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Join Our Team as Planning Manager Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire Brightwell are growing rapidly and as a result they are actively seeking a new Planning Manager to join their Capacity Planning team. This is an exciting time to join them in a small, close-knit team who have fostered a culture of curiosity and always asking ‘why,’ things happen in the way they do. You will get the opportunity to influence key stakeholders across the business and really continue to pave the way for effective short- and medium-term capacity planning. What you’ll do: • Develop, maintain and evolve forecasting and capacity planning models to predict demand, optimise resources and support operational decision‑making., • Analyse performance against forecast, identify trends and provide insight and recommendations to senior leaders and operational teams., • Collaborate with business change, insight, reporting and external service providers to ensure accurate assumptions, robust data and well‑aligned planning models., • Lead regular performance and planning reviews with operational stakeholders, highlighting fluctuations, validating trends and shaping future plans., • Support the onboarding of new pension schemes and contribute to the wider Operational Governance Framework., • Build strong cross‑functional relationships, champion BTPS values and help balance member experience with operational requirements. This role would suit someone who: Essential • Is proactive and self‑motivated, with the ability to work independently and improve processes., • Has a high personal drive and energy, with a focus on achieving short‑ and long‑term goals., • Is a strong communicator with the ability to influence and engage others., • Quickly understands issues, articulates challenges, and proposes effective solutions., • Builds positive, collaborative working relationships across teams., • Demonstrates strong self‑awareness and consistently upholds integrity, respect, and company values., • Is confident, articulate professional with strong interpersonal, strategic, and goal‑oriented skills., • Is Results‑driven and comfortable working to deadlines., • Is adaptable and responsive when priorities or opportunities shift., • Acts as a champion of best practice and advocates for what’s right for the business., • Has working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and Word (& ideally Access), with a high degree of competency in using them in the production of reports., • Has excellent numeric and data manipulation skills, • Ha a proven track record in capacity planning, workforce planning and/or business analysis, ideally within a financial services or regulated industry., • Has experience of working within a back office or client customer/ member facing telephony environment., • Has an ability to prioritise effectively and work to tight deadlines., • Has a strong customer focus coupled with a sound commercial awareness., • Experience in using 8x8 telephony, Genesys telephony and WfM., • SQL experience., • Workforce Management Configuration and Planning experience. Why Brightwell? As a Brightwell colleague, you will enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work practices, professional development, career development, and a great benefits package including: • Annual performance bonuses of up to 5- 10%, • 25 days holiday (increasing to 30 with service) plus bank holidays.nu, • A pension with 15-17% employer contributions (depending on age)., • 8 x salary Life Insurance., • Generous family friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks full pay (maternity, adoption and paternity leave), • Free health assessments., • Health cash plan., • Professional study support., • Employee Assistance Programme and free Wellhub wellness network platform access., • Free on-site parking. Building an inclusive work environment: Brightwell is committed to developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, ensuring that behaviours, working practices, and policies promote fair treatment and access to development opportunities for every colleague. We value the benefits a diverse workforce can bring and want Brightwell to be a place where all colleagues can thrive, feel that they belong, are valued, and contribute to our success. This is underpinned by Brightwell’s RISE corporate values: Responsible, Impactful, Supportive & Expert.

Accountant | Capital & Technical | Chesterfield | Permanent Accountant | Capital & Technical | Permanent | ChesterfieldHybrid working, flexible working, excellent benefits. Our client is seeking a strong knowledge of local government finance or public sector finance, including the rules, standards and guidance that relate to capital accounting and treasury activities.Your new company Join a forward‑thinking organisation that plays a vital role in delivering impactful services to local communities. You’ll become part of a modern finance function committed to strong governance, high‑quality reporting, and continuous improvement. The environment is supportive, collaborative, and focused on empowering talented people to thrive and lead change. Your new role You will lead a small, high‑performing finance team and take ownership of a range of specialist technical, capital, and statutory accounting responsibilities. • Produce statutory financial reporting across wider service areas, working collaboratively with multiple Heads of Service and Directors., • Treasury Management, forecasting, budgeting, planning,, • Capital accounting, record all capital transactions, • Drive the production of annual statutory accounts and associated working papers., • Oversee monthly reporting, year‑end processes and internal financial controls., • Lead on capital accounting, including monitoring, financing, asset management and maintaining the fixed asset register., • Advise senior leaders with clear, evidence‑based insight and high‑quality financial reporting., • Manage treasury management, insurance activities, taxation matters, and associated compliance., • Support financial modelling, business case development and strategic decision‑making., • Full CCAB (or equivalent) qualification, with strong technical grounding., • Strong knowledge of local government finance, including the rules, standards and guidance that relate to capital accounting and treasury activities., • Good understanding of financial controls and how to apply standard accounting processes and procedures., • Significant experience in financial leadership, ideally within a complex or regulated environment., • Deep understanding of technical accounting, including capital accounting, treasury management, IFRS/CIPFA standards, and financial controls., • Proven experience of year‑end processes, statutory accounts, and complex financial analysis., • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non‑financial stakeholders., • Experience managing staff, driving performance and fostering a positive team culture., • Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving.What you'll get in return, • Competitive salary, • Generous annual leave entitlement, • Hybrid and flexible working arrangements 4773478

FP&A Manager, making impact and influencing the organisation's direction of travel Hays Senior Finance is partnering exclusively with a well‑established UK manufacturing business to appoint a commercially focused FP&A Manager. This is an opportunity to move beyond reporting and play a genuine part in shaping operational and strategic decisions, working closely with senior leadership and site‑based teams. Make an impact for today, tomorrow and the future! As FP&A Manager, you will sit at the centre of financial planning, operational analysis and decision support, owning the forecasting and budgeting agenda, provide insight into manufacturing performance, and translate data into actions that drive efficiency and profitability. Key responsibilities include: • Leading budgeting, forecasting and re‑forecasting cycles, • Delivering detailed manufacturing cost and margin analysis, • Building financial models for scenario planning, capacity utilisation and investment decisions, • Analysing manufacturing KPIs including cost per unit, yield, scrap and throughput, • Producing clear variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, • Partnering with production, supply chain and departmental heads, • A commercially minded finance professional with experience operating in a manufacturing or engineering environment., • Strong FP&A experience covering planning, forecasting and analysis, • Proven manufacturing cost, margin or operational finance exposure, • Advanced financial modelling and scenario analysis capability, • Proven experience of engaging and challenging senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making, • A qualification such as CIMA / ACCA / ACA, • Most importantly, you will make an impact, not just a process.What’s on Offer, • A base salary up to £70k, • Car package, • Strong benefits package including pension, annual leave and life assurance, • A stable, established manufacturing environment with real operational complexity, • The chance to make a real impact in a role with visibility and credibilityInterested?All conversations are handled discreetly.If you’re an FP&A professional looking for a role where your insight genuinely matters, I’d welcome a confidential discussion, click apply today or call Karly Clark. 4775020

