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Project Manager \n Location: Leicester, LE19 \n Salary: £42,000 - £45,000 per annum, with flexibility for exceptional experience \n The Opportunity \n Are you a Project Manager who likes being close to the action rather than sitting behind a desk? \n This is an opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business delivering bespoke retail displays and customer-facing projects for well-known brands. You'll take ownership from the initial brief through to production, delivery and installation, coordinating people, materials, suppliers and deadlines along the way. \n It's a fast-moving environment where priorities can change quickly, so we're looking for someone who is organised and commercially aware, but equally happy to roll up their sleeves and get involved when something needs sorting. \n What You'll Be Doing \n\n • Taking full ownership of projects from initial brief/order through to final delivery and installation\n, • Managing multiple projects, priorities and deadlines simultaneously\n, • Coordinating design, purchasing, production, warehouse, logistics and installation teams\n, • Planning production schedules and ensuring the right materials, information and resources are available at the right time\n, • Working closely with suppliers and resolving issues that could affect delivery\n, • Communicating confidently with clients and keeping them updated throughout the project\n, • Monitoring project costs, estimates, margins and overall commercial performance\n, • Reviewing project requirements, drawings and specifications to ensure everything is understood and delivered correctly\n, • Identifying potential problems early and finding practical solutions\n, • Supporting the wider team wherever required to keep projects moving\n, • Ensuring projects are delivered on time, to the required standard and within agreed commercial parameters\n\n What We're Looking For \n\n • Proven Project Management experience within manufacturing, production, retail display, engineering, construction or a similarly fast-paced environment\n, • Experience managing projects from start to finish\n, • Strong production planning and scheduling experience\n, • Good commercial awareness, including project costs, estimating and margins\n, • Excellent organisation skills with the ability to juggle competing priorities\n, • A practical, hands-on approach to project management\n, • Confident communication skills across clients, suppliers and internal teams\n, • A positive, resilient approach when plans change or problems arise\n, • Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do\n, • Comfortable working at pace and making decisions to keep projects on track\n, • A genuine team player with ambition and drive\n\n What's On Offer \n\n • £42,000 - £45,000 salary, with flexibility for exceptional experience\n, • Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm, 37.5 hours per week\n, • Predominantly office-based in Leicester, with some flexibility for hybrid working\n, • Opportunity to work on projects for major brands\n, • Genuine end-to-end project responsibility\n, • A varied role where no two projects are exactly the same\n, • Opportunity to have real input into delivery and operational decisions\n, • Growing business with ambitious plans\n, • Occasional overtime/weekend work may be required around project deadlines\n\n Interested? \n If you're a Project Manager who enjoys taking responsibility, solving problems and seeing a project through from start to finish, we'd love to hear from you. \n Please apply with your CV and a member of the ER Recruitment team will be in touch.

Office based \n Mobile showrooms, immersive product launches, exhibitions fabricated in-house by the same team that pitches them. A client base of major global brands across automotive, healthcare and food and drink. And an Event Account Manager role with a warm book of accounts from day one. \n • Quarterly profit-share scheme on top of your base \n • Work with major global brands across diverse sectors \n • Proven progression within a growing commercial team \n • Holiday buy-back scheme to top up your leave \n • 22 days holiday plus bank holidays \n The Company \n This is a boutique, award-winning brand experience agency delivering roadshows, exhibitions, hospitality, fabrication, AV and corporate events for clients across automotive, construction, food and drink, healthcare and more. With in-house operations, production and fabrication teams all under one roof, they build and run the events themselves. The business is profitable, growing, and an Event Account Manager who comes in tends to find reasons to stay. \n The Role \n The Event Account Manager role sits at the heart of the commercial team, holding full responsibility for a portfolio of high-value client accounts while coordinating directly with internal production, operations and fabrication specialists to bring each brief to life. \n • Own assigned accounts end to end, from brief through to delivery sign-off \n • Hit revenue growth, upsell and client satisfaction targets \n • Brief and manage external suppliers, handling quotes and lead-times \n • Identify cross-sell opportunities across the full service offering \n • Manage purchasing decisions with commercial awareness and budget discipline \n • Act as the primary link between clients and internal delivery teams \n • Support account strategy to drive long-term retention and loyalty \n The Candidate \n The right Event Account Manager will have owned client relationships in a commercially driven environment, held targets and delivered against them, and coordinated across internal teams and external suppliers without losing sight of margin or quality. If the title Event Account Manager describes what you do today, this role is worth a serious look. \n A background that blends account management with project coordination is particularly well suited here. Experience in brand experience, exhibitions, experiential or live events is beneficial but not essential. What matters most is a retention and upsell mindset, a confident approach to stakeholder management, and the ability to keep complex projects on track. \n Expect a competitive salary, quarterly profit-share, a warm book of established accounts and a clear progression path inside a team that is genuinely expanding. Scheduling for initial conversations is underway, so submit your application now and we will be in touch promptly. \n Live specialises in all disciplines (and at all levels) across events, experiential and exhibitions. If this position isn't quite what you're looking for please visit live-recruitment.co.uk to view all of the opportunities we are recruiting. \n As a specialist events recruitment agency we help our clients build the most talented and diverse teams in the UK. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, embracing diversity across all intersecting dimensions, including ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, well-being, abilities, and neurodiversity. We are dedicated to ensuring a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any adjustments or accommodations for any reason, please do not hesitate to let us know. \n Vacancy Ref: KS18872

