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Holt Engineering are recruiting for a After-sales Administrator to join a busy team close to Poole, our client is a friendly professional business with a fantastic team who have just moved in to a new office.

This is a permanent position that can offer an immediate start and salary of £24-£26,000 DOE
Duties for the After-sales Administrator will include: 

•  Respond promptly and courteously to customer inquiries, both via email and phone
• Order Processing & Data Entry
• Prepare and maintain various documents, including invoices, receipts, shipping records, and warranty paperwork.
• Assist in monitoring and managing inventory levels 
• Conduct follow-up calls or emails to customers to ensure their satisfaction with the products and services provided.
• Assist in collecting and organizing customer feedback 
• Provide administrative support to the after-sales team members, such as scheduling appointments, arranging meetings, and handling general inquiries

Requirements to be considered for the After-sales Administrator role:

• Proven administration experience is essential, within a sales environment would be advantageous 
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized and self motivated
• Proficiency in using office software, including MS Office
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits for the successful After-sales Administrator 

• New modern offices and facilities
• Free car parking
• Company pension, private medical and critical illness cover

If you have the required experience and keen to join  a well established local business please apply now and Yasmin will call you. 

We are recruiting for an experienced Sales Administrator for our client in Ferndown, this is a permanent opportunity paying £26-29,000pa 

This is an excellent opportunity to join a small local business within their sales team. 

Duties for the successful Sales Administrator:

• Working as part of the commercial team to ensure that all customer orders and enquiries are processed as smoothly as possible
• Liaising with customer and internal departments
• Dealing with customer queries 
• Updating ERP systems 
• Quotation management
• Arranging shipments / documentation
• Review, update and negotiation of customer pricing
• Carry out reception duties as part of the ‘front of house’ team
• Assisting within production if required 

Requirements to be considered for the Sales Administrator role:

• Previous experience within a sales administrator role 
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Strong customer service skills 

If you have the required skills and keen to start a new permanent role please apply with your CV and Yasmin will call you. 

We have a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Production Team Leader at our client in Poole, this is a forward thinking and innovative company looking to expand their team due to year on year growth. 

This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, offering an immediate start and pay rate of £12.50-£13ph DOE.

Duties for the Production Team Leader:

• Ensuring the teams are working quickly and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Monitor and record absence/ holidays 
• Adhering to H&S standards at all times 
• Working within production team to package goods 
• Palletise stock 
• Any other duties as and when required

Requirements to be considered for this Production Team Leader:

• Previous experience within a Team Leader or Supervisory role 
• Production experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong, proven organization and time management skills 
• Ability to lead a team confidently to achieve targets 
• Target and results driven 

Benefits for the successful Production Team Leader:

• Company events and yearly company holiday 
• A supportive team 
• Benefits package tailored to your role 
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay 
• Company pension 

If you possess the above skills as a Production Team Leader and are looking for a new challenge within a business that truly values their staff members and are passionate about their products please apply with your CV today and Yasmin will call you.

We have a very exciting opportunity for an experienced Floor Supervisor at our client in Poole, this is a forward thinking and innovative company looking to expand their team due to year on year growth. 

This is a temporary to permanent opportunity, offering an immediate start and pay rate of £12.50-£13ph DOE.

Duties for the Floor Supervisor:

• Ensuring the teams are working quickly and efficiently to achieve production targets.
• Monitor and record absence/ holidays 
• Adhering to H&S standards at all times 
• Working within production team to package goods 
• Palletise stock 
• Any other duties as and when required

Requirements to be considered for this Floor Supervisor role:

• Previous experience within a Team Leader or Supervisory role 
• Production experience would be advantageous but not essential
• Strong, proven organization and time management skills 
• Ability to lead a team confidently to achieve targets 
• Target and results driven 

Benefits for the successful Floor Supervisor:

• Company events and yearly company holiday 
• A supportive team 
• Benefits package tailored to your role 
• Private medical insurance
• Sick pay 
• Company pension 

If you possess the above skills as a Floor Supervisor and are looking for a new challenge within a business that truly values their staff members and are passionate about their products please apply with your CV today and Yasmin will call you.

