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Job Title: Senior Detail Manufacturing Engineer Location: Samlesbury, onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: £49,400+ depending on experience Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. What you’ll be doing: In this role, the successful candidate will provide hands-on, at‑elbow support to operations in a detail manufacturing environment, interpreting engineering data and offering guidance to operators and supervisors across a range of processes. They will produce, review, and maintain key engineering documentation, including plannings, Process Control Documents (PCDs), Local Control Documents (LCDs), and Standard Operations (SOs). The role involves investigating process failures, performing structured root-cause analysis, and supporting the implementation of corrective actions, as well as managing responses to Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) to ensure timely and effective resolution. The candidate will help maintain process governance, adherence to standards and controls, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing process stability, efficiency, and reducing waste or variation. Additionally, they will manage their own workload while supporting the wider team in delivering high-quality, consistent manufacturing outcomes. Core duties: • Relevant Manufacturing Engineering Qualification – Hold a recognised qualification such as HNC, Higher, or Degree, complemented by substantial practical experience in a complex manufacturing environment, • Proven Manufacturing Engineering Experience – Minimum of 2 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering, ideally within metals processing or other complex production operations, demonstrating hands-on expertise and problem-solving capability, • Systems and Process Knowledge – Experienced in using SAP CAM and/or Shop Floor Manager (SFM), including Non-Conformance Management (NCM) modules, to drive process compliance, traceability, and efficiency, • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills – Able to collaborate effectively across multi-functional teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate technical information clearly in a dynamic production setting Join the Details Manufacturing Engineering Build Line Support Team within Air Operations, a technically advanced manufacturing centre specialising in complex aerospace production. In this dynamic and interactive role, you’ll support aircraft fabrication through hot form and SPF processes, working alongside experienced engineers and contributing directly to the delivery of high-quality, reliable aircraft components. This is a varied and hands-on opportunity to develop your skills, tackle challenging engineering problems, and be part of a team that drives innovation and excellence in aerospace manufacturing. Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 24th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-VB1 #LI-onsite

Job Title: Production EngineerReporting To:General ManagerSalary: Up to £50,000Overview We are seeking a Production Engineer to join our plastics manufacturing business in a newly created role. This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with strong continuous improvement experience who is looking to make a direct impact within a growing organisation. The successful candidate will optimise manufacturing processes by designing, implementing, and monitoring production systems to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The role will focus heavily on continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices. Key Responsibilities * Optimise and improve manufacturing processes within a plastics environment * Implement and drive Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 6S initiatives * Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste * Design and improve production systems and workflows * Support CAD design requirements where necessary * Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues * Manage and support maintenance of production equipment * Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and management teams * Support budget management and cost-reduction initiatives * Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards Experience & Qualifications Essential: * Background in plastics manufacturing * Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar role * Proven experience in Continuous Improvement environments * Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles * Experience implementing Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 6S methodologies * Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills Desirable: * CAD design experience * Experience managing production budgets * Formal Lean or Six Sigma qualification Training & Development * Initial product knowledge training * Shadowing an experienced engineer during onboarding * Direct mentorship from the General Manager Progression:This role currently offers limited progression opportunities due to company structure but provides strong exposure to senior leadership and hands-on operational influence. Department Structure * Reporting directly to the General Manager * Close collaboration with production and operations teams

