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My client a global and leading name in Power in Crewkerne are recruiting for a Quality manager 

Whether it’s industrial embedded computing, custom lithium battery packs, secure communication systems, antennas, or imaging technology they design, manufacture and supply it.

The Role of the Quality Manager will consist of :

This role encompasses the following responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day activities and priorities of the Quality Team, in line with business requirements
• Setting goals and objectives for the team, holding 1-2-1 and team meetings
• Developing the skills and knowledge of the team, career path and succession planning
• Promote and develop a culture of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality and Continuous Improvement across the site.
• Evaluate systemic processes covering key operations and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage approved Continuous Improvement projects by coordinating resources and monitoring progress to the conclusion of the project.
• Engage colleagues in continuous improvement, through training, coaching and leading effective CI meetings so they apply excellent lean techniques and methodologies.
• Managing of all related non-conformance issues.
• Implement action plans to improve performance where KPIs show deficiencies in processes and develop department KPI’s where required.
• Assist with the introduction of additional quality standards and oversee the successful management and accreditation of current business certifications such as ISO9001, 14001, 45001 and Atex / IEC 80079-34.
• Analyse and the reporting of data for accidents, incidents, near misses and identify root cause analysis to improve operational practice.
• Ensure the business is legally compliant with all health, safety, environmental and other relevant legislation.

The type of Quality Manager we are looking for 

You will have a flexible and adaptable approach to your workload. You will be curious and open minded and keen to seek out evolving and innovative ways to add value. You will be able to work effectively and inclusively with a range of people. You will be determined and resourceful and driven to deliver the best results for the business. You will be driven to ensure that tasks are completed thoroughly and within deadlines. You will be eager to learn new skills and seek development opportunities in the course of your employment.
 

Key Competencies of a Quality Manager:

• Having previous responsibility for Safety, Health, Environmental, Quality and Compliance is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as this is a customer faced role.
• Ability to compose clear and concise reports & documentation.
• Problem solving using LEAN techniques such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa to identify problem root causes and effective corrective / preventative actions.
• Ability to initiate, plan and organise.
• Proficient in using all Microsoft office packages.
• Management of successful Internal and External ISO audits.

The following are a benefit but not a requirement:

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH would be advantageous.
• Lead Auditor qualification would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of one or more rigorous quality standards such as aerospace, medical and UL requirements would be advantageous.
• Knowledge around the EU battery directive / new EU battery regulation would be advantageous.
• Experience of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Product Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements.

 
What’s in it for me ?

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service

Discretionary Bonus once a year

Salary Sacrifice Pension

4 x Salary Death in Service payment

If this sounds like your next role in Quality Management please apply or call Ian at Holt Engineering on 07734406996

Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:

• Corporate Healthcare Plan
• Employee Assistance program
• Wellbeing App
• Discount scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eligible for enrolment in Employee Share Scheme after 12 months service.

Project Engineer

We are currently working alongside one of the globes largest and most prestigous manufacturing businesses, to help them find a number of experienced Project Engineers on a contract basis helping with critical projects.
 
The company are a long established and incredibly well known manufacturing company producing electro-mechanical solutions across the world for a huge range of industires. As a Project Engineer you will be involved in driving and assesing the achievement of aerospace projects across a number of remits including ECS, Hydraulics, and life support systems. 

Key respnsiblities Project Engineer: 

• Create project plans, schedules, and determine milestones to customer expectations using earned value metrics
• Monitor and maintain project plans, ensure focus is maintained to milestone adherence to ensure products are delivered on time
• Create and monitor the progress of work packages for internal suppliers to support technical and schedule adherence.
• Build internal and external customer relationships throughout projects to ensure completion
• Ensuring that projects run within cost, quality, and time metrics
• Management of requirements, including requirements validation and the appropriate allocation of requirements
• Manage project risks and mitigation plans.

Requirements of Project Engineer 

• HND/HNC/Degree in mechanical engineering/aerospace
• Great communication skills, verbal and written
• Previous experience of working within a project engineering environment, and an understanding of the engineering lifecycle of a product from conception to commissioning
• Previous experience of using Microsoft Project, or a similar project forecasting system
• A strong understanding and experience of working with suppliers and integrated supply chains and how and where they fit in the project lifecycle

This is a full time contract position 

This is a fulltime contract position for the successful Project Engineer. For more information simply apply now or email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk

Commercial Support Specialist

 
We are excited to announce that we have partnered with a global supplier of complex technical solutions, and they are currently on the lookout for a Commercial Support Specialist to join their expanding commercial team.
 
The company are on an incredible growth journey, just recently securing the financial support they needing to expand their already substantial business offering. This in turn presents an exciting opportunity for the successful Commercial Support Specialist to grow and progress with the business over the coming years.
 

