Technical Lead - Composites

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0800-1700

Salary: £30'000-£40'000

Summary:

Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead -Composites to join their team. The Technical Lead will manage the delivery of engineering projects within the Composite products business unit, this will include solution development, preparation of enquiry responses, de-risking activities, validation activities, product ionisation, development projects and improvement projects. The role will require project ownership from conception through to production.

The Technical Lead will become the business expert for a given product set and work as part of a wider team of specialists, offering task management and expertise in the field of mechanical design engineering. This role will contribute to exciting civilian and defence projects.

Required Duties:

Lead the delivery of engineering projects including enquiry responses & development projects

Manage the development of new products and processes

Specification & execution of test programs for development and validation of new products

Supporting the business development team with on-site visits, customer calls and event

attendance

Acting as a point of contact for suppliers, customers, sister sites and internal departments

Become the technical expert in the business for a product range

Mechanical design engineering with composite & metallic materials

Completion of numerical and mechanical analysis, as required to demonstrate and validate

products

Occasional UK travel likely, infrequent overseas travel possible

Skills Required :

Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role

Well organised and comfortable completing multiple projects concurrently

Experience in technical writing of reports

Experience of preparing technical summaries, proposals and presentations

Basic knowledge of stress analysis by FEA & Hand Calc

Demonstrable experience in mechanical design engineering

Familiarity with composite materials desirable

Familiarity with aerospace and/or defence industry desirable

Excellent attention to detail and enjoy working in a procedure driven environment

Eligible for Security Clearance

Benefits ;

- 26 days of annual leave

- 3% Employer Pension Contribution

- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover

- Cycle to work scheme

Closing date is 15 th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Technical Lead - Polymers

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Monday to Friday 0800-1700

Salary: £27500-32500

Summary:

Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Technical Lead to join their team. Technical Lead will act as technical authority for thermoplastic polymer film materials and manage new business development activities for the business unit. The team member will become fully conversant in the attributes and processing methods of a range of polymer materials. This will involve interpreting customer and regulatory requirements, ensuring our products align fully with them as well as leading product improvement initiatives to improve the quality and performance of our products.

The successful candidate will build a comprehensive understanding of TPU film applications. By conducting market research for new materials, supporting collaborative developments with customers and partners and managing development of new material grades, the Technical Lead will identify new customers, applications and opportunities to achieve ambitious business growth.

Required Duties:

Technical Authority - working with the quality and process engineering departments to ensure our products are compliant with the relevant requirements and standards.

- Product Development - Managing new product development projects in a time effective manner.

- Market Research - review the raw material supplier market to identify new materials that will enhance Permali's thermoplastic product portfolio.

- Administration - creating and maintaining a directory of product files with technical data sheets, test results, approvals management, regulatory compliance statements & health & safety guidance.

- Process Optimisation - work with Process Engineering to ensure products are being produced by the most efficient / cost effective method.

- Process Research - research and understand customer processes associated with Permali's thermoplastic products and help advise best practice to our customers.

- Product Promotion - enable the Sales & Marketing team by applying technical understanding of Permali's products to commercial product literature and digital campaigns from the point of view of the market (customer).

Skills Required :

Minimum 2 years of experience working in a similar role with Polymer materials or trained in Materials Science / Engineering or similar to HNC level or above.

- An appreciation for, or experience of commercial sales in a B2B setting.

- Excellent computer skills, with working experience of using the MS Office suite, with a desire to learn new software packages.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team

- Excellent communication skills - written and verbal. Ability to communicate information, whether technical or non-technical to team members and customers in a clear and concise manner

- A strong work ethic with good organisational skills and excellent punctuality and attendance.

- An ambition to succeed, develop professional skills, and make a positive impact.

