product design or a similar engineering design role., • A minimum of one year experience using Autodesk Inventor , specifically within the sheet metal environment., • Good understanding of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes., • Strong attention to detail., • Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Practical awareness of machining, fabrication, welding, assembly and general workshop processes., • A minimum of one year experience designing parts for manufacture, including sheet metal and laser-cut / folded components., • Confidence working on multiple projects at the same time., • A practical problem-solving approach., • The ability to produce accurate documentation, drawings and bills of materials., • A minimum of one year experience working within, or following, ISO 9001 quality management procedures. Desirable • A full UK driving licence, or are working towards obtaining one., • Some knowledge of radiation shielding or radiation protection products., • A background in engineering, manufacturing or a similar technical environment., • Experience supporting customer quotations, site surveys, installations or customer-facing project work., • Knowledge of materials such as lead, stainless steel, aluminium, plastics and tungsten., • Experience using Sage accounting and Microsoft Office. What we offer • Career development and professional growth opportunities., • Competitive salary., • All bank holidays with 21 days holiday per year, and Christmas shutdown.

Location: Sheffield | Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 DOE | Permanent, Full-Time Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Production & Scheduling Administrator for our client, a global leader in bespoke materials handling systems, based in Sheffield. The Role You'll produce and schedule works orders for bespoke machine builds, coordinating engineering, purchasing, stores, and assembly to keep projects on time and on spec. It's a hands-on, detail-driven role at the heart of production planning — helping the business move from reactive to proactive scheduling. What You'll Do Produce and schedule works orders against the master production schedule, working closely with the BOM Engineer, Assembly Foreman, Purchasing, and Operations Manager Keep build plans, milestones, and schedule changes visible to all teams Coordinate Stores and Purchasing so build kits and materials are ready ahead of production weeks Resolve material or scheduling conflicts between Foreman, Stores, and Purchasing Collate weekly fitter hours from Sage for payroll and reporting Prepare production reports and support general admin for the Operations Manager Act as the main point of contact for scheduling queries, escalating issues promptly What We're Looking For Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities Strong communicator, confident liaising across departments Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage or similar ERP systems a plus Understanding of BOM principles, works orders, or bespoke manufacturing advantageous Proactive, reliable, and a good team player What's On Offer £30,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays 3% pension, Westfield Health cover, 3x salary life cover (post-probation) * Sick pay scheme + online CPD library

Job Title: Field Service / Workshop Engineer Location: Hull Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 Consortium Professional Recruitment are pleased to be working with a progressive and expanding engineering business based in Hull to recruit a Field Service / Workshop Engineer. T The successful Field Service / Workshop Engineer will split their time between the workshop and customer sites, assembling, diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems. You will be supported by experienced specialists while gaining exposure to varied and technically interesting projects in a collaborative and forward thinking environment. The Opportunity: As a Field Service / Workshop Engineer you will play a key role in: • Building prototype and early production machines while improving assembly processes and design efficiency, • Diagnosing and resolving mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults using drawings and technical documentation, • Travelling to customer sites across Yorkshire and occasionally further afield to carry out servicing and repairs, • Communicating professionally with operators and managers, acting as a trusted ambassador for the business, • Your work will directly contribute to product quality, customer satisfaction and ongoing engineering improvements. About You: We are looking for someone who can bring: • A clean UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel to different customer sites, • Ideally a multi-skilled approach and have both electrical and mechanical fault finding skills, • A general understanding of how to use a multi meter and interpret readings confidently, • Basic experience using mechanical hand tools and working on engineered systems, • Good knowledge of common electrical components such as fuses, relays, switches, diodes, motors and solenoids, • An understanding of hydraulic principles including pumps, valves and cylinders, • A strong respect for health and safety, good time management skills and genuine pride in workmanship, • You will also demonstrate a keen interest in engineering, a proactive mindset and the confidence to represent the business professionally in the field. The Benefits and Package: In return, you will enjoy: • Salary of £35,000 to £39,000, • 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, • Good work life balance with no weekend requirement, • Opportunities for technical development and progression, • A supportive and friendly working culture within a growing engineering business, • Commitment to wellbeing, safe working practices and continuous improvement How to Apply: This exciting Field Service / Workshop Engineer opportunity is being managed by Consortium Professional Recruitment, a trusted recruitment partner. If you are ready to take the next step in your engineering career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV attached. Consortium Professional Recruitment Ltd are a professional level recruitment consultancy specialising in the delivery of high relevance recruitment services on behalf of our clients across the UK. We regularly receive large responses to our advertising which can make providing individual feedback to every applicant challenging. If you haven't received a reply from us within 14 days of your application, we regret to say your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We have a policy of retaining your details for future vacancies unless you request otherwise. To learn more about our services, please visit consortiumrecruitment.co.uk JBRP1_UKTJ

