18 Jobs Found in Leicester

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.

A Telesales Executive is required for a manufacturing company based in Leicester. This role is a full time and permanent position.

Ideally, the successful candidate will have previous experience in Telesales, ideally within the construction or manufacturing industries.

The main requirements, duties and skills of the Telesales Executive include:

• Selling into the flooring, construction and facilities management industries
• Gain new business and managing existing customers
• Extensive customer service
• Relationship building
• Managing leads and converting them into sales
• Working to target and KPI's
• Sales reporting to management
• Customer data management

In addition to the above duties, the successful Telesales Executive will also carry out general administrative and support management duties.

In return for your experience we can offer you the following:

• Salary - around £22000 (With an opportunity of an annual £3000 bonus - target based)
• Full time position (8.30am - 5pm, Mon to Thu and 8.30am - 4pm Fri)
• Annual leave, pension

If you are interested in this role, please do not hesitate in applying immediately.

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 growing plastics manufacturer is currently seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter Technician to join their team working on a day shift Monday-Friday.

As injection Moulding Setter Technician, your duties will include -

• Setting up operating parameters and trial injection moulding tools from scratch
• Trouble shooting process and mould issues
• Supporting/Training other setters
• Assisting with Process improvements/optimisation

To be successful in the role of Setter Technician, the ideal Candidate will -

• Have significant experience with setting, conditioning and basic maintenance of machines and tools
• Be able to set machines up from scratch, including of trialling new tools
• Be experienced with process optimisation and continuous improvement
• Be a competent trouble-shooter
• Have experience of working with a range of materials

This is a hands-on role where you will contribute to the daily activity of setting tools but also have the technical ability to help resolve challenging jobs.

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 International Manufacturing Company with a strong presence in the East Midlands is currently seeking a Quality Manager due to growth within the business.

Established for over 50 years, with a presence in over 10 countries, this company supplies to a range of industries, with a primary focus in Automotive.

In the role of Quality Manager, you will be responsible for -

• Management of the Quality Team and all matters relevant to the Department to ensure professional and efficient service to both internal and external customers to ensure that the needs of the business are met, both in terms of quality and environmental management system accreditation and operational product and process quality.
• Continual improvement of Quality performance including representing the company on any customer or supplier visits.
• End to end organisation and control of any relevant audit, including communication of actions with internal customers
• Ensuring that the processes needed for the QMS are established, implemented and maintained.
• Ensure you provide the tools and training for all relevant persons to train and develop to a level that will ensure the company objectives are fulfilled.
• Leading Quality improvement projects to eliminate scrap and rejects.
• New Product Introduction supporting APQP Engineers.

To be successful in the role the ideal Candidate will -

• Have a proven track record in driving quality improvements in a Quality Management position within an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Have a full working knowledge and understanding of IATF/TS16949, ISO9001, APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans and SPC

Due to the nature of the business you will need to be reliable, flexible with good timekeeping and you must be prepared for solo foreign travel at short notice when required, therefore a current valid passport and full driving licence is required.

On offer -

Working friendly positive environment for a successful manufacturing business, a salary in the region of £38-45k, 5% company pension contributions, 4x life assurance, Private Medical cover, and subsidised gym membership. Hours of Work 8:30am-5pm Monday -Thursday, 8:30am- 4pm on Friday

Don't delay, click Apply to submit an 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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Engineering & Manufacturing, IT and Supply Chain & Procurement. We also recruit for Business Support roles & Executive level positions. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.

This international manufacturer of plastic products is currently seeking a Manufacturing Manager for the rotating day shift to supervise and motivate the Production team to ensure agreed production targets are met on all shifts on a continual basis. 5% pension contributions, onsite gym, career development.

As Shift Manufacturing Manager, your duties will include -

• Ensuring that the production plan is adhered to in the most efficient and effective way with the resources available, with the minimum amount of scrap and rejects, liaising with the operations director to ensure that the most efficient and appropriate use of resource.
• Assisting the setters in developing our processes to provide better quality, higher efficiency and reduced development time.
• Assisting with the implementation of lean manufacturing techniques into the extrusion department to ensure that agreed company key performance indicators are consistently achieved. Continuously improving our current people/processes to improve efficiencies and provide zero defects.
• Training & development of the manufacturing team in line with business needs. Ensure all training matrices are maintained and employees are competent to carry out their duties whilst at work.
• Ensuring all 5s and housekeeping standards are maintained monitored on a continual basis.

To be successful in this role the ideal candidate will -

• Have experience of working in a plastics manufacturing environment
• Have previously supervised teams of 15-20
• Good understanding of Lean/Continuous, 5s, process improvement, scrap reduction.
• Preferably have knowledge of quality procedures ISO9001, TS16949 and ISO14001
• Likely already hold the job title of Production Manager, Shift leader, Production Supervisor, or teamleader.

On offer -

Salary of £30k, Bonus, Company pension contributions of 5%, Onsite gym, 4x life assurance, Career progression

Working rotating weeks of earlies and lates (Mon-Fri)

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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Engineering & Manufacturing, IT and Supply Chain & Procurement. We also recruit for Business Support roles & Executive level positions. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.

A Quality Engineer job opportunity has just become available, within a well-established Manufacturing business, located in the Leicester area. This company is growing at a fast pace and they're offering a competitive starting salary (negotiable), for the right engineering professional. Hard work doesn't go unnoticed, within this business!