- Ability to work under pressure, be proactive, inquisitive, quick to learn, and capable of multitasking

- A conscientious character who will always work in the best interests of The Company

Benefits ;

- 26 days of annual leave

- 3% Employer Pension Contribution

- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover

- Cycle to work scheme

Closing date is 15 th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Job: End of Life Vehicle Site Operative

Location: Newmarket

Salary: £10.50ph - £13.00ph (£24,570 - £30,420)

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 45 hours per week to Monday to Friday 7am-5pm, occasional Saturdays paid at Overtime

Summary:

The ELV Operative is responsible for handling and processing End of Life vehicles safely and compliantly whilst providing excellent customer service and managing stocks efficiently

Key Responsibilities:

• ELV Operatives will need to be fully trained in all aspects of ELV operations including FLT licence, small tools and vehicle depollution
• The ELV operative will greet customers at the ELV drop off areas and inspect the vehicles
• Inspection of vehicles to assess if they need de-polluting and will check to confirm if the vehicle is complete to inform pricing
• Perform out turns on each vehicle confirming what has been removed using the mobile device provided
• Store all commodities removed from vehicles in the correct manner including;

• Batteries in battery boxes
• Wheels stacked on pallets and shrink wrapped once a full pallet completed
• Cats with barcode stickers added and placed in secure storage

• Weigh out batteries, wheels and Cats on a regular basis as sales are despatched
• Achieve daily targets on number of vehicles per day to be depolluted
• Carry out accurate valuations of catalytic converters with training to be provided
• Maintain good housekeeping standards so that the ELV building and surrounding areas are kept clean and tidy
• Play an active part in depot safety performance through being a safety leader on site
• Identify, report and deal with hazards. Challenge unsafe behaviours and ensure compliance with all EMR SOP's

Experience, attributes & skills sought:

• Previous experience of a vehicle depollution/metal recycling activities is preferable but not essential
• FLT experience preferable
• Ability to use a hand held portable tablet for recording information
• Previous car mechanic experience beneficial
• The ability to demonstrate excellent team working relationships, fostering an environment based on trust and mutual respect
• Capable of assessing information
• Experience of working in a fluid environment where priorities can change and flexibility is essential
• Approachable and helpful in a customer facing role
• Physically fit and able to work to the demands of the business
• Clean CRB and credit check

Closing date is 12th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Maintenance Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Monday to Friday. Working hours: 6.00 AM to 2.00 PM and 12.00 PM to 8.00 PM. The role also includes a 1 week in 5 on call rota.

Salary: £33'000 per year

Summary:

Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join their team. Some of the duties are to maintain thermal oil presses, pumps, CNC, water jet and lathers to name a few. This is a very diverse role, which can include facility work, electrical and mechanical. You will be reporting directly to the Maintenance Supervisor or/and Manager

Required Duties:

- Maintenance and repairs on a range of industrial factory equipment

- Electrical, Single, 3 phase Motors and PLCs

- Mechanical engineering, Pneumatics, bearings, pumps, valves, chains and boilers, CNC routers and water jets

- Able to work well in a team

- Provide a reactive and proactive maintenance service

- Provide a multi-skilled maintenance service, which covers electrical and mechanical disciplines

- Provide a service that ensures all mechanical and electrical equipment is running to optimum performance

- Provide a service that ensures all key performance indicators are met

- Carry out modifications and installations when required

- Liaise with sub-contractors and external suppliers

- Take ownership of tools and equipment provided and ensure they are maintained to an appropriate standard

Skills Required :

- Time served maintenance engineer is preferred, City and Guilds or NVQ an advantage but not critical.

- MEWP

- FLT counterbalance

Benefits ;

- 26 days of annual leave

- 3% Employer Pension Contribution

- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover

- Cycle to work scheme

Closing date is 15th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Manual Turner

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Shift (0600-1400/1400-2200/2200-0600)

Salary: £25,000 to £36,000 Inc double days shift allowance or £25,000 to £40,000 Inc night shift allowance

Summary:

Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Manual Turner to join them. It is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company where opportunities have arisen for a right candidate. Skilled conventional turner required to work on a variety of production machinery. While the role is primarily to set and run centre lathes, experience on turret and bed mills is also highly desirable. The production operative will work safely on a number of machines or processes and will be expected to meet set production and quality targets on a daily basis.