Watches of Switzerland Group plc seeks a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of its Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee purchasing and pricing from showroom intake and B2B networks, while guiding the Buying Team to deliver annual sales and margin growth. Reporting to the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, ensuring key commercial KPIs align with the company #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of our Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee the purchasing and pricing of watches acquired through showroom client intake and our B2B network, while managing the Buying Team to deliver year-on-year sales and margin growth. Supporting the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, and ensure key commercial KPIs are achieved in line with the wider business growth plan. • Proven track record of experience in the luxury second hand market., • Strong background in commercial management., • Experience of operating and communicating up to board level., • Excellent communication skills, influencing and managing stakeholders, • Have had ownership and accountability of P&L performance., • Strong strategic analytical skills., • Proven experience of commercial responsibilities, • Experience of preparing and delivering business proposals. Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites! Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable. • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • 24/7 Virtual GP service, • Share Save Scheme, • Enjoy your Birthday Off, • Free Wellbeing Tools, • Generous Discount Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity Pay At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of our Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee the purchasing and pricing of watches acquired through showroom client intake and our B2B network, while managing the Buying Team to deliver year-on-year sales and margin growth. Supporting the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, and ensure key commercial KPIs are achieved in line with the wider business growth plan. • Proven track record of experience in the luxury second hand market., • Strong background in commercial management., • Experience of operating and communicating up to board level., • Excellent communication skills, influencing and managing stakeholders, • Have had ownership and accountability of P&L performance., • Strong strategic analytical skills., • Proven experience of commercial responsibilities, • Experience of preparing and delivering business proposals. Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites! Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the-art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi-faith room and a parent room. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do – we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable. • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • 24/7 Virtual GP service, • Share Save Scheme, • Enjoy your Birthday Off, • Free Wellbeing Tools, • Generous Discount Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity Pay At Watches of Switzerland Group, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment that embraces employees' unique backgrounds and perspectives. Your application will be reviewed anonymously, focusing solely on your qualifications, skills and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd in Leicester is seeking a General Administrator for a 6 month fixed-term period. The role provides day-to-day admin support to the purchasing function and will work closely with the Procurement Manager and suppliers to ensure smooth purchasing flows. It also covers reception and sales admin during busy periods, requiring a flexible, organised approach and the ability to manage competing priorities across the business. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Watches of Switzerland Group in the UK is seeking a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of our Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee the purchasing and pricing of watches acquired through showroom client intake and our B2B network, while guiding the Buying Team to deliver year‑on‑year sales and margin growth. Reporting to the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, #J-18808-Ljbffr

Alternatively, Grant Thornton At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative. With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career. Job Description: Every day our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our Private Capital corporate tax team specialises in looking after exciting entrepreneurial businesses - we focus on the tax affairs of privately owned and private equity backed companies. These are exciting businesses to work with, they are dynamic, entrepreneurial and often fast growing and they need us to help them navigate their increasingly complex tax compliance obligations and support with a range of tax advisory projects as they grow, restructure and consider succession planning. Our approach is to work hard to build a strong trusted adviser relationship - we listen to what they want to achieve from a business and a personal perspective and help them do so in the most tax efficient way. We are part of a much wider national tax practice that also consists of corporate and multinational (who deal with groups with significant multi‑national