Quality Manager Blackburn | c£50,000 + Benefits We’re looking for a Quality Manager to join a leading plastics manufacturer supplying into the food and FMCG sectors, overseeing site quality systems and driving standards forward. You’ll already know your way around injection moulding, and you’ll understand what BRC compliance looks like in a plastics manufacturing environment, ideally, you’ve been involved in BRC audits before. This is a hands-on role in a business that values doing things properly rather than just ticking boxes. You’ll work with production, maintenance and technical teams to make sure product quality consistently meets customer expectations while keeping systems and processes tight. What you’ll be doing as Quality Manager: Managing and maintaining the site’s Quality Management System, including documentation, traceability, and internal audits. Leading BRC audit preparation and customer audits, ensuring the site meets and maintains required standards. Investigating non-conformances, analysing root causes and driving corrective actions. Working with production teams to improve processes, reduce waste, and maintain consistent product quality. Training and supporting staff on quality standards and procedures. Monitoring and reporting on quality KPIs to senior management. What we’re looking for as a Quality Manager Previous Quality Management experience in injection moulding or plastics manufacturing. Understanding of BRC requirements (and ideally direct BRC audit involvement). Confident communicator, able to engage with production teams and customers. Eye for detail but also the ability to step back and see the bigger picture. Practical, hands-on approach with the drive to improve systems and product quality. The package: Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension and additional benefits Opportunities to develop your career in a stable, growing business. If you are interested in this role, get in touch with 5S Recruitment now to apply

LGV Driver / Loader Salary – £14.88 per hour Hours – 39.50 hours per week Location & Postcode – Burnley Depot, BB10 2TJ As an LGV Driver / Loader at FCC Environment, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality recycling and waste collection services across the Burnley contract. You will be responsible for driving up to a 26-tonne refuse/recycling vehicle, leading a crew of loaders, ensuring safe operations at all times, and supporting the loading of materials when required. This position involves flexibility, teamwork and a strong commitment to safety and customer service. This vacancy is for a full-time position, working four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Our promise to you • Competitive salary - 22 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays - Pension scheme - On-the-job training and progression - Recognition scheme - Refer a friend scheme - Flexible benefits, including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership and more (where applicable) - Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform What will you be doing? • Driving a refuse/recycling vehicle (up to 26-tonne rigid) - Collecting various waste streams including residual waste, food waste, glass, cans, plastic, paper and card - Leading a team of up to three loaders - Conducting daily vehicle checks and completing all associated documentation - Managing incidents, reporting, assisted collections and RDCs - Ensuring Health & Safety processes are followed at council tipping points - Loading as well as driving, as required - Assisting with depot and vehicle cleaning when required - Sorting and collecting glass boxes when necessary - Working flexibly in line with operational needs What are we looking for? • Valid Cat C licence - Valid digital tachograph card - Completion of 35 hours Driver CPC - Reliable, trustworthy and courteous to the public - Ability to use own initiative and follow clear instructions - Ability to take charge of a small team - Knowledge of the local Burnley area is beneficial (but not essential) About us We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible. Operating over 200 facilities across the UK and employing around 4,200 people, we’re on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future. FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. How to apply So, if you want to advance your career as an HGV Driver / Loader, please apply via the button shown

Job Title: Primary School Cleaner Location: Burnley Hours: Morning or Evening Shifts Available (Part-Time) About the Role We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Primary School Cleaner to join our friendly and dedicated team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our pupils, staff, and visitors. Shifts are available either early morning (before school hours) or evening (after school hours), offering flexibility to suit your schedule. Key Responsibilities Cleaning classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting Cleaning toilets and replenishing supplies Emptying bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly Locking/unlocking premises if required Reporting any maintenance or safety concerns What We’re Looking For A strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and as part of a team Good time management skills Reliability and punctuality Previous cleaning experience is desirable

Location: Blackburn Salary: £100,000-£130,000 base salary plus benefits package Summary: We are seeking an exceptional UK General Manager to lead a high-volume, 24/7 FMCG operation based in Blackburn. This is a pivotal leadership role for a commercially astute and operationally strong individual with proven experience in start-up environments and highly automated facilities. This role requires a hands-on leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-output settings and has successfully led large teams through growth, change, and operational optimisation. Key Responsibilities: Full site leadership for a large-scale, automated FMCG operation Deliver operational performance across a 24/7 distribution environment Lead and develop a workforce of 100+ employees (including senior leadership team) Drive start-up, scale-up, or transformation activity within an automated facility Own and deliver KPIs across safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste Manage budgets, cost control, and margin performance Build a high-performance, accountable, and engaged site culture Key Skills/Experience: Proven experience as a General Manager / Site Director within FMCG Demonstrated experience in a start-up, greenfield, or significant scale-up environment Strong background managing automated, high-volume production or distribution facilities Experience leading 100+ employees within a 24/7 operational setting Strong commercial acumen with budget and performance accountability Track record of driving operational excellence and cultural change Resilient, visible, and hands-on leadership styleProcessing Your Data Bis Henderson Recruitment is a leading provider of recruitment, interim management and consultancy services to the supply chain and logistics industry. Should you respond to this advertisement we may store your CV and contact details and will process this data for recruitment purposes only. Should we process your data, then we will always tell you that we are doing so. Please visit our website to read our Privacy Policy in full, in this Policy you will find information about our compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulations. All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role

