24 Jobs Found in Leicester

Established over 50 years ago this successful manufacturing company is currently seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer to take responsibility for the electrical maintenance of all capital plant, equipment and site facilities. The role is also responsible for mechanical breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance ensuring maximum uptime.

As Maintenance Engineer your duties will include -

• Investigation of all electrical plant and machinery breakdowns, and mechanical plant and machinery breakdowns where necessary/as required, determine root cause and carry out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary.
• Investigating failures in services, determine root cause and carry out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary.
• Carrying out project/modification work when necessary.
• Maintaining all plant and equipment through PPM schedules.
• Installing new plant and equipment ensuring compliance to the latest regulations.

To be successful in this role, the ideal Candidate will -

• Be qualified to a minimum of HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering discipline
• Have experience of working in a plant/manufacturing environment
• Be skilled in electrical maintenance
• Have familiarity with mechanical/hydraulics
• Be competent in programmable logic controllers (PLCs)

Based in Leicester, this role is easily commutable from Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Loughborough, and Market Harborough.
Candidates suitable for this role are likely to already hold the title of Maintenance Engineer / Technician, Maintenance Technician, Facilities Engineer, Electrical Engineer.

On offer

• A salary of up to £31k
• 4x life Insurance
• 5% employer pension contributions
• Hours of Work - Weekly rotating day shifts Mon-Fri: 06:00-14:00 / 14:00-22:00

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

A leading manufacturer is looking to recruit a Quality Manager due to growth within the business.

If you are an experienced Quality Manager or an established Senior Quality Engineer looking for your next career move into a Quality Manager role then this is an opportunity not to miss!

Purpose of Role:

Supporting the Operations Director you will be responsible for the day to day management of the Quality function ensuring all products meet strict customer and company quality requirements.

Benefits:

• Friendly & Professional working environment
• 24 days holiday stats
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance *4
• Private Medical Cover
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Pool cars provided for business use

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required to be successful:

• Must have leadership/management experience
• Experience of driving quality improvements within an Automotive manufacturing environment
• Hands on working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans and SPC
• Customer and Supplier relationship management
• Prepared to travel UK & Overseas (occasional)
• Current Valid Passport (for overseas travel)
• Full Driving Licence

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

• Managing Quality Team to ensure a professional and efficient service is provided to both internal & external customers

• Retain recognised Quality Standards, e.g. IATF16949, ISO14001 & ISO45001
• Represent the company on any Customer / Supplier visits
• Manage Audits and communicate required actions
• Implement, establish and maintain processes for the Quality Management Systems
• Provide the tools & training required to develop personnel to maximum potential
• Lead Quality improvement projects to eliminate scrap & rejects
• Develop & manage an audit programme and maintain schedule
• Report to Senior Management on the performance of the Quality Management System and advise on any improvements or changes required
• Ensure that customer requirements are understood across the business
• Undertake corrective and preventative actions
• Keep the business updated with any legislative changes to quality and environmental systems
• Support APQP Engineers with APQP Projects
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

The role is commutable from: Market Harborough, Leicester, Oadby, Wigston, Tamworth and Coventry

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.

Extrusion Setter *3

A global manufacturer established for over 50 years, is looking to recruit 3* Extrusion Setters due to growth within the business.

In the role of Extrusion Setter you will be responsible for:

• Maintaining production plan, daily production and KPI targets
• Setting machines
• Fault Identification, Diagnosis and Rectification
• Identify and be actively involved with Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Monitor scrap levels and ensure maximised efficiency of production lines
• Carry out first off checks for finished and dimensional correctness on jobs set
• Ensure required quality standards are adhered at all times

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required to be successful -

• Hands on knowledge / experience of Plastic Extrusion
• Ability to operate and set up all ancillary equipment
• Lean Manufacturing / 5s
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Applications Friendly environment, Pension, Life Assurance, Free Parking

On offer -

Hours of Work: 3 shift weekly rotating (Monday to Friday) as follows:

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00, Week 2: 22:00 - 06:00 Week 3: 14:00 - 22:00

The role is commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Wigston

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.

A CNC Programmer is required, for a huge engineering company based in Leicester. Responsible for Programming new jobs from the drawing and step file, to machine bespoke and small batch parts. Permanent role working days Monday to Thurs 39hrs p/w, paying up to £36,500K per annum, and a solid benefits package.