footprint and in-house tax functions) and our specialist services (innovation tax, employment taxes, VAT and real estate). We are able to draw on this specialist expertise to support our Private Capital clients as they grow. As a Manager within our Private Capital Corporate Tax team you will have the opportunity to work with a varied client base, from owner‑managed businesses to private equity backed businesses. You will: • Be advising a broad range of clients on a range of tax issues, covering a broad range of compliance and advisory projects, • Be actively involved in client meetings, concisely and confidently answering client queries, • Engender trust and respect from clients by producing high quality tax advice accurately, delivering on expectations and deadlines, • Lead from the front in regards to delivering client work, engaging with the wider Tax teams to ensure correct skill utilisation on all projects, • Take responsibility for developing more junior team members, understanding their career aspiration and support this delivery, • Provide intelligent and creative solutions to client tax issues both reactively and proactively, taking an active approach to cross‑selling wider solutions for other teams around the GT network, • Lead on pitch/proposals. You’ll actively grow the business by being present in the market and demonstrating our capabilities to clients and targets Joining us as Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is a professional qualification (CTA/ACA/ACCA or equivalent) with post qualification experience, and to be confident managing a portfolio of entrepreneurial business clients. It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way: • You’ll possess strong knowledge of UK corporate tax legislation and a working knowledge of international concepts, • You’ll have reviewed work and supervised people in a tax environment, • You’ll have gained experience working within a professional services environment, • You’ll have experience of managing a large portfolio of tax clients, • You’ll have demonstrable Business Development experience, • An eagerness to develop deep knowledge of the firm’s services and capabilities The culture at Grant Thornton is what sets us apart, we’re known for our inclusive culture and creating environments where all our people can flourish. The things that set you apart, we value them, and this helps us all to perform at our best. Our values are the unwavering principles that shape our daily behaviours and decisions, alongside our drive to do the right thing. We’re looking for people who align with our values and are purposefully driven, actively curious and candid but kind. You can learn more about our values in practice here. It’s not just about our culture and values, in addition to a competitive salary and reward package, you’ll also get: • Tailored development programmes and access to coaching, • Flexible bank holidays – allowing you to celebrate the days that are important to you, • Benefits including pension, life assurance and private medical, additional holiday purchasing and health benefits, • Any benefits giving you access to shopping discounts, gym memberships, financial advice And more. Visit our benefits section to read more. We have a trust-based way of working, driven by responsible people who have the best interests of our firm and our clients at heart. Our how we work framework gives flexibility in where, how, and when we work to deliver the best results for our clients, whilst helping you keep a balance between work and life. Life is more than work, the things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles. That is how it should be. We’re looking for people who can help drive the business forward, who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Watches of Switzerland seeks a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of our Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee purchasing and pricing of watches from showroom client intake and our B2B network, while managing the Buying Team to deliver year-on-year sales and margin growth. Supporting the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, and ensure key commercial KPIs are #J-18808-Ljbffr

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Junior Account Manager to join a growing Account Management and Sales team within the childrenswear division. Working closely with a key high street customer, the successful candidate will gain valuable exposure across account management, product development and customer relationships, supporting the delivery of commercial, trend‑led ranges in a fast‑paced environment. • Working closely with buyers to review briefs, seasonal requirements and key trends, • Attending customer meetings, presenting samples, taking detailed notes and communicating feedback clearly to the design team, • Conducting trend and competitor research to support range development, • Collaborating with product development to build cohesive, commercial childrenswear ranges, • Sourcing new products, fabrics and yarns, and managing the sampling process from initial development through to approval, • Liaising with factories and overseas suppliers to ensure timelines, quality and cost targets are met, • Proactively raising and resolving any issues relating to orders or production, • Supporting cost negotiations and margin management where required, • Identifying opportunities to grow and develop existing customer accounts, • Attending trade fairs and supplier visits as part of ongoing product and market development, • Professional, confident and personable approach, • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships, • Well organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks, • Computer literate, with confidence using Microsoft Office and learning internal systems Additional Information This role is ideal for a graduate or junior‑level candidate looking to build a career within childrenswear and supplier‑side account management, offering excellent progression and hands‑on industry experience. • Associate, • Full‑time, • Purchasing, Sales, and Other, • Retail Apparel and Fashion and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are looking for a commercially driven Pre-Owned Commercial Manager to lead the performance and growth of our Pre-Owned Watch business across the WoS