Site Supervisor (Part-Time) Location: BB2 Area, Blackburn Hours: Monday - Friday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (20 hours per week) Pay: £18.50 per hour Are you a proactive "handyperson" who takes pride in keeping a community space safe, functional, and welcoming? We are looking for a reliable and skilled Site Supervisor to join our primary school team. This is a vital role ensuring our school environment remains a top-tier place for children to learn. You'll be the go-to person for keeping the wheels turning during the afternoon and ensuring the site is secure at the end of the day. Key Responsibilities Day-to-Day Maintenance: Handling general repairs and upkeep tasks as they arise. Site Compliance: Managing deliveries and logistics (including Evri and other couriers) and ensuring all health and safety documentation is up to date. Plumbing & Facilities: Dealing with urgent issues such as unblocking toilets or minor leaks. Mechanical Repairs: Occasional technical fixes, such as repairing broken radiators or basic carpentry/painting. Waste Management: Oversight of general porterage and waste removal across the site. Security: Responsible for the formal "locking up" procedure, ensuring all windows, doors, and gates are secure before finishing your shift. What We're Looking For The "Fix-It" Factor: You should be comfortable using tools and have a solid understanding of basic plumbing, heating systems, and general DIY. Reliability: As the person responsible for locking the school, punctuality and a high sense of responsibility are non-negotiable. Communication: You'll be interacting with staff, visitors, and delivery drivers, so a friendly and professional manner is essential. Safety First: An understanding of school health and safety protocols (though training will be provided). Why Join Us? Competitive Pay: A leading rate of £18.50 per hour. Consistent Hours: Perfect for those looking for afternoon work that fits around other morning commitments. Community Impact: You'll be a valued member of the school family, directly contributing to the safety and happiness of our pupils. Note: This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references, as part of our commitment to safeguarding our students

Job Title: Production Engineer Reporting To:General Manager Salary: Up to £50,000 Overview We are seeking a Production Engineer to join our plastics manufacturing business in a newly created role. This position is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer with strong continuous improvement experience who is looking to make a direct impact within a growing organisation. The successful candidate will optimise manufacturing processes by designing, implementing, and monitoring production systems to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety standards are met. The role will focus heavily on continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing practices. Key Responsibilities Optimise and improve manufacturing processes within a plastics environment Implement and drive Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and 6S initiatives Analyse production data to identify inefficiencies and reduce waste Design and improve production systems and workflows Support CAD design requirements where necessary Troubleshoot manufacturing and equipment issues Manage and support maintenance of production equipment Work cross-functionally with production, quality, and management teams Support budget management and cost-reduction initiatives Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards Experience & Qualifications Essential: Background in plastics manufacturing Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar role Proven experience in Continuous Improvement environments Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles Experience implementing Six Sigma, Kaizen, or 6S methodologies Data-driven mindset with strong analytical skills Desirable: CAD design experience Experience managing production budgets Formal Lean or Six Sigma qualification Training & Development Initial product knowledge training Shadowing an experienced engineer during onboarding Direct mentorship from the General Manager Progression: This role currently offers limited progression opportunities due to company structure but provides strong exposure to senior leadership and hands-on operational influence. Department Structure Reporting directly to the General Manager Close collaboration with production and operations teams