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Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • You will be joining a renowned North-East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area., • Immediate start available, • An inclusive and supportive team culture, • A highly secure business with an incredibly strong order book, • Competitive company pension MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Cramlington, by recruiting a CAD Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and grow with the business If you have a background in Design, Product Development or similar, apply now for an immediate response! The Job You’ll Do. • Working as part of a small Product Development Team, • Use 2D CAD skills to create Client Approval drawings for bespoke products., • Use 3D CAD skills to create designs for bespoke products in alignment with customer requirements, • Work closely with members of the manufacturing team to improve designs and work within the principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), • Responsible for the NPI of bespoke projects, product customisation, range extensions, and standard product improvements, taking products from initial enquiry to production, including costing, concept and detail design, prototyping and production drawings and work instructions., • Actively seek opportunities to develop products and processes in order to improve profitability and quality., • Aim to exceed the expectations of customers and clients, through the realisation into manufacture of well-designed products and providing excellent customer service., • Represent the Company by attending meetings, visiting clients’ premises, and conducting site surveys., • Working knowledge of 2D / 3D CAD software (AutoCAD & SolidWorks preferable), • Degree/HND in Product Design or Engineering (preferable), • Detail oriented and conscientious with good problem-solving skills., • Good working knowledge of MS Office, • Experience of the creation of manufacturing drawings and information., • Clean, full UK driving licence., • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively to resolve problems, • A continuous improvement approach to work, constantly seeking feedback and reviewing options for improvements

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for a Maintenance Technicians to join their growing team! Roles and Responsibilities: • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment to achieve business targets, • Competent in all Maintenance Engineering principles, • Demonstrate company values through behaviour, • Respond to equipment breakdown, diagnosing and rectifying faults, • Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities, • Perform fault finding on equipment and source parts, • Analyse breakdown causes and instigates corrective actions, • Undertake minor electronic repairs, • Understand the needs of production and make adjustments to ensure good process control and quality, • Set up machines and teach others how to do so, • Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, • Obtain quotations and raise Purchase Requisitions for machine parts, • Keep up to date Preventative Maintenance logs, machine breakdown details, service and repair records, • Undertake risk assessments on a variety of plant and equipment across the site, • BTEC NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, • HNC in relevant Engineering/Maintenance discipline, • Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Word and Outlook), • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • SAP experience desirable, • 5+ years outside of apprenticeship experience, • Proven Fault Diagnosis Experience, • Total Planned Maintenance (TPM) knowledge, • Early shift: Monday – Thursday: 06:30am – 14:30pm, Friday: 06:30am – 14:00pm, • Late shift: Monday – Thursday: 14:30pm – 23:00pm, Friday: 14:00pm – 19:30pm We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side. Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment, • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems, • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications, • Designing and constructing test hardware, • Modifying/generating test code, • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use, • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow, • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Identifying and procuring new test equipment, • Providing training to / and supporting production operators, • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines, • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent, • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment, • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level, • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters, • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed, • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++), • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control, • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you.