Group. You will oversee the purchasing and pricing of watches acquired through showroom client intake and our B2B network, while managing the Buying Team to deliver year-on-year sales and margin growth. Supporting the Head of Pre-Owned, you will drive strategic initiatives, optimise conversion and profitability, and ensure key commercial KPIs are achieved in line with the wider business growth plan. • Proven track record of experience in the luxury second hand market., • Strong background in commercial management., • Experience of operating and communicating up to board level., • Excellent communication skills, influencing and managing stakeholders, • Have had ownership and accountability of P&L performance., • Strong strategic analytical skills., • Proven experience of commercial responsibilities, • Experience of preparing and delivering business proposals. Did you know we're a FTSE-250 retail company employing nearly 3,000 people across the UK and the United States. We're the UK's leading luxury watch specialist in the UK with a significant presence in the US and a complementary jewellery offering. At the last count we have over 190 showrooms across the UK, US and Europe, including 77 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with brands such as Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer and Breitling plus seven-e-commerce websites! Our success is based on strong, long-standing partnerships with the most prestigious luxury watch brands, supported by impactful marketing and powered by leading-edge technology to provide our clients with a modern, distinctive luxury experience. This is underpinned by our people, who are highly trained and motivated to deliver exceptional client experience whilst building inclusive teams. Watches of Switzerland Group has moved our headquarters to a new, state-of-the‑art office in Carlton Park, Leicester. The new 75,000 square foot office is located just outside of Leicester city centre and is home to over 500 employees. Surrounded by 32 acres of woodlands with facilities such as a mini market, team lounges, a multi‑faith room and a parent room. Our clients love us for our exceptional client experience, expertise, and approachability. Our clients are at the heart of everything that we do - we love to wow our clients and make every interaction with us special and memorable. Some of our benefits • Holiday Purchase Scheme, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, • 24/7 Virtual GP service, • Share Save Scheme, • Enjoy your Birthday Off, • Free Wellbeing Tools, • Generous Discount Scheme, • Enhanced Maternity Pay #J-18808-Ljbffr

With over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ridgway Machines is a world-leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical, energy, and oil & gas industries. Recently acquired by Tokamak Energy to accelerate superconducting technology, we're involved in some of the world's most exciting engineering projects—including ITER's Fusion Power Plant and CERN's Large Hadron Collider. From innovative designs to global customer support, we deliver expert solutions for clients worldwide. Based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, we're a skilled team of specialist engineers working at the cutting edge of power generation machinery. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team, reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a hands‑on role that will play a key part in driving right‑first‑time delivery, reducing quality issues, improving supplier performance, and strengthening quality processes across the full machine lifecycle. This position has been created to provide additional quality engineering capability as the business grows. The successful candidate will take ownership of day‑to‑day quality activities, helping to ensure products, processes and suppliers consistently meet customer, engineering and regulatory requirements while supporting wider continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Machine Build and Installation teams, you will have the opportunity to influence quality standards across multiple functions and become a trusted technical partner throughout project delivery. • Maintain and improve quality processes, procedures and systems., • Support quality planning and inspection activities across design, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing and installation., • Review engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements from a quality perspective., • Develop and maintain inspection and test plans., • Carry out first-off, in-process and final inspections., • Support Factory Acceptance Testing and final machine release activities., • Manage quality records, documentation and traceability requirements., • Identify and mitigate quality risks throughout project execution., • Support ISO 9001 compliance, quality plans, document control and calibration activities., • Conduct internal, supplier, product and process audits., • Manage internal non-conformances and corrective actions through to completion., • Lead or support root cause investigations using structured quality methodologies., • Analyse quality performance data and produce meaningful KPI reporting., • Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance., • Carry out supplier visits to verify quality standards and monitor high-risk or high-value fabrications and components., • Support the investigation and resolution of customer quality issues., • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap and customer complaints. In this role, you will help the business to: • Improve right-first-time performance., • Resolve quality issues earlier in the process., • Reduce repeat non-conformances., • Improve supplier quality performance., • Increase the effectiveness of corrective actions., • Use quality data to drive measurable business improvements., • Embed a proactive quality culture across the organisation. Essential • Experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role within an engineering or manufacturing environment., • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical quality management systems., • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances., • Understanding of inspection techniques, metrology, calibration and verification methods., • Experience managing non-conformances, corrective