Holt Engineering have an opportunity for an experienced Forklift Driver to join our client in Poole. 
You will be responsible for the movements of materials and finished goods A current accreidted forklift licence and full clean driving license is essential to be considered for this position. 

Key responsibilities for the Forklift Driver: 

• Goods in/ out 
• Labelling stock 
• Using counterbalance forklift to load and unload deliveries as well as move stock around warehouse 
• Stock checks and investigating discrepancies 
• Delivering goods to customers. 
• Assisting in other areas as and when needed 

Essentials to be considered for this Forklift Driver:

• Previous experience working within a warehouse environment     
• Experience of driving vans is an advantage
• Must have clean driving and accredited forklift licence
• Excellent forklift driving skills and experience 
• Team player 

Benefits for the successful Warehouse Operative and Forklift Driver:

• Free on site parking
• Company pension scheme 
• Progression opportunities
• Early finish on Friday
• Company events 

If you posses the required driving and accredited forklift licenses and have previous warehouse experience please apply today and Yasmin will contact you. 

I am Currently recruiting for an Electro-plater for my client in Poole.

Responsibilites of an Electro-Plater are: 

• Preparing metal parts for electroplating, such as cleaning, degreasing, and masking.
• Mixing and preparing plating solutions.
• Operating electroplating equipment.
• Monitoring the electroplating process to ensure that the correct thickness and quality of plating is achieved.
• Inspecting finished parts for defects.
• Cleaning and maintaining electroplating equipment.

In addition to these specific responsibilities, electro-platers may also be responsible for:

• Ordering supplies and materials.
• Maintaining records of plating processes and results.
• Training new electroplaters.
• Ensuring that the workplace is safe and compliant with all regulations.

Here are some additional details about each of the responsibilities listed above:

• Preparing metal parts for electroplating: This involves cleaning the parts to remove dirt, grease, and other contaminants. It may also involve degreasing the parts to remove oil and other lubricants. In some cases, the parts may also need to be masked to protect certain areas from being plated.
• Mixing and preparing plating solutions: Plating solutions are made up of a variety of chemicals that are mixed together in specific proportions. The electroplater must carefully follow the instructions for mixing the solutions to ensure that the correct thickness and quality of plating is achieved.
• Operating electroplating equipment: Electroplating equipment consists of a power source, a tank containing the plating solution, and electrodes. The electroplater must operate the equipment to ensure that the correct current and voltage are applied to the parts being plated.
• Monitoring the electroplating process: The electroplater must monitor the electroplating process to ensure that the correct thickness and quality of plating is achieved. This involves checking the current and voltage settings, as well as the temperature of the plating solution.
• Inspecting finished parts for defects: Once the electroplating process is complete, the electroplater must inspect the finished parts for defects. This may involve visual inspection, as well as using tools such as micrometers and calipers to measure the thickness of the plating.
• Cleaning and maintaining electroplating equipment: Electroplating equipment must be cleaned and maintained regularly to prevent corrosion and ensure that it operates properly. The electroplater may be responsible for cleaning the equipment, as well as replacing worn or damaged parts.

If you are interested in taking that next step in your Plating career please apply for the role or call/message Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996.

GRP  Laminators.

Working in a team environment you will work on a range of products, you will need to read and understand lay-up drawings and use your laminating skills to carry out the required workload to the lay-up specification. You will also need to utilise your skills to query any error or change that you may observe on any particular job. You may be required to interchange between Composites and GRP sites due to workloads in the relevant departments.