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DWP. Digital with Purpose. Join DWP as a Senior Software Engineer in the PTP-MOSS team, maintaining and improving vital legacy systems that enable services for millions across the UK. Our DWP Digital teams use fresh ideas and leading-edge tech to build and maintain digital solutions that will be used by nearly every person in the UK, every day and at key moments in their lives. DWP is the UK's largest government department. We help people into work and make payments worth over £195bn a year to support and empower millions of people. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Demonstrable experience of developing and deploying to cloud environment utilising Azure technologies such as Azure SQL, Azure DevOps, and Azure Cosmos Database. Influential, with experience of leading multidisciplinary engineering teams, communicating with stakeholders, driving delivery, ensuring standards, ways of working and building supportive and collaborative culture. Work across the entire technical stack, from architecture, design, code management, to CI/CD pipelines, databases, backend frameworks, APIs and user interfaces to ensure quality and consistency. Experience of code management tools such as GIT and deployment technologies (Git, Pipelines. Experience of supporting and maintaining complex legacy applications in live environments. Modernising applications via refactoring and rewriting existing code. Experience of managing incidents and problems with a focus on service continuity and prompt resolution timescales. A strong full stack development background with technologies that include .NET 4,8, C#, JavaScript, C++ and Java. You and your role As a Software Engineer at DWP Digital, you will play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the systems that underpin some of the UK's most essential public services. You'll work on complex legacy applications that support DWP operations, ensuring they remain secure, resilient, and fit for purpose while contributing to their gradual transition to modern, cloud-based platforms. You'll bring strong full-stack engineering skills and be comfortable working across the entire technical lifecycle, from architecture and design through to development, deployment, and live service support. Using your experience with Azure technologies and modern development practices, you'll help remediate technical and security debt, implement legislative and business changes, and ensure systems remain compatible with evolving environments. You'll also play a key role in incident and problem management, supporting service continuity and helping teams respond quickly and effectively when issues arise. Collaborative and influential, you'll work closely with multidisciplinary colleagues and stakeholders, contributing to shared standards, ways of working, and a positive engineering culture. Above all, you'll be motivated by purpose-driven work that delivers reliable, high-impact services for millions of people across the UK. Details. Wages. Perks. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home (40%) and some time collaborating face to face in a hub (60%). Pay: We offer competitive pay for this role of up to £80,664. Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions of 28.97%, worth over £16,786 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process: We know your time is valuable, so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. Interview: A single stage interview online. CLICK APPLY for more information and to start your application TPBN1_UKTJ

Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for an Electronic Test Engineer to join their growing team within the resistors side. Electronic Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting production with the running of automated test equipment, • Setting up and maintaining electrical measurement systems, • Evaluating and interpreting customer test specifications, • Designing and constructing test hardware, • Modifying/generating test code, • Developing an understanding of the production test machinery and becoming the in-house expert on its function and use, • Researching, designing, and developing equipment/processes to optimise productivity and workflow, • Updating/producing technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Identifying and procuring new test equipment, • Providing training to / and supporting production operators, • Working with Quality to develop golden samples required for day-to-day checks on machines, • Overseeing the calibration and controlling the movement of test equipment within production Electronic Test Engineer Ideal Candidate: • HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, or equivalent, • Relevant experience in an electronics production environment, • Good fault diagnosis skills down to component level, • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters, • The ability to work collaboratively as part of a small team, but able to tackle solo projects when needed, • A keen interest in software programming (Labview, CVI, Python, VB, C++), • Knowledge of remote Instrumentation Control, • Practical electronics skills Working Hours and Benefits: • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Are you a Software Engineer who wants to build complete, end-to-end solutions that genuinely make a difference? Join The Garage, DWP Digital's strategic automation team, where you'll design and deliver modern automation solutions that improve services relied on by millions of people across the UK. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll take ownership of features and work within a collaborative scrum team to build high-quality, scalable software. You'll be part of a team that has already delivered over 75 automation solutions and processed more than 50 million transactions. Working with modern cloud technologies, APIs and emerging AI capabilities, you'll help shape how DWP continues to transform services for citizens. This is an opportunity to do meaningful engineering at scale, in an environment that encourages innovation, ownership, and continuous learning. The scale of what we do is extraordinary, and our purpose is unique. We'd love you to join us. