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\n WEEE Buyer / Account Manager\n\n\n \n\n\n WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A WEEE BUYER / ACCOUNT MANAGER TO JOIN AN ESTABLISHED AND GROWING BUSINESS WITHIN THE RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR.\n\n\n \n\n\n Salary £32k - £45k + commission/bonus, depending on experience.\n\n\n \n\n\n This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across WEEE, recycling, waste, ITAD, electronics or a similar environment, who is looking for a r...\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n \n ZIPC1_UKTJ

• Our Client are seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Lead to oversee all engineering operations within our manufacturing process plant., • This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and transforming our maintenance strategy from a reactive model to a robust preventative and predictive maintenance programme., • The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and play a central role in improving plant reliability, efficiency, and safety., • Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines., • Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability., • Manage resource planning, shift coverage, and skills development to ensure optimal team capability., • Act as the senior technical authority on-site, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges., • Champion the adoption and embedding of lean manufacturing principles across all engineering and maintenance activities., • Lead the implementation of lean tools and methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA)., • Identify and eliminate waste in engineering processes, reducing downtime, material costs, and inefficiencies., • Establish and track KPIs aligned with lean objectives: GE (Global Efficiency inc. OEE), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair)., • Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training sessions to build lean capability across the wider plant team., • Own the plant's asset management strategy, ensuring long-term reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation., • Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses for significant breakdowns, implementing corrective and preventive actions., • Drive capital expenditure (CapEx) projects for equipment upgrades, replacements, and process improvements., • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Health & Safety, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives., • Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards., • Maintain up-to-date documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, risk assessments, and equipment records., • Support internal and external audits and ensure engineering readiness at all times., • A high level of experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing or process plant environment., • Food industry experience is advantageous but not essential, • Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)., • Demonstrated experience in transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive models., • Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms (ideally., SAP)., • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a 24/7 operational environment., • Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting., • Degree (or equivalent) in related Engineering field, • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)., • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing)., • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, including IoT-enabled monitoring and data-driven decision-making. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Order Ref: 1214 Position Title: Engineering Lead - Cocoa Bean Process Plant Duration: Contract Location: Chirk, Wales Our Client are seeking an experienced and driven Engineering Lead to oversee all engineering operations within our manufacturing process plant. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence, implementing lean manufacturing techniques, and transforming our maintenance strategy from a reactive model to a robust preventative and predictive maintenance programme. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary engineering team and play a central role in improving plant reliability, efficiency, and safety. • Engineering Leadership & Team Management Lead, coach, and develop a team of engineers, technicians, and maintenance professionals across mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation disciplines. Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Manage resource planning, shift coverage, and skills development to ensure optimal team capability. Act as the senior technical authority on-site, providing guidance on complex engineering challenges., • Lean Manufacturing Implementation Champion the adoption and embedding of lean manufacturing principles across all engineering and maintenance activities. Lead the implementation of lean tools and methodologies including 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, TPM (Total Productive Maintenance), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Identify and eliminate waste in engineering processes, reducing downtime, material costs, and inefficiencies. Establish and track KPIs aligned with lean objectives: GE (Global Efficiency inc. OEE), MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and MTTR (Mean Time to Repair). Facilitate cross-functional workshops and training sessions to build lean capability across the wider plant team., • Reactive to Preventative Maintenance Transformation Develop and execute the strategic roadmap to transition the plant from reactive maintenance model to a structured preventative and predictive maintenance programme. Continue to implement a Computerised Maintenance Management System (SAP) to schedule, track, and optimise all maintenance activities. Develop condition-based monitoring techniques (e.g., vibration analysis, thermography, oil analysis) to predict equipment failures before they occur. Establish preventative maintenance schedules for all critical assets based on manufacturer recommendations, historical failure data, and risk assessments. Target a measurable reduction in unplanned downtime (e.g., 30-50% reduction within the first 18 months). Build a culture where maintenance is viewed as a value-adding function rather than a cost centre., • Plant Reliability & Continuous Improvement Own the plant's asset management strategy, ensuring long-term reliability and lifecycle cost optimisation. Lead failure investigations and root cause analyses for significant breakdowns, implementing corrective and preventive actions. Drive capital expenditure (CapEx) projects for equipment upgrades, replacements, and process improvements. Collaborate with Production, Quality, Health & Safety, and Supply Chain teams to align engineering priorities with business objectives., • Compliance, Safety & Standards Ensure all engineering activities comply with relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations and industry standards. Maintain up-to-date documentation including P&IDs, SOPs, risk assessments, and equipment records. Support internal and external audits and ensure engineering readiness at all times., • A high level of experience in an engineering or maintenance leadership role within a manufacturing or process plant environment., • Food industry experience is advantageous but not essential., • Proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques (e.g., TPM, 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping)., • Demonstrated experience in transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive models., • Strong knowledge of CMMS platforms (ideally., SAP)., • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams in a 24/7 operational environment., • Solid understanding of health and safety legislation and regulatory compliance in a manufacturing setting., • Degree (or equivalent) in related Engineering field., • Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)., • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies (vibration analysis, thermography, ultrasonic testing)., • Familiarity with Industry 4.0 concepts, including IoT-enabled monitoring and data-driven decision-making. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location: Chirk, Clwyd, LL14 5LT Rate: £53.22ph - £66.61ph Umbrella (Depending on Experience) Contract: Initial 6-Month Contract Hours: 36 Hours per Week, Monday to Friday CS Technical Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Lead to join a key manufacturing facility based in Chirk, Clwyd. This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior engineering professional to take ownership of engineering operations within a complex and challenging heavy process environment. The successful candidate will lead the site's engineering strategy, drive a preventative maintenance culture, implement Lean principles, and help shape future investment plans for a facility that plays a critical role within the company's wider manufacturing network. This role would suit an established Engineering Manager, Engineering Lead or Senior Maintenance Manager with experience in food, chemical, packaging, FMCG, automotive or other heavy process manufacturing environments. The Chirk facility is a unique manufacturing operation, acting as one of the first stages of the chocolate manufacturing process. The site receives and processes cocoa beans, converting them into semi-finished products which are supplied to other manufacturing facilities, as well as producing cocoa powder products for customer distribution. Operations are split across both process and packaging, with approximately two-thirds of the site focused on processing activities and one-third dedicated to packaging operations. The manufacturing process includes: • Cocoa bean handling and storage in silos, • Pasteurisation processes, • Large-scale roasting operations, • Milling, pressing and blending systems, • Automated packing and distribution facilities The site presents a fascinating engineering challenge, combining modern manufacturing practices with legacy equipment. Some of the original roasting assets date back to the site's opening in 1968, creating a diverse asset base requiring strong engineering leadership, reliability planning and investment strategy. As Engineering Lead, you will be responsible for the overall engineering performance of the facility, leading multidisciplinary engineering teams across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines. You will drive the site's maintenance transformation programme, moving engineering activities from a reactive approach to a proactive preventative and predictive maintenance culture, whilst championing Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the plant. You will also play a key role in developing long-term asset management strategies, capital investment roadmaps and business cases to secure future investment across the site. • Lead, coach and develop engineering, maintenance and technical teams, • Manage engineering resource planning and capability development, • Provide technical leadership across complex engineering challenges, • Drive a culture of accountability, engagement and continuous improvement, • Collaborate with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and HSE teams, • Champion Lean Manufacturing methodologies across the site, • Implement and sustain:, • TPM, • 5S, • Kaizen, • SMED, • Value Stream Mapping, • Root Cause Analysis, • Eliminate waste and improve operational efficiency, • Monitor and improve key metrics including:, • OEE / Global Efficiency, • MTBF, • MTTR Continue the transition from reactive to preventative and predictive maintenance Develop structured maintenance strategies for critical assets Utilise SAP CMMS to optimise maintenance planning and execution Introduce and develop condition-based monitoring techniques Improve equipment reliability and reduce unplanned downtime Develop site-wide asset management strategies Lead reliability improvement initiatives Support equipment upgrades and replacement projects Develop investment roadmaps and capital expenditure business cases Balance operational priorities with long-term engineering objectives Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety and environmental legislation Maintain engineering standards, documentation and procedures Support audit readiness and regulatory compliance activities • Significant engineering leadership experience within manufacturing or process industries, • Proven success leading maintenance and reliability improvement programmes, • Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies, • Demonstrated success transitioning maintenance strategies from reactive to preventative/predictive approaches, • Strong knowledge of CMMS systems, ideally SAP, • Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Strong understanding of asset management and reliability engineering, • Ability to influence stakeholders and secure investment for engineering improvement activities, • Food Manufacturing, • FMCG, • Chemical Processing, • Heavy Manufacturing, • Packaging, • Automotive Manufacturing, • Other complex process environments, • Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline, • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, • Experience with predictive maintenance technologies, • Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and data-driven maintenance strategies This is an excellent opportunity to join a site with significant engineering complexity and genuine opportunities to make an impact. You will inherit a challenging but rewarding environment where you'll be responsible for improving reliability, implementing Lean methodologies, influencing future investment decisions and helping shape the long-term engineering strategy of the facility. The business is looking for an experienced engineering leader who can quickly understand the operation, build credibility with stakeholders and begin delivering improvements from day one. Candidates should be comfortable working with an ageing asset base where engineering judgement, strategic thinking and practical problem-solving are critical to success. • 5 days onsite (non-negotiable), • Monday to Friday role, • Core hours are 8:00am to 5:00pm with an earlier finish on Fridays, • Flexibility is required when business needs demand, • Initial 6-month contract, • Inside IR35, • Candidates seeking longer-term contract opportunities are encouraged to apply Initial informal Microsoft Teams interview Followed by a formal onsite interview Please note that our clients are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