Location: Markham Vale S44 Area Salary: £14.01 per hour Shift: Pattern: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm (Weekly Rotating) – Monday to Friday About Us Our client works with some of the UK’s best-known brands to provide cost-effective and innovative co-packing, co-filling, and co-manufacturing solutions and are currently looking for Planning Coordinator to join their well-established team. The Role We are currently recruiting for Planning Coordinator to join our team. The Planning Coordinator will work closely with the Production Manager, Operations Team, and Warehouse Team. The MPC will be responsible for ordering and scheduling materials both for short-term and long-term production needs, ensuring stock levels on-site are aligned with warehouse capacity. Main Duties & Responsibilities Specific tasks include (please note that this list is not exhaustive): Primary contact for factory in relation to materials availability for plan short and long term Co-ordinate the schedule of all materials to site, to deliver the plan Work closely with the Production Scheduler on a daily basis to ensure materials arrived on site and available for Production in line with customer deadlines Smooth planning of inbound stock and vehicles within the capacity of the site. Utilise the MRP system to convert customer demand , material orders and deliveries into purchase orders ( Vision and Globe SAP)...

We are looking to strengthen our Proposals team with 3 Proposal Engineers based at at various locations across all our frameworks with hybrid working available. Locations to be discussed in interviews. Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. You will report directly to the one of our Senior Pre-construction leadership team and your role will cover the Management, co-ordination and timely preparation of tenders for civil, process and MEICA Engineering works in accordance with individual clients requirements. Key responsibilities will include: Manage and co-ordinate timely preparation of tenders for civil, process and MEICA Engineering works in accordance with individual clients requirements Manage company / client interface and relationships. Manage tender development costs. Manage company risk associated with each tender. Manage external stakeholders associated with projects. Manage JV partnership relationships and development of team ethics. Manage tender strategy. Encourage, manage and develop sub-ordinates and colleagues within the departmental function. Manage feedback from contract close out meetings, change requests and clients to enable a more tailored approach. Useful feedback inputted in the KM system for future reuse. Co-ordination of design disciplines / participation in design to allow production of information for enquiry / estimating purposes. Preparation/co-ordination of estimates for civil and MEICA Engineering works. Monitor tender plan resource estimate against tender costs/progress and report savings/deficiencies to the manager. Monitor tender progress against tender preparation programme and report savings/deficiencies to line manager. Ensure procedures, including risk and governance processes, are followed, documented and correct authorisations are in place. Ensure company liability is limited to an acceptable level. Maintain a commercial awareness and an understanding of the conditions within which the company operates Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the department and MWH Treatment as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive and beneficial relationships. About The Candidate: Essential: Proposals experience preferably within W&WW Industry. Planning capability sufficient to prepare Tender Programmes. Design and construction experience sufficient to influence the design and buildability of a project, choice of materials and be able to contribute to optioneering. xrnqpay Understanding of the Conditions of Contract and Specifications commonly used within the Water Industry Understanding of Partnering and Framework approach Experience in risk management techniques Knowledge of the processes, equipment and services that are used within the water industry Desirable: Preferably Degree Qualified in an Engineering Discipline Ideally Member of a professional institution. What we offer Packages include - A competitive salary Hybrid Working (Jobs needs dependent) Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent) 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy) Contribution Pension scheme Life Assurance Health Insurance Private Medical Insurance And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc

Job Specification: For: Service Engineer Salary: £60,000-£70,000 • Additional uplift when working away, • Working weekends when traveling is double time, • Company Pension Scheme Department: Service Department Location: Chesterfield based, with travel (UK & Overseas) Permanent Position Shifts: Chesterfield Workshop (Mon-Thurs 7.00am till 14.00pm & Fri 7.00 am till 11.00am) Traveling hours (Flexible) Generations are excited to be recruiting a Service engineer to join an innovative and industry-leading company with specialist expertise and experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of environmental machinery. Purpose of Role: • To represent the Company in a positive manner, it is a proactive point of contact for customers and strive to develop and nurture client relationships., • Work with customers at their premises, representing the Company, leading internal and external teams through the Servicing, maintaining and repairing our products., • Be a technical reference point for all Products, feedback to our engineering teams and drive evolution., • Help to drive a positive health and safety culture in every aspect of your role., • You will be part of the Projects and Services Teams involved in the breakdowns and servicing of equipment and systems supplied to our global customers., • You will be required to travel at short notice, • The position is a mixed office/shop/site role with regular overseas travel to perform service visits at customer facilities to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues, and/or to handle scheduled maintenance tasks., • Servicing, maintaining and repairing of electrical and mechanical equipment aimed at improving reliability and efficiency., • Coordinate with the customer or third-party contractor to accomplish tasks., • Provide training and useful information to customer representatives, operators, engineers, and management., • Prepare all documentation related to on-site activities including site visit reports, marked up as built drawings, time sheets, and commissioning documents., • Provide technical support to customers to resolve plant breakdown or reliability issues., • Document any issues or product improvement ideas and present this information to the team., • Occasionally remotely supporting customers will be required out of hours, this is due to the global time zones., • Assist with the assembly and factory acceptance testing of products at our facility in the UK, • This role requires frequent and sometimes short notice travel to many parts of the world. It is expected that this could be up to 30-40% of your working time., • Responsible for planning and booking your own travel to the destination required., • When not traveling to customer site the Testing role below will be carried out in our Chesterfield workshop., • Any reasonable work request to support the business needs. Have you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates. Testing Responsibilities & Duties: • Setting up PLCs, HMIs to the required standard, • Testing electrical control units to ensure compliance with the required outputs, • Fault finding in the event of non-compliance of electrical controls and performing root cause analysis investigations to understand the failure mode, • Implementation of corrective and preventative actions to return the controls to required standard and outputs., • Maintaining, supporting and upgrading hardware & software in line with business requirements, • Ensuring all work is completed in line with the business safe operating procedures providing no risk to H&S, • Complete all required electrical controls in line with production schedule, ensuring on time in full, • All work completed to the Quality standard requirements ensuring fully compliant work including but not limited to current safety regulations and external and internal quality standards, • Fully responsible for taking ownership for area of work, maintaining a safe as practically possible working environment ensuring good housekeeping, safe working practices and general workplace maintenance Environment, Health & Safety: In addition to the role Responsibilities, every employee has overall responsibility for: • Taking reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of others who may be affected by your actions., • Working with the Company to ensure a high standard of Environmental Health and Safety management by following the site EHS procedures. Ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards/procedures in your area. This includes reporting any deviations from these standards/procedures, completing corrective actions and making recommendations to prevent similar deviations in the future., • Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations., • Maintains product and company reputation by complying with applicable regulations. Qualifications & Experience: • Time served (Engineering discipline Electrically biased), • Min. xrnqpay 2 years electrical installation / service experience (mechanical experience would also be an advantage), • ECS / CSCS Card (preferred), • Min 5 GCSEs Grade C and above, • Experience in Plant / Cast House / heavy manufacturing Environments, • Computer literacy with MS Office, Outlook and Adobe software., • Competent in reading both Electrical and Mechanical drawings essential, • Hydraulic experience (preferred), • Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, companys electrical hardware and software, • Ability to identify non-compliance, • Comfortable and a basic understanding of computers/ computerized systems