Duties & Responsibilities of a Laminator
· Laminating and tooling across a broad range of products performing a range of laminating processes which may include wet-lay, infusion, vac-bagging or pre-preg.
· Read and understand lay-up specifications.
· Checking information on drawings is clear.
· Checking route card instructions are correct.
· Following processes and ensuring the highest quality is maintained at all times
· Use of hand tools.
· Use of a wide range of fabrics, CSM and cloths in dry and pre-preg formats.
· Identify laminating defects.
· Record daily time spent on jobs on weekly timesheet.
· Correct use of PPE.
· Work with QA team to ensure that parts are being manufactured effectively and according to drawings and lay up books to ISO standards.
· Help develop processes to improve quality and efficiency.

Key Skills & Qualifications:
· 2+ years’ experience gained within the Marine, Aerospace or other quality driven industry.
· Familiar with pre-preg autoclave processes and materials such as carbon and glass.
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy levels.
· Ability to follow procedures and work instructions / manuals.
· Good verbal communication and listening skills.
· Used to working in a fast-moving environment.
· Ability to read engineering drawings would be an advantage.

If this sounds like the role for you please apply or call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996

Mechanical Fitter 

We are currently recruiting for a global aerospace company in Yeovil for a skilled Mechanical Fitter.

Responsibilites of a Mechanical Fitter: 

• Producing product to engineering drawings and instructions
• Mechanical fitting of ECS & LSS equipment
• OCQ – Operator Control of Quality (i.e. Stamping to confirm quality of assemblies)
• To achieve on time delivery by ensuring work is completed on time and to the required
standard
• Interpreting engineering drawings, following the process layout and documentation
procedures
• Working effectively in a lean environment

Qualifications & Experience Required for a Mechanical Fitter:

• Engineering Apprenticeship (Desirable but not Essential)
• Knowledge of Mechanical Assembly / Fitting Applications
• High standard of Health & Safety
• Adhering to Company Processes & Procedures
• Working in a Customer-focused environment and achieving targets
• Working with Designers and Engineers

Attributes/Skills Required for a mechanical Fitter:

• The position requires the applicant to have an understanding of Aerospace practice
and the significance of the safety critical work undertaken (Manufacturing experience
also considered)
• PC literate
• Ability to read and follow instructions

Pay rate for this role will be up to £18.03 per hour.

If you are looking for your next challenge in the aerospace industry then please apply or call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996.

I am Currently Recruiting for a GRP Finisher for my Client a family run business who have strong roots in the marine industry in Poole.

Key tasks and Responsibilities of a GRP Finisher:

• Repairing and finishing all product lines.
• Removing Imperfections.
• Completing works to scheduled deadlines working directly with lead operatives.
•  Work with QA team to ensure that parts that are being manufactured effectively and according to drawings and specification books to ISO standards.
• Completing large and small repairs using gel and fibreglass.
• Finishing gel coat by hand using a variety of tools including wet/dry paper, finishing compounds, orbital sanders, polisher, DA sander, long boards and blocks.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Competent with the application of gel in disciplines such as 4 gel repairs, new job complete re-gel, wax gelling.
  
• Competent at using fillers on the side of a large job and being able to longboard (fair) to the correct shape prior to gelling.
• A thorough understanding of GRP finishing and associated processes.
• 2+ years’ experience gained within the Marine, Aerospace, Automotive or other quality driven industry is preferable.

Salary for the role of GRP Finisher starts from £15.68 per hour- 40 hours per week 

If you are interested in applying for the role please call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996

CNC Operator

Salary: £30,000 – £40,000

Location: Totton

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a dynamic, family-based engineering company in the Southampton area, who are looking for a CNC Operator to join their growing team and support their international production capabilities.

CNC Operator responsibilities:

• Operating 5 axis and 3 axis CNC machining centres.
• Programming and interpretation of drawings.
• Creation of CNC drawings.
• Machine and plant maintenance.
• Quality control and checking of manufactured products.
• Design for Manufacture (DFM) thinking and analysis.

CNC Operator requirements:

• 3 years’ experience of working within a manufacturing environment.
• 3D CAD experience would be desirable.
• Understanding of construction and masonry drawings.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.

If you are interested in the CNC Operator role, please contact Harry Parsons on 07739277675 or via email at harry.parsons@holtengineering.co.uk.