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Would you like to work for a successful engineering company who specialise in the design, manufacture, support control systems, bespoke solutions and turnkey projects to a range of sectors?

Working as a Control Systems Engineer you will:

• Control system documentation (FDS, SDS, FAT, SAT)
• Responsible for programming various automated systems / devises, using programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Design of control system in compliance with applicable project, quality and statutory requirements.
• Travel and Commission project on client's site when required. (Wide UK travel)
• Flag up any foreseen delays with the software design and commissioning of the system.
• Develop new software for customer specific equipment.
• Configuration and programming of multiple PLC, HMI, SCADA and telemetry systems including (Siemens S7, WinCC, Mitsubishi, Allen Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix)

To be successful, we're looking for:

• Strong PLC / controls background ideally with Siemens / Mitsubishi / Allen Bradley or similar platform.
• Experienced with SCADA configuration (WinCC, Wonderware and Panelview etc)
• A Time served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and be experienced with client facing.

Benefits:

£40,000 to £45,000 pa basic salary with pension and health care plan, free on-site parking. Holiday is 32 days including all statutory and public holidays.

Commutable from: Southampton, Eastleigh, Winchester, Salisbury, Fareham and Waterlooville

Apply now to be considered for this role.

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

The client are a thriving leading manufacturer of household cleaning products. They ship and distribute through major retail outlets throughout the UK and also throughout the world.

The role will suit a senior multi skilled maintenance engineer who is able to/or has before supervised small teams previously.

Duties / Responsibilities are;

• Carry out PPM duties on production line machines and also carry out any breakdown repairs where required.
• Responsible for regular service checks on production line machinery
• Supervision of small team of plant engineers (x2)
• Liase with suppliers and ordering consumables to replenish stocks
• Responsible for dealing with contractors
• Assist Engineering manager where required

I am keen to see CV's from multi skilled maintenance technicians who hold the following skills/expertise;

• Extensive Plant maintenance within a high speed lean manufacturing environment ideally with production lines involved.
• Electrical and Mechanical aptitude - 70/30 electrical biased
• Worked on Servo drives and inverter drives (motors)
• Strong PLC experience
• Strong Pneumatic experience
• Experience of supervising a team
• Previous dealings with contractors and ordering consumables
• Some flexibility with working hours to cover holidays etc

Hours are days 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday

Pension, Competitive holidays and free on-site parking

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

This well-established Moulding Company is currently seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to join their team.

Working on a double-day shift (rotating weeks of earlies and lates) Mon-Fri, as Injection Moulding Technician, your duties will include -

• Setting from scratch
• Tool changing
• Trouble shooting
• Process optimising
• Control of stock in and out of production
• Maintaining a high level of house keeping
• Overlooking the shift consisting a team of around 12 operators

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Technician, the ideal Candidate -

• Will hold similar experience as Setter, Technician, or Toolsetter
• Must be able to set machines from scratch
• Will have experience with a range of materials

Based on the outskirts of Leicester near Glen Parva, this role is easily commutable from Loughborough, Rugby, Kettering, Coventry, Ashby, and Market Harborough.

On Offer -

A competitive salary of £25-30k

Hours 6-2, 2-10

Apply now to be considered for this role!

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Quality Manager - RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

A global manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced Quality Manager to join their team due to continued growth & expansion.

The Quality Manager will lead, support and manage the Quality department and be responsible for day to day quality issues to ensure customers receive the highest standards of quality both product and service. You will implement and manage Quality systems and processes.

In the role of Quality Manager you will be responsible for:

• Lead and develop an established Quality team to maximise full potential of every individual
• Ensure Quality procedures, processes, practices and controls are developed & implemented
• Ensure product issues are investigated in a timely manner and implement corrective/preventative actions
• Review and approve technical documents
• Problem solving
• Supplier development and management
• Work with in house design team during new product development from a Quality perspective
• Lead regulatory compliance strategies
• Carry out internal and external audits

Experience/Skills/Knowledge required to be successful:

• Experienced Quality Manager in either an Automotive or Aerospace manufacturing environment
• Proven experience of implementing Quality Standards and associated Quality Management Systems
• Must have leadership / management experience able to mentor and develop your team to maximise full potential and resource
• Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Supplier Quality / Supplier Development
• Customer Quality Management

On offer:

A competitive salary of up to £50k, 6% Employer Contribution Pension, Life Assurance, Healthcare.

The role is commutable from: Worthing, Hove, Brighton, Crawley, Bognor Regis, Chichester

Apply now for this fantastic opportunity to join a rapidly growing business.