The Rewards and Benefits on Offer: • A full-time and permanent role from day 1!, • A competitive basic salary, • Progression and development opportunities, • Free on-site parking, • Immediate start available, • A generous holiday entitlement, • Company Pension MTrecs New Opportunity: MTrec Recruitment are proudly representing our specialist manufacturing client in their recruitment for a panel shop supervisor. The role will lead a team of skilled operatives and oversee the day-to-day operations of the business. If you meet the person specification below, apply now for an immediate response! The Job you will do: • Lead, motivate and manage a team of panel builders, wirers and manufacturing operatives, creating a positive culture of quality, safety and accountability., • Be aware of daily workloads and targets to ensure the panel shop meets the agreed production schedule and delivery requirements., • Monitor production progress throughout the day, identifying potential delays and taking corrective action early., • Ensure panels are built accurately and consistently in accordance with drawings, wiring schematics, specifications and company procedures., • Carry out regular in-process and final quality checks, ensuring workmanship meets company and customer requirements., • Ensure the correct materials, components, tools and equipment are available to support production., • Maintain high standards of housekeeping, organisation, health and safety and general shop-floor discipline., • Work closely with Design, Engineering, Procurement, Project Management and Quality teams to resolve production and technical issues., • Support the team with panel building and wiring activities where required, particularly during periods of high demand or on complex builds., • Identify training and development requirements within the team and support the development of skills and future supervisors/leaders., • Conduct regular 1:1s with team members, provide feedback and address performance or capability issues where required., • Investigate recurring quality and production issues and support root cause analysis and corrective actions., • Drive continuous improvement across productivity, quality, cost, lead times and manufacturing processes., • Monitor agreed production KPIs and provide clear updates to the Production Manager on performance, issues, risks and resource requirements., • Promote a right-first-time approach and ensure non-conforming work is identified, controlled and reworked appropriately. About you: • 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations BS 7671 (desirable), • HNC / HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable), • NVQ (2356-99) Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, Installation or Maintenance., • C&G 2391 Inspection & Testing. (desirable), • Knowledge of ISO 9001 quality systems and manufacturing processes., • Full UK driving licence., • Proven experience working within an electrical panel manufacturing or electrical assembly environment., • Previous experience supervising, leading or coordinating a production team., • Good understanding of electrical panel construction, control panel wiring, components and manufacturing processes., • Ability to read and understand electrical drawings, wiring schematics and technical documents JBRP1_UKTJ

Pro-Found Recruitment are recruiting for a Machine Operator working a 3 rotating shift pattern for our client based in Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72. Machine Operator Benefits: • Shifts: Rotating DAYS 6am to 2pm/NIGHTS 10pm to 6am and AFTERS 2pm to 10pm - please do not apply if you can't work rotating shifts, • Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly, • Start date: Monday 14th September 2026 - please do not apply if you have holidays booked in the next 12 weeks as this is the cruicial traning period, • Pay Rates: £15.96 for Days & Afters & £16.94 for Nights, • Contract: Temporary to Permanent subject to performance, attendance & client requirement, • Location: Grimethorpe, Barnsley, S72 Machine Operator Duties: • Working on and operating panel bank CNC/Drilling Machines, • Load programme for correct panel type, • Operating and loading panels into machines, • Quality checking of materials and finished products, • Working with wood and heavy items, • Following instructions and ensuring each priece matches the design, • General Housekeeping, • Working on your own and as part of a team, • Minimum daily requirements (production targets) Machine Operator Criteria: • Previous assembly/production/manufacturing experience essential, • CNC or machine operating experience essential, • Basic mechanical understanding, • Hard working, reliable and punctual, • Experience of joinery/carpentry or workimg with wood preferred but not essential, • Strong attention to detail, • Ability to follow instructions, • Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skills Please note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer. JBRP1_UKTJ