Key Responsibilities for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• Market analysis of trends relevant to the company’s industry offering.
• Compile a database of competitors and information on their movements.
• Supply recommendations to sales and marketing teams based on analysis of trends and innovations.
• Create required company documentation (datasheets, compliance reports, white papers, etc.)
• Book and set up commercial training for staff members within the business.
• Manage and maintain company website and shared drives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with international sales teams.

 
Experience required as Commercial Support Specialist:

• Data driven with a strong analytical thought process.
• Proven commercial awareness and / or technical background within engineering.
• Business management studies / experience desirable.
• Confident with MS Office software packages.
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to create and maintain company and training related documentation.
• Proactive attitude to tasks and issues.
• High levels of attention to detail.

 
Benefits for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with long service
• Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Salary Sacrifice Pension
• 4 x Salary Death in Service payment
• Access to Westfield Healthcare scheme, including:
  • Corporate Healthcare Plan
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Wellbeing App
  • Discount scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Eligible for enrolment in Employee Share Scheme

 
Job details for the Commercial Support Specialist:

• Permanent full time position.
• 5 hours per week – Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working available.
• £28k – £33k

 
This is a fantastic opportunity for the successful Commercial Support Specialist so apply now or email Nathan on nathan.dixon@holtengineering.co.uk for more information.

CNC Turner
CNC Turner Salary: £17.50-18.50
Number of CNC Turner Positions Available: 2

 
The Company
My client is a global leader in the aerospace industry and looking for a skilled CNC Turner to join their team on a contract basis. They are committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services.  Operating to the highest standards of the aerospace industry, they manufacture and supply a wide range of products and services and are always looking for talented individuals to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aerospace technology. They will be able to work independently and as part of a team. They will also be able to work safely and efficiently, and they will be committed to continuous improvement.

CNC Turner Role & Responsibilities

• Manufacturing parts from start to finish, to aerospace specifications
• Proven background in setting & operating as a CNC Turner on 2-axis lathes
• Experience on a manual lathe
• Able to inspect your own work using hand tools such as Verniers, Micrometers, Plug Gauges and more.
• Ensuring that all work is completed to the required standard and on time
• Interpreting engineering drawings and following process documentation
• Working effectively in a lean environment
• Security Clearance and Drug Testing is required for this role

 
What Next?
If you’re a multiskilled & motivated CNC Turner with manual capabilities, just apply now or call/text Hayden on 07955 081 482 for more information.

CNC Grinder
CNC Grinder Salary: £18

The Company
My client is a global leader in the aerospace industry and is looking for a skilled CNC Grinder to join their team on an ongoing contract basis. They are committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services.  Operating to the highest standards of the aerospace industry, they manufacture and supply a wide range of products and services and are always looking for talented individuals to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aerospace technology,  able to work independently and as part of a team, work safely and efficiently, and will be committed to continuous improvement.

CNC Grinder Role & Responsibilities

• Able to use Surface & Thread Grinding machines
• Internal & external grinding
• Inspect your work using a range of hand tools
• Liaising with other departments such as Quality and Design
• Previous aerospace, defence, nuclear or similar industry experience would be ideal
• Able to work from technical drawings
• Comfortable setting and operating CNC Grinding machines
• Day shift

What Next?
Apply now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering for more information on the CNC Grinder role at 07955 081 482.

Quality Inspector
Quality Inspector Salary: £16.80

The Company

A precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. It design, manufacture, and supply high-quality components for a wide range of applications, including jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. Committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and is looking for a talented and motivated Quality Inspector to join its Quality team.

Quality Inspector Role & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe workplace.
• Conduct First Offs, In-Process, Goods Inwards, and Final Inspections.
• Using an in-house MRP system to document your findings.
• Manual inspection with the use of a range of hand tools.
• Previous experience setting and/or programming CMMs is desirable.
• Using Faro Arms
• Prepare and carry out FAIRs.
• Support all Quality Assurance systems.

Quality Inspector Skills

• Experience with FAIR creation and completion to AS9102 standards.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Good understanding of GD&T.
• A background in Inspection using CMMs.

 
What Next?
If you’re local to Yeovil and tick the above boxes, apply for the Quality Inspector role now or call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information.

CNC Turner
CNC Turner Salary: £15-21 ph

Shifts: Days, Shifts or Nights
 
The Company
My client is a precision engineering company with decades of experience in the aerospace and defence industries. They design, manufacture, and supply high-quality components for a wide range of applications, including jet engines, aircraft structures, and weapons systems. My client is committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services, and they are looking for a well-accomplished CNC Turner to join their team.
 