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience building cloud-based applications using JavaScript or TypeScript (for example Node.js) Experience working with modern frameworks like React, Next.js or Express to build user interfaces or services Experience using AWS services (such as Lambda, S3 or API Gateway) and working with databases Experience adding automated tests into CI/CD pipelines to ensure code is reliable and maintainable Experience working as part of an agile team delivering software You and your role As a Software Engineer you'll design and build complete features that form part of modern automation solutions used across DWP. You won't just contribute small pieces - you'll take ownership of functionality from design through to delivery, ensuring it is reliable, scalable and fit for real-world use. Much of your work will focus on building solutions from the ground up. This could include developing agent-facing web applications, automating case processing, or creating intelligent systems that triage and manage communications. You'll work with cloud-native technologies and APIs, while also applying automation approaches such as RPA where legacy systems require it. You'll be part of a highly collaborative environment, working closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, and Test Engineers to understand problems and deliver the right solutions. Alongside this, you'll contribute to code reviews, improve engineering practices, and support junior engineers through mentoring and knowledge sharing. The Garage is a team that values innovation, continuous improvement and shared learning. You'll have the space to contribute to technical design discussions, experiment with emerging technologies like AI, and help shape how modern automation is delivered at scale across government. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on development, takes pride in building quality software, and wants to see the real-world impact of their work. If you're motivated by solving meaningful problems and delivering solutions that improve services for millions of people, this is a great place to do it. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in our brilliant digital hub in Newcastle upon Tyne Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £59,813. That's £46,547 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £13,266 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%, worth up to £12,876 per year. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single face to face interview. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Pay up to £92,522, plus 28.97% employer pension contributions, hybrid working, flexible hours, and great work life balance. Are you ready to lead at scale - shaping how complex digital services are built, mentoring engineers and influencing senior leaders across one of the UK's largest technology organisations? As a Lead Software Engineer, you'll join our Engineering community, providing technical leadership across multiple agile teams delivering critical public services. You'll sit at the intersection of deep technical expertise and strategic leadership, helping define engineering direction while remaining close to the realities of delivery. You'll work on high-profile, business-critical services that support millions of citizens every day - from core benefit systems like Universal Credit and Working Age Services, to Digital Payments Services, which process around £230bn in payments annually. This is a rare opportunity to influence how modern software engineering is done at true national scale, within a complex, safety-critical environment where quality, resilience and trust really matter. What skills, knowledge and experience will you need? Experience leading and influencing multiple engineering teams, setting direction and supporting engineers to do their best work Ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders, including senior leaders, and influence decisions at that level Strong, hands-on knowledge of modern open-source technologies, such as Java, JavaScript and Node.js Deep experience building and running systems in cloud environments (AWS or Azure), including APIs, RESTful services and microservice architectures Strong practical experience using Test-Driven Development (TDD) to build reliable, maintainable software Experience working with SQL and NoSQL databases, such as Postgres, MySQL or MongoDB You and your role As our Lead Software Engineer, you'll provide technical leadership across a portfolio of teams and products, shaping how we design, build, test and run software across DWP Digital. You'll work closely with architects, product managers and delivery leaders to define medium- to long-term strategies for our services, ensuring they are resilient, secure and fit for the future. You'll be working on either: Working Age Services Digital -supporting some of the UK government's most high-profile citizen-facing services, including Universal Credit and the green-field Jobs and Careers Service. Or Digital Payments Services - responsible for payment platforms that support 22 million citizens and handle roughly a third of the UK's BACS traffic. You'll guide teams through complex technical decisions, promote modern engineering practices, and help embed consistent standards across the wider engineering community. While this is a senior leadership role, it remains grounded in real delivery - you'll understand the systems, the trade-offs and the day-to-day challenges facing engineering teams. This role will suit someone who enjoys complexity, cares deeply about quality and engineering excellence, and is motivated by purposeful work. Your decisions will shape how critical public services are delivered, ensuring they remain reliable, scalable and trusted by the people