NDT Technician / Radiographer Upto £40k + Benefits West Midlands Strive Supply Chain are a leading management recruitment consultancy, specialising in Supply Chain, Production, Planning, Logistics, Transport & Warehouse Operations, please visit our website for further vacancies and information. Str

Key Responsibilities ·Create, maintain, and optimise daily/weekly production schedules ·Analyse capacity and materials availability to ensure efficient planning ·Collaborate with operations, supply chain, technical, and QA teams ·Support continuous improvement and planning system enhancements ·

Hardware Team Lead While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required. £94.24 per hour (Inside IR35) 12 months Monday to Thursday on site - Rochester (Kent) As a Hardware Team Leader, you will lead a team of highly skilled and experienced hardware engineers responsible for the support to our production programs within products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors and other associated safety critical technology. Core duties: • You will be providing managerial and technical leadership of an electronics design team, • You will be involved in work package management; cost, schedule, risk and opportunities, • You will be ensuring the engineering team is supporting the production program demand, • You will be providing technical governance and ensuring adherence to company processes, • You will be able to demonstrate high performance and achievement in leadership and management of engineering teams through a full product development lifecycle, • You will have proven experience / knowledge of cost and planning management tools/ optimising solutions and minimising impacts from dependencies/ product design and work package control, • You will have experience of design and identifying improvements to working practices and team skill development. Alongside root cause and target areas of improvement , focusing on failure reduction and MDBF You will be working as part of a multidisciplinary team to formulate and optimise innovative hardware engineering solutions, for products such as Helmet Mounted & Head-Up Displays, Mission Computers, Flight Controls, Active Inceptors, and other associated safety-critical technology. xrnqpay This role will provide you with the opportunity to work with innovating cutting-edge projects as a member of a very experienced diverse team, with the view to progressing your career in this industry.

The Production Planning Engineer supports the efficient flow of manufacturing by planning, coordinating, and controlling production activities. I'm working with a market leading business in Greater Manchester who are currently seeking a detail orientated and organised Planning Production Engineer to

A leading engineering firm in Chesterfield seeks a Production Scheduler / Planner to develop and manage production schedules, ensuring customer demand is met efficiently. Ideal candidates will have a background in engineering or related fields, strong analytical skills, and a proven track record in

ASE Recruitment are specialist recruiters in the social housing and social care sectors providing temporary staffing to work within a variety of 24 hour supported accommodation services and floating support services for Housing Associations and Charities across the Northwest, Midlands, and Derbyshire. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Team Leader to work in Ofsted regulated service. Salary: £30,000 per Annum Hours: 37.5 Mon-Fri Contract : Temp to Perm Competitive hourly rates Flexible working hours Ongoing training and development Opportunity to work with a leading housing association Supportive and inclusive work culture Are you a passionate and motivated leader looking to make a real difference in young people's lives? We are seeking a Deputy Manager Nights to supervise and coordinate a team, ensuring high-quality support for young people in our accommodation services. About the Role Provide first-line management and supervision to ensure young people receive person-centred support in line with Ofsted Supported Accommodation Standards. Monitor and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety, and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and agencies. Implement co-production activities to enhance service delivery and young people's experience. Support volunteer engagement and community partnership efforts. Maintain accurate records and reports in line with GDPR and internal policies. Oversee accommodation standards, ensuring safe and well-maintained environments. Manage budgets, voids, and arrears to ensure financial viability. What We're Looking For: Experience in young people's supported accommodation and working with vulnerable individuals. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, mental health, housing, and equality legislation. Proven ability to lead, supervise, and motivate a team. Experience in referral and assessment pathways, risk assessment, and multi-agency working. IT proficiency to maintain electronic records and reports. Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills. Full UK driving license and access to a vehicle. Desirable Qualifications & Skills: NVQ/Diploma in a relevant field. Knowledge of electronic record systems such as Pyramid. Experience managing budgets and resource planning. This role requires an Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance (Adults & Children). ASE recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults accessing our services. We expect all staff, volunteers, and workers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Enhanced with Barred List Adult and Child DBS check, scrutiny of employment history and robust references checks We value diversity and are an equal opportunities employer, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. Passion and dedication to making a positive difference to the services we support are what matters the most to us. TPBN1_UKTJ