The company

The company are an established and world renowned leader in the design, development and manufacture of precision high quality parts for the Motorsport, Marine, Defence and aerospace industries. As part of their continuing expansion they have an opportunity to work within their prestigious engineering facility in Leicester. Working alongside a team of highly skilled machinists, you'll be given full autonomy over delivering finished articles from a customer drawing or specification.

Role and responsibilities

• Offline Programming using EdgeCAM software
• Working from 3D models and specification directly from the customer
• Machining complete prototype parts on 5 axis machining centres with FANUC controls
• Producing low volume precision parts, including bespoke / prototype parts when required
• Apply a continuous improvement approach
• Provide troubleshooting advice to other machinists in the department if required

Skill set required

• Ability to use CAM software for offline programming
• Be able to work on 5 axis machining centres, and confidence using ISO G&M codes
• Capable of manufacturing highly detailed prototype components.
• Sound understanding of materials and modern cutting methods.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• High levels of motivation and a flexible approach in terms of working hours.
• Ability to positively interact with design and build departments to overcome engineering challenges.

This is an genuine opportunity for a professional person who is highly motivated and can adopt a flexible approach to problem solving within a team environment. With an 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.

Working hours are 7am - 5:15pm Monday to Thursday, 39hrs per week

Package on offer

Basic hourly rate of up to £36,500K per annum for the right person
Overtime available weekday and Saturday
Company workplace pension
6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

If an engineer is highly skilled in CAM software but hasn't used Edgecam, the business are happy to provide external training on Edgecam to bring them up to speed quickly.

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 leading manufacturer of plastics is currently seeking an Injection Moulding Toolmaker to join their team working on a days basis Monday -Friday

Working within a busy tool room, your duties as Toolmaker will include

• Making technically complex tools (up to c500kgs) and inserts from hardened steel
• Repair and maintenance of tools

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

• Have experience as an Injection mould toolmaker
• Have experience with CNC machining
• Be experienced with CADCAM

On offer -

• A competitive salary, dependent upon experience
• Good work life balance
• Early finish Friday
• Bonus
• OT

Don't hesitate, click "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

A global manufacturer, is looking to recruit a Quality Manager due to growth within the business.

Purpose of Role:

Overseeing 3 sites, responsible for the day to day management of the Quality function ensuring all products meet strict customer and company quality requirements.

Benefits:

• Friendly & Professional working environment
• 24 days holiday stats
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance *4
• Private Medical Cover
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Pool cars provided for business use

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

• Managing Quality Team to ensure a professional and efficient service is provided to both internal & external customers

• Retain recognised Quality Standards, e.g. IATF16949, ISO14001 & ISO45001
• Represent the company on any Customer / Supplier visits
• Manage Audits and communicate required actions
• Implement, establish and maintain processes for the Quality Management Systems
• Provide the tools & training required to develop personnel to maximum potential
• Lead Quality improvement projects to eliminate scrap & rejects
• Develop & manage an audit programme and maintain schedule
• Report to Senior Management on the performance of the Quality Management System and advise on any improvements or changes required
• Ensure that customer requirements are understood across the business
• Undertake corrective and preventative actions
• Keep the business updated with any legislative changes to quality and environmental systems
• Support APQP Engineers with APQP Projects
• New Product Introduction (NPI)

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required to be successful:

• Demonstrable track record driving quality improvements in a Quality Management position within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Leadership / Management
• Hands on working knowledge of APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans and SPC
• Customer and Supplier relationship management
• Prepared to travel UK & Overseas
• Current Valid Passport (for overseas travel)
• Full Driving Licence

The role is commutable from Market Harborough, Leicester, Tamworth, Coventry

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.

Days based role Monday-Friday, friendly working environment. £28k Benefits

This successful manufacturing company is currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to take on responsibility for mechanical maintenance of capital plant, equipment and site facilities. The main objective of the role is to ensure that all equipment, systems and processes operate effectively, efficiently, safely and provide good plant reliability.

As Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include -

• Reactive and planned maintenance of plant and machinery
• Investigation of mechanical plant and machinery breakdowns, determining root cause and carrying out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary.
• Investigating failures in services, determine root cause and carry out necessary repair work inclusive of obtaining spare parts as necessary.
• Installation of new equipment.
• Ensuring all plant/machinery records are kept up to date.
• Competently reading and using mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics to diagnose faults.