actions and root cause investigations., • Ability to analyse quality data and identify practical improvement opportunities., • Experience conducting or supporting internal audits., • Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills., • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related systems., • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to supplier sites when required. Desirable • HNC, HND, degree or apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline., • Quality and/or auditing qualifications., • Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or similar improvement methodologies., • Knowledge of COSHH requirements, risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification., • Experience using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and FMEA., • Background in machinery manufacturing, capital equipment or complex engineered products., • Awareness of CE/UKCA and machinery compliance requirements., • Exposure to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards would be advantageous., • Salary range £40,000 to £50,000 dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset, • 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams, • Free parking, • 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays, • Company Bonus scheme, • Stakeholder Pension, • Family friendly policies, • Training and Personal Development, • Some onward International Travel Opportunities, • Complementary corporate work wear, • Relocation Assistance Important information for candidates Pre-employment screening Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre-employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right-to-work, proof of identity and references. Data privacy Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation Equality of opportunity Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We’re committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We’re happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr

With over 100 years of engineering excellence, Ridgway Machines is a world‑leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical, energy, and oil & gas industries. Recently acquired by Tokamak Energy to accelerate superconducting technology, we're involved in some of the world's most exciting engineering projects—including ITER's Fusion Power Plant and CERN's Large Hadron Collider. From innovative designs to global customer support, we deliver expert solutions for clients worldwide. Based at Meridian Business Park in Leicester, we're a skilled team of specialist engineers working at the cutting edge of power generation machinery. We are looking for a Quality Engineer to join our growing Quality team, reporting to the Quality Manager. This is a hands‑on role that will play a key part in driving right‑first‑time delivery, reducing quality issues, improving supplier performance, and strengthening quality processes across the full machine lifecycle. This position has been created to provide additional quality engineering capability as the business grows. The successful candidate will take ownership of day‑to‑day quality activities, helping to ensure products, processes and suppliers consistently meet customer, engineering and regulatory requirements while supporting wider continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with Engineering, Project Management, Purchasing, Production, Machine Build and Installation teams, you will have the opportunity to influence quality standards across multiple functions and become a trusted technical partner throughout project delivery. • Maintain and improve quality processes, procedures and systems, • Support quality planning and inspection activities across design, fabrication, machining, assembly, testing and installation, • Review engineering drawings, specifications and customer requirements from a quality perspective, • Develop and maintain inspection and test plans, • Carry out first‑off, in‑process and final inspections, • Support Factory Acceptance Testing and final machine release activities, • Manage quality records, documentation and traceability requirements, • Identify and mitigate quality risks throughout project execution, • Support ISO 9001 compliance, quality plans, document control and calibration activities, • Conduct internal, supplier, product and process audits, • Manage internal non‑conformances and corrective actions through to completion, • Lead or support root cause investigations using structured quality methodologies, • Analyse quality performance data and produce meaningful KPI reporting, • Work with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and improve performance, • Carry out supplier visits to verify quality standards and monitor high‑risk or high‑value fabrications and components, • Support the investigation and resolution of customer quality issues, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that reduce defects, rework, scrap and customer complaints, • Improve right‑first‑time performance, • Resolve quality issues earlier in the process, • Reduce repeat non‑conformances, • Improve supplier quality performance, • Increase the effectiveness of corrective actions, • Use quality data to drive measurable business improvements, • Embed a proactive quality culture across the organisation, • Experience in a Quality Engineer or Quality Assurance role within an engineering or manufacturing environment, • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and practical quality management systems, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances, • Understanding of inspection techniques, metrology, calibration and verification methods, • Experience managing non‑conformances, corrective actions and root cause investigations, • Ability to analyse quality data and identify practical improvement opportunities, • Experience conducting or supporting internal audits, • Strong communication, organisation and stakeholder management skills, • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality‑related systems, • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to supplier sites when required, • HNC, HND, degree or apprenticeship in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, • Quality and/or auditing qualifications, • Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or