who depend on them. Details. Wages. Perks. Location: You'll join us in one of our brilliant digital hubs in Birmingham, Blackpool, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Sheffield, whichever is most convenient for you. Hybrid Working: We work a hybrid model - you'll spend some time working at home and some time collaborating face to face in a hub. Pay: We offer pay up to £92,522. That's £80,267 salary plus a Digital Allowance of up to £12,255 subject to our assessment of your capability at interview Pension: You'll get a brilliant civil service pension with employer contributions worth 28.97%. Holidays: A generous leave package starting at 26 days rising to 31 days over time. You can also take up to 3 extra days off a month on flexi-time. You'll also get all the usual public holidays. We have a broad benefits package built around your work-life balance which includes: Flexible working including flexible hours and flex-friendly policies Time off volunteering and charitable giving Bring your authentic self to work with 'I Can Be Me in DWP' Discounts and savings on shopping, fun days out and more Interest-free loans to buy a bike or a season ticket, so it's even easier for you to get to work and start making a difference Sports and social activities Professional development, coaching, mentoring and career progression opportunities. And we have an award-winning environment and culture: DWP have been recognised as 2024 Diversity Employer of the Year at the Computing Women in Tech Excellence awards Diverse and Inclusive Leadership at Digital Leaders Awards 2024 Commended as Best Place to Work in Digital category in the Computing Digital Technology Leaders awards 2025 Recognised as one of the Best Public Sector Employers at 2025 Women In Tech Employer Awards Process We know your time is valuable so our application and selection process is just two stages: Apply: complete your application on Civil Service Jobs. There'll be full instructions when you click through. Interview: a single stage interview online. Click APPLY for more information and to start your application. TPBN1_UKTJ

Maintenance Technician Bedlington Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is a leader in their field are recruiting for a Maintenance Technicians to join their growing team! Roles and Responsibilities: • Ability to work under pressure and in a busy environment to achieve business targets, • Competent in all Maintenance Engineering principles, • Demonstrate company values through behaviour, • Respond to equipment breakdown, diagnosing and rectifying faults, • Undertake planned preventative maintenance activities, • Perform fault finding on equipment and source parts, • Analyse breakdown causes and instigates corrective actions, • Undertake minor electronic repairs, • Understand the needs of production and make adjustments to ensure good process control and quality, • Set up machines and teach others how to do so, • Participate in Quality Improvement Teams, • Obtain quotations and raise Purchase Requisitions for machine parts, • Keep up to date Preventative Maintenance logs, machine breakdown details, service and repair records, • Undertake risk assessments on a variety of plant and equipment across the site, • Ensure that safe working practices are always adopted Ideal Candidate: • BTEC NVQ Level 3 Apprenticeship, • HNC in relevant Engineering/Maintenance discipline, • Microsoft Office skills (including Excel, Word and Outlook), • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • SAP experience desirable, • 5+ years outside of apprenticeship experience, • Proven Fault Diagnosis Experience, • Total Planned Maintenance (TPM) knowledge, • Knowledge of Pneumatics, • Strong attention to detail, capable of problem solving and decision making Working Hours and Benefits • Early shift: Monday – Thursday: 06:30am – 14:30pm, Friday: 06:30am – 14:00pm, • Late shift: Monday – Thursday: 14:30pm – 23:00pm, Friday: 14:00pm – 19:30pm, • Shift premiums are 17.57% for the Early shift and 22.97% for the Late shift Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Rewards and Benefits on Offer; • You will be joining a renowned North-East Manufacturing company, with a long and proud history in the Newcastle area., • Immediate start available, • An inclusive and supportive team culture, • A highly secure business with an incredibly strong order book, • Competitive company pension, • On-site parking MTrec’s New Opportunity. MTrec are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client, based near Cramlington, by recruiting a CAD Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to join a successful company that really puts their employees at the heart of their business. In this critical role, they are looking for an individual with a ‘can do’ attitude who has a drive to succeed and grow with the business If you have a background in Design, Product Development or similar, apply now for an immediate response! The Job You’ll Do. • Working as part of a small Product Development Team, • Use 2D CAD skills to create Client Approval drawings for bespoke products., • Use 3D CAD skills to create designs for bespoke products in alignment with customer requirements, • Work closely with members of the manufacturing team to improve designs and work within the principles of Design for Manufacturing (DFM), • Responsible for the NPI of bespoke projects, product customisation, range extensions, and standard product improvements, taking products from initial enquiry to production, including costing, concept and detail design, prototyping and production drawings and work instructions., • Actively seek opportunities to develop products and processes in order to improve profitability and quality., • Aim to exceed the expectations of customers and clients, through the realisation into manufacture of well-designed products and providing excellent customer service., • Represent the Company by attending meetings, visiting clients’ premises, and conducting site surveys., • Follow health and safety instructions provided and safeguard your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your actions. About You; • Working knowledge of 2D / 3D CAD software (AutoCAD & SolidWorks preferable), • Degree/HND in Product Design or Engineering (preferable), • Detail oriented and conscientious with good problem-solving skills., • Good working knowledge of MS Office, • Experience of the creation of manufacturing drawings and information., • Clean, full UK driving licence., • Strong interpersonal skills, ability to work collaboratively to resolve problems, • A continuous improvement approach to work, constantly seeking feedback and reviewing options for improvements