Location : Llantrisant, RCT Salary : Up to £60,000 + 33 days annual leave, pension and sick pay Contract : Full-time, Permanent Shifts : 2-shift structure Industry : Chilled Food Manufacturing (Bakery & Pastry) Applicants must have savoury bakery experience in a production management position for at least 3+ years. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Bakery Production Manager to take full operational leadership of our chilled pastry and bakery manufacturing site. Overseeing a 2-shift operation, this role is responsible for delivering safe, efficient, compliant and high-performing production across four production lines, pastry manufacturing, cooking and meat preparation areas, ingredients storage, and ovens/baking. This is a highly influential role requiring strong leadership, outstanding operational capability, and a track record of driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced, short-shelf-life food environment. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Lead all bakery manufacturing areas including pastry production, filling & cooking, meat prep, ingredient storage, baking and four high-volume production lines. Manage Shift Managers, Supervisors and Team Leaders to ensure daily delivery of production plans safely and on time. Oversee material flow, ensuring meat prep and cook room areas remain on plan to avoid delays. Full responsibility for the Ovens area, product quality and baking profiles Manage labour planning, standards, crewing and agency usage, ensuring accurate cost control. Drive strong GMP and technical compliance in partnership with Technical & QA teams. Performance & Continuous Improvement Own and deliver performance metrics including OEE, line efficiency, yield, waste, labour productivity and downtime. Identify and close performance gaps through structured continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure accurate performance reporting and management of Redzone KPIs. Champion right-first-time quality and production stability. Quality, Food Safety & GMP Ensure compliance with BRCGS, HACCP and all food safety and legal requirements. Embed exceptional GMP, hygiene and housekeeping standards across all areas. Lead investigations, corrective actions and support customer audits and technical visits. Work with Quality teams to reduce waste, improve standards and maintain audit-ready conditions. People Leadership Build, coach and develop a high-performing production leadership team. Manage performance, succession planning, capability development and engagement. Lead all people processes including absence, holidays, training, discipline and grievances. Foster a culture of accountability, involvement and pride. Cost & Resource Management Control labour, materials, giveaway, rework and waste to meet budget requirements. Work closely with Supply Chain and Planning to maximise raw material efficiency Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Engineering to improve reliability, maintenance and line performance. Support NPD and Process teams with new launches and process changes. Collaborate with Supply Chain, Planning, Technical and Quality teams to ensure seamless operations. Customer Service Ensure production plans are achieved, and customer service levels are consistently met. Escalate risks early, take corrective action and support the reduction of customer complaints. Health & Safety Champion a safety-first culture with no compromise. Ensure full compliance with site H&S policies for employees and contractors. Investigate unsafe practices and ensure timely corrective actions. Key Behaviours Highly self-motivated, enthusiastic and leads by example Excellent problem-solving and analytical ability Strong attention to detail and resilience under pressure Commercially aware with a continuous improvement mindset Builds strong relationships and communicates effectively at all levels Passionate about quality, safety and operational excellence Essential Experience Significant senior production management experience within chilled food manufacturing (ideally bakery/pastry). Strong background in high-volume, short-shelf-life environments. Proven experience improving OEE, yield, waste and line efficiency. Strong leadership capabilities across multi-area operations. Excellent knowledge of GMP, food safety and quality systems. Data-driven and confident in performance analysis and decision-making. Desirable Experience Experience within complex environments including cooking, baking and raw meat handling. Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies. Experience with major audits and customer-facing interactions. Key Objectives Plan attainment: 95%+ on all shifts OEE: 70% pure OEE / 80% non-pure OEE Giveaway: Pastry waste: Reduction through improved process control GMP: Strong standards and fewer non-conformances Quality: Right-first-time manufacturing with zero defects You may have experience in the following: Bakery Production Manager, Food Production Manager, Pastry Production Manager, Savoury Bakery Manager, Chilled Food Manufacturing, Production Manager, Factory Manager, Operations Manager, Manufacturing Manager REF-227 375 TPBN1_UKTJ

Production Manager - Manufacturing Operations Echelon Engineers is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Production Manager to oversee manufacturing processes across fabrication and assembly operations. The Role: You will be responsible for managing all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure on-time delivery, quality standards, and efficiency targets are achieved while maintaining safety standards. Key Responsibilities: * Follow and execute contract requirements in line with Master Production Schedules * Instruct production supervisors and employees to ensure optimum workforce planning * Minimise production constraints through effective scheduling of resources and deployment * Generate and release Production Works Orders using MRP and CRP systems * Coordinate with stores teams to collate scheduled work into component kits and sub-assemblies * Work with purchasing departments to progress orders and ensure on-time delivery * Manage shop floor data capture systems and ensure accurate time booking to contracts * Approve overtime and collation of additional working hours * Ensure works orders are completed with accurate labour booking and material allocation * Conduct quality inspections and resolve manufacturing non-conformances * Generate and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for manufacturing processes * Lead production meetings focusing on delivery performance * Create a culture of continuous improvement and team collaboration Requirements: * Proven experience in production management within manufacturing * Strong knowledge of MRP and CRP systems * Excellent scheduling and planning capabilities * Leadership experience with production teams * Ability to work under pressure while maintaining safety standards * Strong analytical skills and attention to detail What's on Offer: * Competitive salary and benefits package * Opportunity to make significant impact in dynamic manufacturing environment * Reports to Operations Director * Internal collaboration with sales, projects, engineering and design teams * External liaison with suppliers and customers For more information about this role, please contact Echelon Engineers or apply asap to avoid missing out

Frontier Resourcing is supporting the delivery of a number of high-profile defence and infrastructure programmes and is seeking an experienced Senior Cost Controller / Senior Project Controls Engineer to join a growing programme delivery team based around Derby. This role will support the delivery of cost control and performance management activities across complex infrastructure programmes , working closely with project delivery teams and wider project controls specialists. Hybrid working arrangements of 3 days client site. Due to the nature of the role, you must hold SC Clearance or above and be a sole UK national. Key Responsibilities Cost Control and Budget Management Implement and maintain cost control processes, systems and procedures to monitor project budgets, commitments, expenditure and forecasts Tailor cost control approaches to meet programme requirements while aligning with industry best practice Promote the value and importance of cost control across project and programme teams Cost Structure and Budget Alignment Develop Cost Breakdown Structures (CBS) aligned with project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) Ensure budgets are accurately time-phased and aligned with project delivery plans Map cost estimates to the appropriate work packages, planning packages and control accounts Cost Reporting and Performance Analysis Produce regular cost and performance reports to support project governance and programme oversight Analyse Earned Value Management (EVM) data including cost and schedule performance indicators Support forecasting activities and provide insights into cost performance trends Financial Tracking and Accrual Management Lead the production of cost accruals to ensure accurate and timely recording of project costs Ensure that Actual Cost of Work Performed (ACWP) is reflected correctly in cost reporting systems Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with project managers, commercial teams, finance teams and programme leadership to ensure alignment of cost and project information Provide cost data and analysis to support decision making and programme performance management Process Improvement and Capability Development Support the development of cost reporting tools and tracking systems Provide guidance, training and mentoring to junior team members and project stakeholders on cost control processes and best practice? Skills and Experience Essential Demonstrable experience in Cost Control within project or programme environments Strong understanding of cost forecasting and cost performance reporting techniques Experience supporting cost control assurance activities within programme performance cycles Detailed knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM) , progress reporting and performance analysis Advanced capability using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary project teams Willingness to travel to project sites across the region as required Desirable Experience using cost management or project controls software tools Understanding of the wider Project Controls environment , including scheduling, risk management, reporting and change control Familiarity with NEC contracts within infrastructure or construction programmes TPBN1_UKTJ

