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Production Manager Location: Banbury (commutable within 1 hour) Salary: £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits The Opportunity We are working in partnership with a leading, privately owned global food ingredients manufacturer to appoint a Production Manager at a key site in Banbury. This is a highly visible and business-critical leadership role within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. It offers significant scope for progression, with a clear pathway toward Plant Manager level over time. The Role This is a hands-on leadership position overseeing a large-scale blending operation running across multiple shifts. You will lead a sizeable team (circa 100–200 employees across shifts), ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production performance in a demanding and dynamic environment. Reporting directly to the Plant Manager, you will act as their deputy and take full site responsibility when required. The role requires a high level of resilience, energy, and commitment, including being on-call and maintaining a strong on-site presence. Key Responsibilities • Lead, coach, and develop multi-shift production teams (4 shifts, 40 employees per shift), • Create a high-performance culture with clear accountability and strong engagement, • Deliver production targets in line with the Master Production Schedule, maintaining quality and service standards, • Ensure all plant and equipment operate at optimal performance levels, • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across efficiency, waste reduction, and process stability, • Maintain rigorous Health & Safety, hygiene, and environmental standards, • Ensure all training is current, effective, and properly documented, • Oversee accurate completion of manufacturing documentation, • Lead root cause analysis and resolution of technical or quality issues, • Work closely with engineering to maximise equipment reliability and minimise downtime, • Step into full site leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Plant Manager About You • Proven experience in a senior production/manufacturing leadership role within FMCG or food manufacturing, • Experience managing large teams in a fast-paced, multi-shift environment (ideally 100–200 employees or equivalent), • Strong technical and operational understanding of manufacturing processes, • Deep knowledge of Health & Safety and food hygiene standards, • A resilient, hands-on leader who thrives in demanding environments, • Passion for food manufacturing and operational excellence, • Strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, • Able to commit to being on-site and within a realistic one-hour commute of Banbury What’s on Offer • Salary circa £80,000, • Discretionary bonus (2%, typically paid at Christmas), • Contracted 37-hour week (with flexibility required due to the nature of the role), • Long-term career progression toward Plant Manager level Why Apply? This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior operational leadership role within a well-established and growing international business. You’ll play a key role in shaping site performance, leading large teams, and driving continuous improvement - while building a clear pathway toward Plant leadership.

We’re currently recruiting for a Mould Technician for an internationally established plastics manufacture. The Injection Mould Technician will be required to work a three shift pattern (6am-2pm/2pm-10pm/10pm-6am) You’ll work closely with production and tooling teams to improve processes, support new tool setups, reduce changeover times, and make sure everything is done right first time. You’ll also lead the tool change team, promote safe working, and help drive continuous improvement across the plant. Further responsibilities include: *Optimising moulding processes for quality and cycle time *Leading and supporting the tool change team *Setting up new tools and supporting start-ups *Improving tool change times through SMED activities *Spotting issues and suggesting better ways of working *Carrying out basic audits and supporting safe, tidy working practices What We’re Looking For: *Strong technical understanding of moulding and tool change processes *Proven ability to lead and motivate a team *A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement *Commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence If you’re passionate about process optimisation, teamwork, and driving manufacturing performance, we’d love to hear from you. M-Tec Engineering Solutions is a leading supplier of Permanent, Interim and Project Management Recruitment Solutions to the Automotive a...

Job Description Infection Prevention and Control Nurse 37.5 Hours - Cherwell Hospital, Banbury We are currently expanding our team at The Cherwell Hospital and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Nurse to join our team as an Infection Prevention Control (IPC) Lead Nurse for 22.5 hrs a week. This can be considered a full-time position with the remaining 15 hours being assigned to work in your area of clinical expertise; ward, theatre, outpatients, pre operative assessment. It is essential you can provide evidence-based IPC clinical advice and support by leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting by promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors by providing. We are looking for a professional role model with experience in improving practice in IPC and delivering education to staff. You will be able to demonstrate this with evidence of your commitment to continual professional development'. Duties and responsibilities: * Leading in surveillance, prevention and control of infection in the hospital setting. * Promoting and maintaining high standards of IPC practices with regard to safety of patients, staff and visitors. * You will demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to provide a high standard of care to all of our patients, with excellent communication skills and an ability to work within a multidisciplinary team is essential whilst having flexibility. What you'll bring with you * Registered Nurse Educated to degree level or equivalent experience. * Current NMC registration. * Teaching and Assessing qualification or equivalent experience. * Evidence of recent update of infection prevention and control practice. * Infection Prevention and Control Course qualification (Desirable) Essential Experience * Recent experience as a registered nurse in acute surgical care environment. * Previous experience and knowledge of infection prevention and control at ward/departmental level. Desirable Experience * Previous experience with surgical site surveillance * Tissue viability knowledge * Audit/surveillance experience including Surgical site infection surveillance service (SSISS) * Familiarity with the Patient safety Incident Response Framework (PSIRF) and report writing. * Policy / procedure writing. Why join us? At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because were people caring for people: Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security • Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants, • Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance, • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary, • Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days, • Flexible shift patterns, where possible, • Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave, • Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development, • Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts, • Cycle2Work scheme, • Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years experience. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We love people with a positive, can do attitude who want to make a difference in their work. Our employees are Ramsay. The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that people staff and doctors are Ramsay Health Cares most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We care. Its more than what we do, its who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. The Ramsay Way culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success. We are proud to support the UKs Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MODs Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks. JBRP1_UKTJ