K.A.G. Recruitment Consultancy are delighted to be partnering exclusively with our client, a leading Food Manufacturer, in their search for an Environmental Officer to join their company based in Wrexham. Role: Environmental Officer Salary: £40,000 Location: Wrexham Hours: Monday to Friday - 08.00 - 16.30 - (Occasional travel required in the West Midlands to our sister company) Purpose of the role: You will be responsible for overseeing the Environmental Performance of the site, ensuring that the treatment plant is operating efficiently and effectively whilst ensuring compliance with the Environmental Permit and that reporting deadlines are met. Duties: Supporting and delivering a sustainability plan for the site and monitoring environmental performance against Permit requirements and Environmental Legislation Audit, analyse and report on environmental performance ( ISO 14001 to internal and external clients and regulatory bodies as required such as NRW, local authorities and public bodies To manage the sites Climate Change Agreement (CCA) data and ensure the annual claim is submitted Responsible for process change management procedures to ensure site compliance in line with NRW permit conditions Coordinate all aspects of pollution control, waste management, recycling, environmental health, conservation and renewable energy Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising Prepare reports for the company, environmental agencies, and government bodies. Carry out and submit all weekly, monthly, bi-annual, and annual reports and paperwork in accordance with company standard, Develop and implement environmental management systems. Audit, analyse and report environmental performance to management and regulatory bodies. Promote and raise awareness, at all levels of the organisation, of the impact of emerging environmental issues Implement best practice in areas of corporate, ethical, and social responsibility and address any issues arising Preparing reports for the company, environmental agencies, and government bodies. Support occupational health and the HR team on wellbeing initiatives Develop and implement environmental management systems to continually improve the impact of the organisation on the environment Assist in providing a structured programme of Environmental training throughout the Company You will have previous experience working within a Food Manufacturing environment, ideally FMCG and exposure to Lean Manufacturing or CI techniques with relevant qualifications in this remit. You will be an excellent communicator who can demonstrate initiative, self-drive, and possess excellent attention to detail, with a passion for excellence in environmental procedures and structure Knowledge of working with ISO 14001 system or other compliance systems such as ISO 45001 or 50001 would be highly advantageous along with IEMA Qualifications If you are seeking an opportunity where you can make a difference and have real input from day one, then we would love to hear from you! TPBN1_UKTJ

WEEE Buyer / Account ManagerWE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A WEEE BUYER / ACCOUNT MANAGER TO JOIN AN ESTABLISHED AND GROWING BUSINESS WITHIN THE RECYCLING AND WASTE MANAGEMENT SECTOR.Salary £32k - £45k + commission/bonus, depending on experience.This is a great opportunity for someone with experience across WEEE, recycling, waste, ITAD, electronics or a similar environment, who is looking for a r...

Business Development Manager role with leading recession proof waste service provider!. Business Development Manager - Service Contracts. Successful Business Development Managers are regularly promoted into Key Accounts, National Accounts and People Management positions.

Recruit4staff are representing a well-established waste management business in their search for a Customer Service Executive to work in Wrexham. Job Role: As a Customer Service Executive, you will handle inbound.