Required Skills:

Conventional turner should be a formally qualified apprentice with ideally 3-5 years of experience of working in a production environment. If not apprentice qualified, then they should be time served, preferably with about 5-7 years of experience of working on centre lathes in a production environment.

- Knowledge of machining composite materials (desirable). Turners should be confident in turning parts ranging from 5mm in diameter up to 1800mm in diameter and possibly even bigger in future. Part lengths will range from around 2mm up 3000mm.

- Machinists must be confident in their abilities to calculate angles, radii etc to meet customer drawing features. Likewise, the ability to design and where necessary make tooling to aid in the machining of specific features will be highly advantageous.

- Majority of items to be machined will be washers, flanged bushes, plain bushes, grooved bearings and split bearings. Experience of eccentric turning and trepanning is also required.

- The machines to be used range from small lathes such as a Holroyd groover and Colchester student lathe to mid-range lathes such as Broadbent Stanley 3m long bed lathe and Cochester Mastiff lathe. Various vertical borers will also be used so experience on those will be beneficial.

- Operators self-inspect their work with operation First Off's having a secondary inspection performed by a fellow operator before being signed off. As such, it is expected that skilled operators will be confident in the use of standard hand-held inspection equipment with knowledge of CMM and Shadowgraph use considered an advantage.

- Experience of working in a target driven production environment

- Furthermore, as skilled machinists it is expected that they will be able to read and interpret engineering drawings with a good understanding of the related G,D & T symbols and how they apply to the part.

Responsibilities

- Ensure any activities you carry out are done with Health and Safety criteria at the forefront - i.e ensure Safe Working Procedures, Risk Assessments and Lock out/Tag Out procedures are read and understood before operating any equipment on site.

- Raise any performance or H&S issues immediately with the shift leader or supervisor.

- Meet production and quality criteria on a daily basis.

- Ensure documentation is completed fully and accurately when performing any duties on the shop floor.

- Carry out quality checks on products and record the information accurately.

- Make suggestions on how to improve the processes in relation to production quality or manufacturing time.

- Maintain a high level of housekeeping standards in any area you operate

- Assist in training and mentoring new operatives and apprentices in that cell

- To carry out additional reasonable duties as required by business needs.

Benefits ;

- 26 days of annual leave

- 3% Employer Pension Contribution

- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover

- Cycle to work scheme

Closing date is 15 th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Manual Miller

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Shift (0600-1400/1400-2200/2200-0600)

Salary: £25,000 to £36,000 Inc double days shift allowance or £25,000 to £40,000 Inc night shift allowance

Summary:

Our client is UK specialist in composites and mouldings based in Gloucester are currently recruiting for a Manual miller to join them. It is an exciting time to join a fast-growing company where opportunities have arisen for a right candidate. Skilled conventional miller required to work on a variety of production machinery. While the role is primarily to set and run turret and bed mills, experience on centre lathes is also beneficial. The production operative will work safely on a number of machines or processes and will be expected to meet set production and quality targets on a daily basis.

Required Skills:

- Candidate should have a formal apprentice qualification with ideally 3-5 years experience of working in a production environment, or 5-7 years of working on a manual milling machine (turret mills or bed mills) in a production environment.

- Ability to setup and machine a range of features on parts such as tapers, slots, radiused grooves to name a few. Be able to consider methods to setup and clamp parts to achieve desired features.

- Must be confident in their abilities to calculate angles, radii to meet customer drawing features. Ability to design and where necessary make tooling to aid in the machining of specific features will be highly advantageous.

- Knowledge of machining composite materials (desirable).

- Setting and operating radial arm drills and pedestal drills is also required.

- Self-inspect their work with operation First Off's having a secondary inspection performed by a fellow operator before being signed off. As such, it is expected that skilled operators will be confident in the use of standard hand-held inspection equipment with knowledge of CMM and Shadowgraph use considered an advantage.

- Experience of working in a target driven production environment.

- It will be the Manual Millers responsibility to be able to read and interpret engineering drawings with a good understanding of the related G, D & T symbols and how they apply to the part.