Monday to Friday - No night shifts Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be partnering once again with a valued repeat client—an established and growing manufacturing business—to recruit a hands-on Production Supervisor. This is a fantastic opportunity for a practical, shop floor–focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves. You’ll play a key role in driving performance, leading from the front, and making a visible impact on production, safety, quality, and team engagement. The Role This is not a desk-based position—you’ll be on the shop floor, actively involved in production while leading and supporting your team to deliver daily targets. You’ll act as the vital link between planning and execution, ensuring operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently. Key Responsibilities • Lead from the front as a hands-on supervisor—operating equipment, supporting production, resolving issues and keeping workflow moving across departments, • Take ownership of daily production performance including scheduling, labour allocation, short-term capacity planning and achieving On-Time Delivery targets, • Ensure accurate use of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. JDE), maintaining production data, stock accuracy and full traceability, • Champion a proactive health, safety and environmental culture—leading by example, conducting audits and taking immediate action where required, • Maintain high quality standards through in-process checks, problem solving and collaboration with quality teams to prevent recurrence, • Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, embedding tools such as 5S, visual management and operator-led improvements, • Lead, coach and develop your team—managing attendance, performance, training and cross-skilling to build a flexible, capable workforce, • Take responsibility for maintaining a safe, clean and compliant site, including supporting security/key holder duties when required What We’re Looking For • A proven hands-on supervisor or senior operator from a manufacturing environment, • Someone who leads by example and is comfortable being physically involved in production, • Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, • A confident problem solver with solid root cause analysis skills, • Excellent communication skills with the ability to motivate and engage teams, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment, • IT literate with experience using ERP/MRP systems such as JDE, • Calm, organised and effective under pressure Qualifications & Requirements • GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English, • Previous manufacturing/production experience is essential, • Physically capable of carrying out manual production duties, • Power Press Safety Certificate (desirable), • FLT licences (Reach, Counterbalance, Order Picker) desirable Why Apply? • Opportunity to join a stable, well-established business with a strong reputation, • A genuinely hands-on leadership role where you can make a visible impact, • Supportive environment with a focus on continuous improvement and team development, • Competitive salary and benefits package If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity, please get in touch or click apply now. Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as an Employment Agency in this instance

Salary: £60,000p/a * Additional uplift when working away * Working weekends when traveling is double time * Company Pension Scheme * When traveling an upfront payment is made directly to cover meal expenses etc. (amount dependant on country of destination) Reporting to: Operations Manager Department: Service Department Location: Chesterfield based, with travel (UK & Overseas) Permanent Position Shifts: Chesterfield Workshop (Mon-Thurs 7.00am till 14.00pm & Fri 7.00 am till 11.00am) – Traveling hours (Flexible) Generations are excited to be recruiting a Service engineer to join an innovative and industry-leading company with specialist expertise and experience in the design, manufacture, and installation of environmental machinery. Purpose of Role: To represent the Company in a positive manner, it is a proactive point of contact for customers and strive to develop and nurture client relationships. Work with customers at their premises, representing the Company, leading internal and external teams through the Servicing, maintaining and repairing our products. Be a technical reference point for all Products, feedback to our engineering teams and drive evolution. Help to drive a positive health and safety culture in every aspect of your role. To support the delivery of engineered and manufactured products by providing a programming, testing, fault finding and quality inspection service for full electrical control units and components in line with business requirements. Service Responsibilities & Duties: * You will be part of the Projects and Services Teams involved in the breakdowns and servicing of equipment and systems supplied to our global customer’s. * You will be required to travel at short notice * The position is a mixed office/shop/site role with regular overseas travel to perform service visits at customer facilities to troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues, and/or to handle scheduled maintenance tasks. * Servicing, maintaining and repairing of electrical and mechanical equipment aimed at improving reliability and efficiency. * Coordinate with the customer or third-party contractor to accomplish tasks. * Provide training and useful information to customer representatives, operators, engineers, and management. * Prepare all documentation related to on-site activities including site visit reports, marked up as built drawings, time sheets, and commissioning documents. * Provide technical support to customers to resolve plant breakdown or reliability issues. * Document any issues or product improvement ideas and present this information to the team. * Occasionally remotely supporting customers will be required out of hours, this is due to the global time zones. * Assist with the assembly and factory acceptance testing of products at our facility in the UK * This role requires frequent and sometimes short notice travel to many parts of the world. It is expected that this could be up to 30-40% of your working time. * Responsible for planning and booking your own travel to the destination required. * When not traveling to customer site the Testing role below will be carried out in our Chesterfield workshop. * Any reasonable work request to support the business needs. Testing Responsibilities & Duties: Setting up PLCs, HMIs to the required standard Testing electrical control units to ensure compliance with the required outputs Fault finding in the event of non-compliance of electrical controls and performing root cause analysis investigations to understand the failure mode Implementation of corrective and preventative actions to return the controls to required standard and outputs. Maintaining, supporting and upgrading hardware & software in line with business requirements Ensuring all work is completed in line with the business safe operating procedures providing no risk to H&S Complete all required electrical controls in line with production schedule, ensuring on time in full All work completed to the Quality standard requirements ensuring fully compliant work including but not limited to current safety regulations and external and internal quality standards Fully responsible for taking ownership for area of work, maintaining a safe as practically possible working environment ensuring good housekeeping, safe working practices and general workplace maintenance Environment, Health & Safety: In addition to the role Responsibilities, every employee has overall responsibility for: Taking reasonable care for your own Health and Safety and the Health and Safety of others who may be affected by your actions. Working with the Company to ensure a high standard of Environmental Health and Safety management by following the site EHS procedures. Ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards/procedures in your area. This includes reporting any deviations from these standards/procedures, completing corrective actions and making recommendations to prevent similar deviations in the future. Maintains safe and clean working environment by enforcing procedures, rules, and regulations. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with applicable regulations. Qualifications & Experience: * Time served (Engineering discipline Electrically biased) * Min. 2 years’ electrical installation / service experience (mechanical experience would also be an advantage) * ECS / CSCS Card (preferred) * Min 5 GCSE’s Grade C and above * Experience in Plant / Cast House / heavy manufacturing Environments * Computer literacy with MS Office, Outlook and Adobe software. * Competent in reading both Electrical and Mechanical drawings essential * Hydraulic experience (preferred) * Comfortable and a basic understanding of computers/ computerized systems * Basic knowledge of PLCs, HMIs, company’s electrical hardware and software * Ability to identify non-compliance

