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Preston
£65k - 75k per year + 20% bonus, family private medical and pension matched up to 8%
Permanent
Hybrid
About the Company:
Profitable manufacturing business based in Preston, undergoing a company with transformation and modernisation are looking to hire two experienced finance business partners to aid commercial decision making within manufacturing and supply chain.
An established global brand, with innovative products, the organisation are poised for further growth and success.
The role will report to the UK Head of Finance and work alongside an experienced team. The firm are also going through a systems implementation, the role offering excellent exposure to change programmes and senior leadership interaction.
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and provide insights that link financial reports to business strategies.
- Initiate and implement effective commercial procedures and controls to ensure meeting key operational, commercial, and financial targets.
- Improve the impact and understanding of financial reporting on business performance.
- Influence business stakeholders in strategic choices and evaluations to drive financial performance.
- Build partnerships and maintain strong relationships with senior managers and their teams.
- Assist in producing annual budgets and forecasts that accurately reflect business strategy and requirements.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance financial reporting and insights, financial controls, and planning activities.
Requirements:
To ensure your success in our mission, you'll need to have the following qualifications and experiences:
Education:
- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with post-qualification experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related fields.
Experience:
- Experience in a business partnering role.
- Deep understanding of the interaction between the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and ERP systems.
- Utilise and embrace the latest data and analytics tools, such as PowerBI.
- Experience in financial planning and analysis, strategic initiative monitoring, and translating business strategy into financial plans.
- Good commercial acumen with the ability to identify risks and opportunities for optimisation.
- Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to analyse business performance.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong presentation, relationship building, negotiation, facilitation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrate effective influencing and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to think strategically and look beyond the 'here and now' for new business opportunities (Horizon scanning).
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment and propose, justify, initiate, and implement change.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Coventry
Competitive Salary Plus Car Allowance & Bens
Permanent
Hybrid
Principal Engineer
Closures & Mechanisms
Automotive
Competitive with Car Allowance and Benefits
We are currently working with a world class specialist vehicle manufacturer who are developing a full range of EV Vehicles in the recruitment of a Principal Engineer – Closures & Mechanisms. The main responsibilities of this role will be to support the integration, design and development of components and systems for next generation vehicles. You will create and manipulate geometry for primary communication of concepts / schemes.
What's in it for you?
- An opportunity to work on the development of full EV Vehicles, charged with the integration and design of all forms of closures and mechanisms.
- A competitive salary and benefits, working within the R&D departments of a niche vehicle manufacturer with a heritage in automotive road cars.
As Principal Engineer Closures you will be required to:
- Support the Chief Engineer, BIW & Exterior in all day-to-day activities
- Engineering hard-point generation
- Benchmarking of competitor vehicles & reporting of findings
- Leading the development of the 3D and 2D models for closure & mechanism engineering
- Design surface (CAS) feasibility ‘FC' checks. Provide feasibility advice & guidance
- Participate in cross functional integration reviews for components & systems
As Principal Engineer Closures you will have:
- A relevant engineering qualification or experience in a similar role
- Proven experience in an automotive or motorsport applications as part of an OEM, Tier 1 or consultancy being able to use CAD (Catia)
- Experience in complete vehicle development cycle experience for closure & mechanism activities
What you will get as Principal Engineer Closures
- A competitive salary whilst working on highly rewarding projects in a supportive team environment
- On-going training & development
Suitably qualified and experienced Closures Engineers should apply today by contacting Mark Bignell at Jonathan Lee Recruitment +44(0)1384 446167 or by emailing their CV and covering letter to mark.bignell@jonlee.co.uk
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Telford
£30k - 32k per year + 33 Days Holiday
Permanent
On Site
Mechanical and Electrical Fitter
Are you an experienced Mechanical and Electrical Fitter looking for a new challenge? This company is looking for a meticulous and motivated individual to join their team in Telford. As a Mechanical and Electrical Fitter, you will have the opportunity to work on complex special purpose machinery and contribute to the company's goals and values.
As mechanical and electrical fitter you will:
- Mechanically assemble special purpose machinery
- Prepare wires, crimp and assembly looms
- Conduct mechanical and electrical tests on built equipment
- Make minor adjustments to mechanical components
- Fault find and troubleshoot on electrical systems
- Use a wide range of hand tools to include pneumatic
What you Will Bring:
- Level 3 Qualification mechanical or electrical or apprenticeship / time served or HNC engineering
- Proven experience of machine or system building environment as mechanical fitter or electrical fitter
- Bench work, mechanical assembly and basic machining or fabrication experience
- Competent in electrical assembly and wiring
- Mechanical and electrical test utilising special purpose equipment
- Proficient with a range of hand measuring equipment
Current or recent experience as mechanical fitter, electrical fitter, machine builder, system builder, multi-skilled fitter, maintenance engineer, tool maker, tool technician, maintenance technician, mechanical technician, electrical technician or service engineer
In Return
- Good working hours on days with an early finish on Friday
- Competitive salary and benefits £30 – 32K
- Growing business who develop the workshop fitters
- 33 Days Holiday
If you are ready for a new challenge and want to work for a company that values your skills and experience, apply today and take the next step in your career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Halesowen
Market related
Permanent
On Site
A great opportunity to step into a CAD Designer role based in Halesowen has arisen! This role offers the chance to shape your career and develop in a state of the art facility, that reflects the tradition of generations of engineering in the industrial heart of the United Kingdom.