Production Team Leader - Banbury Alternating shifts: - Mon-Thurs: 6am-2pm (early) / 2pm-10pm (late) - Friday: 6-1 (early) / 1-8:30 (late) We are looking for a passionate individual to join our Production team as a Team Leader at our Banbury site. At Safran, we understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger and more effective, and as an organisation, we are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets. About Safran Actuation Systems UK: Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. Our UK Actuation business brings together engineering excellence, advanced manufacturing capability and a proud heritage within the aerospace sector. Whether supporting major global programmes or developing the next generation of actuation technologies, our people are at the heart of everything we do. As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward‑thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace. The Production Team Leader is a critical role at our Banbury site, where you will oversee manufacturing operations and ensure the safe and effective running of the shift. Owing to a period of significant growth we are seeking a new Team Leader to lead, manage, and engage a multidisciplinary team working on market leading products. You will be line manager to the team and responsible for delivering the production plan ensuring key safety, quality, cost and delivery deliverables are achieved. Key responsibilities: Efficient and safe running of assigned module, ensuring all employees are adhering to the companies EHS policies Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on time delivery, hours and efficiency commitments Real time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management Monitor cell performance, maximizing performance from your team and equipment Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rate Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actionsWhy Safran? A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality A culture of excellence: Join a team that values collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement. Whatever your background, together we aim for excellenceWhat you'll need: Leadership experience gained with an operational role Previous exposure to a manufacturing/production/engineering environments would be highly advantageous Demonstrated skills with a commitment to quality, delivery, team working and continuous improvement ethos Great resilience and the ability to work within an ever-changing environment Ability to lead, motivate and develop team Good communication and influencing skills Here, we craft excellence together. If you're ready to take your career to new heights and be part of a company that's crafting the future of flight, apply today. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs

Process Technician We are recruiting for a permanent Process Technician for our Banbury based client. Your role will be to optimise and maintain the safe and efficient operation of mould production processes to ensure consistent quality and on-time delivery. Working closely with tool changers, production teams, and support functions, the role focuses on identifying process inefficiencies and proposing improvements to enhance plant performance. It promotes a collaborative, team-based environment, ensures accurate and timely administration, and provides technical expertise to support continuous improvement. The role also involves leading the tool change team with a right-first-time approach, aligning with production priorities and plans, setting up new processes for new or first-time tooling, and driving SMED activities to reduce tool change times. As a Process Technician, you will need to have/be: An understanding of injection mould tools and how they work Good team worker Self-motivated and focussed, with a 'hands on' flexible attitude Ability to work under pressure on own initiative Strong attention span with a good eye for detail Able to follow formal procedures Manual dexterity Good communication skills 5+ years processing and a good knowledge of cascade injection Good literacy & numeracy skills Good analytical skills. MAFACT processes and principals (internal training). must be able to work using their own initiative, and be able to liaise with other functions and departments at all levels within the company. Ability to identify different colours of products (i.e. Ishihara).Details: Salary: £47, 000 Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 3 shift rotation Monday to Friday 7.00am - 3.00pm Monday to Friday 3.00pm - 11.00pm Sunday to Thursday 11.00pm - 7.00am Location: Banbury (fully onsite) Duration: PermanentRole of Process Technician: Lead and motivate the tool change team, promoting a right-first-time and continuous improvement culture Ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment at all times Optimise existing production processes to achieve best-in-class cycle times, quality, and reliability Identify and support opportunities to improve current equipment or introduce new equipment to enhance manufacturing processes Drive improvements in housekeeping through effective, standardised processes Carry out random audits of the tool change process to ensure standard practices are followed, including checks for oil and water leaks, cycle times, and water flow Support and advise production start-ups where issues or deviations arise Accurately record all process changes on log sheets to ensure full traceability and support ongoing analysis Support the "three deviation" rule and participate in validation activities Support lock-out processes for optimised systems (e.g. EOAT and robot programmes), ensuring root causes are addressed rather than short-term fixes Conduct and support risk assessments in line with company and legislative requirements Support and participate in trials for new product ranges and processes Maintain documented evidence of process trials to validate and standardise optimised processes Review the system to identify processes requiring assessment or improvement Update, publish, and maintain process standard conditions as required Attend toolmaker trials and internal meetings to review tooling plans, progress, and performance as requiredBenefits of working as a Process Technician: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) Share scheme Employee assist program Free on-site parking Pension scheme Workwear Company Share Participation Scheme