similar improvement methodologies, • Knowledge of COSHH requirements, risk assessments, safe systems of work and hazard identification, • Experience using tools such as 8D, 5 Why and FMEA, • Background in machinery manufacturing, capital equipment or complex engineered products, • Awareness of CE/UKCA and machinery compliance requirements, • Exposure to ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards would be advantageous, • Salary range £40,000 to £50,000 dependent on skills and experience and will be discussed from the outset, • 37.5 hour working week, Friday finish at 1.30pm for production teams, • Free parking, • 25 days paid annual leave (includes 3 days for Christmas shut down) plus 8 days paid public holidays, • Company Bonus scheme, • Stakeholder Pension, • Family friendly policies, • Training and Personal Development, • Some onward International Travel Opportunities, • Complementary corporate work wear, • Relocation Assistance Please note that the appointment of the successful candidate will be subject to standard pre‑employment screening, as applicable to the post. This will include right‑to‑work, proof of identity and references. Please note that any personal data submitted to Ridgway Machines as part of the job application process will be processed in accordance with the GDPR and related UK data protection legislation, for more information regarding GDPR please see: government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation Entry into employment with Ridgway Machines and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit and the application of criteria which are related to the duties of each post and the relevant salary structure. In all cases, ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration. No applicant or member of staff shall be discriminated against because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We're committed to building an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you have a disability or require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please let us know. We're happy to make the necessary arrangements to ensure you can perform at your best. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Frontline Recruitment Derby are currently recruiting for a Quality Control Assistant to join our reputable client's Quality team based in Leicestershire, LE7. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in quality control, manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food production or another highly regulated environment, who is looking to develop their career within a quality-focused role. Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring that products meet the required quality, safety and regulatory standards before they are released. You will carry out routine and random quality checks throughout the production process, review documentation and certificates, and complete final product inspections to ensure that finished goods are fully compliant ready for dispatch. You will be working closely with both the production department and personnel ensuring they too meet the required standards in both their duties and their own PPE/Hygiene standards. • Carry out random quality checks within production areas, checking works orders, stock and production processes against established quality procedures., • Complete final production checks at the end of the manufacturing process before products are released to market., • Review works orders and production instructions to ensure processes have been followed correctly., • Build and maintain works orders using the ERP system., • Obtain, review and file batch certificates for production batches., • Review and verify Certificates of Analysis (COAs) for raw materials, packaging and finished products., • Ensure 100% of batch documentation is complete, accurate and correctly filed., • Ensure all required documentation meets internal procedures and relevant regulatory standards., • Complete final checks on 100% of finished products prior to release., • Identify discrepancies, quality issues or areas for improvement and communicate findings to the relevant departments., • Work closely with Production, Operations, Planning, Purchasing, Maintenance and Quality teams to maintain high standards., • Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, compliance and quality excellence., • Good understanding of Quality Control processes and procedures., • Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GDP (Good Distribution Practice) and other relevant regulatory standards., • Experience carrying out detailed and accurate inspections and quality checks., • Ability to review works orders, production documentation, packaging materials and finished products., • Experience reviewing and verifying Certificates of Analysis (COAs)., • Strong attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach to documentation., • Good written and verbal communication skills., • Ability to identify and report discrepancies and quality issues., • Strong team-working skills, with the ability to work effectively alongside Production, Technical and Quality departments., • Previous Quality Control experience within pharmaceutical, food manufacturing or another highly regulated manufacturing environment., • Knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA or Fishbone analysis., • Understanding of workplace health and safety requirements within a manufacturing environment., • Experience working within an ERP system. This is a key role within the Quality function of a leading pharma company, helping to ensure products are manufactured correctly, documentation is accurate and complete, and finished goods meet the required standards before release. You will work alongside a range of departments and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience within a structured and quality-driven manufacturing environment. The client is committed to: • Continually improving, • Enjoying working together, on the same side, • Having integrity in everything they do! Hours of work: Some flexibility in start times so either 7-3 pm or 8 - 4 pm Monday to Friday (37.5 Hour week) Salary: Up to £15 ph, overtime at enhanced rates plus company benefits, If you have a strong eye for detail, take pride in getting things right and have experience within a quality-controlled or regulated environment, we would love to hear from you #J-18808-Ljbffr

