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A British owned business with a huge global presence is now seeking a Contract Senior Manager. The successful professional will take a lead on a very prestigious public sector contract that they are proud to have within their extensive portfolio.

Reporting to Director level, this Senior Contract Manager will be responsible for up to 6 direct reports and around 150 in-direct reports covering the following areas; On Street Operations, Workshops, Maintenance. This is a multi-faceted role where you will need to be diverse enough to deal with internal and external stakeholders at all levels. With excellent commercial acumen and a strategic mind-set, you will continue to deliver the quality of service already being provided as well as make improvements across all areas mentioned above.

The ideal Senior Contract Manager will have -

• Experience in managing high value contracts within the public sector.
• Experience, or familiarity with large TUPE transfers.
• Able to deliver exceptional customer service to key clients.
• Proactive work ethic, with a proven track record of driving large teams to success.

An excellent benefits package includes -

• Up to a 20% bonus.
• Car or Car Allowance.
• 6% Pension.
• Private Medical Cover.
• Life Assurance.

If you're looking for a career move that offers diversity along with the autonomy to run things your way, then please don't hesitate to apply via the link to this advert.

Keywords relating to this position include; Environmental services, waste, recycling, maintenance, waste management, street cleaning, multi discipline, local authority, strategic, HSE, health and safety, logistics, supply chain, fleet, blue collar, change management, transformation.

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

The client are a global entity in the design, manufacture and supply of injection moulded products. The company boast continual growth and now wish to strengthen their established team.

The post-holder will ensure that the maintenance of production equipment and site service functions are up to date - ensuring continuity of production and facilities in the plant.

Duties to include are;

• To lead the maintenance function within the plant.
• Carry out breakdown repairs to injection mould machinery and other plant machinery
• Carry out any site facilities maintenance required
• Liaise with the manufacturing department to resolve any breakdowns quickly and safely
• Ordering of any spares/parts required for maintenance department

I welcome applications from engineers who hold the following skills and expertise;

• Must have experience in maintenance and repair of injection mould plant machinery
• Multi skilled with an electrical bias
• Hold a 17th or 18th edition electrically wiring cert
• Have a good knowledge of Hydraulics
• PLC fault finding would be advantageous

The company are located in the Rochdale area so are easily commutable from Manchester, Oldham, , Stockport, Bury, Bolton etc

Benefits include - Pension. Competitive holidays.

Days role - 8am to 5pm Monday to Thursday 8am to 1pm Friday

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A hugely successful manufacturing company are looking for an experienced CNC Lathe setter to join their expanding team. With a really low staff turnover, they're seeking a committed machinist with a stable career history and strong work ethic. The site itself is a modern manufacturing facility equipped with a wide range of CNC, conventional and special purpose machinery.

Benefits include an hourly rate of up to £14 p/h, overtime after basic hours paid at Time & 1/3 Weekday, Time & Saturday, 28 days holiday, company pension and various other perks!

This position is working a permanent day shift Monday to Thursday 39hrs per week

The Role -

- Setting and operating various 2 & 3 axis Turning Lathes with FANUC controls
- Calling up pre written programmes, editing and modifying to then prove out
- Full setup including tooling, material, speeds and feeds
- Running a first off for inspection using measuring equipment, before final pass off from QC dept
- Working from customer drawings, CAD designs and job route cards
- Producing small to large batch parts from stainless, copper, brass, gun metals and other materials

To be successful in this role you will have -

- Proven background in setting and operating CNC Lathes
- A strong knowledge of editing and setting up using FANUC controls
- Experience machining a wide range of materials in small and large quantities
- Flexibility towards overtime as and when required

In addition to the formal package the company promote a friendly environment where all members of the team support each other in terms of hitting production targets, along with strict COVID measures, including a well spaced out machine shop to ensure all staff are safe whilst working.

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

Established over 50 years ago, a global manufacturer with a vast portfolio of products is currently seeking an experienced Toolmaker to join their toolroom focusing on existing tooling.

Working a day shift Monday-Friday your duties as Toolmaker will include -

• Maintaining / repairing and modifying production tooling
• Manufacturing prototypes and product samples, jigs, fixtures in accordance with given work schedules, prioritising work as necessary, using appropriate CAD/CAM systems when required
• Safely using and maintaining all tool room equipment used in accordance with current Health and Safety legislation and company 5S guidelines

To be successful in the role of Toolmaker, the ideal candidate will -

• Have experience of maintaining plastic injection mould tools
• Be competent in the use of conventional and CNC machining equipment
• Have held the job title of Tool Maker, Tool Technician, Tool Maintenance Technician, or similar

Based in Worcestershire this role is commutable from Redditch, Worcester, Tewksbury, Evesham, Hereford, Stratford-Upon-Avon, and Cheltenham.

On offer -

• Working days Monday - Friday (0800-1630)
• A salary of £28-32k
• Annual bonus
• Pension (matched up to 8%)
• 25 Days holiday, plus Bank Holidays

Don't delay, apply now to start your application!