Production / Manufacturing Engineer Are you an engineer with experience improving manufacturing processes, supporting production teams, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial environment? We are recruiting for a Production / Manufacturing Engineer to join an established engineering business in Cramlington, supporting both day-to-day production performance and longer-term process improvement initiatives. This is a varied role that combines hands-on production support with broader manufacturing engineering responsibilities. It would suit someone who enjoys solving technical problems, improving efficiency, analysing performance data, and working closely with production, quality, and maintenance teams to deliver safe, stable and cost-effective manufacturing processes. BENEFITS: · Overtime available · Good pension LOCATION: Cramlington, Northumberland COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead, Blyth, Ashington, Bedlington, Morpeth, North Shields, South Shields, Whitley Bay JOB DESCRIPTION: Production Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Industrial Engineer As our Production / Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the performance, stability and development of manufacturing operations across a busy industrial site. The role will involve a mix of day-to-day engineering support to production, process optimisation, continuous improvement activity, and technical problem-solving across forging and machining operations. You will be responsible for helping improve output, quality and efficiency by identifying process issues, analysing production data, supporting root cause investigations, and implementing robust engineering solutions. You will also play a key role in maintaining manufacturing documentation, supporting new product introduction, and helping ensure equipment, tooling and processes are ready to meet production demands. This position would suit someone from a manufacturing or production engineering background who is comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing practical operational support with structured continuous improvement work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: As our Production / Manufacturing Engineer, you will: · Develop, improve and optimise manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality and output · Provide hands-on engineering support to production teams and respond to technical issues on the shop floor · Support forging and machining operations with process improvement and technical problem-solving · Analyse production data including OEE, scrap, downtime and rework, implementing corrective actions where needed · Improve cycle times, productivity and overall process reliability · Lead and support root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving techniques · Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean, 5S, Kaizen and waste reduction · Create and maintain process documentation, SOPs, control plans and work instructions · Support CNC programming optimisation and production process stability · Ensure tooling, equipment and manufacturing processes are production-ready · Support process validation, new product introduction and production trials · Work closely with Production, Quality and Maintenance teams to improve operational performance · Support capital investment projects, equipment upgrades and broader engineering improvement activity · Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality and regulatory standards across manufacturing operations PERSON SPECIFICATION: We are open to candidates with experience in either manufacturing engineering or production engineering, provided you have strong process improvement skills and experience supporting manufacturing operations in an industrial environment. You will likely have: · A degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Production Engineering or a related discipline · Previous experience within a manufacturing, production, industrial, automotive or heavy engineering environment · A strong understanding of process optimisation and Lean manufacturing principles · Experience supporting day-to-day production performance and resolving technical issues · Knowledge of performance metrics such as OEE, scrap, downtime and rework · Experience with structured problem-solving tools such as 8D, Fishbone and 5 Whys · Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to identifying improvement opportunities · The ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with different departments · A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment It would also be beneficial, although not essential, if you have: · Experience within forging, machining, automotive, heavy industry or regulated manufacturing environments · Experience with CAD software and technical drawings · Knowledge of quality tools such as PFMEA, Control Plans and SPC · Experience supporting tooling design, fixture development or equipment specification · Exposure to capital projects, process validation or new product introduction activity · Experience supporting CNC process optimisation or programming improvement THE COMPANY: This is an opportunity to join a long-established and well-regarded engineering and manufacturing business supplying precision components into demanding industrial markets. The company operates within a quality-driven, highly regulated environment and offers the chance to play an important role in improving manufacturing performance, supporting production, and contributing to ongoing engineering excellence. WHY APPLY? · Join a stable and established engineering business · Take on a varied role combining production support and manufacturing improvement · Be involved in continuous improvement, problem-solving and operational optimisation · Work closely with cross-functional teams in a practical manufacturing environment · Opportunity to make a visible impact on efficiency, quality and output · Good pension, overtime available and long-term career opportunities