Responsibilities :

Ensure any activities you carry out are done with Health and Safety criteria at the forefront. Maintain and Meet production and quality criteria daily, whilst ensuring documentation is completed accurately.

Benefits ;

- 26 days of annual leave

- 3% Employer Pension Contribution

- Income protection scheme and Private medical cover

- Cycle to work scheme

Closing date is 15th  of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to maria.thorne@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Sales Administrator

Location: Gloucester

Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm, Friday 8.00am-2.00pm

Salary: £21,000

You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the sales team across two sites, Gloucester and Cardiff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing admin support to the sales team
• Liaising with internal and external customers via email and phone
• Adhering to company processes and procedures, within industry regulations
• Embracing new training and further development within the business
• Any other ad-hoc administrative duties as required by the business

Experience, attributes & skills sought:

• Able to read, interpret and carry out technical work instructions
• Attention to detail and ability to complete detailed traceability requirements as part of the documentation process
• Identify parts with printed and / or electronic pictures
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

Desirable Skills:

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience in estimating within an engineering field
• Experience in Surface Treatments

In return, you will benefit from:

• Summer / Christmas party
• 20 day holiday bank holidays increasing up to 25 per year of service
• Birthday off
• Perkbox
• Pensions 5% / employee 4%
• Christmas shutdown - 1 week (holiday to be utilised)

Closing date is 11 th September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to Rachel.wilson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

PRODUCTION MANAGER / CREWKERNE - PERMANENT ROLE

Location: Crewkerne, TA18

Assignment: Permanent contract

Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 per annum

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions, acting as an employment business, are currently recruiting for a Production Manager on a permanent contract for our well known manufacturing client based in Crewkerne.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe leadership of production operations. Ensuring the safe operation of the manufacturing locations to meet the objectives identified by the business strategy to achieve operational excellent and aligned profitability growth.

Duties as a Production Manager:

• Ensure that all Health and Safety and Environmental guidelines are followed in accordance with the EHS organizational arrangements roles and responsibilities
• Responsible for managing the value stream performance and budgets in line with the location and division goals and objectives to achieve safety and financial targets, customer requirements and other group site KPI's
• Create and sustain a high performance team culture across the operations organization
• Act as primary owner of the daily meetings
• Accountable for the site tracking center and will ensure that all value stream and Kaizen tracking center and team improvement boards are maintained and used to drive continuous improvement
• Promote and utilize business tools and best practices with each value stream
• Responsible for resourcing and managing the performance process and activities of team members
• Ensure all value stream team members are trained and work in accordance / compliance with Standard Work, risk assessments and quality system documented procedures
• Support business growth through active participation and support of the new product introduction process and preparation of the manufacturing operation for launch and continuing production
• Provide manufacturing input to the SIOP process
• Support and lead elite customer strategic initiatives
• Maintain profit improvement plan and site saving road maps
• Develop current and future value stream maps along with 90 day plans to achieve targeted improvements in the manufacturing value streams
• Responsible for materials management team ensuring stock control, inventory, supplier and in-house forecasting in partnership with strategic sourcing

About you:

• Well organized with strong analytical, logical and methodical thinking
• Attention to detail
• Educated to Degree level in Engineering or Manufacturing or equivalent experience
• Confident communicator
• Strong understanding of Quality Control and Quality Assurance
• Able to demonstrate success within a management or leadership role within the manufacturing environment

Benefits:

25 days holiday bank holidays, increasing with service to 30 days bank holidays

Medical expenses covered by employer (eg. Dentist, opticians) to Health cash plan (enables you to claim back medical expenses such as dentists, opticians, osteopath ect)

Additional holiday purchase scheme - 1 week per year

Retail discount scheme with major retailers (Tesco, Currys, Argos, Ho-Seasons and lots more)

To apply for this role, please submit your CV via the Apply Now button or contact our Exeter office on 01392 273665 for more information.

Machine Setter

Job title: Machine Setter

Location: Dudley

Hours of work: 6am-2pm

Salary: C £10.00 - £10.40 ph

The main purpose of the role is to train and learn various machines within the organisation providing flexibility and cover.