What You Will Do:
- Design and develop detailed CAD drawings to support innovative projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project objectives and timelines are met.
- Maintain and update CAD files to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Provide technical support and expertise to ensure designs meet industry standards.
- Identify opportunities for design improvements and contribute to the development of new concepts.
- Ensure all work adheres to the company's quality and compliance standards.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in CAD design, with a strong portfolio of previous work, ideally Solidworks.
- Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality designs.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to adapt to new challenges.
- Knowledge of industry standards and best practices in CAD design.
As a *CAD Designer*, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's mission to deliver exceptional design solutions. Your contributions will directly impact the success of innovative projects and strengthen the company's reputation for excellence.
Location:
This role is based in Halesowen, West Midlands, offering a great work-life balance and the opportunity to work in a vibrant and supportive environment.
Interested?:
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to advance your career as a *CAD Designer*. Take the next step towards an exciting future by applying today.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Worcestershire
Market related
Permanent
On Site
Assistant Buyer
Worcester | Onsite | Manufacturing & Engineering
Competitive Salary + Company Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Fuel the Flow of Innovation - Join a World-Class Manufacturing Powerhouse
Are you ready to take the next step in your supply chain career? We're looking for a sharp, proactive Assistant Buyer to join our high-performing procurement team at the heart of a global engineering and manufacturing leader. Based at their Worcester site, you'll play a critical role in ensuring the production lines never miss a beat.
You'll work closely with planning, production and suppliers to make sure the right parts arrive at the right time - every time. If you're organised, analytical, and passionate about process improvement, we want to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Run MRP, Kanban, and JIT ordering systems to keep materials moving
- Monitor and manage supplier order books and delivery performance
- Tackle supply chain bottlenecks before they become problems
- Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve delivery issues and drive On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance
- Keep supplier records audit-ready and aligned with ISO standards
- Use ERP data to maintain accurate, real-time material plans
What You'll Bring:
- Detail-driven and solutions-focused with a can-do attitude
- Confident communicator and relationship builder - internally and externally
- Comfortable juggling priorities and working to deadlines in a team environment
- Able to embody and promote Mazak's values at every opportunity
Your Skills & Experience:
- Proficient in Excel, data analysis and Microsoft Office Suite
- Solid understanding of ERP systems and how they link to real-world operations
- Background in manufacturing or engineering environments
- Strong planning and scheduling abilities, with an eye for detail
- Experience with Microsoft AX is a plus
If you're ready to make an impact in a globally respected organisation where precision meets performance, apply now and help us shape the future of manufacturing.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Telford
£35k - 40k per year + OTE £50 - 60K
Permanent
On Site
Experienced Service Engineer required to join a skilled team of engineers working for an established system builder who predominantly supply the food industry. This role not only promises a competitive salary of £35 – 40K but also a very competitive overall package with travel time and nights away factored in of £50 – 60K. Basic salary will rise with experience gained within a structured and measured framework built around system familiarisation offering long term prospects.
Generally working Monday – Friday 40 hours per week – There will be early or late starts as well as nights away on occasion.
What You Will Do:
- Install, maintain, and commission state-of-the-art machinery and equipment across the UK.
- Swiftly respond to emergency breakdowns, working under pressure to restore failed systems.
- Conduct planned maintenance and coordinate effectively with customers.
- Provide invaluable 'help desk' support and advice to customers via telephone and e-communication.
- Compile detailed written service reports following fault diagnostics and repair.
- Participate in training sessions at the company’s headquarters and abroad to enhance your skills and knowledge.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven electrical/ mechanical background ideally qualified to level NVQ or C&G, apprenticeship served is advantageous
- Experience in a food processing/ manufacturing/ electrical/ mechanical environment is advantageous.
- Proven electrical and mechanical fault finding on industrial equipment
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, during unsociable hours, and in various locations.
- A full clean driving licence.
- A willingness to undertake extensive training
You will have current or recent experience as a field service engineer, service technician, maintenance engineer, electrical fitter, electro-mechanical fitter, system builder or electrical technician
In return:
- Joining a friendly, inclusive team offering supported system training on the equipment
- Good earning potential of over £35 – 40K rising with service and technical development against measured KPI’s
- Company Van following initial training
- Additional earnings with additional hours and travel time on top of basic £50 – 60K/ annum
- Variety or service, install, helpdesk and workshop duties
Location:
Based in Telford
Interested?:
If you're ready to take your engineering career to the next level with a company that values innovation, excellence, and its people Apply now.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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