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Estimator to join our team within Vistry Northern Home Counties, at our Milton Keynes office. As our Estimator, you will work as part of the wider Commercial team and be responsible for preparing whole development budgets, estimates and cashflows from pre-land purchase to final budget estimate, prior to the handover to the Quantity Surveying and Buying teams. You must be capable of working on their own initiative and closely with the land team and will be responsible for maintaining a competitive cost database. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Christmas company shutdown Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Have or be working towards a minimum of an HNC in Building or equivalent Internal BOQ production. House Building experience, or have gained experience within the Construction Industry. Able to work efficiently, on own initiative, prioritising as necessary. A full driving licence Positive attitude towards teamwork. Strong commitment to achieving deadlines. Delegate work activities where required. Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials. Working knowledge of ConQuest Estimating software. Working knowledge of Bluebeam measurement software. More about the Estimator role In advance of a land purchase, you will prepare construction land budgets for the Land Manager to evaluate the site, assisting the Land Manager/Sales Team to determine the best house mix for the site Evaluate risks and cost of construction abnormals in formulating the budget, discussing and reviewing specifications in association with the relevant departments prior to the land bid Update construction budgets on a regular basis and prepare a schedule of standard house type prices for land feasibility purposes Liaise with Architects/Design Engineers on matters of preliminary Design and Engineering solutions Post the purchase of land, you will propose improved economical design and engineering solutions for the team to consider, including new building methods and products Assist the Associate Director in reviewing new product specification suitable for development, preparing comments on preliminary layouts prior to the formal issue of DCO Liaise with the Development department regarding best solutions for house type designs and internal layouts, preparing Planning Packs which ensure the feasibility reflects all changes and financial implications Ahead of start on site, you will prepare budget packs, liaising with all departments to ensure all latest material, preliminaries, subcontracts, sales and development costs are included in the financial review You will be responsible for providing budgetary framework to assist the Surveyors/Buyers in their financial control of the development post start on site Review construction databases on a regular basis, reviewing the construction price at the end of contract Prepare cash flows for management accounts and forecasting purposes, providing a cost advisory and investigation service to senior management Development of a measurement and pricing strategy. Attendance at opportunity launch, mid-tender, settlement and handover meetings. Preparation of proposed supply chain enquiry schedules in conjunction with the buying team. Pre-enquiry communication with key supply chain partners. Submission of lump sum and BOQ supply chain enquiries utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Internal take off and measurement utilising Bluebeam software. Internal BOQ production utilising ConQuest Estimating software. Arranging key supply chain tender review meetings. Maintain working relationships with our local and national supply chains. Completion of design, specification and value engineering reviews. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with design information provided by the D&C team. Coordinating pricing in conjunction with the Planner. Undertaking subcontractor and material supplier quotation analysis, ensuring compliance and competitiveness. Undertaking fixed price analysis. Preparing job pricing comparisons and resources for settlement meetings. Provide continual pricing updates following the tender submission. Preparing documentation for handover meetings to production and commercial teams. Secure land opportunities within our market sector and geographic operational area to generate development work and contracting opportunities. Undertake appraisals for development sites based on information provided. Review site constraints, risks and opportunities in conjunction with the D&C team and cost mitigation strategies. Review Planning / S106 requirements assessing any financial implications. Develop a strategy with the team and manage the measure and financial element of the development. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-KM1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting a Project Manager on behalf of our client in Chesterfield. Responsibilities: • Defines project scope, goals and deliverables to support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders., • Communicates project expectations to team members and stakeholders., • Liaise with project stakeholders on an on-going basis., • Contribute to project cadence calls with key stakeholders within the customer and internally, • Estimates resources and participants needed to achieve project goals., • Aligns activities with corporate goals around safety, quality, delivery and cost., • Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plans, • Performs root-cause analysis on gaps, identifies waste, and works with leadership to drive sustainable corrective action., • Sets and manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders., • Delegates tasks and responsibilities to personnel., • Identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path., • Plans and schedules project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools., • Tracks project milestones and deliverables., • Manages changes in project scope, identifies potential concerns, and devises contingency plan Requirements • Experience of directing work in a large-scale project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution, • Experience with Vendor Managed Inventory models including KanBan, • Experience of implementing and managing point of use vending and asset management solutions is essential, • Business and management principles, including strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods

Our OEM Client based in Gaydon, is searching for an Industrial Manufacturing Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position with a proposed end date of 31st March 2027. Umbrella Pay Rate: £27.03 per hour. As an industrial engineer you will have responsibility of presenting the statistical data required to plan, monitor & by analysis challenge, the labour requirements across the JLR Production facilities. The scope of delivery is during the strategy phase of vehicle development, ensuring that the programmes deliver to their timings and HPC targets and then continue to deliver efficiency targets. This is achieved through having a comprehensive understanding of the Production operating parameters, the deployment of the Industrial engineering QOS, benchmarking activities, Design for Assembly (DFA) analysis in the virtual world, allocation planning, method study & synthetic time deployment. To determine the most effective way of optimizing both the people and facilities and deliver quality products. Working on new vehicle and model year programmes to ensure the achievement of programme manpower targets, through the deployment of industrial engineering / lean techniques. Hours per car reporting with manning implications. Best practice productivity ideas incorporated into programme. Assignment allocation in conjunction with production plant. Managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision. Project mange and execute the development of defined ways of working and good practice for industrial engineering in vehicle developments strategy phase. Skills Required: Experience of assembly operations within manufacturing. Understanding of lean manufacturing and Design for Assembly principles. Industrial Engineering experience with associated tools and techniques. Previous experience of GSPAS and APT or equivalent tools process authoring / process allocation tools an advantage. Ability to work independently and proactively, taking full ownership and responsibility for own work; fully invested in achieving a successful result. Data analysis and presentation skills. Previous experience in delivering and project managing a step change in ways of working an advantage. Education Required: Manufacturing / Industrial engineering related degree or equivalent relevant industry experience in the automotive industry. TPBN1_UKTJ

In a Nutshell We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Manager to join our team within Vistry North Midlands, at our Castle Donington office. As our Technical Manager, you will take the lead on project managing the technical matters relating to projects within the region. You will demonstrate a pro-active approach to design development, working within a team environment from the project's inception through to its completion. You will be tasked with the control of the complete design process involving the management of consultants, liaison with the relevant statutory and local authorities and other internal and external stakeholders as necessary. To ensure the designs complies to all necessary legislation, associated standards and Vistry Group specification, policy, and procedures. Your role requires an excellent base level of Health & Safety, Environmental and Technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of the Highways & Drainage, Building Regulations, NHBC Standards, Planning, and Affordable Housing. We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we're also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated. Let's cut to the chase, what's in it for you Competitive basic salary and annual bonus Company car, car allowance or travel allowance Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees Up to 39 days annual leave plus bank holidays 2 Volunteering days per annum Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary Share save and share incentive schemes Christmas company shutdown Employee rewards portal with many more benefits In return, what we would like from you Behave in line with our company values - Integrity, Caring and Quality Full Current UK Driving License or equivalent Experience working within a technical role at a residential house builder or contractor Good level of IT literacy with experience of AutoCAD, Outlook, Excel & Word, Proven ability in a Technical Coordinator/Manager role of delivering design for projects on time, to budget and quality standards with high customer satisfaction results. Excellent organisation and time management with ability to multitask. Commercially aware. Ability to make decisions within authority. Able to work as a team member. Experienced in analysing problems and delivering solutions. Strong mathematical ability. Be able to design and interpret the designs and technical demands of others. Professional aptitude and appearance at all times. Strives for continuous improvement for the benefit of the company. Driven to achieve customer satisfaction. Able to work under pressure, and accept criticism of work Be able to work effectively in a team Good level of communication skills, with the necessity to liaise with internal staff and external bodies Be practical and methodical with good analytical skills Embrace the company's core values Willing to work extra to meet deadlines as and when the business needs require it Desirable BTEC HND/HNC, Degree or similar in Design, Construction or Civil Engineering Member of a professional body such as: ICE, CIAT, CIOB Principal Designer and associated Health and Safety training/ qualifications. Use of Viewpoint drawing management system. Proficient use of Auto Cad. Management of technical fees and services cost to complete. More about the Technical Manager role Comply with the company Life of Site processes. Undertake key aspects of the Principal Designer role as defined within the Construction Design & Management Regulation 2015. Completion of all necessary Health, Safety & Environmental documents, in line with group policy. Manage the delivery of surveys & reports required for the development and manage associated requirements from design to completion. Manage the process of obtaining consultant fee proposals and formal appointment documents in accordance with group procedures. Manage consultants to deliver the civil engineering designs including legal plans. Undertaking value engineering assessments and ensure buildability. Manage submission of designs and securing technical approvals for agreements such as S104, S38 and S278. Following technical approval being granted, managing timely completion of legal agreements. Manage utility designs and initial mains laying onto site, ensuring legal agreements completed in timely manner. Manage street naming with local authority, complete plot list and distribute internally and externally of the business. Assist in production of Sales brochure, legal and sales handover meetings. Provide information for Housing Association contracts and attendance of progress meetings, Manage consultants to deliver the house type working drawing packs and liaise with key suppliers to provide ancillary drawing information for tender, construction and sales packs. Prepare all drawings and documents for engineering and superstructure elements for tender, followed by the construction issue and sales handover. Manage the accuracy of information supplied by all departments to ensure no discrepancies. Submission of all information to building control and warranty providers and obtaining approval of same, obtaining SAP/HEM Assessments together with PEA' and EPC's, etc. Obtaining and collating all ancillary specialist drawings including hot water supply, heating, kitchen, stair, lintels, p.c. ground floors, and precast upper floors. Attending and chairing Pre-Start Meetings and briefing all departments on matters related to the engineering and working drawings. Manage information and liaise with architects, civil and structural engineers and landscape architects, ensuring consistency between various designs. Assist the Land, Planning & Development teams with advice during the land acquisition stage and assist in the information to discharge of planning conditions. To monitor and report technical & development fees including S106 obligations. Resolve all technical related queries including conducting site visits as required. Finally, let's tell you a bit more about us We build more than homes, we're making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you'll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we're a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. Join us in making Vistry. #LI-AD1 TPBN1_UKTJ