SF Group is seeking a Joinery Project Manager in Leicestershire to lead projects from concept through manufacture, delivery and installation within a busy manufacturing environment. You will manage budgets, timescales, quality and overall delivery, acting as the main point of contact for customers. Coordinate CAD/design, purchasing, production and ERP data to ensure on-time, on-budget outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Joinery Project Manager Leicestershire 55,000 P/ a Are you an experienced Project Manager with a background in manufacturing, engineering, joinery, fit-out or a similar project-led environment? We are supporting an established and growing manufacturing business looking to recruit a Project Manager to take ownership of projects from initial estimate and design through to manufacture, delivery and installation. This is a hands-on role where you will manage the complete project lifecycle, working closely with customers, suppliers, CAD/design, purchasing and production to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. • Manage multiple projects from initial handover through design, manufacture, delivery and installation., • Take responsibility for project budgets, timescales, quality and overall delivery., • Act as the main point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle., • Attend client and site meetings where required., • Carry out site surveys, including final measurements, templating and reviewing construction details., • Coordinate all relevant project documentation and ensure information is accurately maintained within the company's ERP system., • Brief internal CAD Designers and ensure drawings accurately reflect customer and manufacturing requirements., • Work closely with Production to establish practical, cost-effective and efficient manufacturing methods., • Coordinate purchasing requirements and act as the link between customer requirements, internal purchasing and the external supply chain., • Liaise with material suppliers, subcontractors and installation teams., • Produce or support CNC drawings, cutting lists and other manufacturing information where required., • Track project expenditure and ensure any additional costs, design hours or variations are agreed and commercially recovered., • Produce quotations for specification changes and revisions to live projects., • Support the Estimating team with quotations during busy periods., • Prepare relevant Health & Safety documentation and O&M manuals., • Ensure project amendments and commercial changes are accurately reflected within the ERP system., • Lead post-project profitability reviews, analysing actual costs against budget and identifying reasons for any variations., • Ensure projects are completed to a high standard and to the satisfaction of all parties. We are looking for someone with previous experience in a Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Engineer or similar role within a manufacturing or project-led environment. You should ideally have: • Experience managing projects from initial concept/order through to manufacture and installation., • A good understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments., • The ability to understand technical drawings and communicate effectively with CAD/design teams., • Strong commercial awareness with experience managing project costs, budgets and variations., • Experience dealing directly with customers and managing client expectations., • Experience coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and purchasing requirements., • The confidence to carry out site surveys and take accurate measurements., • Strong planning, organisation and problem-solving skills., • The ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines., • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work across design, production, purchasing and commercial teams., • Experience using ERP/MRP systems would be advantageous., • Experience within joinery, furniture, interiors, fit-out, construction products, bespoke manufacturing, fabrication or engineered products would be particularly relevant. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing business in a varied role where you will have genuine ownership of projects from start to finish. You will work ac #J-18808-Ljbffr

Business Development Manager – Food Ingredients & Nutrition Our client is looking for energetic and enthusiastic candidates for a commercial role driving growth across the Food and Nutrition markets with particular focus on specialist products for the bakery and meat replacement industries. You'll manage key account development, open new strategic partnerships, and champion innovative ingredients from global supply partners. This is a role for a proactive, relationship led BDM who thrives on building markets, shaping product strategy, and delivering results. Key Responsibilities Sales & Account Growth Deliver agreed sales and profitability targets across your sector and personal accounts. Identify, win and develop new Key Accounts while expanding relationships across existing customers. Build structured account plans and ensure full market coverage through effective customer segmentation. Provide monthly performance updates, highlight variances, and recommend corrective actions. Ensure timely follow up on quotations, visit reports and sales actions. Drive ongoing profit optimisation in line with market conditions. Principal & Product Management Identify portfolio gaps and opportunities for product range expansion. Work with existing and new supply partners to assess and introduce new products. Support marketing with sector focused content and campaigns to raise brand and product visibility. Act as the key communication link between principals and internal teams, ensuring smooth product launches and issue resolution. Coordinate new product roll outs with colleagues and ensure regulatory/quality requirements are met. Gather and share market intelligence to support internal reporting and principal expectations. Assist purchasing with stock planning for relevant product lines. General & Team Contribution Promote strong teamwork and a positive working environment. Support and motivate colleagues through knowledge sharing and training. Deliver professional presentations to customers, principals and internal teams. Represent the company at industry events, exhibitions and seminars. Personal Requirements Strong communication, selling and negotiation skills. Solid technical and market understanding of food or nutrition ingredients. Effective problem solving, planning and organisational skills. Ability to build cross functional relationships and influence stakeholders. You must have a right to work in the UK, our client cannot support visa sponsorship Full UK driving license JBRP1_UKTJ