Main responsibilities:

• Setting up various machines in multiple locations
• Adhering to Health & safety policy and procedures.
• Must be punctual and proactive in approach to tasks.
• Must adhere to production targets set by supervisor.
• Work using their own initiative and within a team environment.
• Good communication skills.
• Understand Lean manufacturing 5s , Kaizen etc.
• Provide hands on and proactive in the continual improvement.
• Understanding of Quality tolerances for inspections.

Qualifications & experience:

• Understanding of woodworking environment would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be provided.

Apply today

Closing date 10th September 2022

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Job title: Production Supervisor

Location: Brierley Hill

Hours of work: 6.00am - 2.00pm

Salary: £32,000 Bonus

Purpose of the role

The main purpose of this role is to Manage & Develop their Direct Reports to ensure the Health and Safety of the workplace and minimise the Environmental impact of the company operation. To work closely with the Production Manager in achieving required Business Objectives.

Main responsibilities:

• To ensure the Safety and Wellbeing of all employees under their control.
• Follow all advise and direction given by the SHEQ Advisor with regard to Health, Safety & Environmental matters.
• Must have the ability to use MasterPack where required.
• Point of contact between Production Manager and all Line Leaders and Direct Reports.
• Liaise with the Production Manager on the Production Plan to ensure all Priority levels are met.
• Management of TPM requirements for their Department.
• Amendment of booked quantities to match produced quantities where required.
• Provide competent support to the management team on identifying Training gaps and prioritising the action plan to resolve.
• Ensure SOP's are in place for all processes, and that training has been completed by Operators, including sign-off documentation.
• Completion of all required business documentation, either personally or through the Team Leaders.
• Work proactively with Managers and Team Leaders to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement.
• Discuss areas for improvement with relevant staff and senior Managers and agree appropriate corrective action.
• Be involved in Internal & External Audits as required.
• Completion of Yearly / Half Yearly Employee Reviews.

Skills & experience:

• Must have, or be willing to complete IOSH Managing Safely Cert.
• Working knowledge of MasterPack procedures relating to department Processes.
• Demonstrable experience of Managing, Training & Developing a team.
• Honesty & Openness with people at all levels, internally and externally.
• Effective planning and project management skills with the ability to set and work to (personal, team and organisational) deadlines.
• Ability to motivate and develop others.
• Flexible, adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity.
• Pragmatic and solution-oriented.
• Committed to high standards and continuous improvement.
• Ability to move between big picture and detail.
• Understanding of "Lean" manufacturing and "Tier" reporting.
• Understand and drive continuous improvement "Kaizen"

Apply today

Closing date 9 th September

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment, and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.

Job: Engineering Manager  

Location:  Gloucester  

Salary: up to £70,000 DOE

Job type: Permanent, Full Time

Summary:

In a high volume, high precision manufacturing environment, the engineering and maintenance disciplines are core activities. This is a key role within the UK Operations Leadership Team, contributing to the development and implementation of organisational strategies, policies and practices. The job holder will lead the Engineering team, ensuring the right tactics and strategies are deployed to achieve our company goals and objectives

As Engineering Manager you are responsible for delivering the best and most appropriate engineering practices, high reliability across client asset base and a first class service function across the organisation.

Person specification

•             Level 4/5 ILM qualification in leadership or equivalent

•             Engineering Degree or equivalent experience

•             Craft Apprenticeship (Electrical or Mechanical)

•             Strong technical engineering background

•             IOSH/ NEBOSH qualified

•             Demonstrable background in building high performing teams

•             Proven working knowledge and implementation of continuous improvement projects and activities

•             Demonstrable experience of managing and creating a disciplined New Product Introduction (NPI) processes

•             Previous experience of managing capital engineering projects

•             Proven financial management experience (budget creation, forecasting and reporting)

•             Desirable – Facilities management

•             Excellent numeracy, literacy and IT skills (MS Office suite and MS Project)

•             Passion for quality, delivery and continuous improvement

•             Strong transformational leadership and interpersonal skills

•             Excellent communication skills in order to disseminate information verbally and in writing to technical and non-technical personnel.