Job Title: Production Scheduling Professional Location: Chippenham, SN15 Contract Type: Long-Term Ongoing Contract Pay Rate: £16.50 £20.00 per hour (Dependent on Experience) Start Date: ASAP (following successful interview) Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation for a Production Scheduling Professional to join their operations team in Chippenham. This role would suit an experienced Production Scheduler, Planner, or Coordinator with strong SAP experience, ideally from a manufacturing or production environment. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth production flow by coordinating schedules, managing materials, and optimising resource utilisation across the production process. Role Overview: The Production Scheduling Professional is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure efficient throughput of production orders. This role involves balancing demand with capacity, ensuring material availability, and maintaining accurate production data to support operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Plan and prepare production schedules based on order demand, capacity, and resource availability Analyse production backlogs, stock levels, and delivery priorities to optimise sequencing of orders Ensure all required production documentation and system data is completed accurately Coordinate the timely call-off of raw materials, components, and consumables Monitor production progress and update systems with completion reports and status changes Micro-manage production workflows to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, delays, or material shortages Coordinate material movement between production units to ensure continuity Work closely with procurement, logistics, and production teams to maintain workflow Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure alignment across the supply chain Support continuous improvement initiatives within production planning and scheduling About You: Previous experience in production scheduling, planning, or manufacturing coordination Strong working knowledge of SAP (essential) Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment High attention to detail and accuracy in data handling Proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills Comfortable working cross-functionally with different teams Desirable: Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Understanding of production control processes and manufacturing workflows Experience in a high-volume or complex manufacturing environment Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles Working Conditions: On-site role 5 days per week in Chippenham Fast-paced production environment Requires flexibility and responsiveness to changing production demands For more information, please click Apply, or contact Pertemps Technical on 0117 929 4422 option 3. TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Data Centre Lab Engineer (Contract) Start Date: April 2026 Duration: 6 Month Contract (extendable) Location: South Yorkshire, onsite 4 days a week Rate: £350-380 per day (Inside IR35) Reference: 20232 We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Data Center ICT Lab Engineer to join a Global technology company within their IT Infrastructure team. This person will need to support on-prem test labs including: Pre Production build & test Managing IP addresses Networks / SANs Ensure Cabling is in place Systems have power Cable tracing / auditing Documentation - Jira Installation / demises / kit-nives VMware experience (enterprise virtualisation environments) Firewall technologies Juniper networking Enterprise switches Block storage and enterprise storage technologies Compute virtualisation Documentation and Inventory Management: Audit, update and maintain accurate records of all data center assets, including equipment location, status, and configuration details. Ensure that all changes to the lab environment, including equipment additions, removals, and relocations, are accurately reflected in documentation such as asset management systems. Assist in maintaining and improving documentation standards and processes. Capacity Planning and Monitoring: Assist in the monitoring of power, cooling, and space utilization to ensure optimal lab performance and to anticipate future needs. Collaborate with the IT Infrastructure team to plan for future capacity requirements, including new deployments and upgrades. Compliance and Best Practices: Ensure that all work adheres to company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Implement and follow best practices including cable management, equipment labeling, and environmental monitoring. Collaboration and Support: Work closely with network, server, and storage teams to support their needs within the data center, including provisioning of space and power. Provide hands-on support for equipment installations, demises, moves, and troubleshooting as needed. Assist with audits and inspections to ensure the lab remains compliant with all relevant standards and regulations. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Must Haves Minimum 5 years of experience in data center operations role, with hands-on experience in equipment decommissioning, space optimization, and infrastructure documentation. Familiarity with data center infrastructure management (DCIM) tools and asset management software. Experience with physical network and server hardware, including installation, cabling, and troubleshooting. Good knowledge of on-prem IT Infrastructure including x86 hardware, Windows, Linux and Virtualization platforms, security,networking and storage technologies. Familiarity with out-of-band management platforms (iLO, iDRAC, XCC, Redfish) Understanding of Firmware lifecycle management Experience creating run book documentation. Skills and Competencies: Strong organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Proficient in reading and updating technical documentation, including floor plans and network diagrams. Knowledge of data center best practices, including power and cooling management, cable management, and environmental monitoring. Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. Good understanding of lab testing best practices Automation tools experience Certifications: Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Data+ Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), or similar are a plus. Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs) as needed. Some walking and standing in a data center/lab environment. Work Environment: Remote, office and data center/lab environment Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. TPBN1_UKTJ

Engineering and Manufacturing Manager + £50-£60K Basic + Benefits + Deeside + Agricultural Machinery Company Founded over two decades ago, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machines. The company was established by an experienced farmer who invented, developed, and patented the concept. This practical, hands on background shaped a product that has since become synonymous with high quality, British engineered machines. Today, all machines are designed and manufactured in the company's own UK factory, supplying equipment to both the agricultural and recycling sectors. Engineered for endurance in demanding applications, where reliability and durability are paramount. Every machine is built to deliver consistent performance, long service life, and dependable operation in challenging environments. The business is supported by a global dealer and distributor network operating across 25 countries and five continents, providing local expertise and customer support worldwide. As part of its continued growth strategy, new distribution partners and sales channels are welcomed. Role The role is responsible for making autonomous operational decisions to meet the company's ambitious production growth targets, ensuring daily and weekly operational objectives are consistently achieved to an exceptional standard. Reporting directly to the Senior Management Team, the role is accountable for performance across the core operational metrics of People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. The business currently manufactures approximately 750 machines per annum and is targeting growth to 2,000 machines per annum over the next four years. To support this expansion, the role leads three Department Heads covering Welding and Fabrication, Assembly, and Finishing, while also overseeing Production Scheduling and Procurement activities. The wider operations team includes fabrication welders, fitters, shot blasting and coatings operatives, and delivery drivers. A key focus of the position is the identification, procurement, and implementation of modern automated and robotic manufacturing technologies to improve production capacity, operational efficiency, and long-term scalability. The role is critical in maintaining high machine build standards, minimising warranty risk, and supporting the delivery of specialist, patent protected machines to customers across the UK, Europe, and international markets. Person The successful candidate will have a background in engineering, operations, or manufacturing management, with experience gained in a supervisory or management role within a manufacturing environment. They will have practical experience of welding and fabrication operations, including managing mechanical fitting, painting, and finishing activities, and will be formally trained in Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement. A degree in engineering, Lean Six Sigma certification, knowledge of ISO 9001, powder coating processes, and IOSH or NEBOSH Health and Safety qualifications are desirable. They will bring proven experience in manufacturing operations, production planning, and people management, with the ability to lead teams, solve problems effectively, and drive improvements in performance. Experience in recruiting, developing, and managing staff performance is essential, along with a strong understanding of fabrication, metal forming, laser profiling, and finishing processes. The role requires confidence in interpreting technical drawings, working with CAD systems, and managing HR-related processes. The individual will be a strong and professional leader, capable of building high-performing teams, managing shift-based operations, and improving output against key performance indicators. They will demonstrate a strategic mind set, combined with the ability to see projects through to completion. Good IT capability is required, including proficiency in CAD, ERP, MRP systems, and Microsoft Office, alongside familiarity with modern manufacturing technologies such as automation and robotics. Additional relevant technical or manufacturing experience will be advantageous. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. TPBN1_UKTJ

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