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A small family run business that has been trading for 40 years is now experiencing huge growth, so they're looking for an experienced warehouse person to take ownership of their stores area and help improve their current processes.

This is one of those rare opportunities where the role starts small, but it genuinely has potential to grow to a position where you will eventually manage a team in a much larger warehouse.

You will also work on a mechanical assembly line, putting together their in-house designed products that have been outsourced for manufacture.

Granted that this is a mid - to long term career prospect, but for the right person this could be a chance of a lifetime.

The company designs and assembles electro-mechanical equipment to a range of businesses all across the UK. Their customer base was in the beverage industry, but due to the pandemic they have had to diversify, which has led to the company experiencing unprecedented growth.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years' experience of working in a busy warehouse, ideally with a FLT license (although they will pay for the right person to train on a fork lift so having a license isn't essential). If you have experience using hand tools, this will also be an advantage, although it's warehouse experience that's most important.

If you are looking to set up a career in a business that is enjoying rapid growth, offering stability and longevity, then please apply via the link to this advert.

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A lead electrical development engineer is required for a rapidly expanding, global manufacturer based in the Warwickshire area.

As the world's leader in specialist equipment, they have a reputation in the market for quality over quantity. With a fantastic production facility, they utilize the latest technology and tools to ensure they remain at the cutting edge of innovation. They have cross functional teams of staff that will support all areas from design, through to manufacture and final delivery of projects. As part of a larger group of companies globally, it allows their supply chain to distribute to every continent.

Benefits include a salary which is negotiable dependent on experience, 33 days including bank holidays, a very generous private pension plan, life assurance and other benefits.

Working hours are 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday

Joining what is an already established Design and Development department, the role will provide an opportunity to take ownership of the department, whilst looking for opportunities for improve current products, identify future opportunities / investment of new technology.

Responsibilities for the role include

- To effectively lead projects within the department, both new and existing
- Designing, developing, and maintaining electrical designs from concept through to finished article
- Troubleshooting of potential or current issues during the development phase of the product
- Creating and improving manufacturing methods, as well as potential modifications to equipment needed for the testing stage of the process
- To develop a strong knowledge of the traditional product line and upcoming introductions
- Working cross functionally with other departments including mechanical, electrical, quality and testing
- Feasibility studies, performance evaluation and reporting to analyze data and current trends
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To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience -

- Previous experience within a similar role of development within an electrical bias product range
- A BEng or equivalent in Electrical Engineering
- Strong technical knowledge of design, creating electrical diagrams and documentation
- Understanding of CAN systems, technical manuals, manufacturing processes and quality / testing documentation
- Innovative and forward thinking, with the ability to lead a team of engineers, and work cross functionally with other technical leaders of departments.

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

An Air Compressor Service Engineer is required for a rapidly expanding business based in the midlands area of the UK.

The company are a leading supplier of compressed air systems across the UK. They have a solid team of staff who cover all areas of installation, servicing and maintenance of the equipment to all of their customers, which span across various industries including Industrial, Commercial, Healthcare, and also the Leisure industry which is one of their biggest contracts, servicing compressors supplied to golfing ranges and golf clubs.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 33 days holiday including bank holidays, workplace pension, lots of flexibility towards working hours, and a company van with fuel card.

Standard 40hrs per week on average, with both regional and long distance travel required to cover clients across the UK.

Occasional night outs may be required, hotels pre-arranged and paid for by the office

Role and responsibilities of the Air Compress Service Engineer

• Routine service and breakdown maintenance of air compressor units and systems
• Fault finding and diagnosing of issues on site with the customer
• Carry out both mechanical and electrical repairs as required
• Report back to management on additional works that may be required
• Identifying and providing the customer with improvements, upgrades or general aftercare of products
• Completion of all job sheets both electronically and paper based
• Flexibility towards nationwide travel to customer sites when required

All jobs are scheduled by the planning team so engineers have a forecast of jobs and location.

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience -

- Strong knowledge of air compressors, screw, vane, piston, vacuum etc
- Apprentice trained background in plant maintenance, mechanical or equivalent
- Be able to fault find and diagnose issues both mechanically and electrically
- Flexible approach towards nationwide travel when required
- Excellent communication and customer facing skills

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 building a strong team work ethics so that each team member 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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A CNC service engineer position has become available with an OEM of CNC and automated machinery. This position offers a strong basic salary, travel time door to door, overtime after 40hrs per week, no call out or standby, company vehicle and fuel card, 33 days holiday, a fantastic pension, bonuses and much more!

They're a global business with a presence in every continent. They specialize in providing automation and processing solutions to clients across various manufacturing sectors. They have a head office here in the UK for machine storage, refurbishment and distribution, as well as a global headquarters in Europe where the machines are built.