Please send your CV to: stuart.williams@asc-connections.com

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Material Handler/Overhead Crane Operator / Temp to perm / Aston / £9.00 per hour

We are currently recruiting for a large steel processing company based in the Aston area of Birmingham.

You will be responsible for manoeuvring steel around the workplace, loading and unloading machinery. To be considered for this role you will have operated overhead cranes and counterbalance forklift trucks within the steel industry to handle a variety of steel products.

If you have any experience setting and operating slitting lines, de-coilers and rolling mills it will be greatly beneficial to your application, but it is not required.

You will be responsible for and your duties will include;

• Operating counterbalance forklift trucks
• Operating overhead cranes
• Handling steel including coil and sheet
• Loading and unloading vehicles for dispatch
• Any other duties as and when required

The starting rate of pay for this role will be £9.00 per hour. You will be working straight day shifts 7:30am - 4:15pm Monday to Friday, with a 1pm finish on Fridays, totalling 39 hours per week. After a thirteen week probationary period through the agency you will be eligible for a permanent contract, though you should be prepared to work longer than this on the agency books.

If you think this position is right for you, APPLY NOW! For more information contact Stephen Parker at ASC Connections.

01902 771 443 / stephen.parker@asc-connections.com / www.linkedin.com/in/stephenparkerasc

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Are you a maintenance engineer keen to set up and run your own department? Want to work for a rapidly expanding business that offers stability, growth? Looking for an employer that encourages staff to take control of their department and think critically? Then we want to hear from you!

The business operates on an international scale and is looking to take its expansion to the next level by striving to be a supplier of environmentally friendly packaging for a wide range of industries. They boast 3 sites nationally and have a range of production packaging lines, robots, traditional cutting machinery, printing and labelling lines, and various other bespoke equipment. This site employs over 120 staff across a split shift system, with future growth plans in the next 12 months to expand both machining capability and headcount.

Benefits include a starting salary of £35K, day shift working, overtime availability, a company pension scheme with up to 7% employer contributions, free parking and the chance to be involved in setting up best practice for site, play a pivotal role in building a department and be involved in hiring the team around you.

Working hours are 40hrs per week and this will initially be on the day shift and there is some flexibility on working hours to suit you.

Responsibilities for the role include -

- Carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance to all equipment and facilities
- Investigate breakdowns and carry out corrective work and repairs
- Undertake mechanical repairs, servicing and replacement of parts
- Supporting PPM's and provide continuous improvement
- Carry out analysis and investigations using failure mode analysis and route cause analysis tools (5 whys)
- Report conclusions to the Group Operations manager make recommendations for improvements
- To comply with legal requirements and to work within Company health and safety guidelines

We would love to hear from you if you've had experience in the following -

- Mechanical engineer, shift maintenance engineer, machine technician
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in either mechanical or electrical engineering
- A background in manufacturing machinery,
- Be able to carry out repairs to mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems
- Strong knowledge of TPM's and PPM's
- Understand and interpret mechanical drawings and schematics
- Working knowledge of heavy plant and machinery
- PC Literacy to ensure all maintenance schedules and charts are updated correctly

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

CAD Engineer

A leading manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced CAD Engineer to join their team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking business which promotes training & development and further career progression.

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for Product & Tool Design

The Successful Candidate:

Responsibilities Overview:

• Create 2D detailed drawings of components and 3D models of components, mould tools, jigs & fixtures and ancilliary equipment using Surface, Solid Modelling and Drawing Techniques.
• Undertake Feasibility Studies on new projects
• Liaise with tooling suppliers & customers as required

What's on Offer:

In return for the above, you will enjoy a competitive salary & benefits package:

Benefits include: Starting salary up to £40K, 25 days stats, Pension, Cycle to Work, Vaccinations, Onsite Snack Dispensers, Funded Training & Development, Team Events

Monday to Thursday 0800-1645 / Friday 0800-12:30

The role is commutable from:

Worcester, Malvern, Hereford, Stourport, Kidderminster, Ross on Wye, Gloucester

Apply now to be considered to work with a growing company

Please send your CV to: stuart.williams@asc-connections.com

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Launch Manager

A leading manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced Launch Manager to join their team due to continued expansion and investment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking business which promotes training & development and further career progression.

Purpose of Role:

Responsible for managing new products into mainstream manufacturing relating to Process, Layout, CAPEX, Installation & Commissioning. This includes maintenance of existing product designs & product litigation support.