To be successful in the role of Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, the ideal Candidate -

• Will require a minimum of HNC in an Engineering discipline and post apprenticeship experience in a production plant environment.
• Must be able to read and understand mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics.
• Will have good verbal and written communication skills, and, good numerical and literacy skills.

Based on the outskirts of Leicester this role is commutable from Ashby, Nuneaton, Coventry, Rugby, Coalville, Loughborough and Market Harborough.

Candidates suitable for this role are likely to hold the job title Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Engineer or Service Engineer.

On offer -

Salary of up to £28k, working 8-5 Mon-Fri in a friendly environment.

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.

This well-established and successful moulding business is currently seeking experienced Mouldshop Shift Setters who can help them achieve the company's business goals, exceed their customer's expectations and move forward their ability to meet technical challenges.

As Injection Moulding Setter your duties will include -

• Performing Mould Tool changes effectively and safely on machines ranging from 25T-1700T
• Setting Injection Moulding Machines to produce components, working closely with the Quality department to ensure the quality standard of production is within specification
• Programming robots to efficiently de-mould and deposit mouldings, sprues and runners
• Minimise the occurrence of waste within the production environment
• Provide suggestions for the updating of production setting documentation to reflect up to date processing information
• Actively engaging with 5S programs and continuous improvement projects
• Provide feedback to the Technical team highlighting continuous improvement opportunities

To be successful in the role of Injection Moulding Setter, the ideal candidate will have;

• Significant experience of working in an Injection Moulding Setting role
• Thorough knowledge of tooling, machines, ancillaries and processing of a wide range of materials
• A good understanding of lean manufacturing principles

Based in the Oakham area, this role is commutable from Leicester, Peterborough, Grantham and Corby.

On offer -

Basic salary will be in the range of £26,000 - £28,300 depending on the candidate, with the possibility of overtime. The wider package includes non-contributory pension, private healthcare, childcare voucher scheme and profit share bonus.

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.

This leading manufacturer of injection moulding machinery is currently seeking Field Service Engineers to join their service team. Opportunities exist both in the Midlands and in the Buckinghamshire area, however both roles will provide national cover.

As Field Service Engineer your duties will include -

• Service & repair plastics moulding machines & equipment to approved standards
• Configure machines to customer's specifications
• Commission machines to approved standards and within agreed time scales
• Provide support & instructions to customers
• Fault finding diagnosis supported by Tech Service
• Fault finding on ancillary equipment
• Complete the company's documentation on time, accurately & efficiently, particularly:
• Service / Commissioning reports
• Spare parts return documentation
• Personnel records

Area: Midlands or Buckinghamshire (but will be expected to travel extensively in the UK and will need to stay away from home on a regular basis)

To be successful in the role of Field Service Engineer, the ideal Candidate will -

• Have experience in the maintenance of microprocessor controlled injection moulding machines or similar equipment
• A recognised electrical or electronic qualification

On offer -

• Competitive salary dependant on experience and qualifications
• Company vehicle
• Pension
• Medical insurance
• 5 weeks holiday
• Structured career prospects in an international engineering group with an expanding UK and Irish market share.

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.

Lead Extrusion Setter

A global manufacturer established for over 50 years, is looking to recruit a Lead Extrusion Setter due to growth within the business.

In the role of Lead Extrusion Setter you will be responsible for -

• Maintaining production plan, daily production and KPI targets
• Setting machines
• Fault Identification, Diagnosis and Rectification
• Identify and be actively involved with Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Monitor scrap levels and ensure maximised efficiency of production lines
• Carry out first off checks for finished and dimensional correctness on jobs set
• Ensure required quality standards are adhered at all times

Skills/Experience/Knowledge required to be successful -

• Hands on knowledge / experience of Plastic Extrusion
• Ability to operate and set up all ancillary equipment
• Lean Manufacturing / 5s
• Conversant with Microsoft Office Applications Friendly environment, a salary in the region of £25K-£30K, 5% Company Pension Contribution, 4x Life Assurance, Private Medical cover and subsidised gym membership.

On offer -

Hours of Work: 3 shift weekly rotating (Monday to Friday) as follows:

Week 1: 06:00 - 14:00, Week 2: 22:00 - 06:00, Week 3: 14:00 - 22:00

The role is commutable from Loughborough, Leicester, Melton Mowbray, Wigston

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.