Responsibilities for the role include -

• Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance & Service of machines and equipment
• Using Siemens S7 to fault find and interrogate
• Routine service, checks and breakdown maintenance both mechanical and electrical
• Part of a team of 12 engineers, primarily covering the south of the UK, but prepared to travel further when required, and occasional overseas travel for training
• Providing end user support to customers as well as training and demonstration delivery
• Use of laptop to complete all service and maintenance documentation, and to submit timesheets / expenses

This role represents an excellent opportunity to work in a growing business within a solid and stable market, and will enjoy a high degree of freedom in helping evolve and develop this crucial position.

There's a robust training package with this role too, working for an OEM they offer product training in the UK, and overseas in Europe after the probation period is completed

To be successful in this role you will have -

- Previous experience as a field service engineer working for a similar OEM of capital equipment
- Multi skilled both mechanically and electrically, along with electrical training ideally to city & guilds or equivalent.
- Have a solid understanding of PLC's to fault find on inputs and outputs
- Knowledge of repairs to bearings, ballscrews, planetary gear, linear guides, spindle motors
- Working with 400/230/24V power supplies, AC/DC controls, rotary encoders, drives
- Understanding or experience with data cables, local area networks, ethernet, ethercat, profinet
- Full clean drivers license

The business are prepared to be as flexible and supportive as possible, overnight stays and extensive travel is ideally kept to a minimum, but the business requires an individual who is prepared to do both when necessary. In return the company can be equally flexible when needing time off or working around other engagements

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A mechanical bias development technician is required for a rapidly expanding, global manufacturer based in the Warwickshire area.

As the world's leader in specialist equipment, they have a reputation in the market for quality over quantity. With a fantastic production facility, they utilize the latest technology and tools to ensure they remain at the cutting edge of innovation. They have cross functional teams of staff that will support all areas from design, through to manufacture and final delivery of projects. As part of a larger group of companies globally, it allows their supply chain to distribute to every continent.

Benefits include a salary of up to £40K dependent on experience, 33 days including bank holidays, a private pension plan, life assurance and other benefits.

Working hours are 37.5hrs per week Monday to Friday

Responsibilities for the role include -

- Carrying out testing and development of components and assemblies, within the department
- Using test rigs to analyse parts for performance, recording of test data and compiling reports
- Identifying improvements to components, liaising with the design teams to verify the modifications
- Mechanical fitting and assembly of parts, sub assemblies and complex components
- Using conventional toolroom equipment such as lathes, mills, grinders, drills, and occasional welding in MIG or MMA
- Running diagnostics checks on products to detect faults or errors for correction

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills and experience -

- Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Technician or Product Development Engineer
- Apprentice trained in mechanical engineering, or vehicle technician
- Strong knowledge of fitting and assembly, working with engines, pumps, hydraulics, motors, filters, bearings, or rotating equipment
- Understand and interpret engineering drawings, and be able to accurately record test data electronically
- Effective communication skills to work alongside, and have a positive impact on other departments of the manufacturing division.

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.

A service engineer position has become available with a leading OEM of steel processing machinery.

This position offers a strong basic salary of up to £42K, annual bonuses, no call out or standby, company vehicle with a choice of van or car, fuel card, 32 days holiday, a fantastic pension, private healthcare, and lots of other great benefits.

Part of a group of companies, they specialize in providing automation and processing solutions to clients across various manufacturing sectors. They have a head office here in the UK for machine storage, refurbishment and distribution, as well as a global headquarters in Europe where the machines are built.

Responsibilities for the role include -

• Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance & Service of machines and equipment
• Using Siemens S7 to fault find and interrogate
• Routine service, checks and breakdown maintenance both mechanical and electrical
• Part of a team of 10 engineers, primarily covering the midlands and north west of the UK, but prepared to travel nationally & Ireland when required
• Completing factory acceptance tests and audits before during and after installations
• Providing end user support to customers as well as training and demo's
• Use of laptop to complete all service and maintenance documentation, and to submit timesheets / expenses

This role represents an excellent opportunity to work in a growing business within a solid and stable market, and will enjoy a high degree of trust to ensure jobs are completed or delivered as planned.

There is a robust training package with this role too, working for an OEM they offer product training in the UK, and overseas in Europe after the probation period is completed

Nationwide travel is expected at times, however the business do aim to keep engineers as regional as possible.

To be successful in this role you will have -

- Previous experience as a field service engineer working for a similar OEM of laser, cutting or press machinery
- Multi skilled both mechanically and electrically, along with electrical training ideally to city & guilds or equivalent.
- Have a solid understanding of PLC's to fault find on inputs and outputs
- Willingness to travel nationally and show flexibility when required
- Full clean drivers license

The business are prepared to be as flexible and supportive as possible, overnight stays and extensive travel is ideally kept to a minimum, but the business requires an individual who is prepared to do both when necessary. In return the company can be equally flexible when needing time off or working around other engagements

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.

ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.