The Successful Candidate:

Responsibilities Overview:

• Provide technical support on product designs & manufacturing capability of Ancillary and Bespoke product fabrication.
• Develop processes for design / process management & optimisation
• Change management - which will cover Design, Product enhancements, Manufacturing, BOM Management, Purchasing and IT Support at NPD stage
• Lead and contribute to technical requirements including Tooling Concepts, Component Design, Material Selection & Process Selection geared towards improving the effectiveness of the technical team.
• Provide technical support and input to front line sales overseeing presentations.

• Manage customers and vendors to influence product & material non-conformance issues
• Provide technical-design support for development, design & systems integration with Process Engineering.
• Develop fixing/assembly concepts

What's on Offer:

In return for the above, you will enjoy a competitive salary & benefits package:

Benefits include: Starting salary up to £50K, 25 days stats, Pension, Cycle to Work, Health, Funded Training & Development, Team Events

Monday to Thursday 0800-1645 / Friday 0800-1230

The role is commutable from:

Shrewsbury, Shifnal, Telford, Kidderminster, Stafford, Wolverhampton

Apply now to be considered to work with a growing company with excellent career prospects

Please send your CV to: stuart.williams@asc-connections.com

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Are you a skilled CNC Programmer looking to break into Aerospace & MOD? Want to work in a modern facility with state of the art equipment, plenty of overtime and an environment that encourages training and development? Then we want to hear from you!

The company are a medium sized operation that specialize in the manufacture of precision high quality parts for formula 1, Motorsport, Aerospace, MOD, FMCG and various other industries. As part of their continuing expansion they have an opportunity to work within their prestigious engineering facility in Hertfordshire. Working alongside a team of highly skilled CNC machinists, you'll be given full autonomy over delivering finished articles from a customer drawing or specification.

Benefits include Hourly rate of up to £40K depending on experience, overtime paid at Time & , 30 days holiday including bank holidays, workplace pension, and early finishes each week.

37.5hrs per week Mon to Fri, flexibility required to work morning & afternoon shifts

Role and responsibilities

• Responsible for Running of various 3, 4 & 5 axis machining centres within the department
• Using Winmax controls
• Setting up tooling, jigs, fixtures, machine speeds and feeds as required
• Offline programming using EdgeCAM software (desirable)
• Manage the programming of updates and new components
• First off part inspection using measuring equipment, before issuing to QC for final pass off
• Producing one off to medium volume precision parts, including bespoke / prototype parts when required
• Apply a continuous improvement approach to all new and existing jobs

We would love to hear from you if you've had experience in the following -

- previously worked as a CNC Machining Centre Programmer, CNC Miller, or CAM programmer
- Be able to machine complex components from scratch
- Confident with high-frequency setups for 1 off component manufacture
- Understand and interpret 2D & 3D drawings
- Flexibility towards overtime when required

This is a genuine opportunity for a professional person who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem solving within a team environment. With extremely low staff turnover, this business pride themselves on nurturing engineers from within, whilst building strong team work ethics so that each engineer supports the next one.

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.

Permanent full time

Would you like to work for a successful engineering company who specialise in the design, manufacture, support control systems, bespoke solutions and robotics to range of industrial sectors?

Working as a Controls Engineer you will:

• Liaise with senior project engineer within controls department at all stages of the design, build and test of a system.
• Assist in project planning process.
• Develop technical documentation as required.
• Responsible for assisting with programming, robotic devices, or other manufacturing processes using programmable logic controllers (PLC).
• Design of control system in compliance with applicable project, quality and statutory requirements.
• Preparation of all PLC, HMI and associated software/documentation for the project.
• Travel and Commission project on client's site when required. (Wide UK travel)
• Flag up any foreseen delays with the software design and commissioning of the system.
• Modify existing PLC and HMI programs and fault finding.
• Develop new software for customer specific equipment.

To be successful, we're looking for:

• Strong PLC / controls background ideally with Siemens / Mitsubishi or similar platform.
• The ability to fault find and modify code.
• A Time served apprenticeship or relevant engineering qualification.
• An understanding of electrical technical drawings.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Knowledge/experience with robotic and vision systems advantages

Benefits:

£30,000 to £35,000 pa basic salary with pension and health care plan. Holiday is 33 days including all statutory and public holidays.

Commutable from: Horsham, Pulborough, Worthing, Brighton, Crawley, Guilford and Leatherhead

Apply now to be considered for this role.

Please note, if your application is suitable, one of our consultants will call you within 5 working days. If you have not heard from us within this time, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful, however we will keep your details on our talent management system to consider you for future opportunities.