Edwards and Pearce are working with a growing food manufacturing business to recruit an experienced production and materials planner to manage and develop their planning and stock processes and launch into their next growth phase. You will be responsible for managing the production and materials planning for the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with the business into a wider operational role, initially developing planning, and later taking on wider purchasing cost and supplier performance responsibility. Role: • Developing effective and efficient plans and optimising the use of equipment and resources., • Allocation of materials, ensuring that stock levels are optimised in line with demand., • Responsibility for planning factory output, monitoring and reporting on performance against output and cost KPI's., • Managing internal relationships, liaising with the sales and production functions, and leading planning meetings., • Placing purchase orders on suppliers and managing ingredient stock., • Development of improved approaches and processes around planning and the supply chain., • Input into new product development and range introduction projects. Requirements: • Experience in demand or production planning, within a food manufacturing business., • Hands on, and adaptable approach to role., • Strong interpersonal and influencing skills., • Strong commercial acumen., • Motivated, with a passion for food. For more information please reach out. The Consultancy: Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer. JBRP1_UKTJ

Project Manager Leicester C£45,000 p.a. • Are you the person who takes ownership and gets a project over the line, whatever it takes?, • Can you juggle multiple deadlines, solve problems at pace and keep everyone moving in the right direction?, • Looking for a hands-on Project Manager role where no two days are the same? The Company: Melita POS is a growing Leicester-based business creating standout retail displays and experiences for major brands. From design and manufacturing through to logistics and installation, projects are delivered under one roof, meaning the team gets genuinely involved in making great ideas happen. As the business continues to grow, we're looking for a Project Manager who thrives on pace, variety and responsibility and wants to play a key role in getting projects successfully over the line. Role & Responsibilities of the Project Manager: • Own projects from receipt of client brief through to final delivery and installation, • Manage multiple projects, timelines, costs and priorities simultaneously, • Coordinate design, purchasing, production, warehouse, logistics and installation, • Work closely with suppliers to ensure the right parts, materials and information are where they need to be, • Maintain strong communication with clients throughout project delivery, • Monitor costs, timelines and project risks, protecting both delivery and profitability, • Review technical information and ensure project requirements are clearly understood across the business, • Proactively identify and solve problems rather than waiting for them to escalate, • Get hands-on and involved wherever needed to keep a project moving, • Manage changing priorities and tight deadlines while maintaining quality, • Work closely with the Operations Director and wider Project Management team, • Take ownership of the end result, from the initial order right through to successful completion About You as the Project Manager: • Proven Project Management experience within manufacturing, production, retail display, engineering, construction or another fast-paced project environment, • Strong experience managing projects from start to finish rather than just one part of the process, • Commercially aware, with a good understanding of costs, margins, estimating and delivery commitments, • Highly organised and comfortable juggling multiple projects and competing priorities, • A natural problem solver who stays calm when things don't go to plan, • Positive, energetic and resilient, with the determination to find a way forward, • Confident communicating with clients, suppliers and internal teams, • Comfortable getting involved in the detail and rolling up your sleeves when required, • Someone who takes ownership rather than waiting to be told what to do, • Able to work at pace and make decisions when deadlines are tight, • A genuine team player who is loyal, ambitious and keen to contribute to a growing business Additional Benefits: • Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, 37.5 hours per week, • Predominantly office-based role at Melita's Leicester site, with some hybrid flexibility considered, • Work on exciting, bespoke projects for major brands, • End-to-end involvement across design, manufacturing, logistics and installation, • Fast-paced and varied working environment where your decisions genuinely make a difference, • Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence project delivery, • Growing business with ambitious plans for the future, • Occasional overtime/weekend involvement may be required around project delivery Please note by applying for this role you give consent for ER Recruitment to retain your CV for up to 24 months for the purposes of assisting you to find your next role unless you notify us otherwise. While we aim to get back to all applicants however if you do not receive a response within seven working days then unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are here to help with your career so please send a copy of your CV to us. If you know of anyone else who is looking for their next opportunity, please feel free to refer them to us or pass on our details. We look forward to hearing from you. JBRP1_UKTJ

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