Production Planner Bedlington, Northumberland Competitive Salary + Benefits + Lunchtime Finish on Fridays! We at JKR are recruiting a Production Planner for a growing and extremely busy manufacturing company! The Production Planner will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient flow of production processes by planning production schedules, managing stock levels and optimising workflows. This role is responsible for generating production plans and working collaboratively with stakeholders to plan production that meets customer demands and supports internal KPIs. Production Planner Key Responsibilities: * Sales and operations planning helps predict all facets of supply and demand to improve production scheduling, inventory management, logistics, supply chain, management, financial planning and budgeting * Prepare demand forecasts using knowledge of budgets, targets, sales and production plans * Develop production schedules and co-ordinate production capacity planning * Support contract review process and generate order acknowledgements based on production plan * Collaborate with various departments, including manufacturing, engineering, quality, procurement and customer services to ensure seamless operations * Monitor inventory levels and maintain stock levels to meet customer demands * Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall productivity and reduce waste * Support accurate and timely control of production data * Actively contribute to achievement of department goals and performance targets * Proactively identify and highlight critical schedule risks and support mitigation actions in a timely manner * Awareness of the impact of planning on safety, quality and cost considerations Production Planner Core Requirements: * Worked in a Production Planner role or similar * Experience with MRP / ERP systems * Ability to troubleshoot and develop practical solutions * Strong communication and teamwork skills * Well-organised with the ability to manage time and tasks effectively * Excellent attention to detail * Confident in the use of Microsoft Office software Production Planner Benefits: * Enhanced pension contributions * Healthcare cashback plan * Employee assistance programme * Site incentive plan * Financial wellbeing benefit * Discounted online and high street shopping and lifestyle vouchers * Cycle to Work Scheme * Discounted RAC membership * Discounted Gym membership * 5 weeks (in hours) annual leave plus bank holidays * A supportive and friendly working environment with a focus on wellbeing and sustainability The working hours are 8am-4pm Monday-Thursday and 8am-1pm on Fridays. Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

Electronics Test Engineer Bedlington Salary Dependent on Experience Our client is the global leader in their sector! They are looking for an Electronics Test Engineer to join test engineering team. Electronics Test Engineer Roles and Responsibilities: • Supporting day to day production, troubleshooting issues with automated test systems, • Identify opportunities to improve current test system, • Analysis of test failures, • Participating in longer term team projects, • Setup and maintain electrical measurement systems, • Design and construct test hardware, • Modify/generate test code to control instrumentation and perform automated testing, • Develop an understanding of the production test machinery, • Update/produce technical documentation such as circuit diagrams, test procedures and operating instructions, • Provide training and support to production operator Electronics Test Engineer Ideal Candidate: • A keen interest in software programming, such as Labview, CVI, Python, VB (Desirable), • Experience using test instrumentation such as Oscilloscopes, Signal Generators and Digital Multimeters (Desirable), • Practical electronics and fault diagnosis skills (Desirable), • Degree in Electronic Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent, • Ability to build strong relationships and communicate effectively at all levels, • Demonstrated organisational, planning and program skills with careful attention to detail, • Have a strong technical bias, with strong problem-solving abilities, • Work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines, • Proactive with a hands-on approach, • A good level of competence with MS Office applications for documentation and presenting reports Working Hours and Benefits: • Monday – Thursday: 08:00am – 16:30pm, • Friday: 08:00am – 13:00pm, • 25 days annual leave, • Plus a “special day” equivalent to one day per year, • Health Shield – Employee Assistance Programme – including reclaim of dental costs, opticians, physio etc, • Cycle to work scheme, • Option to buy shares annually, • Flexi time, • Free parking Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 27 years. We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate’s requirement’s to ensure that we place you in your ideal role. We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment . com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press. The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record. So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job! Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment . com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you

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