CNC Turner Role & Responsibilities

• Set & operate CNC lathes
• Comfortable using Fanuc controls
• Using hand tools to inspect your own work
• Work from technical drawings
• Well-practiced keeping records of the manufacturing process, including the materials used, the tools used, and the settings used.
• This position is on either days, double-day or nights shift pattern

 
CNC Turner Skills

• Posses a Level 3 qualification or similar within Engineering
• A proven background within the aerospace, defence or similar standard is a big plus
• Able to change tools, set offsets and edit programs

 
What Next?
If you’re local to Yeovil and want to work within a fun, friendly & supportive environment, apply for the CNC Turner role now or call Hayden at Holt Engineering on 07955 081 482 for more information.

CNC Grinder

CNC Grinder Salary: £18

The Company

My client is a global leader in the aerospace industry and is looking for a skilled CNC Grinder to join their team on an ongoing contract basis. They are committed to providing their customers with the highest quality products and services.  Operating to the highest standards of the aerospace industry, they manufacture and supply a wide range of products and services and are always looking for talented individuals to join their team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of aerospace technology,  able to work independently and as part of a team, work safely and efficiently, and will be committed to continuous improvement.

CNC Grinder Role & Responsibilities

• Able to use Surface & Thread Grinding machines
• Internal & external grinding
• Inspect your work using a range of hand tools
• Liaising with other departments such as Quality and Design
• Previous aerospace, defence, nuclear or similar industry experience would be ideal
• Able to work from technical drawings
• Comfortable setting and operating CNC Grinding machines
• Day shift

What Next?

Apply now or call/message Hayden at Holt Engineering for more information on the CNC Grinder role at 07955 081 482.

CNC Miller
CNC Miller Salary: £20ph+

The Company
Specialising in supplying a range of industries, this company are not short on work and requires a highly-skilled, preferably time-served CNC Miller Programmer to keep driving the company forward.

Their well-versed team boasts extensive experience across diverse industries, adeptly catering to the needs of medical and scientific institutions, electronics manufacturers, communications firms, sensor and control developers, motorsport enthusiasts, fluid power specialists, defence contractors, railway companies, and those within the film and leisure industries.

CNC Miller Role & Responsibilities

• Able to program CNC Mills from scratch
• Well-accomplished using Heidenhain controls
• Any 5-axis or offline experience is a bonus
• Able to work to the tight tolerances of the aerospace, defence or similar standards
• The ability to fit in with a close-knit team is essential
• Excellent progression paths  are on offer to a more senior role or further offline programming training
• Competitive salary on offer: £20ph + (depending on experience)

What Next?
Apply now or call/message Hayden on 07955 081 482 for more information about the CNC Miller role.

Role Specification
Role Details

• Title: Procurement Specialist
• Grade / Level: Buyer
• Reporting to (title): Head of Procurement
• Job Family: Supply Chain
• Division: Supply Chain
• Location: Cambridge
• Department: Supply Chain
• Effective Date: ASAP

 
The company
My client, a market-leader in products and services for aircraft interior are Looking for a well accomplished Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a permanent basis. Utilising the best industry specialists, they manufacture, maintain, design and certify cabin interiors for the biggest airlines around. This is an opportunity you don’t want to miss!

Buyer Purpose
To support the Head of Procurement in ensuring timely purchase orders and on-time, high-quality parts delivery.
This role encompasses administrative tasks and technical reviews of drawings and specifications to guarantee operational needs are met.

Buyer Key Responsibilities

• Communicate concerns or developments within the supplier base and supply chains to the Head of Procurement.
• Build relationships with key suppliers and monitor performance to ensure delivery, quality targets, and cost optimization.
• Act as the primary point of contact with suppliers for order placement and specifications.
• Manage and implement company MRP reports.
• Maintain inventory at agreed reorder levels.
• Review monthly reorder levels and place orders accordingly.
• Maintain computerized systems with real-time supplier delivery data.
• Identify new suppliers and their capabilities using the supplier evaluation process.
• Continuously improve processes, particularly in cost reduction and inventory optimization.
• Ensure orders are placed at the right time, for the right quantity, with on-time delivery, at the right location, and at the right quality.
• Attend production meetings and line walks as required.
• Participate in contract reviews to provide procurement input when necessary.
• Generate reports for the Head of Procurement upon request.

This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful candidate will be expected to perform various tasks as directed by their line manager and aligned with the organization’s overall objectives.
 
Buyer Experience

• Adept at building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Possesses excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills.
• Analytical and numerically astute with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Results-oriented with the ability to plan and deliver against deadlines.
• Commercially and financially aware with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Possesses a solid foundation in functional skills and relevant purchasing and sourcing concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in the Composites (desirable).

Education:

• Relevant degree (preferred) or experience in a supply chain-related field.
• Technical qualification or demonstrably equivalent experience.

Professional Experience:

• Experience in a Procurement/Supply Chain role.
• Experience working with ERP systems or databases.

Other Requirements

• Willingness to work flexible hours to ensure production goals are achieved.
• Willingness to travel when necessary to support operational needs.

 
Buyers please apply if you do have any questions then please email liam.nother@holtengineering.co.uk