•             Excellent negotiation skills to influence and drive change through others (internally and externally)

•             Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills

•             This role is office based with a large percentage of time spent in production.

•             The nature of the work requires a willingness to undertake national and international travel and have a flexible approach to working hours.

 Responsibilities

•Design, implement and continuously improve engineering strategies

•Conceive, research and develop engineering designs from product ideas generated in partnership with the production and sales teams to keep abreast of future market demands

•Produce information and prepare specifications for materials, components and materials

•Strengthen quality, safety and cost effective manufacturing through new machine and process specifications

•Manage subcontractors and contracts relating to all aspects of Asset Care, inclusive of grounds maintenance, buildings maintenance and soft facilities.

•Ensure plant, machinery, and general maintenance are delivered to ensure optimum safety and efficiency

•Develop and maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) systems and records in support of ISO certification (45001, 14001, 13485)

•Keep accurate inventory of machinery consumables and spare parts

•Responsible for all engineering continuous improvement processes

•Establish Engineering Process and Design Standards

•Managing and directing the Engineering team, prioritising work assignments, training and development and resource availability

•Provide direction or assistance in the troubleshooting or optimizing manufacturing processes, controls, systems and equipment

•Provide leadership for validation required for new equipment, processes, or raw materials

•Participate and conduct formal and informal safety analysis and observations for all new and modified equipment and processes when applicable

•The role holder plays a vital role in diverse technical and engineering work.  Various factors including product, materials, safety, quality, cost, legal requirements and ease of maintenance and use will need to be assessed.  The consequence of any action taken or advice given have a critical impact on the business and customer.

•Works with minimal supervision, taking personal responsibility for own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that is produced.

•Is able to effectively communicate with internal and external stakeholders.

•Builds strong relationship across the wider team in order to share good practice, updates and learnings.

•As a manager in the business, expectation is that the role holder will act as an ambassador and example of company values and behaviours, supporting the cultural development of the organisation.

•Responsible for the support and development of team members via mechanisms such as appraisals, one to ones and personal development plans.

•Ensures personal and professional development is undertaken in order to allow team members to reach their potential as well as giving the business the required skills, knowledge and experience at all times (including talent management and succession planning)

Responsibility for agreeing and managing the Engineering budget

•Identification, selection and provision of required equipment in partnership with the Engineering Projects Manager and Manufacturing Manager.

•All employees are responsible for the care and safekeeping of all company equipment as appropriate to their role.

•Issues requiring training and/or qualification not undertaken/held by the employee must be escalated to the correct person.

•Untrained/unqualified employees are forbidden from undertaking the use or maintenance of equipment.

Closing date is 12^th of September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Permanent: Mobile Patrol Operative - Birmingham

Hours - 40 hours per week, 5 days over 7

Salary: C £20,500 Competitive commission

Job Purpose:

To be responsible for issuing Parking Charge Notices to vehicles that do not comply with on-site parking regulations. The role will involve working outdoors across various car parks in your designated area. Due to the nature of the role, there will be a large amount of face to face interaction with members of the public.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To provide exceptional customer service to their clients and the users of their car parks
• To consistently achieve against KPI's
• To work collaboratively with your team to ensure best practise is shared
• To efficiently plan routes with the use of navigation apps and knowledge of the region
• To patrol car parks in your designated area
• To issue Parking Charge Notices to offending vehicles as per site specifications
• To work with members of the public in a professional manner, even in confrontational situations
• To promptly report any health and safety issues that arise in line with company policy
• To maintain an up to date knowledge of industry standards and display these through your work

Person Specification:

• Ability to work independently and with a high degree of autonomy
• Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly to changing circumstances
• Ability to remain professional in difficult situations
• Positive attitude towards their work

Closing date is 9th September 2022

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.

To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on or email your CV to donna.Gibson@hawk-3.com. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website.

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future.