Pro-Found Recruitment are on look out for an Assembly Operative for our client based in Rotherham. Assembly Operative Benefits: Shift: Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm & Friday's 08:00am - 15:30pm - please note the role could move to a 2 shift rotating pattern after 12 weeks - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Rate of Pay: £13.83 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week paid weekly Start date: Monday 7th September 2026 - please do not apply if you have a holiday booked in the next 12 weeks as this is the crucial training period Contract: Temporary to Permanent based on performance and attendance Location: RotherhamAssembly Operative Duties: Assembling cabinets Working on assembly / production lines Quality checking of materials and finished products Packing and taping items Working with wood Following instructions General Housekeeping Working on your own and as part of a team Minimum daily requirements (production targets)Assembly Operative Criteria: Previous assembly/manufacturing experience - essential Hard working, reliable and punctual Experience of operating and using hand tools essential Experience of joinery/carpentry preferred but not essential Machine operating experience preferred Strong attention to detail Ability to follow instructions Good work ethic and prepared to learn new skillsPlease note this is a very physically demanding role and requires regular manual handling as part of the day to day duties Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer

Location: Sheffield | Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 DOE | Permanent, Full-Time Echelon Engineers is recruiting a Production & Scheduling Administrator for our client, a global leader in bespoke materials handling systems, based in Sheffield. The Role You'll produce and schedule works orders for bespoke machine builds, coordinating engineering, purchasing, stores, and assembly to keep projects on time and on spec. It's a hands-on, detail-driven role at the heart of production planning — helping the business move from reactive to proactive scheduling. What You'll Do • Produce and schedule works orders against the master production schedule, working closely with the BOM Engineer, Assembly Foreman, Purchasing, and Operations Manager, • Keep build plans, milestones, and schedule changes visible to all teams, • Coordinate Stores and Purchasing so build kits and materials are ready ahead of production weeks, • Resolve material or scheduling conflicts between Foreman, Stores, and Purchasing, • Collate weekly fitter hours from Sage for payroll and reporting, • Prepare production reports and support general admin for the Operations Manager, • Act as the main point of contact for scheduling queries, escalating issues promptly What We're Looking For • Highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities, • Strong communicator, confident liaising across departments, • Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Sage or similar ERP systems a plus, • Understanding of BOM principles, works orders, or bespoke manufacturing advantageous, • Proactive, reliable, and a good team player What's On Offer • £30,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE, • 37.5 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, • 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, • 3% pension, Westfield Health cover, 3x salary life cover (post-probation), • Sick pay scheme + online CPD library

Production Operative Full Time | Temporary to Permanent Pro-Found Recruitment are currently recruiting for Production Operatives to join our client's busy manufacturing facility based in Rotherham. This is a very physically demanding role working within the wardrobe/glide area of the factory, involving the handling, movement and positioning of large and heavy wardrobe components. Production Operative Benefits: Shift: Day Shift - Monday to Thursday 08:00am - 16:30pm & Friday 08:00am - 15:30pm Potential shift change: After 12 weeks, the role could move to a 2-shift rotating pattern - Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm & 2pm to 10pm Rate of Pay: £13.83 per hour Hours: 39 hours per week, paid weekly Contract: Temporary to Permanent based on performance, attendance and client requirement Location: RotherhamProduction Operative Duties: Working within the wardrobe/glide area of the manufacturing facility Handling and moving large and heavy wardrobe components Regular heavy manual handling and lifting throughout the working day Moving components between different stages of the production process Assisting with the production and assembly of wardrobes Working on production lines Quality checking materials and finished products Following production instructions and processes Working to daily production targets Working both independently and as part of a team General housekeeping and keeping the work area clean and tidy Following all health and safety proceduresProduction Operative Criteria: Previous manufacturing, production, assembly or warehouse experience is preferred Must be comfortable with regular heavy lifting and manual handling Physically fit and able to carry out a demanding, active role Hard working, reliable and punctual Strong attention to detail Ability to follow instructions Good work ethic and willingness to learn new skills Able to work to production targets Comfortable working as part of a teamPlease note: This is a very physically demanding role. The position involves regular heavy manual handling and lifting of large wardrobe components throughout the working day. Candidates must be comfortable with this level of physical work. Pro-Found Recruitment are an employment business and equal opportunities employer