Quality Engineer responsibilities include -

• Handle SAP questions with regards to Quality tasks and any transactions.
• Assist the Quality management with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of the quality management system on site.
• Stand in for Quality Management during periods of absence.
• Use RCA and the implementation of corrective actions for any process related concerns.
• Use continuous improvements tools, to enhance the onsite Quality system.
• Carry out staff training, to help build quality awareness as and when required.
• Implement audits, including closing out audit outcomes.
• Document the results/reports through the compliance management system.
• Investigate customer complaints implementing, corrective/preventive action.
• Create and maintain company quality documentation, such as PFMEA, Control Plans, ITP's, Quality procedures and guidelines.
• Assist with Quality Assurance receiving inspection process and procedures.
• Work closely with suppliers, ensuring performance is at the required levels and implement audits as and when required.
• Work with the various Technical teams on site, ensuring that new products are aligned to design data.

Quality Engineer desirable skills/experience/attributes -

• Experience in a similar position.
• Able to read and work from technical information.
• Experience of working to ISO 9001, AS9100 or NADCAP
• Working knowledge of SAP functions.
• Understanding of EASA Part 21 regulations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Tool and Techniques.
• Self-motivated and pro-active work ethic.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant manufacturing/engineering education.

Quality Engineer position benefits -

• Competitive salary (negotiable).
• Holiday & Pension package.
• Friendly working environment.
• The chance to work for a well-regarded and ever growing business.

If interested in this position, please apply through this advert immediately.

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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Engineering & Manufacturing, IT and Supply Chain & Procurement. We also recruit for Business Support roles & Executive level positions. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.

This trade moulding company with a friendly working environment is currently seeking and Injection Moulding Technician to join their team, working on a Days basis Mon-Fri. Benefits include 5% Pension contributions, 4x Life Ins, Private Medical Ins, and early finish Fri.

As Injection Moulding Technician, duties will include -

• Carrying out process and tooling trials as well as supporting and training production personnel on the handover of new processes.
• Ensure process capability for new processes and tooling are in line with feasibility specifications.
• Advanced Trouble shooting and Process Optimisation.

We would love to receive applications of Candidates that meet the following criteria -

• Anyone working in an Injection Moulding environment that holds the title Setter, Technician, or Process Engineer.
• Can Tool trial and carry out process optimisation
• Has experience with a range of materials.
• Has good knowledge of moulding machines such as Arburg, Negri Bossi, Krauss Maffei, Demag, Boy, Engel, Sandretto, etc.

On offer -
A friendly working environment, working the Day shift: 0830 - 1700 (M-T) 0830 - 1600 (F)
Salary of c£25k, 4x life assurance, Private Medical cover, Pension with 5% Company contributions, Subsidised gym membership.

Click Apply to submit an 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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Engineering & Manufacturing, IT and Supply Chain & Procurement. We also recruit for Business Support roles & Executive level positions. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.

CAD Design Engineer

Location: South of Leicester

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (Plus Overtime)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Are you and experienced CAD Designer within the automation sector? Would you be interested in providing design solutions for some of the biggest companies within the UK?

If you answered yes to the above, and also possess excellent problem solving skills within a timed scale, we want to speak with you!

A team with over 5 designers pride themselves on offering a flexible service to customers requiring bespoke conveyor solutions. The Design engineer will be responsible for the commercial designing and detailing of the conveyors and automation engineering solutions, using 3D Inventor or Solid works 3D.

Day to day activities include:

• Commercial Design
• Detailing drawings
• Issuing drawings
• Creating parts list
• Site surveys
• Liaising with project managers and clients as required

Requirements

You, the design engineer will have sound practical engineering expertise and use 3 years of experience to provide an assured service to customers.

Ideally, you will also have experience with one of the following.

• Conveyor Systems
• Automation Systems
• Robotics
• Special Purpose Machinery.
• Experience in the food sector (Desirable)
• Experience in design Access platforms (Desirable)

Further information

• This role is paying up to £34000 (flexible).
• 25 days holiday
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Overall, this privately owned business run a fantastic service with passionate and knowledgeable leaders.

Please apply to learn more.

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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Engineering & Manufacturing, IT and Supply Chain & Procurement. We also recruit for Business Support roles & Executive level positions. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.

CAD Design Engineer

Location: South of Leicester

Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 (Plus Overtime)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Design Engineer will be part of a 5 person design team working for an SME engineering company.

Priding themselves on offering a flexible service whilst maintaining a positive attitude are fundamental to succeeding with the business. The Design engineer will be responsible for the commercial designing and detailing of conveyors and automation engineering solutions, using 3D Inventor.

The work is varied as most systems are bespoke engineering solutions and will involve the following:

• Design
• Detailing drawings,
• Issuing drawings
• creating parts list
• site surveys
• Liaising with project managers and clients as required

Requirements

• 3 Years' Experience
• Sound Practical Engineering knowledge

Experience with some of or all

• Conveyor Systems
• Automation Systems
• Robotics
• Special Purpose Machinery.

Please apply to learn more.

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 CV on file to consider you for future opportunities.

ASC Connections is a leading recruitment business specialising within areas of Technical, Business and IT services. We operate as an Employment Business or an Employment Agency for all temporary and permanent roles respectively.